Board of Selectmen

Halifax budget workshop reveals deep cuts across departments without override. The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee jointly examined budget cuts March 9 to address revenue shortfalls in police, fire, schools, and elder services. Police Chief Chaves proposed $143,000 in cuts, including

Halifax Board of Selectmen unanimously approves five governance-reform articles for 2026 annual meeting. Chair Thomas Pratt outlined five proposed changes: converting the Town Clerk, Treasurer/Collector, and Highway Surveyor from elected to appointed positions; renaming the Board of Selectmen to

Halifax Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Tuesday to authorize Town Administrator Steven Solbo to sign a Colonial Power rate increase agreement that will add approximately $7 to average household electrical bills. Selectmen Jonathan Selig and William Smith voted in favor; Chair Thomas Pratt voted

Halifax Board of Selectmen formally welcomes new Town Administrator Steven Solbo to the town. All three selectmen, including Chair Thomas Pratt and Clerk Jonathan Selig, expressed enthusiasm about Solbo's hire and his commitment to serve Halifax and its residents. The board unanimously approved two

Halifax Board of Selectmen approves $4.5 million in payroll, school, and vendor spending. The board unanimously approved new warrants totaling $3.6 million and affirmed prior commitments of $901,109, led by Chair Thomas Pratt, Vice Chair William Smith, and Clerk Jonathan Selig. Additional approvals