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December 17, 2024
12 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
Attorney David Coppola - Retain or Sell 15 Ocean Avenue
Sell 15 Ocean Avenue contingent on asking all Department Heads if they have viable interest on the property
To sell 15 Ocean Avenue contingent on asking all Department Heads if they have viable interest on the property.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to sell 15 Ocean Avenue contingent on asking all Department Heads if they have viable interest on the property..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Alexandra Barone - Appointment to Youth & Recreation Commission
Appoint Alexandra Barone to the Youth and Recreation Commission
To appoint Alexandra Barone to the Youth and Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Alexandra Barone to the Youth and Recreation Commission..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: School Warrant #51 For $ 196,904.05 Vendor Warrant #52 For $ 706,728.10 Ambulance Commitments For $ 288,493.72 11/18/24 - 11/24/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: School Warrant #51 For $ 196,904.05 Vendor Warrant #52 For $ 706,728.10 Ambulance Commitments For $ 288,493.72 11/18/24 - 11/24/24.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #53 For $ 460,846.60 Vendor Warrant #54 For $ 243,034.36 Vendor Warrant #55 For $ 1,883,248.00 Withholding Warrant #56 For $ 161,656.71
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #53 For $ 460,846.60 Vendor Warrant #54 For $ 243,034.36 Vendor Warrant #55 For $ 1,883,248.00 Withholding Warrant #56 For $ 161,656.71.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Common Victualler
Approve the licenses that were not held (listed below)
To approve the licenses that were not held (listed below).
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the licenses that were not held (listed below)..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
The below licenses were held for discussion
Send an email, a letter by regular mail and certified letter explaining that the license will not be renewed until an inspection is done and that he needs to contact the office
To send an email, a letter by regular mail and certified letter explaining that the license will not be renewed until an inspection is done and that he needs to contact the office.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to send an email, a letter by regular mail and certified letter explaining that the license will not be renewed until an inspection is done and that he needs to contact the office..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant
Approve all licenses for Dragon Lake Village, Inc. d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant
To approve all licenses for Dragon Lake Village, Inc. d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved all licenses for Dragon Lake Village, Inc. d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Davis Automotive
Approve the licenses for Davis Automotive and Rodney's Kitchen contingent on all taxes being paid by the end of the year and if not paid a revocation hearings will be scheduled after the 1st of...
To approve the licenses for Davis Automotive and Rodney's Kitchen contingent on all taxes being paid by the end of the year and if not paid a revocation hearings will be scheduled after the 1st of the year.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the licenses for Davis Automotive and Rodney's Kitchen contingent on all taxes being paid by the end of the year and if not paid a revocation hearings will be scheduled after the 1st of the year..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: November 6, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: November 6, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: November 6, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
2025 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
Approve the suggested Board of Selectmen meeting dates for 2025
To approve the suggested Board of Selectmen meeting dates for 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved the suggested Board of Selectmen meeting dates for 2025..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Arpa
Transfer ARPA funds that were designated for the Pine Street Intersection project to be used for the Highway Barn Roof project
To transfer ARPA funds that were designated for the Pine Street Intersection project to be used for the Highway Barn Roof project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to transfer ARPA funds that were designated for the Pine Street Intersection project to be used for the Highway Barn Roof project..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:20 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 7:20 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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