Halifax, MA

Board of Assessors

Beautification Committee

The Halifax Beautification Committee is holding a one-hour litter pickup event from 10-11am at HES school grounds, ballfields, and HOPS playground. The event is open to all ages, with children accompanied by adults. Trash bags and grabbers will be provided, and refreshments will be served.

• Litter cleanup at HES school grounds, ballfields, and HOPS playground
• Event scheduled for 8/31/26 from 10-11am
• Trash bags and grabbers provided
• Lemonade and donut holes offered

Elementary School Committee

Municipal & School Building Committee

The Municipal & School Building Committee is holding a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, at 10 am in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. The sole listed topic is a design review for the COA (Council on Aging) project, requested by Scott Materna. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• COA Project Design Review

Finance Committee

The Halifax Finance Committee is meeting to begin planning for the FY27 budget. They will discuss issuing level-service budget instructions to all town departments, establishing financial assumptions (wage increases, health insurance, utilities, debt service, state aid), and receiving updates from the Capital Planning Committee, Town Accountant, and Town Administrator. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public participation.

• FY27 Strategic Planning: level-service budget instructions to departments
• Establish assumptions for wage increases, health insurance, utilities, debt service, state aid
• Capital Planning Committee updates
• FY27 FinCom Liaison Review
• Town Accountant and Town Administrator updates

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will vote on appointing Steve Goodman as a member and hold hearings on four property applications, including a continued NOI hearing for 16 Old Summit Street, an RDA for landscaping at 105 Palmer Mill Road, an NOI for a tight tank at 17/17A Ocean Avenue, and an RDA for a trailer at 539 Plymouth St. The meeting is in person and recorded.

• Vote on Steve Goodman's appointment to Conservation Commission
• 16 Old Summit Street: NOI hearing continued, peer review requested to be continued to 09/08/26
• 105 Palmer Mill Road: RDA for landscaping including retaining wall, paver patio, French drain, shed, fencing, planting
• 17/17A Ocean Avenue: NOI for 2500-gallon tight tank, may be continued if no DEP number
• 539 Plymouth St: RDA for placement of trailer as extra office space

Board of Water Commissioners

The Halifax Board of Water Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss a specific water quality issue and review ongoing infrastructure projects. The agenda includes a discussion regarding discolored water reported at 368 South Street, an update on recent water sampling results, and a status report on water treatment plant upgrades. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of discolored water at 368 South Street (Thibeault)
• Update on water sampling results
• Update on water treatment plant upgrades

Central Plymouth County Water District Commission

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes approval, finance reports, and updates on the dredge project and fishing ladder at Forge Pond. They will also discuss PFAS and microplastics in local water supplies, and consider a funding request to Senator Brady for FY27 and a $50,000 DCR stipend for FY26.

• Approval of reimbursement for Amazon purchase for Dredge fuel tank to Frank Basler $64.71
• Update on funding request to Senator Brady for FY 27 and $50,000 funding of DCR stipend for FY 26
• Approval of County of Plymouth administration invoice for FY 26 services total in process
• Discussion on PFAS and microplastics in local water supplies
• Brad Chase, Department of Marine Fisheries, update on dredge and fishing ladder at Forge Pond

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Bruce & Patricia Grindell for landscaping work at 105 Palmer Mill Road. The work includes a retaining wall, paver patio, French drain, shed, fencing, and planting within the 100-foot buffer zone, with additional landscaping outside the buffer zone. The hearing is conducted under the Wetlands Protection Act and the Halifax Wetland Protection Bylaw.

• Public hearing on Request for Determination of Applicability for landscaping at 105 Palmer Mill Road
• Work includes retaining wall, paver patio, French drain, shed, fencing, and planting within 100-foot buffer zone
• Property identified as Assessors Map 84, Lot 4-12
• Filing available at Conservation Commission office or by email/phone request

Board of Selectmen

The Halifax Board of Selectmen will enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with two police unions (Local 239 and Local 459), then reconvene in open session to vote on memoranda of agreement for both unions. The board will also discuss combining the Halifax Fireworks Committee and Holidays in Halifax Committee, discuss the 4th Avenue boat ramp, and consider appointing Jean Gallant to the Halifax Cultural Council.

• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement - Local 239 (Patrolmen)
• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement - Local 459 (Police Sergeants)
• Ambulance abatements for July 2026 - $23,933.66
• Discussion on combining Halifax Fireworks Committee and Holidays in Halifax Committee
• Possible appointment of Jean Gallant to Halifax Cultural Council

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability from Samarone Maurao to place a trailer behind a shed as extra office space at 539 Plymouth Street. The hearing is under the Wetlands Protection Act and the Halifax Wetland Protection Bylaw.

• Public hearing on Request for Determination of Applicability for trailer at 539 Plymouth Street (Assessors Map 71, Lot 2)
• Applicant: Samarone Maurao, Halifax, MA
• Hearing date: August 25, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at Halifax Town Hall

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to consider a Notice of Intent for installing a 2,500-gallon tight tank within the 100-foot buffer to West Monponsett Pond at 17 & 17A Ocean Avenue. The application was filed by Zenith Consultant Engineering on behalf of Steve Edwards. The hearing is conducted under the Wetlands Protection Act and the Halifax Wetland Protection Bylaw.

