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May 26, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization after the May 2026 town election.
Present: Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt, William Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Reorganization
Nominate Pratt as Chair
To nominate Pratt as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Pratt as Chair..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Nominate Smith as Vice Chair
To nominate Smith as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Smith as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Nominate Selig as Clerk
To nominate Selig as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Selig as Clerk..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
All Star Waste Contract Extension
Approve the contract extension agreement with All Star Waste effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 and to authorize the Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to sign the contract
To approve the contract extension agreement with All Star Waste effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 and to authorize the Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the contract extension agreement with All Star Waste effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 and to authorize the Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to sign the contract..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Affirm Approval Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #106 For $ 463,660.87 Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 1,464,442.09 Withholding Warrant #108 For $ 157,106.49 Ambulance Commitments For $ 163,997.06 5/4/26 - 5/10/26
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #106 For $ 463,660.87 Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 1,464,442.09 Withholding Warrant #108 For $ 157,106.49 Ambulance Commitments For $ 163,997.06 5/4/26 - 5/10/26.” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Approval Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #109 For $ 83,105.10
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #109 For $ 83,105.10.” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Road Opening - 22 Holmes Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 267 Holmes Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover Request - Keith Badore - Water Department Abatements
Approve the vacation carryover request from Keith Badore to carryover an additional 40 hours of vacation time from FY2026 to FY2027
To approve the vacation carryover request from Keith Badore to carryover an additional 40 hours of vacation time from FY2026 to FY2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the vacation carryover request from Keith Badore to carryover an additional 40 hours of vacation time from FY2026 to FY2027..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Rescind April 2026 Ambulance Abatements from $124,031.77 to $106,906.05
To rescind April 2026 Ambulance Abatements from $124,031.77 to $106,906.05.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to rescind April 2026 Ambulance Abatements from $124,031.77 to $106,906.05..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for March 2026 in the amount of $107,885.88
To approve ambulance abatements for March 2026 in the amount of $107,885.88.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for March 2026 in the amount of $107,885.88..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Halifax HES Student - Design for "Flag of Halifax"
Create space in Town Hall to displays Dillon's artwork and to be displayed until at least the end of the summer 2026
To create space in Town Hall to displays Dillon's artwork and to be displayed until at least the end of the summer 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, The Board unanimously voted to create space in Town Hall to displays Dillon's artwork and to be displayed until at least the end of the summer 2026..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
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 Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
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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