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Halifax Zoning Board orders site visit before ruling on Paradise Lane teardown

Halifax Zoning Board defers ruling on demolition and rebuild at 59 Paradise Lane. The board voted unanimously at its February 9 meeting to conduct an on-site inspection of the property on Saturday, March 7, before acting on petition ZBA-25-14, filed by applicant Nick Baspicas.

Government Study Committee advances five governance articles for Town Meeting

Government Study Committee proposes five governance changes for March Town Meeting ballot. Committee Chair Thomas Pratt is preparing articles to restructure the Town Clerk position, Treasurer Collector position, and Water Department, plus rename the Board of Selectmen to Selectboard. The articles

Halifax Planning Board orders Starbucks developer to fix ADA sidewalk violations

Halifax planners unanimously ordered the developer behind the new Starbucks complex at 314 Plymouth Street to submit a written remediation plan before any occupancy permit is considered.

Finance Committee outlines three budget scenarios for Town Meeting

Finance Committee lays out three budget paths for fiscal 2027 as new Town Administrator joins planning. Committee Chair James Walters led the panel through budget planning discussions, proposing to present residents with three scenarios at Town Meeting: a level funded budget, a 2.5 percent increase

Halifax Finance Committee to prepare three budget scenarios for town meeting

Halifax Finance Committee opens budget season with three-scenario approach, possible override on the table.