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12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt
Absent: None
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #113 For $979,543.32 Payroll Warrant #114 For $309,354.70 Vendor Warrant #115 For $ 73,355.63 Withholding Warrant #116 For $102,850.28 Withholding Warrant #117 For $287,414.33 - Ambulance Commitments For $ 32,737.80 - 6/3/24-6/9/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 64,069.81 6/10/24-6/16/24 APPROVED WARRANT
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #113 For $979,543.32 Payroll Warrant #114 For $309,354.70 Vendor Warrant #115 For $ 73,355.63 Withholding Warrant #116 For $102,850.28 Withholding Warrant #117 For $287,414.33 - Ambulance Commitments For $ 32,737.80 - 6/3/24-6/9/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 64,069.81 6/10/24-6/16/24 APPROVED WARRANT.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #118 For $ 90,231.87 DISCUSSIONS Approved Minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #118 For $ 90,231.87 DISCUSSIONS Approved Minutes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 7, 2024 Ambulance Abatements
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 7, 2024 Ambulance Abatements
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 7, 2024 Ambulance Abatements.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve ambulance abatements May 2024 in the amount of $160,185.63
To approve ambulance abatements May 2024 in the amount of $160,185.63.
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements May 2024 in the amount of $160,185.63..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approve the new fee structure presented
To approve the new fee structure presented.
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the board unanimously voted to approve the new fee structure presented..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Approve the following line item transfer
To approve the following line item transfer: Retiree Medical Bills | $ 3,462.86 #01-543-5770 #01-920-5743 1 Day Liquor Licenses for 3 Separate Dates - Tipsy Mermaid
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfer: Retiree Medical Bills | $ 3,462.86 #01-543-5770 #01-920-5743 1 Day Liquor Licenses for 3 Separate Dates - Tipsy Mermaid.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve 1 day liquor licenses issued to the Tipsy Mermaid for July 14, 2024, August 11, 2024 and September 8, 2024
To approve 1 day liquor licenses issued to the Tipsy Mermaid for July 14, 2024, August 11, 2024 and September 8, 2024.
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved 1 day liquor licenses issued to the Tipsy Mermaid for July 14, 2024, August 11, 2024 and September 8, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Approve the Live Entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for July 6, 2024
To approve the Live Entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for July 6, 2024.
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the Live Entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for July 6, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Adopt the Training Policy for Boards and Committees dated June 25, 2024
To adopt the Training Policy for Boards and Committees dated June 25, 2024.
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the Training Policy for Boards and Committees dated June 25, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Reappoint the following individuals: Agricultural Commission - Janice Hayward, Sheila O'Handley (2yr.) & Joanne Smith yr.) Americans With Disabilities Act Commission - Marline Amedee & Joy Marble...
To reappoint the following individuals: Agricultural Commission - Janice Hayward, Sheila O'Handley (2yr.) & Joanne Smith yr.) Americans With Disabilities Act Commission - Marline Amedee & Joy Marble Beautification Committee - Shirley Graf, Wendy Grieco, Christina Palmer & Amy Troup Cable T.V. Advisory Committee - John Shiavone &Janice Hayward
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the following individuals: Agricultural Commission - Janice Hayward, Sheila O'Handley (2yr.) & Joanne Smith yr.) Americans With Disabilities Act Commission - Marline Amedee & Joy Marble Beautification Committee - Shirley Graf, Wendy Grieco, Christina Palmer & Amy Troup Cable T.V. Advisory Committee - John Shiavone &Janice Hayward.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Reappoint Peter Parcellin to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To reappoint Peter Parcellin to the Zoning Board of Appeals:
Yes: Bruno, SeligNo: Pratt
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to reappoint Peter Parcellin to the Zoning Board of Appeals: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Opposed MEETING ADJOURNED.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. ae: CA 28 [2 fee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm . Documents referenced - Application for 1 day liquor license ~ Tipsy Mermaid Line item transfer requests
To adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. ae: CA 28 [2 fee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm . Documents referenced - Application for 1 day liquor license ~ Tipsy Mermaid Line item transfer requests
“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. ae: CA 28 [2 fee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm . Documents referenced - Application for 1 day liquor license ~ Tipsy Mermaid Line item transfer requests.” (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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