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November 4, 2025
9 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 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. Morse Brothers, Inc. vs. Town of Halifax - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. B. Approval of Executive Minutes October 21, 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. Morse Brothers, Inc. vs. Town of Halifax - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. B. Approval of Executive Minutes October 21, 2025 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Road Opening - 63 Paradise Lane
Approve a road opening permit issued to Steven T. Smith for a 10'x4'x6' road cut to relocate existing fire hydrant from front of driveway to adjacent property line at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Steven T. Smith for a 10'x4'x6' road cut to relocate existing fire hydrant from front of driveway to adjacent property line at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Steven T. Smith for a 10'x4'x6' road cut to relocate existing fire hydrant from front of driveway to adjacent property line at the above location..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #39 For $ 435,333.96 Ambulance Commitments For $ 45,986.90 10/13/25 - 10/19/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 47,251.60 10/20/25 - 10/26/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #39 For $ 435,333.96 Ambulance Commitments For $ 45,986.90 10/13/25 - 10/19/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 47,251.60 10/20/25 - 10/26/25.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #40 For $ 457,550.82 Vendor Warrant #41 For $ 93,192.33 Withholding Warrant #42 For $ 161,494.53 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #40 For $ 457,550.82 Vendor Warrant #41 For $ 93,192.33 Withholding Warrant #42 For $ 161,494.53 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for September 2025 in the amount of $84,912.60
To approve ambulance abatements for September 2025 in the amount of $84,912.60.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for September 2025 in the amount of $84,912.60..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025
To approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the regular session Selectmen Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Non-Union Employees & Department Head Holiday Policy
Close Town Hall at noon on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving 2025 and to also look into amending our Town By-Law to adding a half day the day before Thanksgiving for our non-union employees in...
To close Town Hall at noon on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving 2025 and to also look into amending our Town By-Law to adding a half day the day before Thanksgiving for our non-union employees in perpetuity at the Annual Town Meeting this May.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to close Town Hall at noon on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving 2025 and to also look into amending our Town By-Law to adding a half day the day before Thanksgiving for our non-union employees in perpetuity at the Annual Town Meeting this May..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Open Meeting Law Complaint - Board of Selectmen Meeting of October 21, 2025
Have Town Counsel look into the Open Meeting Law Complaint and respond to it that was filed by Patrick Higgins
To have Town Counsel look into the Open Meeting Law Complaint and respond to it that was filed by Patrick Higgins.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to have Town Counsel look into the Open Meeting Law Complaint and respond to it that was filed by Patrick Higgins..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:58 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 6:58 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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