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
Holmes Library Trustees Vote to Re-open Restrooms After $8,305 in Repairs. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on a motion by Vice Chair Erin Nagle, seconded by Trustee Susan Hill, to re-open the restrooms, with Saturday closures scheduled through November. The facilities had closed due to
Halifax recorded nine property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, but only five carried a market sale price; the other four involved nominal consideration, often tied to family or trust transfers. Among the five priced sales, prices ranged from $400,000 to $650,000, with a median of $435,000.
Finance Committee identified approximately $5.9 million in structural budget pressure over four years, driven by accelerating costs in schools, pensions, health insurance, and technology, during its September 9 planning session for FY28. Chair James Walters reported that Silver Lake regional
Halifax Beautification Committee approved memorial garden funding and finalized fall events. The committee approved a $206.50 reimbursement to Secretary Tina Palmer for a John Sullivan memorial tree from the Gift Account and up to $150 for mums for the Margaret Fitzgerald Memorial Garden. Member
Halifax Selectmen voted unanimously to maintain a single tax rate for fiscal 2027, rejecting proposals for open space discount, residential exemption, and small commercial exemption.
Halifax Assessors backed a single property tax rate for FY2027, declining optional residential, open space, and small commercial exemptions. Chair Robert Mullen and member Holly Merry voted unanimously to recommend a rate of $13.46 per $1,000 assessed value to the Board of Selectmen. In executive
Halifax recorded 12 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, with six carrying a sale price ranging from $330,000 to $1,115,000 and a median of $608,750. The month's top transaction was 139 Fairway Drive, which sold for $1,115,000 to Aleksandra and Thomas Kinney.
The Halifax Board of Assessors discussed hiring procedures for an Administrative Assessor position. Robert Mullen presided over the three-member board, which includes Dottie Lamoureux and Holly Merry. Ms. Feodoroff of Mead, Talerman & Costa LLC, the town's labor counsel, reviewed collective
Halifax recorded 13 property transfers between July 31 and August 29, including 10 sales with recorded prices ranging from $35,000 to $764,900 and a median of $233,750. The month's top sale was 3 Pasture Lane at $764,900, followed by 36 Marilyn Way at $705,000 and 98 Walnut Street at $699,900.
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