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April 29, 2025
22 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 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:32 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. Town Accountant - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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: April 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:32 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. Town Accountant - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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: April 8, 2025 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
April 8, 2025
Come out of Executive Session at 6:13 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:13 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 6:13 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Proclamation
Approve the proclamation
To approve the proclamation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the proclamation..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #93 For $ 381,293.91 Vendor Warrant #94 For $ 107,028.27 Payroll Warrant #95 For $ 485,061.33 Vendor Warrant #96 For $ 126,162.99 Withholding Warrant #97 For $ 167,531.52 Ambulance Commitments For $ 34,736.00 3/31/25 - 4/6/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,038.00 4/7/25 - 4/13/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 40,459.64 4/14/25 - 4/20/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #93 For $ 381,293.91 Vendor Warrant #94 For $ 107,028.27 Payroll Warrant #95 For $ 485,061.33 Vendor Warrant #96 For $ 126,162.99 Withholding Warrant #97 For $ 167,531.52 Ambulance Commitments For $ 34,736.00 3/31/25 - 4/6/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,038.00 4/7/25 - 4/13/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 40,459.64 4/14/25 - 4/20/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #98 For $ 51606.99
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #98 For $ 51606.99.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Barbara Curtis - Reappointment to OCES
Reappoint Barbara Cutis as the Representative for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Service, term to expire June 30, 2026
To reappoint Barbara Cutis as the Representative for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Service, term to expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously reappointed Barbara Cutis as the Representative for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Service, term to expire June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of $1.3 Million Borrowing for Water Treatment Project
Approve the $1.3 Million BAN for Water Treatment Project
To approve the $1.3 Million BAN for Water Treatment Project.
Yes: Bruno, PrattAbstained: Selig
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to approve the $1.3 Million BAN for Water Treatment Project. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Abstained Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Contract with Cardinal Contracting Services for Town Hall Portico Repair
Approve the contract with Cardinal Contracting Services for Town Hall Portico Repair
To approve the contract with Cardinal Contracting Services for Town Hall Portico Repair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract with Cardinal Contracting Services for Town Hall Portico Repair..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Town
To have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Town..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approval of Community Survey - Use of Opioid Settlement Funds
Approve to publish the community survey
To approve to publish the community survey.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved to publish the community survey..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Steve Littlefield - Field of Flags on Town Green
Grant Veteran's Agent, Steve Littlefield, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) from May 17th to May 31st
To grant Veteran's Agent, Steve Littlefield, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) from May 17th to May 31st.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Veteran's Agent, Steve Littlefield, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) from May 17th to May 31st..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 314 Plymouth Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Brent Johnson-Midland General Contractors Inc. for a 120' x 8' to accommodate a driveway opening and sidewalk construction at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Brent Johnson-Midland General Contractors Inc. for a 120' x 8' to accommodate a driveway opening and sidewalk construction at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Brent Johnson-Midland General Contractors Inc. for a 120' x 8' to accommodate a driveway opening and sidewalk construction at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 46 & 46A McClelland Road
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew service line at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew service line 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 to renew service line at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 4 McClelland Road
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance 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 to do gas maintenance at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 86 McClelland Road
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew service line at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to renew service line 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 to renew service line at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 20 Annawon Drive
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install test station & anodes on gas main for service at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install test station & anodes on gas main for service 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 to install test station & anodes on gas main for service at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Town Accountant Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and the Town Accountant
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and the Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and the Town Accountant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Local 653 Administrative/Clerical Contract
Approve the three year contract (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028) between the Town of Halifax and the Teamsters Local 653
To approve the three year contract (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028) between the Town of Halifax and the Teamsters Local 653.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approve the three year contract (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028) between the Town of Halifax and the Teamsters Local 653..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for March 2025 in the amount of $100,373.14
To approve ambulance abatements for March 2025 in the amount of $100,373.14.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for March 2025 in the amount of $100,373.14..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for March 25, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for March 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for March 25, 2025..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Staffing and Town Operations
Approve the hiring of a full time firefighter
To approve the hiring of a full time firefighter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the hiring of a full time firefighter..” (Motion: Bruno, 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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