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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

January 7, 2025

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

John Guiod - Appointment to Conservation Commission

Appoint John Guiod to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint John Guiod to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint John Guiod to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants & Commitments

Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #57 For $ 130,766.86 Payroll Warrant #58 For $ 461,944.71 Vendor Warrant #59 For $ 251,934.82 Withholding Warrant #60 For $ 158,863.30 Ambulance Commitments For $ 83,030.60 12/9/24 - 12/15/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 39,683.60 12/16/24 - 12/22/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 48,936.20 12/23/24 - 12/29/24

From the minutes

“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #57 For $ 130,766.86 Payroll Warrant #58 For $ 461,944.71 Vendor Warrant #59 For $ 251,934.82 Withholding Warrant #60 For $ 158,863.30 Ambulance Commitments For $ 83,030.60 12/9/24 - 12/15/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 39,683.60 12/16/24 - 12/22/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 48,936.20 12/23/24 - 12/29/24.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Warrants & Commitment

Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #61 For $ 350,737.52 School Warrant #62 For $ 99,182.67 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 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 & commitment: Vendor Warrant #61 For $ 350,737.52 School Warrant #62 For $ 99,182.67 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of Selectmen Minutes

Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2024 and December 17, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2024 and December 17, 2024.

From the minutes

“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2024 and December 17, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Amended Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots

Approve the amended Host Community Agreement and allow the Town Administrator to sign on the town's behalf

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the amended Host Community Agreement and allow the Town Administrator to sign on the town's behalf.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the amended Host Community Agreement and allow the Town Administrator to sign on the town's behalf..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Employment Contract with Kathy Evans - Public Health Nurse

Approve the contract with Paul S. Kapinos & Associates, Inc

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the contract with Paul S. Kapinos & Associates, Inc.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the contract with Paul S. Kapinos & Associates, Inc..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Town of Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement

Approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 7:35 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 7:35 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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