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.
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Halifax Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Voter registration deadline is Oct. 24
Halifax voters must register by Oct. 24 for the Nov. 3 state election. From our own coverage: Board maintains single tax rate for fiscal 2027; Finance Committee grapples with bond rating downgrade.
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.
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Town hiring part-time treasurer's office assistant
The Town of Halifax is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant in the Treasurer-Collector's Office, paying $21.24 to $28.66 an hour for 19.5 hours a week; the posting stays open until filled. From our own coverage: Finance panel confronts bond rating downgrade.
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.
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Snowplow drivers sought with $400 bonus
Highway Department seeks snowplow drivers for winter season with $400 sign-on bonus per vehicle.
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Select board admits open meeting violation
Halifax selectmen set a January special town meeting after admitting an open meeting law violation. From our own coverage: Select board sets January special town meeting.
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.
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Early voting opens Saturday for Nov. 3
Halifax opens early voting for the Nov. 3 state election this Saturday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Water department flushes hydrants across town; Early voting for Nov. 3 election set to open; Housing Authority holds Thursday meeting.
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Library reopens after plumbing issue
Holmes Public Library reopened Wednesday after a plumbing issue forced a temporary midday closure. Also in today's brief (4 items): Library reopens after plumbing issue; Halifax Housing Authority meets Thursday; Public health advisory board convenes Thursday; Planning Board meets Thursday.