Halifax Planning Board Recommends Addition of Riter’s Way to Town Meeting Agenda

Overview: At the recent Halifax Planning Board meeting, the board recommended that Riter’s Way be added to the agenda for the upcoming annual town meeting. The meeting also addressed land parcel approvals and procedural matters concerning development bonds.

Halifax Conservation Commission Issues Cease and Desist Order for a property on River Street Project

Overview: In a move, the Halifax Conservation Commission issued a cease and desist order for the project on River Street after uncovering significant non-compliance issues, including unapproved use of heavy machinery and detonation of unexploded ordnance. The meeting held on December 17, 2024, also addressed compliance challenges at various other sites, discussing erosion control failures, unauthorized activities, and stormwater management deficiencies.

Halifax Conservation Commission Debates Mission Statement and Expands Community Services

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Halifax Conservation Commission focused on revising the mission statement of the Council on Aging (COA) and discussed expanding services to better meet community needs. The commission also touched on budget management, collaboration with local organizations, and board membership challenges.

Halifax Faces Financial Uncertainty Amid Town Meeting Article Debates

Overview: In a recent Halifax Conservation Commission meeting, participants scrutinized the financial implications of proposed town meeting articles, highlighting concerns over ongoing litigation, fiscal constraints, and the potential loss of significant grant funding for the town.

Halifax Residents Reject MBTA Zoning Amendment Amidst Concerns Over State Intervention

Overview: During the recent Halifax Conservation Commission meeting, residents decisively voted against Article One, a proposed zoning amendment required under the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Community designation. The meeting, characterized by debate, underscored the community’s desire to maintain control over local development and preserve Halifax’s unique character.