Halifax, MA

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

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 Water Commissioners

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

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

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.

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

Central Plymouth County Water District Commission

The Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from February 2026, vote on appointing a new commissioner to fill a remaining three-year term ending in 2029, and hear advisory board input. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Vote on CPCWDC Commissioner appointment: interview Judith George and vote for remaining term ending February 2029

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a Mutual Transition and Separation Agreement. This agreement concerns Steven Solbo Jr., the Halifax Town Administrator.

• Mutual Transition and Separation Agreement for Town Administrator Steven Solbo Jr.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is scheduled to attend a Special Town Meeting. No specific discussion topics or decisions were listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by attending a Special Town Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The only new business listed is Town Meeting preparation. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Board attends Special Town Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Town Meeting preparation listed as new business

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the warrant and actions for a Special Town Meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items such as call to order, warrant review, and adjournment. No specific financial items, dollar amounts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion or vote.

• Review of warrant and actions for Special Town Meeting
• Adjourn to Town Meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026

Elementary School Committee

The Halifax School Committee will attend a Special Town Meeting to discuss the budget. The meeting is a procedural session focused on budget discussions, with no other substantive items listed.

• School Committee attendance at Special Town Meeting for budget discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a general meeting to discuss reserve fund transfers, a joint meeting with the Halifax Select Board, and SLRDS. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project names provided.

• Reserve fund transfers
• Joint meeting with Halifax Select Board
• SLRDS discussion

Municipal & School Building Committee

The Municipal & School Building Committee will hold a general meeting to discuss and vote on approving a designer contract and a reimbursable expense (#01) for the Senior Center Project. A presentation on the project will also be given.

• Discussion and Vote to Approve Designer Contract
• Discussion and Vote to Approve Designer Reimbursable #01
• Senior Center Project Update presentation

Traffic Safety Committee

The Halifax Traffic Safety Committee will convene on July 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM in BOS Room, 499 Plymouth Street. The meeting, requested by Chief Joao Chaves, will discuss updates on pedestrian safety measures, signage upgrades, and speed monitoring along key town roads.

• Update on HCVE (High-Visibility Enforcement) on Old Plymouth Street
• Request to extend HCVE to the west end of Old Plymouth Street/Christmas Tree area
• Upgraded signage at the intersection of Plymouth Street and Pine Street
• Update on mechanical pedestrian crossing at Plymouth Street by Post Office
• Review of speed monitoring data

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Minor Stormwater Management Permit application for a single-family home with grading and septic within the buffer zone to Monponsett Pond at 59 Paradise Lane. The applicant is Nikolaos Vasvatekis, Trustee, represented by Silva Engineering. The hearing is under the town's Stormwater Management Bylaw (Chapter 146).

• Minor Stormwater Management Permit for a single-family home at 59 Paradise Lane
• Grading and septic work within buffer to Monponsett Pond
• Public hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Halifax Town Hall

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold hearings on several development proposals near wetlands, including a single-family home at 59 Paradise Lane and duplexes on Amanda's Way. The board will also discuss a proposed conservation restriction on two parcels totaling 20.7 acres east of Monponsett Street. Several items are expected to be continued to future meetings.

• 59 Paradise Lane: minor stormwater permit for home construction within buffer to Monponsett Pond
• 16 Old Summit Street: continued hearing on peer review for DEP project
• Amanda's Way Bldg#3: continued hearing on grading for duplex within wetland buffer
• Amanda's Way Bldg#6: continued hearing on duplex construction within wetland buffer
• Proposed conservation restriction on two parcels (16.77 and 3.86 acres) east of Monponsett Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider appointing Caroline Vogt as Principal Assessor/Appraiser, sign a letter for Gateway, approve meeting minutes, receive updates on public disclosure and recertification, select a date for the Classification Hearing, and discuss the hiring process for an Administrative Assessor.

• Appointment of Caroline Vogt as Principal Assessor/Appraiser
• Sign Authorization Letter for Gateway
• Update on Public Disclosure and Recertification
• Select Date for Classification Hearing
• Update on Hiring Process for Administrative Assessor Position

Elementary School Committee

The Halifax School Committee will meet to designate a new member and discuss budget matters. The meeting follows procedural requirements and may include courteous discussion of school performance and stakeholder collaboration goals.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee and Finance Committee to interview four candidates for a vacancy on the Halifax School Committee. They will also discuss a Hemlock Lane solar project by Agilitas Energy, consider reappointing the firm of Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten as town counsel, and approve abatements totaling $116,520.09.

• Joint interviews for School Committee vacancy: Samatha Cox, James Hopkins, Krystal Kingsley, Derek Wigman
• Discussion of Hemlock Lane solar project with Sam Ingalls of Agilitas Energy
• Discussion on possible reappointment of Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten as Town Counsel
• Ambulance abatements for June 2026 totaling $116,520.09
• Road opening at 314 Plymouth Street, Unit 314B

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the town administrator. The board will not return to open session.

• Vote to enter executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations with the Town Administrator

Municipal & School Building Committee

The Municipal & School Building Committee will receive a presentation on the Senior Center Project, then discuss and vote on approving the designer contract and Designer Reimbursable #01.

• Presentation on Senior Center Project
• Discussion and vote to approve designer contract
• Discussion and vote to approve Designer Reimbursable #01

Council on Aging

The Halifax Council on Aging Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and receive the Director's Report, which includes a budget update, an update on the COA building project, and a review of activities and planned events. The board will also discuss the upcoming July Town Meeting and review a volunteer packet.

