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April 28, 2026
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pledge Of Allegiance
Enter into executive session at 6:01 p.m., in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following. and to return to open session
To enter into executive session at 6:01 p.m., in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following. and to return to open session. A. Pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2) - To conduct stagey sessions in preparation for negotiations with a non-union personnel employee or to conduct contract negotiations with a non-union personnel employee. B. Approval of Executive Session minutes - February 26, 2026
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board voted as follows to enter into executive session at 6:01 p.m., in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following. and to return to open session. A. Pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2) - To conduct stagey sessions in preparation for negotiations with a non-union personnel employee or to conduct contract negotiations with a non-union personnel employee. B. Approval of Executive Session minutes - February 26, 2026 Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
B. Approval of Executive Session minutes - February 26, 2026
Come out of Executive Session at 6:28 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:28 p.m. and reconvened in open session.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:28 p.m. and reconvened in open session. Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Discussions
Appoint John Laskey to the Council on Aging with a term expiring June 30, 2029
To appoint John Laskey to the Council on Aging with a term expiring June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and second by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed John Laskey to the Council on Aging with a term expiring June 30, 2029..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Affirm Approval Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #97 For $ 460,689.78 Vendor Warrant #98 For $ 37,637.44 Withholding Warrant #99 For $ 156,005.05 Ambulance Commitments For $ 45,744.90 4/6/26 - 4/12/26 Ambulance Commitments For $ 67,684.30 4/13/26 - 4/19/26
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #97 For $ 460,689.78 Vendor Warrant #98 For $ 37,637.44 Withholding Warrant #99 For $ 156,005.05 Ambulance Commitments For $ 45,744.90 4/6/26 - 4/12/26 Ambulance Commitments For $ 67,684.30 4/13/26 - 4/19/26.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #100 For $ 74,697.41
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #100 For $ 74,697.41.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve Selectmen Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026
To approve Selectmen Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve Selectmen Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Historic Commission - Plant Sale Town Hall
Grant the Historic Commission's request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, May 9th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Mother's Day Plant sale with a rain date of May 10th and to place a...
To grant the Historic Commission's request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, May 9th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Mother's Day Plant sale with a rain date of May 10th and to place a sign on the Town Green.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously granted the Historic Commission's request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, May 9th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Mother's Day Plant sale with a rain date of May 10th and to place a sign on the Town Green..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approve a Live Entertainment permit issued to Halifax Pride Inc. for Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Town Green with a rain date of June 14, 2026
To approve a Live Entertainment permit issued to Halifax Pride Inc. for Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Town Green with a rain date of June 14, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved a Live Entertainment permit issued to Halifax Pride Inc. for Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Town Green with a rain date of June 14, 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
BAN Acceptance
Approve the General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for Fiscal Year 2027
To approve the General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for Fiscal Year 2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for Fiscal Year 2027..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Have Town Counsel respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint file by Amy Troup
To have Town Counsel respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint file by Amy Troup.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to have Town Counsel respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint file by Amy Troup..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Authorization for Town Administrator to Sign Natural Gas Contract
Authorize the Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to sign any future Natural Gas contracts
To authorize the Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to sign any future Natural Gas contracts.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously authorize the Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to sign any future Natural Gas contracts..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Buy back Cemetery Plot - Robert Doherty
Approve the plot change from Robert Doherty of 39 Stoney Weir Road Halifax, MA
To approve the plot change from Robert Doherty of 39 Stoney Weir Road Halifax, MA.
Yes: Pratt, SmithAbstained: Selig
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board voted as follows to approve the plot change from Robert Doherty of 39 Stoney Weir Road Halifax, MA. Jonathan Selig - Abstained Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:00 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 8:00 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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