Halifax Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Voter registration deadline is Oct. 24

From Halifax News

• Board maintains single tax rate for fiscal 2027 Halifax Selectmen considered four tax rate options for fiscal 2027, from a residential exemption to a small commercial exemption, as new valuations showed residential property making up 91.32 percent of the town's assessed value, up 7.2 percent from last year.Halifax News
• Finance Committee grapples with bond rating downgrade Halifax's Finance Committee learned the town's bond rating was downgraded from AA+ to AA with a negative outlook, citing concerns over one-time revenue use and delayed audits, and responded by accelerating budget planning for fiscal 2028.Halifax News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Early Voting for State Election: Thursday at 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Early Voting for State Election is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall > Town Clerk's Office - Halifax Town Hall, First Floor 499 Plymouth Street.Town of Halifax

Halifax on Wed, Oct 21

• Town meeting warrant opens, petitions due Nov. 5 Halifax's Select Board opened the warrant for a Special Town Meeting set for Jan. 12, 2027, at Halifax Elementary School; citizen petitions are due to the Town Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5.Town of Halifax
• Hydrant flushing hits six streets Wednesday The Water Department flushed hydrants Wednesday on Route 36, Oak Street, Colby Drive, Brandeis Circle, McClelland Road and Annawon Drive starting around 10 a.m.; nearby residents may see temporary discoloration or low pressure.Town of Halifax

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24: Voter registration deadline for Nov. 3 election Halifax voters have until Oct. 24 to register for the Nov. 3 Massachusetts State Election; early voting continues at Town Hall through Oct. 29.Town of Halifax
• Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 p.m.: Beautification Committee holds fall walk Oct. 24 Halifax's Beautification Committee will hold a walk Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 3 p.m., open to residents interested in the group's work around town.Town of Halifax
• Mon, Oct 26, 1:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Monday afternoon The Halifax Planning Board meets Monday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m.; the agenda was not posted with the calendar listing.Town of Halifax
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission revisits 15 Ocean Avenue hearing The Halifax Conservation Commission continues a public hearing on a project at 15 Ocean Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Halifax
• Wed, Oct 28, 3:00 p.m.: Elementary School Council meets Wednesday The Halifax Elementary School Council meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m.; the agenda was not posted with the calendar listing.Town of Halifax

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