• Notice of Intent for 2,500-gallon tight tank
• Location: 17 & 17A Ocean Avenue, Halifax, MA (Assessors Map 19, Lot 13A)
• Within 100-foot buffer to West Monponsett Pond
• Applicant: Steve Edwards; filed by Zenith Consultant Engineering

Board of Selectmen

Housing Authority

The Halifax Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, warrants, and financial certifications. The board will also vote on a change order for a generator project and award a contract for a roof project designer.

• Change order for Generator Project #118-072 in the amount of $3,213.72
• Award of $12,500 to RESCOM as designer for Roof Project (4,5) #118-078
• Approval of A/P Warrant covering July 10 to August 20, 2026
• Approval of Section 8 Warrant for August 2026
• FYE 2026 Certifications

Planning Board

Public Health Excellence Group

The Halifax Public Health Excellence Group Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates, including approval of past meeting minutes, program updates, and an FY27 budget and workplan update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of April, May, and June meeting minutes
• Regional Nurse Maven Access update
• Submission of Performance Standards Survey results
• FY27 Budget & Workplan update

Board of Health

The Halifax Board of Health will meet in person to discuss and vote on disposal works permits, including a reapproval for 359 Plymouth Street and ratifying agent approvals for several properties. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes, expense accounts, and various permits for food, events, and septic installers.

• Reapproval of septic plan & DWCP for 359 Plymouth Street, as-is
• Ratify agent approvals for Amanda's Way Units 11 & 12, 9 Ash Road, 59 Paradise Lane, 17 & 17A Ocean Avenue
• Approve expenses: WB Mason $340.58, MHOA memberships $75.00 and conference $735.00
• Approve plan review invoices: $85.00 each for Amanda's Way, 9 Ash Road, 17 & 17A Ocean Avenue, 59 Paradise Lane
• Approve permits: seasonal mobile food, large outdoor event, and septic installer permits

Council on Aging

The Halifax Council on Aging Board will meet to approve minutes, receive the Director's Report on the budget, the COA building project, and activities, and discuss changes resulting from a successful override. The Chair will also review a volunteer packet. This is a routine business meeting with no public hearings or votes on specific contracts.

• Approval of May 19 and June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Budget update on Revolving Accounts
• Update on COA building project
• Discussion of changes due to successful override
• Volunteer packet review

Board of Assessors

The Halifax Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including approving minutes from the prior meeting, an update on the FY27 property tax recertification, and the operational status of the assessor's office. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss property tax abatements and exemptions, as permitted by state law. No public votes on specific assessments or tax rates are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 28, 2026
• FY27 Recertification Update
• Office Operational Status
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions (M.G.L. c30A, §21(a)(7) and c59, §60)
• Executive session items: real estate exemptions, Wal-Mart FY27 personal property, ATB updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Halifax Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four items, including a continued application for a wireless tower and a new 40B comprehensive permit application. The board will also consider approving bills for legal advertising and the minutes from the June 8 meeting.

• Continued hearing: ZBA-26-2, 0 Cedar Lane, single-family dwelling on non-conforming lot
• Continued hearing: ZBA-26-5, 285 Holmes Street, 150-foot wireless tower in Industrial District
• New hearing: ZBA-26-6, 244 Thompson Street, 40B application
• New hearing: ZBA-26-7, 24 Hickory Road, 24'x30' garage with breezeway
• Bills: $100 each for Express Newspaper invoices for three hearings

Housing Authority

The Halifax Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing the executive director's report, and addressing financial matters. The board will consider FYE 2026 certifications, approve warrants for July-August 2026, and discuss a change order for the generator project. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026
• FYE 2026 certifications
• A/P warrant for July 10 to August 13, 2026
• Section 8 warrant for August 2026
• Change order for generator project

Planning Board

The Halifax Planning Board is meeting in person to review two ANR (approval not required) plan submissions for Delia Way, including a correction to a previously filed plan. The board will also approve meeting minutes from June and July and consider two invoices for payment. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• ANR-26-1/ANR-26-2: correction of original plans for 5 Delia Way (Map/Lot 44/5D)
• ANR-26-3: 3 Delia Way (Map/Lot 44/6D)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 6/4/26, 6/18/26, and 7/16/26
• W.B. Mason invoice #263221329 for $133.94
• PGB Engineering invoice #682 (AutoZone) for $498.70

Historical Commission

The Halifax Historical Commission will meet to review old business, including June meeting notes, and discuss new business such as fiscal year updates, paperwork renewal, museum visitors, and the alarm system. They will also plan 2026 events, including a museum sign, Blacksmith Shop fundraising thermometer, and community outreach. Updates on the Blacksmith Shop fundraising and open museum hours are on the agenda.

