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July 28, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Pratt, William Smith
Absent: Jonathan Selig
Every vote, in order
Discussions
Appoint Krystal Kingsley to the Halifax Elementary School Committee, term to expire May 15, 2027
To appoint Krystal Kingsley to the Halifax Elementary School Committee, term to expire May 15, 2027.
Yes: SmithAbstained: PrattJoint vote with the Halifax Elementary School Committee (counting everyone, 4 yes, 0 no and 1 abstention). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. Jonathan Selig was not at this meeting. The motion was made by Goyette, who was not a Select Board member at the time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Goyette and seconded by Smith the following vote was taken to appoint Krystal Kingsley to the Halifax Elementary School Committee, term to expire May 15, 2027. Board of Selectmen Thomas Pratt - Abstained William Smith - Yes.” (second: Smith)
Town Counsel Reappointment - Brooks & DeRensis
Reappoint Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2027
To reappoint Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and second by Smith the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Resignation - Officer Paul Campbell
Accept Officer Campbell's resignation
To accept Officer Campbell's resignation. A letter will be sent to him thanking him for his service.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“The Board accepted Officer Campbell's resignation. A letter will be sent to him thanking him for his service..”
Ryan Walsh - Appointment to Beautification Committee
Appoint Ryan Walsh to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Ryan Walsh to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously appointed Ryan Walsh to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Gerry Joy - By-Law Review Committee
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Withholding Warrant #123 For $ 116,029.19 Vendor Warrant #129 For $ 42,942.32 Withholding Warrant #3 For $ 96,442.23 Vendor Warrant #4 For $ 174,225.80
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Withholding Warrant #123 For $ 116,029.19 Vendor Warrant #129 For $ 42,942.32 Withholding Warrant #3 For $ 96,442.23 Vendor Warrant #4 For $ 174,225.80.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approval Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #5 For $ 289,679.89 Vendor Warrant #6 For $ 58,501.71
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #5 For $ 289,679.89 Vendor Warrant #6 For $ 58,501.71.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Road Opening - 314 Plymouth Street Unit 314B
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install new 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 install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Pratt moved and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes of April 28, 2026, May 11, 2026 and May 26, 2026
To moved by Pratt moved and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes of April 28, 2026, May 11, 2026 and May 26, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt moved and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes of April 28, 2026, May 11, 2026 and May 26, 2026..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Use of Town Green - Holidays in Halifax
Grant the request from the Holidays in Halifax Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, December 12, 2026 with a rain date of Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. (set up time) for the...
To grant the request from the Holidays in Halifax Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, December 12, 2026 with a rain date of Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. (set up time) for the Holidays in Halifax event (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Holidays in Halifax Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, December 12, 2026 with a rain date of Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. (set up time) for the Holidays in Halifax event (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Election Workers Reappointments
Reappoint the following Election Workers, terms to expire July 27, 2027
To reappoint the following Election Workers, terms to expire July 27, 2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously reappointed the following Election Workers, terms to expire July 27, 2027..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for June 2026 in the amount of $116,520.09
To approve ambulance abatements for June 2026 in the amount of $116,520.09.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for June 2026 in the amount of $116,520.09..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Smith)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Pratt and seconded by Smith, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 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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