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December 16, 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
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #53 For $ 279,489.08 Vendor Warrant #54 For $ 270,899.77 Ambulance Commitments For $ 41,994.50 11/24/25 - 11/30/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 112,730.41 12/1/25 - 12/7/25
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #53 For $ 279,489.08 Vendor Warrant #54 For $ 270,899.77 Ambulance Commitments For $ 41,994.50 11/24/25 - 11/30/25 Ambulance Commitments For $ 112,730.41 12/1/25 - 12/7/25.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #55 For $ 462,497.98 Vendor Warrant #56 For $ 273,924.22 Withholding Warrant #57 For $ 163,302.10
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #55 For $ 462,497.98 Vendor Warrant #56 For $ 273,924.22 Withholding Warrant #57 For $ 163,302.10.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
2026 License Renewals
Approve the following Alcoholic Beverage licenses
To approve the following Alcoholic Beverage licenses: Unit 5 Bar LLC Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Alcoholic Beverage licenses: Unit 5 Bar LLC Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store
Approve the following Class I licenses: Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc
To approve the following Class I licenses: Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Class I licenses: Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve the following Class II licenses: 1734 Auto Brokers, LLC Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG...
To approve the following Class II licenses: 1734 Auto Brokers, LLC Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG Automotive Inc. TLC Companies, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Class II licenses: 1734 Auto Brokers, LLC Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG Automotive Inc. TLC Companies, Inc..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
1734 Auto Brokers, LLC
Approve the following Class III license: Steve's Auto Recycling
To approve the following Class III license: Steve's Auto Recycling
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Class III license: Steve's Auto Recycling.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Steve's Auto Recycling
Approve the following Common Victualler licenses
To approve the following Common Victualler licenses: ASNVP Corp. - d/b/a Subway Cape Cod Halifax, LLC - d/b/a Cape Cod Café Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Family & Friends Enterprise, Inc. - d/b/a Santoro's Pizza Gen 2 LLC - d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Rodney's Kitchen Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Common Victualler licenses: ASNVP Corp. - d/b/a Subway Cape Cod Halifax, LLC - d/b/a Cape Cod Café Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Family & Friends Enterprise, Inc. - d/b/a Santoro's Pizza Gen 2 LLC - d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Rodney's Kitchen Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
ASNVP Corp. - d/b/a Subway
Approve the following New Year's Eve Extended Hours licenses
To approve the following New Year's Eve Extended Hours licenses: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following New Year's Eve Extended Hours licenses: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant
Approve the following Public Entertainment Sunday licenses
To approve the following Public Entertainment Sunday licenses: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Unit 5 Bar LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Public Entertainment Sunday licenses: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Unit 5 Bar LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve the following Public Entertainment Weekdays licenses
To approve the following Public Entertainment Weekdays licenses: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the following Public Entertainment Weekdays licenses: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
2026 Selectmen Meeting Schedule
Approve the Board of Selectmen 2026 Meeting schedule as presented (see below)
To approve the Board of Selectmen 2026 Meeting schedule as presented (see below).
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Selectmen 2026 Meeting schedule as presented (see below)..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve the following ambulance abatements
To approve the following ambulance abatements: October 2025 $ 161,834.85 November 2025 $ 73,080.51
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following ambulance abatements: October 2025 $ 161,834.85 November 2025 $ 73,080.51.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Michael Bennett - Appointment to Override Study Committee
Appoint Michael Bennett to the Override Study Committee
To appoint Michael Bennett to the Override Study Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed Michael Bennett to the Override Study Committee..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Mark Dillon - Appointment to Government Study Committee
Appoint Mark Dillon to the Government Study Committee
To appoint Mark Dillon to the Government Study Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed Mark Dillon to the Government Study Committee..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Dick Steele - Halifax Y&R After School Recreation Program
Acknowledged and approved the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest forms for the following individuals
To acknowledged and approved the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest forms for the following individuals: Hallie Masfield Devon Morse Steve Ruisi Jennifer Reidy Jacqueline Thibeault Madison Collins Elizabeth Antoine Elaine Fryer Devon DiMartino
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously acknowledged and approved the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest forms for the following individuals: Hallie Masfield Devon Morse Steve Ruisi Jennifer Reidy Jacqueline Thibeault Madison Collins Elizabeth Antoine Elaine Fryer Devon DiMartino.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Tighe and Bond proposed Amendment No. 2
Approve Tighe and Bond proposed Amendment No. 2 to the landfill post-closure testing contract, in the amount of $15,000, to perform additional PFAS coordination, sampling, & reporting as newly...
To approve Tighe and Bond proposed Amendment No. 2 to the landfill post-closure testing contract, in the amount of $15,000, to perform additional PFAS coordination, sampling, & reporting as newly required by DEP in Fiscal Year 2026, for a total amended contract amount of $93,500.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved Tighe and Bond proposed Amendment No. 2 to the landfill post-closure testing contract, in the amount of $15,000, to perform additional PFAS coordination, sampling, & reporting as newly required by DEP in Fiscal Year 2026, for a total amended contract amount of $93,500..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
William McGrady Jr. - Interview for Building Commissioner/ZEO
Appoint Michael Brogan as Building Commissioner pending salary negotiations, background and CORI checks
To appoint Michael Brogan as Building Commissioner pending salary negotiations, background and CORI checks.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Michael Brogan as Building Commissioner pending salary negotiations, background and CORI checks..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Take a recess until 6:55 p.m. The Board reconvened at 6:59 p.m
To take a recess until 6:55 p.m. The Board reconvened at 6:59 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to take a recess until 6:55 p.m. The Board reconvened at 6:59 p.m..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:27 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 8:27 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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