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April 23, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 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 5:46 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Accountant 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 5:46 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Accountant 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)
Town Accountant
Come out of Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened in open session: . John Bruno - Yes ; Jonathan Selig - Yes - Naja R. Nessralla - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:06 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board as well as those attending today's meeting stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Discussions
Approve the fee schedule presented by the Building Commissioner effective July 1, 2024
To approve the fee schedule presented by the Building Commissioner effective July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to approve the fee schedule presented by the Building Commissioner effective July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Closed the public hearing
To closed the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the installation of Pole 13-50 as requested by National Grid and Verizon
To approve the installation of Pole 13-50 as requested by National Grid and Verizon.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the installation of Pole 13-50 as requested by National Grid and Verizon..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #94 For $277,920.80
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #94 For $277,920.80.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #95 For $456,115.32
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #95 For $456,115.32.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account
To abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: February 2024 $ 144,675.35 March 2024 $ 66,230.29
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: February 2024 $ 144,675.35 March 2024 $ 66,230.29.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Agreement
Approve Amendment #3 for the Engineering Services Agreement with Tata & Howard for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
To approve Amendment #3 for the Engineering Services Agreement with Tata & Howard for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved Amendment #3 for the Engineering Services Agreement with Tata & Howard for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract - Ocean State Pyrotechnics
Accept the contract with Ocean State Pyrotechnics
To accept the contract with Ocean State Pyrotechnics.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously accepted the contract with Ocean State Pyrotechnics..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Reappoint Barbara Curtis - Old Colony Elder Services Representative
Reappoint Barbara Curtis to represent the Town of Halifax for the Old Colony Elder Services, for a term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
To reappoint Barbara Curtis to represent the Town of Halifax for the Old Colony Elder Services, for a term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously reappointed Barbara Curtis to represent the Town of Halifax for the Old Colony Elder Services, for a term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Salt Donation from J. McKinnon Company
Send a thank you letter
To send a thank you letter
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to send a thank you letter.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 98 Holmes Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service line for demo at the above location contingent on approval from Conservation...
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service line for demo at the above location contingent on approval from Conservation Commission Road Opening - 203 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service line for demo at the above location contingent on approval from Conservation Commission Road Opening - 203 Oak Street.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4° x 15'road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location contingent on...
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4° x 15'road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location contingent on approval from Conservation Commission and the Highway Surveyor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4° x 15'road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location contingent on approval from Conservation Commission and the Highway Surveyor..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Talent Bank Form - Allen Palmer - Alewife Restoration Committee
Increase the number of members on the Alewife Restoration Committee from three (3) to five (5)
To increase the number of members on the Alewife Restoration Committee from three (3) to five (5).
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to increase the number of members on the Alewife Restoration Committee from three (3) to five (5)..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appoint Allen Palmer to the Alewife Restoration Committee
To appoint Allen Palmer to the Alewife Restoration Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Allen Palmer to the Alewife Restoration Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointment
Appoint Alan Dias to the Conservation Committee
To appoint Alan Dias to the Conservation Committee.
Yes: Bruno, NessrallaNo: Selig
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to appoint Alan Dias to the Conservation Committee. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - No Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:55 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 6:55 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
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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