The Halifax Board of Selectmen unanimously endorsed all 22 articles on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant at their April 8 meeting. Chair Thomas Pratt, Vice Chair William Smith, and Clerk Jonathan Selig voted without recorded objection to recommend each article. The board also unanimously approved
Halifax selectmen present $1.5 million budget override option to restore service cuts. Town Administrator Steven Solbo outlined cuts across nine departments, including elimination of the junior officer and school resource officer positions in the Police Department, reduction of Fire Department
Halifax Selectmen unanimously approve beer and wine license for Plymouth Street retailer. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to grant Vishveshwara Corp. d/b/a Halifax Beer Wine & Smoke a license for 355 Plymouth Street, with Manager Ankitkumar Patel at the helm. The store will operate 7 a.m. to 8
Halifax Board of Selectmen approves $1.5 million override. The Board unanimously approved a $1.5 million tax override question for the town election, along with three ballot questions to change the Town Clerk, Treasurer Collector, and Highway Surveyor positions from elected to appointed, said Chair
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
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