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March 24, 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
Affirm Approval Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #87 For $ 268,230.62 Ambulance Commitments For $ 49,099.70 3/2/26 - 3/8/26
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #87 For $ 268,230.62 Ambulance Commitments For $ 49,099.70 3/2/26 - 3/8/26.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #88 For $ 453,980.20 Vendor Warrant #89 For $ 55,762.32 Withholding Warrant #90 For $ 152,763.88
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #88 For $ 453,980.20 Vendor Warrant #89 For $ 55,762.32 Withholding Warrant #90 For $ 152,763.88.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Beer & Wine license - Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke
Open the public hearing for the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License...
To open the public hearing for the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located at 355 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith the Board voted as follows to open the public hearing for the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located at 355 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA. Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Chris Winiewicz - 129 Circuit Street
Close the public hearing for the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store...
To close the public hearing for the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located at 355 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith the Board voted as follows to close the public hearing for the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located at 355 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA. Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located...
To approve the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located at 355 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith the Board voted as follows to approve the application from Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke - Ankitkumar Patel, Manager for an Alcoholic Beverage Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License on property located at 355 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA. Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Matthew Campbell - Appointment to Agricultural Commission
Appoint Matthew Campbell to the Agricultural Commission, term to expire June 30, 2029
To appoint Matthew Campbell to the Agricultural Commission, term to expire June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed Matthew Campbell to the Agricultural Commission, term to expire June 30, 2029..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Field of Flags Request on Town Green
Grant Veterans Agent, Steven Littlefield, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend, with the...
To grant Veterans Agent, Steven Littlefield, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend, with the display remaining in place through the weekend following Memorial Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously granted Veterans Agent, Steven Littlefield, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend, with the display remaining in place through the weekend following Memorial Day..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for February 2026 in the amount of $124,031.77
To approve ambulance abatements for February 2026 in the amount of $124,031.77.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for February 2026 in the amount of $124,031.77..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
David Fryer - Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint David Fryer to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2029
To appoint David Fryer to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed David Fryer to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2029..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Board to Authorize Search for Health Agent
Authorize the search for a Health Agent
To authorize the search for a Health Agent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously authorized the search for a Health Agent..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:37 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 7:37 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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