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March 11, 2025
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 5:30 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: MBTA Zoning Mandate - 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. Executive Session Minutes: February 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: MBTA Zoning Mandate - 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. Executive Session Minutes: February 25, 2025 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
February 25, 2025
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 Bruno, 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: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #79 For $ 242,451.28 Ambulance Commitments For $ 76,265.46 2/24/25 - 3/2/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #79 For $ 242,451.28 Ambulance Commitments For $ 76,265.46 2/24/25 - 3/2/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #81 For $ 453,406.33 Vendor Warrant #82 For $ 163,190.80 Vendor Warrant #82 For $ 583.33 Withholding Warrant #83 For $ 153,497.24 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 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 #81 For $ 453,406.33 Vendor Warrant #82 For $ 163,190.80 Vendor Warrant #82 For $ 583.33 Withholding Warrant #83 For $ 153,497.24 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green Request - Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Approve the request from the Boy Scout Troop 39 to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, July 19th, from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle and can drive,...
To approve the request from the Boy Scout Troop 39 to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, July 19th, from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle and can drive, contingent on submitting a Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the request from the Boy Scout Troop 39 to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, July 19th, from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle and can drive, contingent on submitting a Certificate of Insurance..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Reappoint - Pamela McSherry - Halifax Cultural Council
Reappoint Pamela McSherry to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire March 22, 2028
To reappoint Pamela McSherry to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire March 22, 2028.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Pamela McSherry to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire March 22, 2028..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for February 2025 in the amount of $127,412.92
To approve ambulance abatements for February 2025 in the amount of $127,412.92.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for February 2025 in the amount of $127,412.92..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Agreement with Mead Talerman & Costa - Labor Counsel Services
Accept the agreement with Mead Talerman & Costa for Labor Counsel Services and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To accept the agreement with Mead Talerman & Costa for Labor Counsel Services and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to accept the agreement with Mead Talerman & Costa for Labor Counsel Services and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Chris Winiewicz - 129 Circuit Street
Approve the zoning changes, give it to the Planning Board and add it to the warrant
To approve the zoning changes, give it to the Planning Board and add it to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the zoning changes, give it to the Planning Board and add it to the warrant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Letter to State & Federal Representatives - Education Funding
Send a letter of support to our State and Federal Reps asking that they continue to support initiatives focused on increasing education funding
To send a letter of support to our State and Federal Reps asking that they continue to support initiatives focused on increasing education funding
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support to our State and Federal Reps asking that they continue to support initiatives focused on increasing education funding.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:35 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 6:35 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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