Selectmen Approve Building Commissioner's Unpaid Planning Role
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of April 14, 2026
Halifax Board of Selectmen approves unpaid planning role for Building Commissioner. Jonathan Selig and William Smith voted yes; Thomas Pratt abstained. The vote, required under state regulation 930 CMR 6.02(3), allows Michel Brogan to provide advisory planning guidance estimated at three hours per week to streamline development approvals.
During discussion, Pratt voiced concern about establishing a precedent if Brogan's successor lacked his expertise and willingness to work unpaid; Selig countered that Brogan's qualifications made the arrangement justified. The board also unanimously approved Vendor Warrant #96 for $251,876.53 and granted a live entertainment permit to Kimberly Campbell at The Farm at Raven Brook for 13 dates.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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