Halifax Board of Selectmen Appoints Members to Town Government Study Committee Amidst Discussions on CPA and Public Safety

Overview: The Halifax Board of Selectmen convened to appoint members to a newly formed Town Government Study Committee, discuss the potential benefits of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and address pressing public safety concerns, including dog aggression and littering laws.

Halifax Board Decides to Maintain Single Tax Rate Amid MBTA Zoning Controversy

Overview: The Halifax Board of Selectmen’s recent meeting addressed topics, including maintaining a single tax rate, the contentious MBTA zoning bylaw changes, and the upcoming special town meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024. The session saw discussions on tax classifications, zoning regulations, and community concerns.

Halifax Selectmen Appoint New Town Accountant Amidst Discussion of Municipal Priorities

Overview: The Halifax Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to interview and subsequently appoint Michael Ellis as the new town accountant. The session focused on Ellis’s qualifications and vision for the role.

Halifax Board Discusses Potential Partnership with Legal Firm, Emphasizing Litigation Minimization and Proactive Training

Overview: The Halifax Board of Selectmen met to consider a proposal from Clifford and Kenny, a legal firm specializing in municipal law, for potential Town Council services.

Halifax Board of Selectmen Declares Dog a Nuisance After Multiple Attacks

Overview: The Halifax Board of Selectmen convened to address several issues, including the declaration of a dog as a nuisance following two aggressive incidents, adjustments to the town’s trash and recycling fees, and other community matters.