Government · Conservation
Panel's 2-2 vote stalls Goodman's board return
The Halifax Conservation Commission deadlocked 2-2 on recommending Steve Goodman's return as a full member, leaving the final call to the Select Board.
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Government · Board of Selectmen
Board Approves Interim Town Administrator, Police Contracts
Halifax Board unanimously approved an interim town administrator and police union contracts. The Board appointed Darleen Sullivan as Interim Town Administrator for the period August 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Government · Conservation Commission
Goodman appointment recommendation fails on 2-2 tie; Palmer Mill approved
The Halifax Conservation Commission rejected a motion to recommend Steve Goodman as a full member, voting 2-2.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026
One Halifax obituary was published this week: Botto, Riley Grace, age 14. The notice, posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 by Shepherd Funeral & Cremation Service - Kingston via Legacy.com, identifies her as the daughter of Ryan and Jill (Webb) Botto of Halifax and the granddaughter of Robe…
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Halifax deed records show three market sales in late July, with prices ranging widely
Plymouth County Registry records show eight property transfers in Halifax between July 24 and July 30, but only three carried disclosed sale prices. Prices ranged from $50,000 to $660,000, with a median of $450,000.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Grants Walmart 60-Day Extension
The Halifax Planning Board granted Walmart a 60-day extension on its site plan review for a grocery-pickup expansion at 295 Plymouth Street.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board appoints Darleen Sullivan as Interim Town Administrator
Halifax Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Darleen Sullivan as Interim Town Administrator.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Halifax Board of Selectmen Votes 3-0 to Appoint Darlene Sullivan Interim Town Administrator
Halifax Board of Selectmen unanimously appoints interim town administrator after single public interview.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Approves Septic Plans, Permits
Halifax Board of Health approved septic plans and permits for five properties in a brief Wednesday meeting. Chair Pamela Engstrom and Clerk David Hatch cast all votes, 2-0 each time, with Vice Chair Candice Greene absent.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health approves four septic system plans and six permits
Halifax Board of Health approved four septic system plans and six permits. Chair Pamela Engstrom and Clerk David Hatch voted unanimously to approve septic system plans with required local upgrades for Amanda's Way Units 11 and 12, 9 Ash Road, 59 Paradise Lane, and 17 and 17A Ocean Avenue.