• Update on COA building project
• Budget update (Revolving Accounts)
• July Town Meeting discussion
• Review of Volunteer packet

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss several items, including a bond release for Kenzie's Path, a final review letter for the Starbucks project at 314 Plymouth Street, and a revised ANR plan for 5 Delia Way. The board will also continue discussions on zoning bylaw review and Chapter 167 procedures, and consider signing the 2027 Fiscal Year Signature Authority.

• Kenzie's Path bond release
• 314 Plymouth Street (Starbucks) – PGB Engineering final review letter
• ANR-26-1 – 5 Delia Way (revision)
• Continued discussion on zoning bylaw review with Gerry Joy
• PGB Engineering Invoice #669 for $434.25 (314 Plymouth Street)

Finance Committee

The Halifax Finance Committee will conduct a virtual meeting to discuss general business, including approval of minutes, final line-item transfers for fiscal year 2026, and planning for the next meeting. The meeting is posted in compliance with state open-meeting laws and will be recorded.

• Final Line Item Transfer Actions for FY26
• Approval of Minutes
• Next meeting planning

Finance Committee

The Halifax Finance Committee is meeting to discuss routine financial oversight items including reserve fund actions, fund transfers, and FY27 finance actions. They will also review department appropriations, possible closeout of prior year purchase orders, and planning for a special town meeting. No specific dollar amounts or major policy decisions are noted.

• Reserve Fund Actions
• Fund Transfers
• FY27 July Finance actions
• Review of prior year purchase orders and unpaid invoices
• Special town meeting action in July and later in the year

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a hearing regarding a violation notice at 285 Holmes Street and consider ratifying several disposal works permits. The board will also discuss a violation letter sent to Lindy's General Store for selling tobacco to a minor. Additionally, the board will vote on approving bills, meeting minutes, and various permits including outdoor event, mobile food, and septic installer permits.

• Hearing on violation notice at 285 Holmes Street
• Lindy's General Store violation letter for sale of tobacco to a minor
• Approval of bills including $2,000 for PFAS monitoring and $7,500 for landfill engineering
• Ratification of permits for Holidays in Halifax outdoor event, Lobsta Love mobile food, and multiple septic installer permits
• Approval of $60,180 for RELAVENT FoodCode-Pro licenses

Historical Commission

The July 14 meeting of the Halifax Historical Commission was canceled due to vacations and other commitments. The meeting will be rescheduled for next month. The agenda included updates on the Blacksmith Shop fundraising, a proposed educational program, and museum open hours.

• Blacksmith Shop fundraising update and progress thermometer
• Educational program proposal for schoolhouse (Aug 5–Nov 18, Wednesdays 10am–1pm)
• Museum open hours listed through December 2026
• Community outreach: newspaper article, social media, beautification walk/BBQ (Sept 26)

Board of Selectmen

The Halifax Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the reappointment of Town Counsel, including billing procedures and policy correspondence. They will also swear in a new sergeant, discuss ongoing issues at Halifax Beach, and address personnel changes such as the resignation of Officer Daniel Chahine. The meeting includes procedural votes on abatements, bills, and warrants, as well as updates on contracts and appointments.

• Vote on Town Counsel reappointment (including billing procedures)
• Discussion on Halifax Beach current & ongoing issues
• Swearing in Ceremony for Sgt. McIntyre
• Approval of Chapter 90 contract
• Resignation of Officer Daniel Chahine

Board of Assessors

This agenda contains only the standard meeting notice template with no specific topics listed for discussion. The document is a blank form with fields for date, time, location, purpose, and requested by, none of which are filled in.

• No specific items listed for discussion

The Board of Assessors voted unanimously to hire Caroline Vogt for the Administrative Assessor position. The board also approved meeting minutes from June 1 and July 2, 2026.

• Approved appointment of Caroline Vogt as Administrative Assessor (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved July 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Halifax Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed fee increases approved by the Select Board. The board will also continue a hearing on 16 Old Summit Street (DEP# SE-171-0607) for peer review, and vote on several Certificates of Compliance for properties including 539, 277, and 60 Thompson Street.

• Hearing on Conservation Commission Select Board Approved Fee Increases
• 16 Old Summit Street continued hearing (DEP# SE-171-0607) for peer review
• 539 Plymouth Street: Request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP# SE-171-0601)
• 277 Plymouth Street: Request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP# SE-171-013)
• 60 Thompson Street: Request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP# SE-171-0594)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on two applications: a single-family home on a non-conforming lot at 0 Cedar Lane and a 150-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 285 Holmes Street. The board will also vote on 2027 Fiscal Year signature authority and approve meeting minutes.

• Hearing: 150-foot wireless tower at 285 Holmes Street in the Industrial Zoning District
• Hearing: Single-family home on a non-conforming lot at 0 Cedar Lane
• Vote: 2027 Fiscal Year Signature Authority
• Bill: $100.00 newspaper invoice for the tower application
• Minutes: April 13 and June 8, 2026 meetings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on FY27 budget actions, reserve fund transfers, and closeout of prior year purchase orders. The agenda also includes a review of department appropriations, planning for a special town meeting, and updates from the Capital Planning Committee and Town Administrator.

• Reserve Fund Actions
• Fund Transfers
• FY27 July Finance actions
• Review of prior year purchase orders and unpaid invoices
• Special town meeting action in July and later in the year

Government Study Committee

The Halifax Government Study Committee will meet at Halifax Town Hall to approve June 17 meeting minutes, review final survey results, recap government study spending, discuss future direction, and set the next meeting date. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or new proposals.