Town of Halifax, MA

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

The Youth & Recreation department is hosting a 5th and 6th grade social (dance) on Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm in the Halifax Elementary School Gymnasium, 464 Plymouth Street. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for picking up their student(s) in the gymnasium lobby promptly at 9 pm.

Admission cost is $10 per student along with a signed permission slip. Accepted payment methods include cash or check, made payable to the "Town of Halifax". This event is open to Halifax residents only.

Additional information can be found on the event flyer and permission slip. Residents are encouraged to like and follow the Youth & Recreation page (http://www.facebook.com/HalifaxYouthandRecDept) or visit the department's website (https://www.halifaxyouthandrec.org) for the latest department news and events. Updates will also be posted on the Town’s website (https://www.halifaxma.gov) and other communication channels as needed.

For questions, please e-mail Richard Steele ([email protected]), Youth & Recreation Director or Christine Steele (Herrick) ([email protected]), Programs Coordinator, or call 781-387-3287.

Download Event Flyer and Permission Slip (PDF): https://www.halifaxma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7748/Youth--Recreation-5th-and-6th-Grade-Social-Flyer--Permission-Slip---Friday-June-12th-2026-PDF

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06/10/2026

Please be advised that the recently issued water bills contain an incorrect due date of June 10th, 2026. The correct due date is Monday, June 29th, 2026.

We apologize for any confusion this error may have caused and appreciate your understanding. For questions, please contact the Town Collector & Treasurer’s office by calling 781-294-8381 or e-mailing Linda McCarthy ([email protected]).

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06/08/2026

The Government Study Committee is seeking input from residents to help guide improvements in how the Town operates and delivers services. This 1-question survey provides an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives, priorities, and ideas for change.

Your feedback will play an important role in identifying areas of improvement within the Town's government aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and responsiveness to the needs of Halifax residents.

For questions, please contact the Government Study Committee by calling 781-294-1316 or e-mailing the Government Study Committee ([email protected]).

Complete Resident Feedback Survey (Link): https://apps.halifax-ma.org/survey/index.php/427629

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View Notice on Town Website (Link): https://www.halifaxma.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/260

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05/27/2026

In accordance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) regulations (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/outdoor-water-use-restrictions-for-cities-towns-and-golf-courses), updated outdoor water use restrictions have been established effective Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, as follows:

- Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday: No watering permitted

- Monday & Thursday: Watering permitted for even-numbered houses from 5 am to 8 am and 6 pm to 9 pm

- Tuesday & Friday: Watering permitted for odd-numbered houses from 5 am to 8 am and 6 pm to 9 pm

Failure to adhere to the water use restrictions will result in enforcement actions as follows:

- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning

- 2nd Offense: $50 fine

- 3rd Offense: $100 fine

- 4th Offense: Termination of water service and $250 service reinstatement fee

Increased water demand threatens drinking water quality and public safety. High water usage endangers the Town’s ability to store necessary volumes for fire protection and optimal system performance. Additionally, watering during the heat of the day wastes water and does not benefit your lawn.

If you have a well or irrigation well, your well number must be posted on your front lawn to prevent the Water Department or Police Department from stopping at your house to enforce this policy. You may contact the Board of Health by calling 781-293-6768 or e-mailing Peggy Selter ([email protected]) to obtain your well number, if needed.

For all other questions, you should contact the Water Department by visiting their office at 500 Plymouth Street, calling 781-293-1733, or e-mailing Bill Lindsay ([email protected]) or Kathy O’Neil ([email protected]). The Board of Water Commissioners appreciates your continued cooperation.

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Halifax Elementary School

05/26/2026

Update 05/26/2026 at 4:30 pm: Water service has been turned back on as of 2 pm. For questions or to report water service issues, please contact the Water Department by calling 781-293-1733 or e-mailing Bill Lindsay ([email protected]).

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Water service will be turned off for repairs, to Ocean Avenue and streets off of Ocean Avenue, beginning at 12:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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05/22/2026

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is warning residents about a widespread text message (SMS) scam that falsely claims to be from the RMV and demands immediate payment.

|| What You Should Do ||

- Do not click on any links or respond to the message

- Delete the text immediately

- Warn family and friends, especially those who may be more vulnerable

- If concerned, verify your account only through official RMV (https://www.mass.gov/MyRMV) or EZDriveMA (https://www.ezdrivema.com) websites

|| Important Reminders ||

- The RMV will never send text messages requesting payment

- EZDriveMA does not request payment via text message

- Official RMV services are only available at Mass.gov/MyRMV

- Official toll services are only available at EZDriveMA.com

Download Official MassDOT Advisory (PDF): https://www.halifaxma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7738/

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Halifax Elementary School

05/21/2026

All Town offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th, 2026. Trash and recycling curbside collection services will not be affected.

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Halifax Elementary School

05/20/2026

The Halifax Open Play Space (H.O.P.S.) playground will be closed for repairs beginning Thursday, May 21st, 2026, until the morning of Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.

Updates will be posted on the Town’s website as needed. Residents and guests are encouraged to sign up for Halifax Notify (https://www.halifaxma.gov/HalifaxNotify) to receive the most up-to-date information regarding town announcements and events. A quick registration option for Halifax Notify is by opting-in to receive SMS notifications for general town notices and alerts by texting HFXMA to 67283.

For questions, please contact the Youth & Recreation department by calling 781-387-3287 or e-mailing Richard Steele ([email protected]) or Christine Steele (Herrick) ([email protected]).

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Halifax Police Department
Halifax Fire Department
Halifax Highway Department
Regional Old Colony Communications Center
Halifax Board of Health
Halifax Recycling
Holmes Public Library
Halifax Council on Aging
Halifax Beautification Committee
Halifax Youth And Rec Dept
Halifax Elementary School