MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 21, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. with Selectmen Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith and Interim Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. with Selectmen Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith and Interim Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy to discuss the following: A. Interim Town Administrator - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(1), to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. B. Approval of Executive Minutes June 17, 2025 August 26, 2025
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. with Selectmen Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith and Interim Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy to discuss the following: A. Interim Town Administrator - Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(1), to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. B. Approval of Executive Minutes June 17, 2025 August 26, 2025 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #35 For $ 2,541,418.88 Ambulance Commitments For $ 151,237.70 10/6/25 - 10/12/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #35 For $ 2,541,418.88 Ambulance Commitments For $ 151,237.70 10/6/25 - 10/12/25.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #36 For $ 480,650.35 Vendor Warrant #37 For $ 991.71 Vendor Warrant #37 For $ 36,628.57 Withholding Warrant #38 For $ 171,001.61
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #36 For $ 480,650.35 Vendor Warrant #37 For $ 991.71 Vendor Warrant #37 For $ 36,628.57 Withholding Warrant #38 For $ 171,001.61.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Jim Walters - Finance Committee Member
Sign the new agreement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC
To sign the new agreement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to sign the new agreement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Give Interim Town Administer Robert Fennessy, the signing authority for the Community Paradigm contract
To give Interim Town Administer Robert Fennessy, the signing authority for the Community Paradigm contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to give Interim Town Administer Robert Fennessy, the signing authority for the Community Paradigm contract..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Extend Robert Fennessy's contract as the Interim Town Administrator until December 31, 2025
To extend Robert Fennessy's contract as the Interim Town Administrator until December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to extend Robert Fennessy's contract as the Interim Town Administrator until December 31, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Mary King - Brewery 44 - 1 day liquor licenses for 7 events
Approve the one day liquor license for the above dates
To approve the one day liquor license for the above dates.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the one day liquor license for the above dates..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Accept the discrimination statement and post on the town's website and electronic bulletin board
To accept the discrimination statement and post on the town's website and electronic bulletin board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously vote to accept the discrimination statement and post on the town's website and electronic bulletin board..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for August 18, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for August 18, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for August 18, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Town Administrator Update
Send a letter thanking Peter Parcellin for his years of dedication to the Town of Halifax
To send a letter thanking Peter Parcellin for his years of dedication to the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter thanking Peter Parcellin for his years of dedication to the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →