Halifax Board elects officers, approves three-year waste contract extension
Halifax Selectmen reorganized and extended waste services contract. The board unanimously elected Thomas Pratt as Chair, William Smith as Vice Chair, and Jonathan Selig as Clerk, and approved a three-year All Star Waste contract effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with rate increases of 0
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of May 26, 2026
Halifax Selectmen reorganized and extended waste services contract. The board unanimously elected Thomas Pratt as Chair, William Smith as Vice Chair, and Jonathan Selig as Clerk, and approved a three-year All Star Waste contract effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with rate increases of 0 percent in year one, 5 percent in year two, and 0 percent in year three. The board affirmed payment of four warrants and commitments totaling approximately 2.25 million dollars and approved an additional 83,105 dollar vendor warrant.
Chair Pratt reflected on the recent Annual Town Meeting as difficult and noted room for improvement in board preparation. Town Administrator Steve Solbo announced plans for line-by-line budget reviews with departments and a fall Special Town Meeting to address the failed override.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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