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May 7, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig
Absent: Naja R. Nessralla
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.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Town Accountant
Come out of Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and reconvened in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and reconvened in open session: John Bruno ~ Yes ~ Jonathan Selig - Yes - The Board reconvened in open session at 6:20 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board as well as those attending today's meeting stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointment
Approve the live entertainment permit for June 15" from 11-4
To approve the live entertainment permit for June 15" from 11-4.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the board unanimously voted to approve the live entertainment permit for June 15" from 11-4..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the : following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the : following warrant & commitments: ~ Vendor Warrant #98 For $164,822.72 Ambulance Commitments For $§ 51,964.88 4/15/24-4/21/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the : following warrant & commitments: ~ Vendor Warrant #98 For $164,822.72 Ambulance Commitments For $§ 51,964.88 4/15/24-4/21/24.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #99 For $442,172.03 Vendor Warrant #100 For $213,375.04 School Warrant #101 For $662,392.70 Withholding Warrant #102 For $151,459.00 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 For $ 5,160.00 MINUTES
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #99 For $442,172.03 Vendor Warrant #100 For $213,375.04 School Warrant #101 For $662,392.70 Withholding Warrant #102 For $151,459.00 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 For $ 5,160.00 MINUTES.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 9, 2024 Executive Session - April 23, 2024 DISCUSSIONS Road Opening - 179 Oak Street
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 9, 2024 Executive Session - April 23, 2024 DISCUSSIONS Road Opening - 179 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 9, 2024 Executive Session - April 23, 2024 DISCUSSIONS Road Opening - 179 Oak Street.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Discussions
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew gas service - meter move out
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew gas service - meter move out.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew gas service - meter move out..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the bond for 1.6 million as outlined by the Town Accountant
To approve the bond for 1.6 million as outlined by the Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the bond for 1.6 million as outlined by the Town Accountant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Fire Department Gear
Approve the finance management system implementation in the amount of $70,000 and the fire department gear in the amount of $90,000
To approve the finance management system implementation in the amount of $70,000 and the fire department gear in the amount of $90,000.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the finance management system implementation in the amount of $70,000 and the fire department gear in the amount of $90,000..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover Requests - Highway Department
Approve five (5) vacation carryover requests from the Highway Department
To approve five (5) vacation carryover requests from the Highway Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved five (5) vacation carryover requests from the Highway Department..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to
To continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
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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