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March 25, 2025
20 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 5:47 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Teamsters Local 653, Library & Clerical/Admin - 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: March 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Teamsters Local 653, Library & Clerical/Admin - 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: March 11, 2025 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
March 11, 2025
Come out of Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. and reconvene in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #80 For $ 233,431.06 Vendor Warrant #84 For $ 2,178,122.23 Vendor Warrant #84 For $ 3,000.00 Ambulance Commitments For $ 44,548.10 3/3/25 - 3/9/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #80 For $ 233,431.06 Vendor Warrant #84 For $ 2,178,122.23 Vendor Warrant #84 For $ 3,000.00 Ambulance Commitments For $ 44,548.10 3/3/25 - 3/9/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #85 For $ 473,024.67 Vendor Warrant #86 For $ 395,501.73 Withholding Warrant #87 For $ 159,832.87 Ambulance Commitments For $ 3,025.60 3/10/25 - 3/16/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #85 For $ 473,024.67 Vendor Warrant #86 For $ 395,501.73 Withholding Warrant #87 For $ 159,832.87 Ambulance Commitments For $ 3,025.60 3/10/25 - 3/16/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the following regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes
To approve the following regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Reappoint - Daniel McIver & Kathy Shiavone - Board of Registrars
Reappoint Kathy Shiavone and Daniel McIver to the Board of Registrars
To reappoint Kathy Shiavone and Daniel McIver to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Kathy Shiavone and Daniel McIver to the Board of Registrars..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appoint - Candace Kniffen - Board of Registrars
Appoint Candace Kniffen to the Board of Registrars
To appoint Candace Kniffen to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Candace Kniffen to the Board of Registrars..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Town Meeting Bylaw Amendments
Recommend the additions and deletions to the Bylaws below and to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend the additions and deletions to the Bylaws below and to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to recommend the additions and deletions to the Bylaws below and to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Anti-Littering Bylaw
Put the proposed Anti- Littering Bylaw Chapter 138 on the Town Meeting Warrant
To put the proposed Anti- Littering Bylaw Chapter 138 on the Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to put the proposed Anti- Littering Bylaw Chapter 138 on the Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Amy Troup - 10 Hillside Avenue
Add the proclamation to the Town Meeting warrant
To add the proclamation to the Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to add the proclamation to the Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Frank Johnston - Finance Committee Member
Close the street acceptance public hearing
To close the street acceptance public hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the street acceptance public hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Place an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant for the acceptances of the five (5) said streets
To place an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant for the acceptances of the five (5) said streets.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to place an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant for the acceptances of the five (5) said streets..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Amy Troup - 10 Hillside Ave-
Fund FY26 operating budget with $745,000 from free cash, eliminate from the Capital Plan the new ambulance ($500,000), work to the Blacksmith Shop ($35,000), and one Police Cruiser ($60,000) and...
To fund FY26 operating budget with $745,000 from free cash, eliminate from the Capital Plan the new ambulance ($500,000), work to the Blacksmith Shop ($35,000), and one Police Cruiser ($60,000) and the remaining $65,000 be split evenly from the town and the school ($32,500 each).
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to fund FY26 operating budget with $745,000 from free cash, eliminate from the Capital Plan the new ambulance ($500,000), work to the Blacksmith Shop ($35,000), and one Police Cruiser ($60,000) and the remaining $65,000 be split evenly from the town and the school ($32,500 each)..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Tabor McSherry - Update on Muzzle Restraint for Nuisance Dog
Relax the requirement of the muzzle every time the dog is out
To relax the requirement of the muzzle every time the dog is out.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to relax the requirement of the muzzle every time the dog is out..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
2% Cost of Living Adjustment for Non-Union Employees-
Approve a 2% COLA for all positions covered under the Wage & Personnel Bylaw
To approve a 2% COLA for all positions covered under the Wage & Personnel Bylaw.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 2% COLA for all positions covered under the Wage & Personnel Bylaw..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Veterans Service Officer
Remove the Veterans Service Officer from a stipend position to a Grade 6 position
To remove the Veterans Service Officer from a stipend position to a Grade 6 position.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to remove the Veterans Service Officer from a stipend position to a Grade 6 position..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Personnel Bylaw to Personnel Board
Replace the current Personnel Bylaw with a Personnel Board and the Board of Selectmen shall have all the duties and responsibilities of this Board
To replace the current Personnel Bylaw with a Personnel Board and the Board of Selectmen shall have all the duties and responsibilities of this Board. .
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to replace the current Personnel Bylaw with a Personnel Board and the Board of Selectmen shall have all the duties and responsibilities of this Board. ..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Capital Expenditure Policy
Adopt the policy for the Expenditure of Capital Funds
To adopt the policy for the Expenditure of Capital Funds.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the policy for the Expenditure of Capital Funds..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green Request - Beautification Committee
Approve the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on May 3rd & 4th from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Spring Clean-Up Day
To approve the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on May 3rd & 4th from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Spring Clean-Up Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on May 3rd & 4th from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Spring Clean-Up Day..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:16 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 9:16 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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