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June 10, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
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: May 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, 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: May 27, 2025 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
May 27, 2025
Come out of Executive Session at 6:27 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:27 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 6:27 p.m. and reconvene in open session: Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Appointments to the Historical Commission
Appoint the following individuals to the Historical Commission, with the terms expiring below
To appoint the following individuals to the Historical Commission, with the terms expiring below: Susan Basile June 30, 2027 Christina Palmer June 30, 2027 Ann Hodge June 30, 2028 Sandra Nolan June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed the following individuals to the Historical Commission, with the terms expiring below: Susan Basile June 30, 2027 Christina Palmer June 30, 2027 Ann Hodge June 30, 2028 Sandra Nolan June 30, 2028.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #108 For $ 471,908.85 Vendor Warrant #109 For $ 4,307,608.86 Vendor Warrant #110 For $ 101,434.83 Withholding Warrant #111 For $ 161,720.60 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #108 For $ 471,908.85 Vendor Warrant #109 For $ 4,307,608.86 Vendor Warrant #110 For $ 101,434.83 Withholding Warrant #111 For $ 161,720.60 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: School Warrant #112 For $ 106,886.21 Vendor Warrant #114 For $ 339,028.76
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: School Warrant #112 For $ 106,886.21 Vendor Warrant #114 For $ 339,028.76.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for May 27, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for May 27, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for May 27, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Town Administrator Search Committee
Approve the posting for an Interim Town Administrator with competitive salary and to be closed two week after posting
To approve the posting for an Interim Town Administrator with competitive salary and to be closed two week after posting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the posting for an Interim Town Administrator with competitive salary and to be closed two week after posting..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Proposition 2 1/2 Override Committee
Create a Town Of Halifax Override Study Committee as proposed
To create a Town Of Halifax Override Study Committee as proposed.
From the minutes
“Moved the Pratt and seconded by Smith, the board unanimously voted to create a Town Of Halifax Override Study Committee as proposed..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Vacation Carryover Requests - Highway
Allow four (4) employees of the Highway Department to carry over 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2025 to FY2026 as per their union contract
To allow four (4) employees of the Highway Department to carry over 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2025 to FY2026 as per their union contract.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt, seconded by Smith, the Board voted to allow four (4) employees of the Highway Department to carry over 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2025 to FY2026 as per their union contract..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m..” (Motion: Smith, 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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