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May 27, 2025
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization after the May 2025 town election.
Present: Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith
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: AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit - 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: April 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, 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: AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit - 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: April 29, 2025 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
April 29, 2025
Come out of Executive Session at 6:16 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:16 p.m. and reconvene in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:16 p.m. and reconvene in open session: Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Selig as Chair
To nominate Selig as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Selig as Chair..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Nominate Pratt as Vice Chair
To nominate Pratt as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Pratt as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Nominate Smith as Clerk
To nominate Smith as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Smith as Clerk..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #102 For $ 134,303.04 School Warrant #103 For $ 139,180.97 School Warrant #103 For $ 9,239.32 Payroll Warrant #104 For $ 472,669.68 Vendor Warrant #105 For $ 131,066.41 Withholding Warrant #106 For $ 163,963.17 Ambulance Commitments For $ 106,521.90 5/12/25 - 5/18/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #102 For $ 134,303.04 School Warrant #103 For $ 139,180.97 School Warrant #103 For $ 9,239.32 Payroll Warrant #104 For $ 472,669.68 Vendor Warrant #105 For $ 131,066.41 Withholding Warrant #106 For $ 163,963.17 Ambulance Commitments For $ 106,521.90 5/12/25 - 5/18/25.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 64,027.60 Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 2,500.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 64,027.60 Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 2,500.00.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, April 29, 2025 and May 12, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, April 29, 2025 and May 12, 2025.
Yes: Pratt, SeligAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, April 29, 2025 and May 12, 2025. Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Abstained.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Road Cut - 338 Holmes Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do a gas service line replacement 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 a gas service line replacement at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do a gas service line replacement at the above location..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Road Cut - 23 Dartmouth Street
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 Pratt and seconded by Smith, 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: Pratt, second: Smith)
Proposition 2 1/2 Override Committee
Approve the letter of Engagement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC for the recruitment of the town Administrator
To approve the letter of Engagement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC for the recruitment of the town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the letter of Engagement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC for the recruitment of the town Administrator..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Line-Item Transfer
Approve the following line- item transfer
To approve the following line- item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Highway Wages Full Time Cemetery Wages Part Time $ 1,953.81 #01-420-5115 #01-491-5120
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Highway Wages Full Time Cemetery Wages Part Time $ 1,953.81 #01-420-5115 #01-491-5120.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
NuGen Capital - Request for Host Community - 69 Summit Street Solar Project
Allow the Town of Halifax to be a host agreement for the 69 Summit Street solar project pending legal review
To allow the Town of Halifax to be a host agreement for the 69 Summit Street solar project pending legal review.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the board unanimously voted to allow the Town of Halifax to be a host agreement for the 69 Summit Street solar project pending legal review..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Live Entertainment Permit - Farmers Market - Change of location
Approve the change of location from the Town Green to the Halifax Congregational Church for a live entertainment permit issued to Steven King c/o Helping Hands Food Pantry/Farmers Market for...
To approve the change of location from the Town Green to the Halifax Congregational Church for a live entertainment permit issued to Steven King c/o Helping Hands Food Pantry/Farmers Market for 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/14/25, 6/28/25, 7/5/25, 7/12/25, 7/19/25, 7/26/25, 8/2/25, 8/9/25, 8/16/25, 8/23/25, 8/30/25, 9/6/25, 9/13/25, 9/20/25, 9/27/25, 10/4/25, 10/11/25 & 10/18/25.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the change of location from the Town Green to the Halifax Congregational Church for a live entertainment permit issued to Steven King c/o Helping Hands Food Pantry/Farmers Market for 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/14/25, 6/28/25, 7/5/25, 7/12/25, 7/19/25, 7/26/25, 8/2/25, 8/9/25, 8/16/25, 8/23/25, 8/30/25, 9/6/25, 9/13/25, 9/20/25, 9/27/25, 10/4/25, 10/11/25 & 10/18/25..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Live Entertainment Permit - Raun Jerome
Approve a live entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent on approval from the Fire Chief
To approve a live entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent on approval from the Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved a live entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent on approval from the Fire Chief..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Updated Purchasing and Procurement Policy
Updated the procurement policy requiring a purchase order for procurement of $5,000 and over effective the Fiscal year 2026
To updated the procurement policy requiring a purchase order for procurement of $5,000 and over effective the Fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously updated the procurement policy requiring a purchase order for procurement of $5,000 and over effective the Fiscal year 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Contract Amendment with Tighe & Bond for Landfill Monitoring
Approve the amended the contract with Tighe & Bond for Landfill Monitoring on Hemlock Lane
To approve the amended the contract with Tighe & Bond for Landfill Monitoring on Hemlock Lane.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the amended the contract with Tighe & Bond for Landfill Monitoring on Hemlock Lane..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
GATRA Representative
Appoint William Smith as the GATRA Representative for the Town of Halifax
To appoint William Smith as the GATRA Representative for the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously appointed William Smith as the GATRA Representative for the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
MoA for Acting Library Director
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement for the Acting Library Director, Maria Bumpus
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for the Acting Library Director, Maria Bumpus.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously accepted the Memorandum of Agreement for the Acting Library Director, Maria Bumpus..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Contract for Library Consultant
Accept the contract for the library Consultant, Jean Gallant
To accept the contract for the library Consultant, Jean Gallant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously accepted the contract for the library Consultant, Jean Gallant..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Revised Agreement with Lighthouse Legal Services
Approve the revised Agreement with Lighthouse Legal Services and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board/Town
To approve the revised Agreement with Lighthouse Legal Services and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board/Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the revised Agreement with Lighthouse Legal Services and have the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, sign on behalf of the Board/Town..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Staffing and Town Operations
Allow the hiring for the replacement of the Administrative Assistant in the Assessor's office with the same amount of contracted hours
To allow the hiring for the replacement of the Administrative Assistant in the Assessor's office with the same amount of contracted hours.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to allow the hiring for the replacement of the Administrative Assistant in the Assessor's office with the same amount of contracted hours..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
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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