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June 9, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Pratt, William Smith, Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Affirm Approval Warrants & Commitments
Affirm approval of the above warrants and commitments
To affirm approval of the above warrants and commitments
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Pratt seconded to affirm approval of the above warrants and commitments Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approval Warrant
Approve the above warrant
To approve the above warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Pratt seconded to approve the above warrant. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 9, 2026
To approve the minutes of March 9, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the minutes of March 9, 2026. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Approve the minutes of March 24, 2026
To approve the minutes of March 24, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the minutes of March 24, 2026. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Conservation Commission Fee Schedule
Approve the Conservation Commission fee schedule as presented
To approve the Conservation Commission fee schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the Conservation Commission fee schedule as presented. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
15 Ocean Avenue Tax Title Property
Authorize the Select Board to execute the deed for 15 Ocean Avenue
To authorize the Select Board to execute the deed for 15 Ocean Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Pratt seconded to authorize the Select Board to execute the deed for 15 Ocean Avenue. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Hemlock Landfill Monitoring Contract
Authorize the execution of the Tighe & Bond agreement for Hemlock Landfill monitoring services for FY2027-FY2029, subject to future appropriations for FY2028 and FY2029
To authorize the execution of the Tighe & Bond agreement for Hemlock Landfill monitoring services for FY2027-FY2029, subject to future appropriations for FY2028 and FY2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selig moved and Smith seconded to authorize the execution of the Tighe & Bond agreement for Hemlock Landfill monitoring services for FY2027-FY2029, subject to future appropriations for FY2028 and FY2029. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Live Entertainment Permit - 15 Spring Street
Approve the live entertainment permit as submitted
To approve the live entertainment permit as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to Approve the live entertainment permit as submitted. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Town Planner Position Update
Reappoint Edward Bryan to a three-year term on the Finance Committee beginning June 15, 2026 and ending June 15, 2029
To reappoint Edward Bryan to a three-year term on the Finance Committee beginning June 15, 2026 and ending June 15, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to reappoint Edward Bryan to a three-year term on the Finance Committee beginning June 15, 2026 and ending June 15, 2029. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Reappoint Rodney Hemingway to a three-year term ending June 15, 2029
To reappoint Rodney Hemingway to a three-year term ending June 15, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to reappoint Rodney Hemingway to a three-year term ending June 15, 2029. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Reappoint Michael Rugnetta to a three-year term ending June 15, 2029
To reappoint Michael Rugnetta to a three-year term ending June 15, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to reappoint Michael Rugnetta to a three-year term ending June 15, 2029. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Forward the listed 2021-2022 executive session minutes to Town Counsel, Brooks & DeRensis, for review and recommendation regarding release
To forward the listed 2021-2022 executive session minutes to Town Counsel, Brooks & DeRensis, for review and recommendation regarding release.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selig moved and Pratt seconded to forward the listed 2021-2022 executive session minutes to Town Counsel, Brooks & DeRensis, for review and recommendation regarding release. Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:31 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 7:31 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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