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January 21, 2025
18 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 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Morse Brothers, Inc. vs. Town of Halifax - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Teamsters Local 653, Halifax Clerical and Library - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 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. Executive Session Minutes: a. December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Morse Brothers, Inc. vs. Town of Halifax - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Teamsters Local 653, Halifax Clerical and Library - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 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. Executive Session Minutes: a. December 3, 2024 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Come out of Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:09 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 6:09 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Timothy Dunne - Class II Online License Application - 1734 Auto Brokers LLC
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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the Class II Online License for 1734 Auto Brokers LLC
To approve the Class II Online License for 1734 Auto Brokers LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Class II Online License for 1734 Auto Brokers LLC..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approve the transfer of the common victualler license from Knight Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Subway of Halifax to ASNVP Corp. d/b/a Subway
To approve the transfer of the common victualler license from Knight Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Subway of Halifax to ASNVP Corp. d/b/a Subway.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to approve the transfer of the common victualler license from Knight Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Subway of Halifax to ASNVP Corp. d/b/a Subway..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #63 For $ 438,756.99 Vendor Warrant #64 For $ 179,638.43 Withholding Warrant #65 For $ 152,596.68 Ambulance Commitments For $ 62,163.20 12/30/24-1/5/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #63 For $ 438,756.99 Vendor Warrant #64 For $ 179,638.43 Withholding Warrant #65 For $ 152,596.68 Ambulance Commitments For $ 62,163.20 12/30/24-1/5/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant & commitments
To approve payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #66 For $ 107,908.49 Ambulance Commitments For $ 82,861.50 1/6/25 - 1/12/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #66 For $ 107,908.49 Ambulance Commitments For $ 82,861.50 1/6/25 - 1/12/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Steven King - Farmers Market - Use of Town Green
Grant Mr. King's request to use the Town Green from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for your Farmers/Vendors Market on the dates listed above, contingent on obtaining Certificate of Insurance
To grant Mr. King's request to use the Town Green from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for your Farmers/Vendors Market on the dates listed above, contingent on obtaining Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Mr. King's request to use the Town Green from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for your Farmers/Vendors Market on the dates listed above, contingent on obtaining Certificate of Insurance..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Board of Selectmen Town Report Review
Approve the draft of the 2024 Town Report from the Board of Selectmen
To approve the draft of the 2024 Town Report from the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the draft of the 2024 Town Report from the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Amy Troup - Resignation from Beautification Committee
Accept Amy Troup's resignation from the Beautification Committee and requested that a thank you letter be sent to her thanking her service
To accept Amy Troup's resignation from the Beautification Committee and requested that a thank you letter be sent to her thanking her service.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously accepted Amy Troup's resignation from the Beautification Committee and requested that a thank you letter be sent to her thanking her service..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approval of Fieldstone Farms 2025 Horse Shows
Allow ten (10) multi day Horse Shows at Fieldstone Farm for the 2025 calendar year contingent on insurance verification for the vendors
To allow ten (10) multi day Horse Shows at Fieldstone Farm for the 2025 calendar year contingent on insurance verification for the vendors.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to allow ten (10) multi day Horse Shows at Fieldstone Farm for the 2025 calendar year contingent on insurance verification for the vendors..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Brian Kling - Use of Town Green - Fur Festival - Generations
Grant permission to Brian Kling, on behalf of Generations to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for "Fur Festival 2025" event contingent on the office...
To grant permission to Brian Kling, on behalf of Generations to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for "Fur Festival 2025" event contingent on the office receiving certificate of insurance.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously granted permission to Brian Kling, on behalf of Generations to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for "Fur Festival 2025" event contingent on the office receiving certificate of insurance..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement with Hanson for Building Commissioner
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with Hanson for Building Commissioner and authorized the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to sign the agreement
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with Hanson for Building Commissioner and authorized the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to sign the agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Intermunicipal Agreement with Hanson for Building Commissioner and authorized the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to sign the agreement..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for December 2024 in the amount of $119,067.52
To approve ambulance abatements for December 2024 in the amount of $119,067.52.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for December 2024 in the amount of $119,067.52..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
David Fryer - Appointment - Associate Member ZBA
Appoint David Fryer as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint David Fryer as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed David Fryer as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:56 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 6:56 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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