Halifax Board unanimously approved an interim town administrator and police union contracts. The Board appointed Darleen Sullivan as Interim Town Administrator for the period August 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The Halifax Conservation Commission rejected a motion to recommend Steve Goodman as a full member, voting 2-2.
Plymouth County Registry records show eight property transfers in Halifax between July 24 and July 30, but only three carried disclosed sale prices. Prices ranged from $50,000 to $660,000, with a median of $450,000.
Halifax Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Darleen Sullivan as Interim Town Administrator.
Halifax Board of Health approved four septic system plans and six permits. Chair Pamela Engstrom and Clerk David Hatch voted unanimously to approve septic system plans with required local upgrades for Amanda's Way Units 11 and 12, 9 Ash Road, 59 Paradise Lane, and 17 and 17A Ocean Avenue.
Halifax Board of Assessors approved 89 exemptions across seven categories in two unanimous votes. The board backed 20 exemptions under senior, firefighter/police survivor, and blind classifications, followed by 69 veteran exemptions. Principal Assessor Caroline Vogt reported FY27 recertification is
Halifax Conservation Commission forwarded a 20-acre conservation restriction proposal to the Board of Selectmen for review. The unanimous vote marked the primary action of the August 11 meeting, which also saw the Commission approve determinations for three properties and a stormwater management…
Halifax selectmen reactivated Zoning Bylaw Review Committee and approved Principal Assessor step increase.
Halifax Selectmen voted 2-0 on August 11 to enter executive session regarding a public officer dismissal under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). Selectmen Thomas Pratt and Jonathan Selig voted in favor, while Selectman William Smith was not present for the vote.
Halifax library board authorized Director Dylan Benoit to work a hybrid schedule with up to five hours of remote work per week. Trustee Erin Nagle moved the motion, seconded by Trustee Tina Palmer; it passed 5-1 with Trustee Sue Vogt opposed. The August 10 emergency meeting addressed clarifications
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