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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 9, 2024

13 recorded votes, 0 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

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: .

From the minutes

“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: ..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants & Commitments

Approve payment of the following warrants & commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: 7 Vendor Warrant #89 For $325,632.06 School Warrant #90 For $437,332.31 ~ Ambulance Commitments For $ 17,284.69 3/18/24-3/24/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 55,744.82 3/25/24-3/31/24 APPROVED WARRANTS

From the minutes

“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitments: 7 Vendor Warrant #89 For $325,632.06 School Warrant #90 For $437,332.31 ~ Ambulance Commitments For $ 17,284.69 3/18/24-3/24/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 55,744.82 3/25/24-3/31/24 APPROVED WARRANTS.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)

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Approved Warrants

Approve payment of the following warrants

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #91 For $452,986.32 Vendor Warrant #92 For $146,042.29 Withholding Warrant #93 «For $155,260.98 DISCUSSIONS Release of Executive Session Minutes

From the minutes

“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #91 For $452,986.32 Vendor Warrant #92 For $146,042.29 Withholding Warrant #93 «For $155,260.98 DISCUSSIONS Release of Executive Session Minutes.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)

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Discussions

Release the following Executive Session Minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To release the following Executive Session Minutes: 03/08/2016 02/12/2019 05/07/2019 08/13/2019 - Session A 7 05/23/2017 02/26/2019 05/28/2019 10/22/2019 , 01/23/2018 03/12/2019 06/11/2019 10/30/2019 ~ 03/27/2018 03/26/2019 06/25/2019 11/26/2019 01/22/2019 05/02/2019 07/23/2019 -SessionA - 12/10/2019

From the minutes

“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to release the following Executive Session Minutes: 03/08/2016 02/12/2019 05/07/2019 08/13/2019 - Session A 7 05/23/2017 02/26/2019 05/28/2019 10/22/2019 , 01/23/2018 03/12/2019 06/11/2019 10/30/2019 ~ 03/27/2018 03/26/2019 06/25/2019 11/26/2019 01/22/2019 05/02/2019 07/23/2019 -SessionA - 12/10/2019.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)

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Stm

Approve the warrant for the

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the warrant for the

From the minutes

“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the warrant for the.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

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Request to Raise Boards at Furnace Street Culvert

Authorize the

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the

From the minutes

“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Scheduled Appointments

Approve a one-day beer & 7 wine license for The Market at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street on Sunday, May 12, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a one-day beer & 7 wine license for The Market at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Tipsy Mermaid LLC will be serving the alcohol. Delivery of the beer & wine will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024; the serving of beer & wine will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; disposal/removal of the beer & wine will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved a one-day beer & 7 wine license for The Market at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Tipsy Mermaid LLC will be serving the alcohol. Delivery of the beer & wine will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024; the serving of beer & wine will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; disposal/removal of the beer & wine will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Tami Herchel - Ragnar Road New England Race

Grant permission to Tami Herchel, Road Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, for runners to run through Halifax along Plymouth Street (Route 106) and set up a runner exchange location in the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant permission to Tami Herchel, Road Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, for runners to run through Halifax along Plymouth Street (Route 106) and set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 28, 2024 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. DISCUSSIONS Regional Dispatch Agreement with Regional Old Colony Communication Center There are no changes to the contract. This will be a one-year contract instead of a three because another community might join the ROCCC.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted permission to Tami Herchel, Road Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, for runners to run through Halifax along Plymouth Street (Route 106) and set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 28, 2024 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. DISCUSSIONS Regional Dispatch Agreement with Regional Old Colony Communication Center There are no changes to the contract. This will be a one-year contract instead of a three because another community might join the ROCCC..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Discussions

Approve the Regional Dispatch Agreement with the ROCCC

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Regional Dispatch Agreement with the ROCCC.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Regional Dispatch Agreement with the ROCCC..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt the eye insurance policy

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt the eye insurance policy.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the eye insurance policy..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Connecting Rods Auto Club Cruise Nights - Live Entertainment

Approve Permit #2024 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 30" through October 11%

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Permit #2024 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 30" through October 11%.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2024 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 30" through October 11%..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint Jacquelin Canapino to Halifax Cultural Council

Reappoint Jacquelin Canapino to the Halifax Cultural Council effective February 11, 2024, term to expire February 11, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Jacquelin Canapino to the Halifax Cultural Council effective February 11, 2024, term to expire February 11, 2027.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously reappointed Jacquelin Canapino to the Halifax Cultural Council effective February 11, 2024, term to expire February 11, 2027..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

From the minutes

“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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