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June 23, 2026
23 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
Pledge Of Allegiance
Enter into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. in the Town Administrator's office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. in the Town Administrator's office to discuss the following: Fire Union - Pursuant to M.G.L 30A Section 21 (a)(3) "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." Fire Chief - Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), "To discuss and consider the terms of a proposed employment agreement with the Fire Chief and to determine the Town's position relative to the execution of said agreement." Deputy Police Chief - Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), "To discuss and consider the terms of a proposed employment agreement with the Deputy Police Chief and to determine the Town's position relative to the execution of said agreement."
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. in the Town Administrator's office to discuss the following: Fire Union - Pursuant to M.G.L 30A Section 21 (a)(3) "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." Fire Chief - Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), "To discuss and consider the terms of a proposed employment agreement with the Fire Chief and to determine the Town's position relative to the execution of said agreement." Deputy Police Chief - Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), "To discuss and consider the terms of a proposed employment agreement with the Deputy Police Chief and to determine the Town's position relative to the execution of said agreement." Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Beautification Committee - Memorial Tree for John Sullivan
Approve the installation of a memorial maple tree honoring John Sullivan
To approve the installation of a memorial maple tree honoring John Sullivan.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the installation of a memorial maple tree honoring John Sullivan. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Rain Barrels at Margaret Fitzgerald Garden
Approve the installation of rain barrels for use by the Beautification Committee
To approve the installation of rain barrels for use by the Beautification Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the installation of rain barrels for use by the Beautification Committee. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Troop 39 Bottle Drive
Approve the permit as submitted
To approve the permit as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the permit as submitted. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Halifax Fireworks Committee Event
Approve the event permit
To approve the event permit.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the event permit. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Farmers Market/Craft Fair
Approve permit as submitted
To approve permit as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve permit as submitted. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Board of Assessors Update
Accept the disclosure and approve appointment
To accept the disclosure and approve appointment.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded the Board accepted the disclosure and approve appointment. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Affirm Approval Warrants
Affirm payment of the above warrants
To affirm payment of the above warrants.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selig moved and Smith seconded the Board affirmed payment of the above warrants. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Approval Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the above warrants & commitments
To approve payment of the above warrants & commitments.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selig moved and Smith seconded the Board approved payment of the above warrants & commitments. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of March 31, 2026 as presented
To approve the meeting minutes of March 31, 2026 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the meeting minutes of March 31, 2026 as presented. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Fire Department Side Agreement
Approve the side agreement as presented
To approve the side agreement as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve the side agreement as presented. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Fire Chief Contract
Approve a three-year employment agreement with Fire Chief Michael Witham
To approve a three-year employment agreement with Fire Chief Michael Witham.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve a three-year employment agreement with Fire Chief Michael Witham. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Deputy Police Chief Contract
Approve a one-year employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Theodore Benner through July 1, 2027
To approve a one-year employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Theodore Benner through July 1, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve a one-year employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Theodore Benner through July 1, 2027. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for May 2026 totaling $135,463.23
To approve ambulance abatements for May 2026 totaling $135,463.23.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve ambulance abatements for May 2026 totaling $135,463.23. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Special Town Meeting
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Municipal and School Building Committee
Reappoint the list of appointees as presented
To reappoint the list of appointees as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to reappoint the list of appointees as presented. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Holidays in Halifax
Reappoint Kimberly Campbell for a one-year term
To reappoint Kimberly Campbell for a one-year term.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Pratt seconded to reappoint Kimberly Campbell for a one-year term. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Town Counsel
Reappoint Brooks & DeRensis as Town Counsel for 35 days and revisit the appointment at the July 28, 2026 Selectmen meeting
To reappoint Brooks & DeRensis as Town Counsel for 35 days and revisit the appointment at the July 28, 2026 Selectmen meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to reappoint Brooks & DeRensis as Town Counsel for 35 days and revisit the appointment at the July 28, 2026 Selectmen meeting. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryovers
Approve FY27 vacation carryover requests for the following employees
To approve FY27 vacation carryover requests for the following employees: Five Highway Department employees (40 hours each) Pamela McSherry (20 hours) Chief Michael Witham (2 weeks) Cesar Calouro (96 hours) Darlene Regan (50 hours)
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to approve FY27 vacation carryover requests for the following employees: Five Highway Department employees (40 hours each) Pamela McSherry (20 hours) Chief Michael Witham (2 weeks) Cesar Calouro (96 hours) Darlene Regan (50 hours) Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Liquor License Extension
Decline participation in the 3:00 a.m. extension program
To decline participation in the 3:00 a.m. extension program.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to decline participation in the 3:00 a.m. extension program. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Whistleblower Liaison Appointment
Appoint Town Administrator Steven Solbo as the Whistleblower Liaison
To appoint Town Administrator Steven Solbo as the Whistleblower Liaison.
From the minutes
“Motion: Smith moved and Selig seconded to appoint Town Administrator Steven Solbo as the Whistleblower Liaison. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Line Item Transfer
Approve a transfer of $2,200 from the Town Administrator Salary account to Select Board Clerical Wages
To approve a transfer of $2,200 from the Town Administrator Salary account to Select Board Clerical Wages.
From the minutes
“The Board approved a transfer of $2,200 from the Town Administrator Salary account to Select Board Clerical Wages. Vote: Unanimous (3-0).”
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:02 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 9:02 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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