Schools · School Committee
Silver Lake server costs quadruple, no funding found
Silver Lake Regional School Committee heard that server replacement costs more than tripled in under a year, with no funding identified.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 19, 2026 through October 25, 2026
This week's Halifax obituary notices include one entry: Baker, Ross Francis, 66. The listing, sourced from Echovita's Halifax, Massachusetts obituary page, does not yet include a funeral home, service details, or family information; a fuller notice may follow in coming weeks.
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Government · Board of Health
Health Board Approves Wamsutta Ave Septic Variance
The Halifax Board of Health approved a revised septic design for 19 Wamsutta Avenue after an engineer addressed a resident's stormwater drainage concerns.
Government · Council on Aging
Halifax COA votes to seat new board member
The Halifax Council on Aging voted unanimously to seat Barbara Nichols on its advisory board, correcting an earlier procedural vote taken while she was in the room.
Government · Finance Committee
Halifax panel tells schools: budget for 2.5%, not 7%
Halifax Finance Committee agreed to tell the elementary school it cannot fund a 7 percent salary increase.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board extends Walmart site plan review 30 days
Halifax Planning Board extended its review of a Walmart site plan expansion and tapped a member for a new zoning panel.
Government · Conservation
Conservation Board Approves Senior Center Drainage Permit
The Halifax Conservation Commission approved a stormwater permit for the town's planned senior center at 267 Monponsett Street.
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