Halifax Selectmen Tackle Town’s Water Supply Challenges

Overview: At a recent meeting, the Halifax Board of Selectmen addressed several issues, with the town’s water supply challenges taking precedence. The board discussed the necessity of purchasing water from Brockton to meet peak demand that exceeds the capacity of some of Halifax’s operational wells. This matter was part of a broader conversation that included various topics such as the town’s budget adjustments, contractual discussions, and the enhancement of local committees and projects.

Halifax Selectmen Debate Overhaul of Employee Compensation and Benefits

Overview: In an extensive meeting, the Halifax Board of Selectmen addressed several significant modifications to town employee policies, including the wage step increase system, sick leave bank policy, and bereavement leave. The discussions aimed to align the town’s practices with regulations and comparable communities and involved detailed deliberations on the reclassification of job responsibilities, amendments to the bylaws, and the practicality of incentive increases.

Halifax Considers Community Preservation Act Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: In a recent Halifax Board of Selectmen meeting, a variety of issues were addressed, including the potential increase in the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and a significant rise in the school department budget. The meeting also encompassed discussions on the appointment of police personnel, updates on the Beach summer program, and concerns over property tax exemptions and town events.