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.
The Halifax Conservation Commission approved a stormwater permit for the town's planned senior center at 267 Monponsett Street.
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.
Halifax recorded nine property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, six of them market sales ranging from $375,000 to $800,000 with a median price of $529,950. The top sale was 13 Arrowhead Path, which sold for $800,000 to Eric Charles and Lauren Bonome.
Halifax finance officials warn of a $1 million shortfall looming for the fiscal 2028 budget. From our own coverage: Finance panel warns of $1 million budget gap; Zoning board rejects 150-foot cell tower.
Finance Committee outlined FY28 budget planning, identifying a preliminary structural gap of approximately $1 million. Chair James Walters noted the estimate would be refined once departmental budgets, state aid, and contractual obligations were finalized.
Halifax zoning board rejects 150-foot cell tower, unanimously citing fall-zone bylaw.
Halifax's School Committee and Board of Selectmen vote 7-0 to seat James on the open committee seat. The joint board picked James over fellow finalist Sam after a lengthy public interview on budget experience and committee dynamics.
Halifax library trustees set 2026 holiday hours and opened budget talks for fiscal 2027. Library Director Dylan told trustees the town now requires a minimum $375,111 appropriation to keep state certification, with a working draft request near $375,500 due to the town October 22.
Halifax Finance Committee approves $20,865 transfer for new interim town administrator, warns of $1 million FY28 gap.