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September 10, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Counsel Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Town Accountant Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Approval of Executive Session Minutes August 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Counsel Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Town Accountant Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Approval of Executive Session Minutes August 13, 2024 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Come out of Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. and reconvene in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:01 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: Bruno)
Scheduled Appointments
Opened the Public Tax Classification Hearing
To opened the Public Tax Classification Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously opened the Public Tax Classification Hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Close the Public Tax Classification Hearing
To close the Public Tax Classification Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the Public Tax Classification Hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Follow the Board of Assessor's recommendations
To follow the Board of Assessor's recommendations.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to follow the Board of Assessor's recommendations..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate
To establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount
To nOT to adopt the Open Space Discount.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption
To nOT to adopt the Residential Exemption.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
NOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
To nOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted NOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Mary King - Brewery 44 - 1 day liquor licenses for 11 events
Approve the one day liquor license for the above dates
To approve the one day liquor license for the above dates.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the one day liquor license for the above dates..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #20 For $ 41,017.78
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #20 For $ 41,017.78.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: School Warrant #21 For $245,868.97
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: School Warrant #21 For $245,868.97.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Discussions
Approve the signature authority form from the Municipal & School Building Committee listing Susan Johnston as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Scott Materna
To approve the signature authority form from the Municipal & School Building Committee listing Susan Johnston as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Scott Materna.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the signature authority form from the Municipal & School Building Committee listing Susan Johnston as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Scott Materna..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Open & Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the warrant for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on November 4" for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting
To open the warrant for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on November 4" for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on November 4" for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for August 2024 in the amount of $84,592.87
To approve ambulance abatements for August 2024 in the amount of $84,592.87.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for August 2024 in the amount of $84,592.87..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Declaration of Suicide Prevention Day/Month
Light the Town Hall and recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month and designate September 10, 2024 as Suicide Prevention Day
To light the Town Hall and recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month and designate September 10, 2024 as Suicide Prevention Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to light the Town Hall and recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month and designate September 10, 2024 as Suicide Prevention Day..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Flower & Soul Revised Host Community Agreement
Approve the Flower & Soul Host model template and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To approve the Flower & Soul Host model template and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Flower & Soul Host model template and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Updated 2024-2025 Board of Selectmen Goals
Approve the updated
To approve the updated
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the updated.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Zoning Bylaw Revisions from the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
Submit the purposed zoning bylaw changes and MBTA zoning bylaw changes to the Planning Board
To submit the purposed zoning bylaw changes and MBTA zoning bylaw changes to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to submit the purposed zoning bylaw changes and MBTA zoning bylaw changes to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
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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