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February 27, 2024
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Naja R. Nessralla
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Administrator Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Administrator Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Daniel Chahine - Interview & Possible Appointment as Police Officer
Appoint Daniel ~ Chahine as a Police Officer in the Town of Halifax
To appoint Daniel ~ Chahine as a Police Officer in the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Daniel ~ Chahine as a Police Officer in the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Appoint Tina Oliveira as a Matron with a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 pending successful completion of Matron training
To appoint Tina Oliveira as a Matron with a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 pending successful completion of Matron training.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Tina Oliveira as a Matron with a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 pending successful completion of Matron training..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Proposed Changes to W&P Bylaw & Review Updated Performance Evaluation Forms
Open the public hearing to hear proposed amendments to Wage & Personnel Bylaw and Review revised evaluation forms for non-union employees
To open the public hearing to hear proposed amendments to Wage & Personnel Bylaw and Review revised evaluation forms for non-union employees.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to open the public hearing to hear proposed amendments to Wage & Personnel Bylaw and Review revised evaluation forms for non-union employees..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Longevity Bonus
Close the Wage and Personnel public hearing
To close the Wage and Personnel public hearing.
The motion was seconded by Walters, who was not a Select Board member at the time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Walters, the Board unanimously voted to close the Wage and Personnel public hearing..” (Motion: Selig)
Adjourn the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. A motion was made and seconded from the Finance Committee, to unanimously vote to adjourn
To adjourn the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. A motion was made and seconded from the Finance Committee, to unanimously vote to adjourn.
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Naja R. Nessralla abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text). The motion was seconded by Walters, who was not a Select Board member at the time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Walters, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. A motion was made and seconded from the Finance Committee, to unanimously vote to adjourn. Naja Nessralla recused himself and left the Great Hall..” (Motion: Selig)
Alewife Restoration Committee Charge
Approve the charge that was drafted for the Alewife Restoration Committee
To approve the charge that was drafted for the Alewife Restoration Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to approve the charge that was drafted for the Alewife Restoration Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Appoint Jeremy Gillespie to Alewife Restoration Committee
Appoint Jeremy Gillespie a member of the Alewife Restoration Comunittee
To appoint Jeremy Gillespie a member of the Alewife Restoration Comunittee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Jeremy Gillespie a member of the Alewife Restoration Comunittee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 23, 2024
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 23, 2024.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #77 For $448,923.59 Vendor Warrant #78 For $389,833.82 Withholding Warrant #79 For $ 139,292.89 Ambulance Commitments For $ 34,272.51 2/12/24-2/18/24 Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle/Food Drive
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #77 For $448,923.59 Vendor Warrant #78 For $389,833.82 Withholding Warrant #79 For $ 139,292.89 Ambulance Commitments For $ 34,272.51 2/12/24-2/18/24 Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle/Food Drive.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, April 27", from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20" from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or the Boy Scout Troop...
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, April 27", from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20" from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, April 27", from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20" from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Appointment of Tax Possession Custodian
Appoint the Treasurer/Collector, Linda A. McCarthy, as the Tax Possession Custodian
To appoint the Treasurer/Collector, Linda A. McCarthy, as the Tax Possession Custodian.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously appointed the Treasurer/Collector, Linda A. McCarthy, as the Tax Possession Custodian..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
ARPA Funding for Fire Department HVAC
Approve the use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money in the amount of $20,000 for the Fire Department HVAC
To approve the use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money in the amount of $20,000 for the Fire Department HVAC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money in the amount of $20,000 for the Fire Department HVAC..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Town Accountant Interview Team
Create an interview team consisting of the Town Administrator, a member of the Finance Committee, the Treasurer/Collector and the Principal Assessor
To create an interview team consisting of the Town Administrator, a member of the Finance Committee, the Treasurer/Collector and the Principal Assessor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to create an interview team consisting of the Town Administrator, a member of the Finance Committee, the Treasurer/Collector and the Principal Assessor..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Resignation - Steve Goodman - Conservation Commission
Accept the resignation of Steve Goodman and send a thank you letter to him
To accept the resignation of Steve Goodman and send a thank you letter to him.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Steve Goodman and send a thank you letter to him..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Appoint Barbara Curtis to Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board
Appoint Barbara Curtis to the Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board
To appoint Barbara Curtis to the Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Barbara Curtis to the Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appoint Town Administrator as Halifax's Representative to GATRA
Appoint Cody Haddad to be the Representative to GATRA
To appoint Cody Haddad to be the Representative to GATRA.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Cody Haddad to be the Representative to GATRA..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Staffing and Town Operations
Adjourn public session and go back into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m
To adjourn public session and go back into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to adjourn public session and go back into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes Bruno announced that the Board would not come back in public session..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes MEETING ADJOURNED.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. \ 9
To adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. \ 9 .
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. \ 9 ..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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