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July 14, 2026
16 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 6:03 p.m. with Selectmen Thomas Pratt, William Smith, Jonathan Selig and Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. with Selectmen Thomas Pratt, William Smith, Jonathan Selig and Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to discuss the following: Town Counsel Reappointment - Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), "To discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the proposed reappointment of Town Counsel, including review of billing procedures and policy correspondence provided in connection with a resident inquiry, and to determine the Town's position relative to the execution of any agreement or engagement." Approval of Executives Session Minutes April 28, 2026 June 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. with Selectmen Thomas Pratt, William Smith, Jonathan Selig and Town Administrator, Steven Solbo, to discuss the following: Town Counsel Reappointment - Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), "To discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the proposed reappointment of Town Counsel, including review of billing procedures and policy correspondence provided in connection with a resident inquiry, and to determine the Town's position relative to the execution of any agreement or engagement." Approval of Executives Session Minutes April 28, 2026 June 23, 2026 Thomas Pratt - Yes William Smith - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (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 #120 For $ 358,792.53 Vendor Warrant #121 For $ 135,421.46 Payroll Warrant #122 For $ 3,052.06 Vendor Warrant #124 For $ 2,327,388.91 School Warrant #127 For $ 846,561.91 Ambulance Commitments For $ 91,981.20 6/29/26 - 7/5/26
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #120 For $ 358,792.53 Vendor Warrant #121 For $ 135,421.46 Payroll Warrant #122 For $ 3,052.06 Vendor Warrant #124 For $ 2,327,388.91 School Warrant #127 For $ 846,561.91 Ambulance Commitments For $ 91,981.20 6/29/26 - 7/5/26.” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Approval Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #126 For $ 79,205.80 Vendor Warrant #128 For $ 613,654.44 Payroll Warrant #1 For $ 208,143.97 Vendor Warrant #2 For $ 544,575.48 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #126 For $ 79,205.80 Vendor Warrant #128 For $ 613,654.44 Payroll Warrant #1 For $ 208,143.97 Vendor Warrant #2 For $ 544,575.48 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 For $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Chapter 90 Contract
Execute the standard contract form; extending the Town's Chapter 90 contract through June 30, 2037 and authorizing the Chair, Thomas Pratt, to sign the contact
To execute the standard contract form; extending the Town's Chapter 90 contract through June 30, 2037 and authorizing the Chair, Thomas Pratt, to sign the contact.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to execute the standard contract form; extending the Town's Chapter 90 contract through June 30, 2037 and authorizing the Chair, Thomas Pratt, to sign the contact..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Appointment of Assistant Wiring Inspectors
Appoint Peter Burgess and Scott Materna as Assistant Wiring Inspectors
To appoint Peter Burgess and Scott Materna as Assistant Wiring Inspectors.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously appointed Peter Burgess and Scott Materna as Assistant Wiring Inspectors..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
FY2027 Signature Authority Forms
Approve FY2027 Signature Authority Forms form the Board of Selectmen and Police Department
To approve FY2027 Signature Authority Forms form the Board of Selectmen and Police Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved FY2027 Signature Authority Forms form the Board of Selectmen and Police Department..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Dave Mascio - 16 Tenth Avenue
Authorize the Town Administrator to research pricing for survey work at the gate area on 4th Avenue as well as doing a tax title on who owns Halifax beach
To authorize the Town Administrator to research pricing for survey work at the gate area on 4th Avenue as well as doing a tax title on who owns Halifax beach.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the board unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to research pricing for survey work at the gate area on 4th Avenue as well as doing a tax title on who owns Halifax beach..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Mark Dillion - Lingan Street
Extended the temporary use of the 4th Avenue gate through September 7, 2026 with a possibility of revisiting this if need be
To extended the temporary use of the 4th Avenue gate through September 7, 2026 with a possibility of revisiting this if need be.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to extended the temporary use of the 4th Avenue gate through September 7, 2026 with a possibility of revisiting this if need be..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Building Inspector - Mike Brogan - Appointment Fence Viewer
Appoint Building Commissioner/ZEO Michael Brogan as the Fence Viewer, term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Building Commissioner/ZEO Michael Brogan as the Fence Viewer, term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously appointed Building Commissioner/ZEO Michael Brogan as the Fence Viewer, term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Resignation - Officer Daniel Chahine
Accept Officer Chahine resignation and voted that a letter be sent to him thanking him for his service
To accept Officer Chahine resignation and voted that a letter be sent to him thanking him for his service.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously accepted Officer Chahine resignation and voted that a letter be sent to him thanking him for his service..” (Motion: Smith, second: Pratt)
Road Opening - 46 Ocean Avenue
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to replace service line at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to replace service line 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 replace service line at the above location..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Vacation carryover requests - Building Maintenance Department
Approve the vacation carryover requests from John Grant and Andrew Pongratz
To approve the vacation carryover requests from John Grant and Andrew Pongratz.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the vacation carryover requests from John Grant and Andrew Pongratz..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Approve Minutes
Approve the Selectmen Meeting minutes for July 7, 2026
To approve the Selectmen Meeting minutes for July 7, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the Selectmen Meeting minutes for July 7, 2026..” (Motion: Selig, second: Smith)
Live Entertainment - Thiago Oliveira Santos
Approve a Live Entertainment Permit issued to Thiago Oliveira Santos Permit at 18 Cherry Street for Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve a Live Entertainment Permit issued to Thiago Oliveira Santos Permit at 18 Cherry Street for Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a Live Entertainment Permit issued to Thiago Oliveira Santos Permit at 18 Cherry Street for Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Line Items Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers.
From the minutes
“Moved by Smith and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers..” (Motion: Smith, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:53 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 7:53 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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