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.
The Halifax Council on Aging board voted unanimously to permanently shift its meeting time to 10 a.m. on third Tuesdays. Director Darlene Regan told the board the town's GATRA transportation reimbursement account has grown to $164,000 since 2023, with another $13,000 banked and $24,000 pending.
Halifax Board of Assessors approved 89 exemptions across seven categories in two unanimous votes. The board backed 20 exemptions under senior, firefighter/police survivor, and blind classifications, followed by 69 veteran exemptions. Principal Assessor Caroline Vogt reported FY27 recertification is
The Halifax Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested cell tower hearing and opened the town's newest 40B housing case.
Halifax's Town Administrator Stephen Solbo told the Select Board Tuesday he is resigning effective August 14, calling it a personal decision unrelated to town issues.
The Halifax Conservation Commission voted 3-0 to forward a proposed 20.63-acre conservation restriction east of Monponsett Street to the Select Board and town counsel.
Halifax Conservation Commission forwarded a 20-acre conservation restriction proposal to the Board of Selectmen for review. The unanimous vote marked the primary action of the August 11 meeting, which also saw the Commission approve determinations for three properties and a stormwater management…
Halifax selectmen reactivated Zoning Bylaw Review Committee and approved Principal Assessor step increase.
Halifax Selectmen voted 2-0 on August 11 to enter executive session regarding a public officer dismissal under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). Selectmen Thomas Pratt and Jonathan Selig voted in favor, while Selectman William Smith was not present for the vote.
Halifax Board of Selectmen enters executive session to consider dismissing a public officer. The board met Tuesday morning, August 11, in a standalone session called for the sole purpose of voting to close its doors under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 38, Section 21A1.