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April 8, 2025
15 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 5:46 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:46 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. 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: March 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:46 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. 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: March 25, 2025 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
March 25, 2025
Come out of Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. and reconvene in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded Pratt, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Insurance Requirements for the use of Town Green
That each individual vendor will be required to have their own insurance when on the Town Green
To that each individual vendor will be required to have their own insurance when on the Town Green.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted that each individual vendor will be required to have their own insurance when on the Town Green..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Appoint - Diane Ruxton - Council on Aging
Appoint Diane Ruxton Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2028
To appoint Diane Ruxton Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Diane Ruxton Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Live Entertainment - Farmers Market
Grant Mr. King's request for a live entertainment permit for May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd,...
To grant Mr. King's request for a live entertainment permit for May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, September 27th, October 4th, October 11th and October 18th from 10am to 3pm for the Farmers Markets.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Mr. King's request for a live entertainment permit for May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, September 27th, October 4th, October 11th and October 18th from 10am to 3pm for the Farmers Markets..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Chris Winiewicz - 129 Circuit Street
Grant Janice Hayward's request on behalf of Halifax Fireworks to use the Town Green on May 10, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a craft fair, contingent on obtaining Certificate of Insurance
To grant Janice Hayward's request on behalf of Halifax Fireworks to use the Town Green on May 10, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a craft fair, contingent on obtaining Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Janice Hayward's request on behalf of Halifax Fireworks to use the Town Green on May 10, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a craft fair, contingent on obtaining Certificate of Insurance..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #88 For $ 10,594.35 Vendor Warrant #89 For $ 278,896.30 Ambulance Commitments For $ 98,162.80 3/17/25 - 3/23/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #88 For $ 10,594.35 Vendor Warrant #89 For $ 278,896.30 Ambulance Commitments For $ 98,162.80 3/17/25 - 3/23/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #90 For $ 458,343.22 Vendor Warrant #91 For $ 93,862.32 Withholding Warrant #92 For $ 157,162.96 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 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 #90 For $ 458,343.22 Vendor Warrant #91 For $ 93,862.32 Withholding Warrant #92 For $ 157,162.96 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 2 Country Club Way
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut for a gas leak at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut for a gas leak at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut for a gas leak at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 266 Monponsett Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Ryco Excavation Inc. for a 10' x 10' road cut for a water connection at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Ryco Excavation Inc. for a 10' x 10' road cut for a water connection at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Ryco Excavation Inc. for a 10' x 10' road cut for a water connection at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Authorize the hiring of an Assistant Town Accountant, Library Associate and a Building Commissioner
To authorize the hiring of an Assistant Town Accountant, Library Associate and a Building Commissioner.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the hiring of an Assistant Town Accountant, Library Associate and a Building Commissioner..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Next Board of Selectmen Meeting
Reschedule their next meeting for the April 22nd to April 29th
To reschedule their next meeting for the April 22nd to April 29th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to reschedule their next meeting for the April 22nd to April 29th..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Article 3
Take Article 1 out of the Warrant
To take Article 1 out of the Warrant.
Yes: Bruno, SeligNo: Pratt
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to take Article 1 out of the Warrant. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Opposed.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Article 31
Approve the town warrant with the amendment to remove Article 1
To approve the town warrant with the amendment to remove Article 1.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the town warrant with the amendment to remove Article 1..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:24 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 7:24 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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