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August 26, 2025
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office 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 and the chair so declares. (AFSCM).
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office 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 and the chair so declares. (AFSCM). Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #38 For $ 217.50 Vendor Warrant #15 For $ 131,822.78
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 Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted to affirm payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #38 For $ 217.50 Vendor Warrant #15 For $ 131,822.78.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #16 For $ 268,097.84 Vendor Warrant #17 For $ 27,170.70 Withholding Warrant #18 For $ 91,207.52 Ambulance Commitments For $ 93,768.80 8/11/25 - 8/17/25
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 Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #16 For $ 268,097.84 Vendor Warrant #17 For $ 27,170.70 Withholding Warrant #18 For $ 91,207.52 Ambulance Commitments For $ 93,768.80 8/11/25 - 8/17/25.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for July 1, 2025 and July 8, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for July 1, 2025 and July 8, 2025.
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 and seconded by Smith, the Board voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for July 1, 2025 and July 8, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Mike Schleiff - 60 Paradise Lane
Approve the creation of a paramedic position with compensation of up to $30 per hour under Chief Witham's discretion
To approve the creation of a paramedic position with compensation of up to $30 per hour under Chief Witham's discretion.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the creation of a paramedic position with compensation of up to $30 per hour under Chief Witham's discretion..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Chris Winiewicz - 129 Circuit Street
Approve the recommendation of the Halifax Traffic Committee to designate a section of Old Plymouth Street between Plymouth Street and Elm Street a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion (HCVE) zone
To approve the recommendation of the Halifax Traffic Committee to designate a section of Old Plymouth Street between Plymouth Street and Elm Street a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion (HCVE) zone.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the recommendation of the Halifax Traffic Committee to designate a section of Old Plymouth Street between Plymouth Street and Elm Street a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion (HCVE) zone..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Regional Old Colony Communications Contract
Approve and signed the agreement with Regional Old Colony Communications
To approve and signed the agreement with Regional Old Colony Communications.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved and signed the agreement with Regional Old Colony Communications..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Beautification Committee - Request for Use of Town Green
Grant the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, October 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Fall...
To grant the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, October 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Fall Clean-Up Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, October 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Fall Clean-Up Day..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Reappointment - Halifax Fireworks Committee Members
Reappoint Pamela Engstrom, Janice Hayward, James Hill, Susan Hill and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, terms to expire August 31, 2028
To reappoint Pamela Engstrom, Janice Hayward, James Hill, Susan Hill and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, terms to expire August 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously reappointed Pamela Engstrom, Janice Hayward, James Hill, Susan Hill and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, terms to expire August 31, 2028..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Reappointment - Election Workers
Reappoint the following Election Workers
To reappoint the following Election Workers.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously reappointed the following Election Workers..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 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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