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May 11, 2026
13 recorded votes, 2 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 Warrants & Commitments
Affirm approval of the above warrants, commitment, and fee as presented
To affirm approval of the above warrants, commitment, and fee as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: To affirm approval of the above warrants, commitment, and fee as presented. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Approval of Selectmen Minutes
Approve the April 14, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as presented
To approve the April 14, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 14, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as presented. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Road Openings - 370 & 596 Monponsett Street
Approve the road opening applications for 370 Monponsett Street and 596 Monponsett Street
To approve the road opening applications for 370 Monponsett Street and 596 Monponsett Street.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the road opening applications for 370 Monponsett Street and 596 Monponsett Street. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Personal Vehicle Use Policy for Non-Union Personnel
Authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer.
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Vote: Approved, 2-1..”
Authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Building Maintenance Director
To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Building Maintenance Director.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Building Maintenance Director. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Highway Surveyor
To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Highway Surveyor.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Highway Surveyor. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Water Superintendent
To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Water Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize take-home use of a Town vehicle under the policy for the Water Superintendent. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Appoint Michael Brogan to the uncompensated position of Town Planner for the Town of Halifax
To appoint Michael Brogan to the uncompensated position of Town Planner for the Town of Halifax.
Yes: Selig, SmithNo: Pratt
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Michael Brogan to the uncompensated position of Town Planner for the Town of Halifax. Vote: Approved, 2-1. Thomas Pratt opposed..”
Ambulance Abatements
Approve the April 2026 ambulance abatements totaling $124,031.77
To approve the April 2026 ambulance abatements totaling $124,031.77.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 2026 ambulance abatements totaling $124,031.77. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Articles 19 & 20 - PFAS Settlement Stabilization Fund
Recommend Article 19 to Annual Town Meeting with the amended "special purpose stabilization fund" language
To recommend Article 19 to Annual Town Meeting with the amended "special purpose stabilization fund" language.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend Article 19 to Annual Town Meeting with the amended "special purpose stabilization fund" language. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Recommend Article 20 to Annual Town Meeting with the related amended language
To recommend Article 20 to Annual Town Meeting with the related amended language.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend Article 20 to Annual Town Meeting with the related amended language. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Article 22 - Citizens Petition Concerning Soil Regulation
For the Board of Selectmen to take no position on Article 22
To for the Board of Selectmen to take no position on Article 22.
From the minutes
“Motion: For the Board of Selectmen to take no position on Article 22. Vote: Approved unanimously, 3-0..”
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting and proceed to the Annual Town Meeting at 6:27 p.m
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting and proceed to the Annual Town Meeting at 6:27 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting and proceed to the Annual Town Meeting at 6:27 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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