Halifax extends beach gate, orders property survey
Halifax selectmen extended a temporary beach gate through September 7 and authorized property research following complaints about overcrowding and out-of-town beach use. The board also unanimously approved $5.2 million in warrant and commitment payments, swore in Sgt. McIntyre as the town's first
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of July 14, 2026
Halifax selectmen extended a temporary beach gate through September 7 and authorized property research following complaints about overcrowding and out-of-town beach use. The board also unanimously approved $5.2 million in warrant and commitment payments, swore in Sgt. McIntyre as the town's first female sergeant, and extended the Chapter 90 highway contract through 2037.
Town Administrator Steve Solbo reported on plans to restrict public hours due to staffing constraints and develop policies for public records request fees. Deputy Police Chief Ted Benner noted $1,900 in parking tickets have been issued at the beach.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of July 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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