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November 6, 2024
8 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 5:34 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:34 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. Local 239-Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers Local 3159, I.A.F.F. - Halifax Firefighters M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:34 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. Local 239-Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers Local 3159, I.A.F.F. - Halifax Firefighters M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Accountant John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Local 239-Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers
Come out of Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and reconvene 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 reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Kelsey Holt
Appoint Kelsey Holt to the Capital Planning Committee
To appoint Kelsey Holt to the Capital Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Kelsey Holt to the Capital Planning Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Kimberly Campbell - Appointment to Holiday in Halifax
Appoint Kimberly Campbell to the Holidays in Halifax Committee
To appoint Kimberly Campbell to the Holidays in Halifax Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Kimberly Campbell to the Holidays in Halifax Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Peter Hogan - Use of Fire Department for Fundraiser
Grant the request from the Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 and the Call Firefighter Association to use the Fire Station on Sunday, December 8th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a breakfast with Santa...
To grant the request from the Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 and the Call Firefighter Association to use the Fire Station on Sunday, December 8th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a breakfast with Santa event.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 and the Call Firefighter Association to use the Fire Station on Sunday, December 8th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a breakfast with Santa event..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #38 For $ 223,749.18 Payroll Warrant #39 For $ 478,820.05 Vendor Warrant #40 For $ 45,586.52 Withholding Warrant #41 For $ 165,793.43 School Warrant #42 For $ 173,075.60 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #38 For $ 223,749.18 Payroll Warrant #39 For $ 478,820.05 Vendor Warrant #40 For $ 45,586.52 Withholding Warrant #41 For $ 165,793.43 School Warrant #42 For $ 173,075.60 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Congratulation letters to State Representatives
Write letters to soon to be Representative Sweezy, Representative LaNatra and Senator Brady
To write letters to soon to be Representative Sweezy, Representative LaNatra and Senator Brady.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the board unanimously voted to write letters to soon to be Representative Sweezy, Representative LaNatra and Senator Brady..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:36 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 6:36 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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