Selectmen Vote to Enter Executive Session on Officer Dismissal
Halifax Selectmen voted 2-0 on August 11 to enter executive session regarding a public officer dismissal under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). Selectmen Thomas Pratt and Jonathan Selig voted in favor, while Selectman William Smith was not present for the vote.
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of August 11, 2026
Halifax Selectmen voted 2-0 on August 11 to enter executive session regarding a public officer dismissal under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). Selectmen Thomas Pratt and Jonathan Selig voted in favor, while Selectman William Smith was not present for the vote. Town Administrator Steven Solbo was present along with Smith via Zoom at the 9:00 a.m. meeting.
Chair Pratt stated the Board would not return to open session afterward.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of August 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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