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October 22, 2024
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, John Bruno
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Bruno joined the meeting late by Zoom.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Teamsters JC10 N.E. Approval of Executive Session Minutes e October 8, 2024
John Bruno had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Teamsters JC10 N.E. Approval of Executive Session Minutes e October 8, 2024 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Come out of Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and reconvene in open session: :
John Bruno had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote. The roll call lists John Bruno, but the minutes do not show this member as present (John Bruno had not yet arrived). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and reconvene in open session: : John Bruno - Yes se Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:11 p.m. Bruno joined the meeting via Zoom..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Scheduled Appointment
The Boad voted as follows to accepted the proposed memo to all department heads, boards and committees for the fiscal year 2026 operating guidelines
To the Boad voted as follows to accepted the proposed memo to all department heads, boards and committees for the fiscal year 2026 operating guidelines.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Boad voted as follows to accepted the proposed memo to all department heads, boards and committees for the fiscal year 2026 operating guidelines. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Rescind Ambulance Commitment
Rescind the vote taken on October 8, 2024 for ambulance commitments dated 9/30/24 thru 10/6/24 in the amount of $143,619.10
To rescind the vote taken on October 8, 2024 for ambulance commitments dated 9/30/24 thru 10/6/24 in the amount of $143,619.10.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to rescind the vote taken on October 8, 2024 for ambulance commitments dated 9/30/24 thru 10/6/24 in the amount of $143,619.10. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #29 For $100,181.47 Ambulance Commitments For $ 71,530.32 9/16/24 - 9/22/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #29 For $100,181.47 Ambulance Commitments For $ 71,530.32 9/16/24 - 9/22/24 Jobn Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes APPROVED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #30 For $466,916.87 Vendor Warrant #31 For $ 133,005.73 School Warrant #32 For $ 116,099.91 Withholding Warrant #33 For $159,648.52 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 For $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitments For $143,619.10 9/30/24 - 10/6/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #30 For $466,916.87 Vendor Warrant #31 For $ 133,005.73 School Warrant #32 For $ 116,099.91 Withholding Warrant #33 For $159,648.52 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 For $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitments For $143,619.10 9/30/24 - 10/6/24 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Discussions
Approve the integrated Mixed Unit contract
To approve the integrated Mixed Unit contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to approve the integrated Mixed Unit contract. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Approve updating the _ charge for the Government Study Committee to six members
To approve updating the _ charge for the Government Study Committee to six members.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to approve updating the _ charge for the Government Study Committee to six members. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Change the name from the Alewife Restoration Committee to the River Herring Restoration Committee
To change the name from the Alewife Restoration Committee to the River Herring Restoration Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to change the name from the Alewife Restoration Committee to the River Herring Restoration Committee. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Scheduled Appointments
Just discuss the zoning by law review for the MBTA at the Special Town Meeting on December 16, 2024
To just discuss the zoning by law review for the MBTA at the Special Town Meeting on December 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the board voted as follows to just discuss the zoning by law review for the MBTA at the Special Town Meeting on December 16, 2024. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Remove the 10% affordable housing component out of the purposed MBTA zoning change
To remove the 10% affordable housing component out of the purposed MBTA zoning change.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to remove the 10% affordable housing component out of the purposed MBTA zoning change. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Send the revised bylaw to the Planning Board
To send the revised bylaw to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the board voted as follows to send the revised bylaw to the Planning Board. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Approve the Eagle Scout project by Aiden Merry
To approve the Eagle Scout project by Aiden Merry.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to approve the Eagle Scout project by Aiden Merry. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approve the Eagle Scout project by Shane Devaney
To approve the Eagle Scout project by Shane Devaney.
From the minutes
“Moved the Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to approve the Eagle Scout project by Shane Devaney. _ John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Accept the $10,000 donation from MacDonald Industries Inc, for Holidays in Halifax
To accept the $10,000 donation from MacDonald Industries Inc, for Holidays in Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to accept the $10,000 donation from MacDonald Industries Inc, for Holidays in Halifax. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Signature Authority Form
Approve the signature authority form Holmes Public Library, listing Maria Bumpus as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Jean Gallant
To approve the signature authority form Holmes Public Library, listing Maria Bumpus as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Jean Gallant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to approve the signature authority form Holmes Public Library, listing Maria Bumpus as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Jean Gallant. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approve regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2024, September 24, 2024 and October 8, 2024
To approve regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2024, September 24, 2024 and October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to approve regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2024, September 24, 2024 and October 8, 2024. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pym.” (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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