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March 10, 2026
11 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
John Fahey - Motorcycle Awareness Month (April)
Make April Motorcycle awareness month and to place a sign in front of Town Hall
To make April Motorcycle awareness month and to place a sign in front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to make April Motorcycle awareness month and to place a sign in front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Affirm Approval Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #82 For $ 929.47 Vendor Warrant #83 For $ 437,196.59
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #82 For $ 929.47 Vendor Warrant #83 For $ 437,196.59.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #82 For $ 441,530.16 School Warrant #84 For $ 259,014.67 Vendor Warrant #85 For $ 2,420,164.33 Withholding Warrant #86 For $ 147,946.10 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 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 #82 For $ 441,530.16 School Warrant #84 For $ 259,014.67 Vendor Warrant #85 For $ 2,420,164.33 Withholding Warrant #86 For $ 147,946.10 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve Selectmen Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026 and February 26, 2026
To approve Selectmen Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026 and February 26, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve Selectmen Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026 and February 26, 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Draft of Ballot Questions
Approve Question 1 on the ballot to change the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed
To approve Question 1 on the ballot to change the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve Question 1 on the ballot to change the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve Question 2 on the ballot to change the Treasurer Collector position from elected to appointed
To approve Question 2 on the ballot to change the Treasurer Collector position from elected to appointed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the board unanimously voted to approve Question 2 on the ballot to change the Treasurer Collector position from elected to appointed..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve Question 3 on the ballot to change the Highway Surveyor position from elected to appointed
To approve Question 3 on the ballot to change the Highway Surveyor position from elected to appointed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the board unanimously voted to approve Question 3 on the ballot to change the Highway Surveyor position from elected to appointed..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve Question on the ballot to allow the Town of Halifax to assess an additional $1,500,000 in taxes for general government operations and the school department
To approve Question on the ballot to allow the Town of Halifax to assess an additional $1,500,000 in taxes for general government operations and the school department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve Question on the ballot to allow the Town of Halifax to assess an additional $1,500,000 in taxes for general government operations and the school department..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Use of Town Green - Cleanup Day - Beautification Committee
Grant the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 and Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Spring...
To grant the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 and Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Spring 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, May 2, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 and Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for its Spring Clean-Up Day..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Close the Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant
Close the 2026 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close the 2026 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to close the 2026 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:00 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 7:00 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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