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June 24, 2025
19 recorded votes, 0 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 5:50 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: The Board will vote to enter into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's Office pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21: 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 Assistant to the Board/Town Administrator - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Executive Session Minutes: a. June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: The Board will vote to enter into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's Office pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21: 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 Assistant to the Board/Town Administrator - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Executive Session Minutes: a. June 10, 2025 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Come out of Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened in open session: Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Dave Walsh - Proposed Veterans' Memorial
Approve the first initial stage of the Veterans Memorial
To approve the first initial stage of the Veterans Memorial.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the first initial stage of the Veterans Memorial..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Robert Hodge - Appointment to Beautification Committee
Appoint Robert Hodge to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Robert Hodge to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board unanimously appoint Robert Hodge to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Tyler Hughes - Eagle Scout Project
Approve Tyler Hughes' Eagle Scout project which will be refurbishing the Halifax Police and Vaughan sign flower beds
To approve Tyler Hughes' Eagle Scout project which will be refurbishing the Halifax Police and Vaughan sign flower beds.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board unanimously approved Tyler Hughes' Eagle Scout project which will be refurbishing the Halifax Police and Vaughan sign flower beds..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Halifax Council on Aging - Live Entertainment Request
Grant the Council on Aging a live entertainment permit for Matt York to perform on the Town Green Playground on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m
To grant the Council on Aging a live entertainment permit for Matt York to perform on the Town Green Playground on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board unanimously granted the Council on Aging a live entertainment permit for Matt York to perform on the Town Green Playground on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Halifax Council on Aging - Use of Town Green Request
Grant permission for the Council on Aging to use the Town Green on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a performance by Matt York
To grant permission for the Council on Aging to use the Town Green on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a performance by Matt York.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board unanimously granted permission for the Council on Aging to use the Town Green on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a performance by Matt York..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Halifax Fireworks - Live Entertainment Request
Grant the Halifax Fireworks Committee a live entertainment permit for a DJ to perform at the HOPS Playground on June 28, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m
To grant the Halifax Fireworks Committee a live entertainment permit for a DJ to perform at the HOPS Playground on June 28, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded Smith, the Board unanimously granted the Halifax Fireworks Committee a live entertainment permit for a DJ to perform at the HOPS Playground on June 28, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Ambulance Abatements
Abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account
To abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: AMBULANCE ACCOUNT AMOUNT 2021 (Dispositions) $ 115,441.90 April 2025 $ 134,241.51 May 2025 $ 109,040.64
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: AMBULANCE ACCOUNT AMOUNT 2021 (Dispositions) $ 115,441.90 April 2025 $ 134,241.51 May 2025 $ 109,040.64.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #113 For $ 335,321.55 Payroll Warrant #115 For $ 967,153.38 Vendor Warrant #116 For $ 189,022.22 Withholding Warrant #117 For $ 110,823.96
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #113 For $ 335,321.55 Payroll Warrant #115 For $ 967,153.38 Vendor Warrant #116 For $ 189,022.22 Withholding Warrant #117 For $ 110,823.96.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #118 For $ 116,82736
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #118 For $ 116,82736.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for June 10, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for June 10, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for June 10, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Line-item Transfer
Approve the following transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Legal $ 30,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-151-5308
To approve the following transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Legal $ 30,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-151-5308
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Legal $ 30,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-151-5308.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Town Accountant - Authorized ARPA Representative
Authorize the Town Accountant, Lindsay Martinelli, to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County...
To authorize the Town Accountant, Lindsay Martinelli, to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants ("ARPA Grants") to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously authorized the Town Accountant, Lindsay Martinelli, to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants ("ARPA Grants") to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for Junior Police Academy
Approve the use of $2,000 from the opioid settlement funds for the Halifax Police Academy program
To approve the use of $2,000 from the opioid settlement funds for the Halifax Police Academy program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the use of $2,000 from the opioid settlement funds for the Halifax Police Academy program..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Memorandum of Agreement - Executive Assistant to Board/Town Administrator
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Executive Assistant to Board/Town Administrator
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Executive Assistant to Board/Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for the Executive Assistant to Board/Town Administrator..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Licensing Authority Agents (1 year)
Reappoint all the individuals listed above except for the two (2) individuals that were held
To reappoint all the individuals listed above except for the two (2) individuals that were held.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint all the individuals listed above except for the two (2) individuals that were held..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Holidays in Halifax hold
Reappoint Kiberly Campbell to the Holidays in Halifax Committee
To reappoint Kiberly Campbell to the Holidays in Halifax Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Kiberly Campbell to the Holidays in Halifax Committee..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:35 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 7:35 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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