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July 8, 2025
14 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
Appointments to Town Administrator Search Committee
Appoint Dennis Carman, Mark Dillon, Christine Healy, Frank Johston, Susan Lawless, Sandra Nolan and Jim Walters to the Town Administrator Search Committee, all terms are "open" with no expiration...
To appoint Dennis Carman, Mark Dillon, Christine Healy, Frank Johston, Susan Lawless, Sandra Nolan and Jim Walters to the Town Administrator Search Committee, all terms are "open" with no expiration dates.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed Dennis Carman, Mark Dillon, Christine Healy, Frank Johston, Susan Lawless, Sandra Nolan and Jim Walters to the Town Administrator Search Committee, all terms are "open" with no expiration dates..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #119 For $ 334,704.24 Vendor Warrant #120 For $ 481,689.79 Withholding Warrant #121 For $ 111,770.57
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #119 For $ 334,704.24 Vendor Warrant #120 For $ 481,689.79 Withholding Warrant #121 For $ 111,770.57.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #123 For $ 111,096.41 Ambulance Commitments For $ 29,093.60 6/16/25 - 6/22/25 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #123 For $ 111,096.41 Ambulance Commitments For $ 29,093.60 6/16/25 - 6/22/25 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Kimberly Campbell - Live Entertainment Requests
Approve the live entertainment permit issued to Kimberly Campbell for September 26, 2025, September 27, 2025, October 3, 2025, October 4, 2025, October 10, 2025, October 11, 2025, October 12,...
To approve the live entertainment permit issued to Kimberly Campbell for September 26, 2025, September 27, 2025, October 3, 2025, October 4, 2025, October 10, 2025, October 11, 2025, October 12, 2025, October 17, 2025, October 18, 2025, October 24, 2025, October 25, 2025, October 31, 2025 and November 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the live entertainment permit issued to Kimberly Campbell for September 26, 2025, September 27, 2025, October 3, 2025, October 4, 2025, October 10, 2025, October 11, 2025, October 12, 2025, October 17, 2025, October 18, 2025, October 24, 2025, October 25, 2025, October 31, 2025 and November 1, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Road Opening - 314 Plymouth Street
Approve a 4' x 3' x 3' sidewalk cut permit issued to Keith McConnell/Midland General Contractors at the above location, contingent on approval from the Conservation Commission
To approve a 4' x 3' x 3' sidewalk cut permit issued to Keith McConnell/Midland General Contractors at the above location, contingent on approval from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved a 4' x 3' x 3' sidewalk cut permit issued to Keith McConnell/Midland General Contractors at the above location, contingent on approval from the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Accept the GATRA Drug & Alcohol Policy
To accept the GATRA Drug & Alcohol Policy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously accepted the GATRA Drug & Alcohol Policy..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Fiscal Year 2026 GATRA Contract
Accept the GATRA Contract for Fiscal Year 2026
To accept the GATRA Contract for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously accepted the GATRA Contract for Fiscal Year 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: From To Amount Police - Regular Full-Time Accountant Salery $ 11,836.00 #01-210-5115 #01-134-5110 Police - Regular Full-Time Group Insurance - Town Share $ 89,576.00 #01-210-5115 #01-914-5637 Sick & Vacation Buyout Treasurer/Collector Salary $ 1,000.00 #01-150-5146 #01-147-5110 Police - Regular Full-Time Retiree Medical $ 329.00 #01-210-5115 #01-920-5743
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: From To Amount Police - Regular Full-Time Accountant Salery $ 11,836.00 #01-210-5115 #01-134-5110 Police - Regular Full-Time Group Insurance - Town Share $ 89,576.00 #01-210-5115 #01-914-5637 Sick & Vacation Buyout Treasurer/Collector Salary $ 1,000.00 #01-150-5146 #01-147-5110 Police - Regular Full-Time Retiree Medical $ 329.00 #01-210-5115 #01-920-5743.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve the following line item transfer
To approve the following line item transfer:
Yes: Selig, SmithAbstained: Pratt
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to approved the following line item transfer: Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Abstained William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: From To Amount Snow & Ice Vehicle Maintenance $ 9,893.55 #01-423-5850 #01-425-5532 Veterans' Benefits Data Processing Expense $ 30,000.00 #01-543-5770 #01-155-xxxx Sick & Vacation Buyout Health Inspection Services $ 839.04 #01-150-5146 #01-510-51xx Custodial Wages Town Bldg. Preventative Main.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: From To Amount Snow & Ice Vehicle Maintenance $ 9,893.55 #01-423-5850 #01-425-5532 Veterans' Benefits Data Processing Expense $ 30,000.00 #01-543-5770 #01-155-xxxx Sick & Vacation Buyout Health Inspection Services $ 839.04 #01-150-5146 #01-510-51xx Custodial Wages Town Bldg. Preventative Main..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Interim Building Commissioner Contract
Approve the Interim Building Commissioner's contract ending December 31, 2025
To approve the Interim Building Commissioner's contract ending December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the Interim Building Commissioner's contract ending December 31, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Interim Town Administrator Contract
Approve the Interim Town Administrators contract
To approve the Interim Town Administrators contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the Interim Town Administrators contract..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Animal Control Services Contract - Precision Wildlife
Approve the contract with Precision Wildlife
To approve the contract with Precision Wildlife.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the contract with Precision Wildlife..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:18 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 7:18 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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