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December 3, 2024
11 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 5:47 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 Approval of Executive Minutes November 19, 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 Approval of Executive Minutes November 19, 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 6:06 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:06 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 6:06 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Patricia Tameo - Appointment to the Council on Aging Board
Appoint Patricia Tameo to the Council on Aging Board
To appoint Patricia Tameo to the Council on Aging Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Patricia Tameo to the Council on Aging Board..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #47 For $ 47,840.70 Ambulance Commitments For $ 89,213.57 11/11/24 - 11/17/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #47 For $ 47,840.70 Ambulance Commitments For $ 89,213.57 11/11/24 - 11/17/24.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #48 For $ 468,681.92 Vendor Warrant #49 For $ 118,210.46 Withholding Warrant #50 For $ 165,892.09 Ambulance Commitments For $ 63,057.99 10/21/24 - 10/27/24 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #48 For $ 468,681.92 Vendor Warrant #49 For $ 118,210.46 Withholding Warrant #50 For $ 165,892.09 Ambulance Commitments For $ 63,057.99 10/21/24 - 10/27/24 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for September 2024 in the amount of $135,725.41
To approve ambulance abatements for September 2024 in the amount of $135,725.41.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for September 2024 in the amount of $135,725.41..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Agreement with National Grid
Approve the Grant of Easement to National Grid to install Conduit at 480 Plymouth Street
To approve the Grant of Easement to National Grid to install Conduit at 480 Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the Grant of Easement to National Grid to install Conduit at 480 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Farmland of Local Importance
Approve the Farmland of Local Importance for Halifax
To approve the Farmland of Local Importance for Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Farmland of Local Importance for Halifax..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Police Officers Memorandum of Agreement
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Local 239, Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement Local 239, Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and second by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement Local 239, Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Voluntary Recognition Agreement Approval with Teamsters Local 25
Approve the Voluntary Recognition Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign off on it
To approve the Voluntary Recognition Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign off on it.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Voluntary Recognition Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign off on it..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:59 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 6:59 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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