Government · Finance Committee
Halifax finance panel approves $20,865 transfer
Halifax Finance Committee approves $20,865 transfer for new interim town administrator, warns of $1 million FY28 gap.
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Three sales carry prices as nominal transfers dominate September deed activity
Plymouth County deed records show 10 property transfers in Halifax recorded between Sept. 4 and Sept. 15, 2026, but only three carried a market sale price. Prices ranged from $497,000 to $700,000, with a median of $625,000.
Government · Board of Health
Halifax tables septic variance after runoff concerns
Halifax Board of Health pauses septic variance at 19 Wamsutta Avenue over drainage fears. Health Agent Robert Buker told the board the repair design met the state's "maximum feasible compliance" standard for tight lots, but abutter Katherine Shaughnessy warned, "That's too close.
Morning Brief
Halifax home sales span $497,000 to $825,000 as trust transfers outnumber market sales
Halifax recorded 11 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, but only five carried disclosed sale prices, ranging from $497,000 to $825,000 with a median of $625,000. The month's top sale was 2 Bourne Dr., which sold for $825,000 to Sean Edward Leary and Kali Stewart.
Morning Brief
Bond rating slips to AA-
Halifax's bond rating slipped to AA- as Finance Committee members weighed audit costs and budget pressure. From our own coverage: Planning Board reviews Holmes Street site plan complaint; Conservation Commission takes up Ocean Avenue tight tank.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board approves truck exclusion, appoints police officers
Halifax Board of Selectmen approved a truck exclusion and appointed multiple police officers.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen Bans Heavy Trucks on Old Plymouth St
Halifax Board of Selectmen bans heavy trucks on Old Plymouth Street after hearing safety concerns.
Government · Conservation
Conservation panel elects Gill chair, OKs upgrade
Halifax Conservation Commission elects John Gill chair, clears pond-side septic upgrade.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Addresses Bond Downgrade, Accelerates FY28 Budget Work
Finance Committee learned of town bond rating downgrade from AA+ to AA with negative outlook. Interim Town Administrator Darleen Sullivan reported rating-agency concerns about the town's use of one-time revenues and reserves, along with audit delays.
Government · Finance Committee
Halifax FinCom OKs Hemingway for zoning panel
Halifax Finance Committee learns bond rating fell from AA+ to AA-, tied to one-time funding.