Halifax recorded nine property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, six of them market sales ranging from $375,000 to $800,000 with a median price of $529,950. The top sale was 13 Arrowhead Path, which sold for $800,000 to Eric Charles and Lauren Bonome.
Halifax finance officials warn of a $1 million shortfall looming for the fiscal 2028 budget. From our own coverage: Finance panel warns of $1 million budget gap; Zoning board rejects 150-foot cell tower.
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.
Plymouth County deed records show 10 property transfers in Halifax recorded between Sept. 4 and Sept. 15, 2026, but only three carried a market sale price. Prices ranged from $497,000 to $700,000, with a median of $625,000.
Halifax recorded 11 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, but only five carried disclosed sale prices, ranging from $497,000 to $825,000 with a median of $625,000. The month's top sale was 2 Bourne Dr., which sold for $825,000 to Sean Edward Leary and Kali Stewart.
Halifax's bond rating slipped to AA- as Finance Committee members weighed audit costs and budget pressure. From our own coverage: Planning Board reviews Holmes Street site plan complaint; Conservation Commission takes up Ocean Avenue tight tank.
Halifax Board of Selectmen approved a truck exclusion and appointed multiple police officers.
Finance Committee learned of town bond rating downgrade from AA+ to AA with negative outlook. Interim Town Administrator Darleen Sullivan reported rating-agency concerns about the town's use of one-time revenues and reserves, along with audit delays.
Halifax recorded nine deeds between Aug. 21 and Sept. 19, with six carrying a market sale price ranging from $435,000 to $820,000 and a median of $566,250. The remaining three were nominal-consideration transfers, including internal trust and ownership changes, not open-market sales.
Halifax Board of Assessors unanimously approved four property tax exemptions in brief executive session. Members Robert Mullen (Chair) and Holly Merry, with Principal Assessor Caroline Vogt present, approved one Clause 41C senior exemption and three Clause 22 veteran exemptions. Attorney Matthew
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