• Update on Blacksmith Shop fundraising and estimate
• Plan for museum sign with dates and times
• Discussion of fireworks request from resident Kim Cambell
• Educational program request from Lydia Beals to be added to selectmen meeting
• School display cabinet at Halifax Elementary School

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold hearings on tree removal at 413 Plymouth Street and a mobile home replacement at 78 Redwood Drive, and continue a stormwater permit hearing for a new home near Monponsett Pond. They will also discuss a proposed conservation restriction on two parcels east of Monponsett Street, and act on several requests for Certificates of Compliance. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and paying legal ad bills.

• Hearing: Tree removal at 413 Plymouth Street (RDA)
• Hearing: Mobile home replacement at 78 Redwood Drive (RDA)
• Continued hearing: Stormwater permit for single-family home at 59 Paradise Lane
• Discussion: Conservation restriction on 16.77 and 3.86 acres east of Monponsett Street
• Bills: $50 each for legal ads for 413 Plymouth St and 78 Redwood Dr

Board of Selectmen

The Halifax Board of Selectmen will meet to handle routine approvals and discuss several new business items. Key topics include a traffic safety recommendation for Old Plymouth Street, a possible step increase for the principal assessor, liquor license requests, zoning bylaws, and the recruitment and appointment of an interim town administrator. The board will also consider a contract for road work with Bannon Paving LLC and various administrative matters.

• Review Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for HCVE West End of Old Plymouth St.
• Discussion on possible step increase for Principal Assessor Caroline Vogt
• One-day liquor licenses for Upland Ale Comp. / Brewery 44
• Approve contract for Cold Planing and In-Place Bituminous with Bannon Paving LLC
• Discuss recruitment and appointment of Interim Town Administrator

Board of Selectmen

The Halifax Board of Selectmen is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss the possible dismissal of a public officer or individual, under state law. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural notice language. The vote on entering executive session is anticipated, but the dismissal discussion itself may be public or closed.

• Possible dismissal of a public officer or individual (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
• Vote to enter executive session
• Meeting recorded for Area 58 Community Access Channel

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss a water main break at 359 Plymouth Street, social media posting, and a CCR postcard. Updates will be provided on lead and copper sampling, a new hire, and water treatment plant upgrades.

• Discussion of water main break at 359 Plymouth Street
• Update on new hire Robert Hathaway
• Update on Water Treatment Plant upgrades

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review a request to remove trees overhanging a building at 413 Plymouth Street under the Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaw. The hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Halifax Town Hall.

• Public hearing on tree removal request at 413 Plymouth Street under M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40 and Halifax Wetland Protection Bylaw
• Applicant: Jake Sullivan, of Halifax, MA
• Filing date: July 21, 2026
• Assessors Map 72, Lot 16 referenced

Municipal & School Building Committee

The Halifax Municipal and School Building Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Council on Aging (COA) plans. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at 499 Plymouth Street. The agenda lists only this discussion item.

• Discussion of COA plans

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under state and local wetlands laws to decide whether to allow demolition of a mobile home and removal of small trees near a protected buffer zone. The applicant proposes replacing the home outside the buffer at 78 Redwood Drive within the Halifax Mobile Home Estates.

• Public hearing on wetlands permit for mobile home demolition at 78 Redwood Drive
• Removal of small tree and bushes near 100-foot buffer zone
• Replacement home to be built outside buffer zone
• Applicant: Charles Brine & William Dyer
• Assessors Map 65, Lot 12

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review FY27 financial data, including revenue and expenditure summaries, state aid trends, and local receipts. They will also begin updating multi-year forecasts and receive updates from the Capital Planning Committee and Town Administrator.

• Review FY27 financial data and forecasting
• Prepare preliminary year-end revenue and expenditure summaries
• Review state aid trends and local receipts
• Begin updating multi-year forecasts
• Capital Planning Committee update

Board of Library Trustees

The Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss old business, including trustee roles and responsibilities and the director's hybrid work schedule. No new business items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings noted.

• Approval of 6/1/2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of trustee role and responsibilities
• Discussion of director hybrid schedule

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two ANR (Approval Not Required) plan corrections for properties at 5 and 3 Delia Way, approve meeting minutes from June and July, and pay two invoices totaling $632.64. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• ANR-26-1 correction for 5 Delia Way (Map/Lot 44/5D) due to an error reflected in ANR-26-2
• ANR-26-3 for 3 Delia Way (Map/Lot 44/6D)
• W.B. Mason invoice $133.94
• PGB Engineering invoice $498.70 for AutoZone
• Approval of minutes from 6/4/26, 6/18/26, and 7/16/26

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review updates on library funding, the roof, and restrooms. The agenda includes a presentation on library tech upgrades and a review of library finances.

• Library Funding Update
• Library Roof Update
• Library Restroom Update
• Library Tech Upgrade talk by Cesar
• Library Finances fact breakdown

Elementary School Committee

The Halifax School Committee will meet to vote on a new budget amount and complete its reorganization. The meeting follows standard procedural requirements under Massachusetts law and will be recorded for public access.