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November 19, 2024
18 recorded votes, 2 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 5:47 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: 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 Approval of Executive Minutes October 22, 2024 November 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, 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: 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 Approval of Executive Minutes October 22, 2024 November 6, 2024 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 6:08 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. and reconvene in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Kimberley King - Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Exhibit 4 - notice of public hearing
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Remove Kimberley King from the Conservation Commission
To remove Kimberley King from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to remove Kimberley King from the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #43 For $ 364,509.53 Ambulance Commitments For $ 54,302.24 10/28/24 - 11/3/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 45,863.80 11/4/24 - 11/10/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #43 For $ 364,509.53 Ambulance Commitments For $ 54,302.24 10/28/24 - 11/3/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 45,863.80 11/4/24 - 11/10/24.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #44 For $ 467,331.56 Vendor Warrant #45 For $ 469,471.97 Withholding Warrant #46 For $ 163,449.50
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #44 For $ 467,331.56 Vendor Warrant #45 For $ 469,471.97 Withholding Warrant #46 For $ 163,449.50.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 17 Old Farm Road
Approve a road opening permit issued to Underground Construction Experts Inc. for a 26' curb to curb, 24" wide x 30" deep road cut to trench cable line from pole to the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Underground Construction Experts Inc. for a 26' curb to curb, 24" wide x 30" deep road cut to trench cable line from pole to the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Underground Construction Experts Inc. for a 26' curb to curb, 24" wide x 30" deep road cut to trench cable line from pole to the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green & Live Entertainment - Holidays in Halifax
Grant the request from the Holidays in Halifax Committee to use the Town Green and play amplified holiday music on Saturday, December 14th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for its annual Holidays in...
To grant the request from the Holidays in Halifax Committee to use the Town Green and play amplified holiday music on Saturday, December 14th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for its annual Holidays in Halifax event.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Holidays in Halifax Committee to use the Town Green and play amplified holiday music on Saturday, December 14th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for its annual Holidays in Halifax event..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Live Entertainment Permit - The Farm at Raven Brook
Approve live entertainment request from Kimberly Campbell for live entertainment at The Farm at Raven Brook on Friday, November 29, 2024 and Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m
To approve live entertainment request from Kimberly Campbell for live entertainment at The Farm at Raven Brook on Friday, November 29, 2024 and Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved live entertainment request from Kimberly Campbell for live entertainment at The Farm at Raven Brook on Friday, November 29, 2024 and Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Brewery 44 - 1 Day Beer & Wine License
Issue a one-day liquor license to Mary King Upland Ale Co. d/b/a Brewery 44, 2 Montello Street Carver, MA 02330 for 3 separate days; with delivery of the beer & wine on Friday, November 29, 2024,...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Mary King Upland Ale Co. d/b/a Brewery 44, 2 Montello Street Carver, MA 02330 for 3 separate days; with delivery of the beer & wine on Friday, November 29, 2024, Saturday, November 30, 2024 and Sunday, December 1, 2024; the serving of beer & wine will be on
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Mary King Upland Ale Co. d/b/a Brewery 44, 2 Montello Street Carver, MA 02330 for 3 separate days; with delivery of the beer & wine on Friday, November 29, 2024, Saturday, November 30, 2024 and Sunday, December 1, 2024; the serving of beer & wine will be on.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for October 2024 in the amount of $162,031.07
To approve ambulance abatements for October 2024 in the amount of $162,031.07.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for October 2024 in the amount of $162,031.07..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve Selectmen minutes of October 22, 2024
To approve Selectmen minutes of October 22, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved Selectmen minutes of October 22, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Local 3159, I.A.F.F. - Halifax Firefighters Memorandum of Agreement
Approve Local 3159, I.A.F.F. - Halifax Firefighters Memorandum of Agreement
To approve Local 3159, I.A.F.F. - Halifax Firefighters Memorandum of Agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved Local 3159, I.A.F.F. - Halifax Firefighters Memorandum of Agreement..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Appoint Lindsay Martinelli as Interim Town Accountant
Appoint Lindsay Martinelli as Interim Town Accountant
To appoint Lindsay Martinelli as Interim Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Lindsay Martinelli as Interim Town Accountant..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approve Interim Town Accountant Contract
Approve the Interim Town Accountant Contract as written
To approve the Interim Town Accountant Contract as written.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the Interim Town Accountant Contract as written..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Bob Doherty - 39 Stoney Weir Road
Approve the warrant as written
To approve the warrant as written.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrant as written..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 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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