Government · Board of Health
Health Board Approves Wamsutta Ave Septic Variance
The Halifax Board of Health approved a revised septic design for 19 Wamsutta Avenue after an engineer addressed a resident's stormwater drainage concerns.
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Government · Council on Aging
Halifax COA votes to seat new board member
The Halifax Council on Aging voted unanimously to seat Barbara Nichols on its advisory board, correcting an earlier procedural vote taken while she was in the room.
Government · Finance Committee
Halifax panel tells schools: budget for 2.5%, not 7%
Halifax Finance Committee agreed to tell the elementary school it cannot fund a 7 percent salary increase.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board extends Walmart site plan review 30 days
Halifax Planning Board extended its review of a Walmart site plan expansion and tapped a member for a new zoning panel.
Government · Conservation
Conservation Board Approves Senior Center Drainage Permit
The Halifax Conservation Commission approved a stormwater permit for the town's planned senior center at 267 Monponsett Street.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Halifax board sets Jan. 12 special town meeting
Halifax Board of Selectmen set a January 12 special town meeting and admitted an open meeting law violation. The board voted 3-0 to schedule the meeting for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, timing it around free-cash certification.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Approves Transfer, Identifies $1M FY28 Gap
Finance Committee outlined FY28 budget planning, identifying a preliminary structural gap of approximately $1 million. Chair James Walters noted the estimate would be refined once departmental budgets, state aid, and contractual obligations were finalized.
Government · Zoning Board
Halifax zoning board rejects 150-foot cell tower
Halifax zoning board rejects 150-foot cell tower, unanimously citing fall-zone bylaw.
Government · Library
Library board votes 2026 holiday hours
Halifax library trustees set 2026 holiday hours and opened budget talks for fiscal 2027. Library Director Dylan told trustees the town now requires a minimum $375,111 appropriation to keep state certification, with a working draft request near $375,500 due to the town October 22.
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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