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February 11, 2025
18 recorded votes, 1 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 5:02 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:02 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. Local 239, Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers - 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. Labor Counsel Contract - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Executive Session Minutes: a. January 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:02 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. Local 239, Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers - 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. Labor Counsel Contract - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Executive Session Minutes: a. January 21, 2025 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Come out of Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened 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 5:34 p.m. and reconvened in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #67 For $ 464,829.57 Vendor Warrant #68 For $ 122,554.31 Withholding Warrant #69 For $ 148,693.37 Vendor Warrant #70 For $ 233,598.03 School Warrant #71 For $ 381,686.02 Ambulance Commitments For $ 29,146.90 1/13/25-1/19/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 20,510.60 1/20/25-1/26/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 53,770.70 1/27/25-2/2/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #67 For $ 464,829.57 Vendor Warrant #68 For $ 122,554.31 Withholding Warrant #69 For $ 148,693.37 Vendor Warrant #70 For $ 233,598.03 School Warrant #71 For $ 381,686.02 Ambulance Commitments For $ 29,146.90 1/13/25-1/19/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 20,510.60 1/20/25-1/26/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 53,770.70 1/27/25-2/2/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #72 For $ 457,168.11 Vendor Warrant #73 For $ 80,726.76 Withholding Warrant #74 For $ 158,751.04 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 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: Payroll Warrant #72 For $ 457,168.11 Vendor Warrant #73 For $ 80,726.76 Withholding Warrant #74 For $ 158,751.04 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Annual & Special Town Meeting
Open the Warrant for the May 12, 2025 Annual and Special Town Meeting and close the Warrant on March 11, 2025
To open the Warrant for the May 12, 2025 Annual and Special Town Meeting and close the Warrant on March 11, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to open the Warrant for the May 12, 2025 Annual and Special Town Meeting and close the Warrant on March 11, 2025..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Mary Gravinese - Appointment - Veterans Services Committee
Appoint Mary Gravinese to the Veterans Services Committee
To appoint Mary Gravinese to the Veterans Services Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Mary Gravinese to the Veterans Services Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Pedestrian Crosswalk on Monponsett Street - Thorndike Development
Approve the Pedestrian Crosswalk on Monponsett Street
To approve the Pedestrian Crosswalk on Monponsett Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Pedestrian Crosswalk on Monponsett Street..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Halifax Pride - Use of Town Green & Live Entertainment Permit
Grant the request from Halifax Pride to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 8, 2025 for their Pride in Halifax event subject to proper insurance
To grant the request from Halifax Pride to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 8, 2025 for their Pride in Halifax event subject to proper insurance.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously granted the request from Halifax Pride to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 8, 2025 for their Pride in Halifax event subject to proper insurance..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
John Spada - 59 Fire Fly Lane
Approve the live entertainment permit issued to Halifax Pride for June 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
To approve the live entertainment permit issued to Halifax Pride for June 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to approve the live entertainment permit issued to Halifax Pride for June 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Van Donnelly - 201 Cranberry Drive
Take no action and stay incompliant with the MBTA Zoning mandate
To take no action and stay incompliant with the MBTA Zoning mandate.
Yes: Bruno, PrattNo: Selig
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to take no action and stay incompliant with the MBTA Zoning mandate. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - No Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Joint Meeting with Finance Committee
Open the Wage and Personnel Board Public Hearing
To open the Wage and Personnel Board Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to open the Wage and Personnel Board Public Hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Close the Wage and Personnel Board Public Hearing
To close the Wage and Personnel Board Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the Wage and Personnel Board Public Hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Lori Costa Cline - 284 South Street
Place a hiring freeze as of March 1, 2025
To place a hiring freeze as of March 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to place a hiring freeze as of March 1, 2025..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Mark Chetwynd - Appointment - Veterans Services Committee
Appoint Mark Chetwynd to the Veterans Services Committee
To appoint Mark Chetwynd to the Veterans Services Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Mark Chetwynd to the Veterans Services Committee..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for November 2024 in the amount of $117,901.15
To approve ambulance abatements for November 2024 in the amount of $117,901.15.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for November 2024 in the amount of $117,901.15..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement
Approve the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth, Inc
To approve the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth, Inc..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Representative for Regional Schools Study
Designated Selig to be the representative from Halifax for the Regional Schools Study
To designated Selig to be the representative from Halifax for the Regional Schools Study.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously designated Selig to be the representative from Halifax for the Regional Schools Study..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:46 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 7:46 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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