Halifax board sets Jan. 12 special town meeting
Halifax Board of Selectmen set a January 12 special town meeting and admitted an open meeting law violation. The board voted 3-0 to schedule the meeting for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, timing it around free-cash certification.
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of October 13, 2026
Halifax Board of Selectmen set a January 12 special town meeting and admitted an open meeting law violation. The board voted 3-0 to schedule the meeting for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, timing it around free-cash certification. Chairman Thomas Pratt acknowledged the board failed to list litigation details and agenda-posting times at its September 22 meeting, saying "as the chair, I have to own that," and directed legal counsel to respond to the complainant.
Selectmen also approved, 3-0, a one-hour nonpartisan "vote early" table on town land near the library after requiring organizers to notify the Republican Town Committee, appointed Nicholas Clark as a new police patrol officer, and approved a $10 annual increase to curbside trash fees, raising the base rate to $450 a year.
In the full story:
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report — 2,534 words
Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of October 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.
Members read the rest of this story and every Halifax meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this story
Know someone in Halifax who follows town government? Share Townbrief Halifax: they can sign up free.