Sources and photo credit: SLRHS FB and SLRHS Website

The Halifax Finance Committee is looking for a new volunteer member to serve on the committee and for the community. For those interested, submit a talent bank form in order to be considered for the vacant seat.

To learn more,

visit Town of Halifax website.

It’s that time of the year again to celebrate Independence Day with the community! Join us for the annual Halifax Fireworks Celebration, where there will be a huge variety of activities happening throughout the day. There will be daytime activities on the Town Green from 11a - 2p in which we will be at the Farmers Market with cookie decorating, face painting, t-shirts for sale, corn hole, and other surprise activities. Later, food truck vendors will be open at 5p and music will be provided by a DJ, along with other fun engagements. The fireworks show will start at 9:15p sharp so be there!

To learn more, visit Halifax Fireworks FB.

Leadership Program

The Leadership Metro South Program is designed for individuals who are devoted to transformative leadership in the community. The program guides participants through an immersive year-long curriculum including expert panel discussions, virtual and on-site visits, presentations, focus groups, activities, and more.

To learn more and apply, click Metro South Leadership Program.

 Farmers Market 

Outdoor vendors & indoor vendors inside the Church Hall entrance in back of the church! There will be vendors with cards, wooden items, soaps, and many great bakers offering a wide variety of items!

We look forward to seeing all of you!

To learn more, call ​​(781) 336-9704.

Find application for vendors & more information at the Halifax Farmers Market.

June 13, 2023

Video Courtesy of Halifax Area 58

June 12, 2023

Video Courtesy of Halifax Area 58

Summer is finally here! Warmer weather, more time outside, and an increase in physical activity…all of which lead to us being thirstier. Drinking enough water throughout the day is always important – our bodies are 50% to 70% water (Mayo Clinic) – and with the hot weather in the coming months, it is especially crucial to avoid dehydration. However, our hydration doesn’t need to come at the expense of our environment. According to Ban the Bottle, Americans throw away 35 billion plastic bottles every year. Additionally, only 5% of our plastics (Greenpeace) get recycled; the rest end up in trash heaps, or are litter and many end up in the ocean.

Refillable water bottles make a real difference close to home; in our drinking water; in our rivers; and right down to the ocean. By switching to refillables instead of buying single-use bottles, you are: cutting down on oil usage needed to manufacture the plastic water bottles; decreasing CO2 put out into the atmosphere through production; reducing landfill waste (University of Colorado Boulder); and decreasing the likelihood of nanoplastics in our tap. You’re also saving money and time by not buying a plastic water bottle every time you’re out and about -$1.25 may not seem like much, but it definitely adds up! If tap water isn’t for you, a filtered water dispenser and a reusable water bottle will soon pay for themselves as you consider the cost of bottled water. Most importantly: Refillable water bottles can decrease pollution in our oceans – the same ones we love to swim in over the summer. It’s an important Climate Can Do to reduce personal plastic waste; opt for refillable bottles instead of single-use plastic ones so we and our environment can flourish! 

Make sure you get your dog licensed through the town! It is $10.00 for neutered or spayed dogs and $15.00 for dogs that are not neutered or spayed. Beginning Wednesday, September 14th, owners who do not register their dog will be charged a late fee of $50.00 per dog plus the cost of the license. You can submit your dog's license registration in-person, by mail, or by using the drop-box located at the Town Hall parking lot entrance. To do so, include cash or a check payable to the Town of Halifax, a completed Dog License Registration form, rabies vaccination certificates, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can also submit your dog license registration online at Halifax MA Website. Registrations are only valid if the Town Clerk's Office has a current rabies vaccination certificate on-file. It is highly recommended to verify that all required materials are on-file before proceeding with a dog license registration online.

For more information visit Town of Halifax FB

Do your kids love toy cars? Stop by the Holmes Public Library to check out their large collection of Hess trucks from over the years!

For more information visit Holmes Public Library FB

Every month, Halifax Elementary school selects five to ten students from each grade as Halifax Heroes for exhibiting the traits of kindness, perseverance, hard work, respectfulness and positivity. Congratulations to all students who were given the title this month to conclude the 2022-2023 school year!

For more information visit Halifax Elementary School FB

Field Day is an event for students to enjoy themselves in a variety of games and events. With an invite from the Halifax Elementary School, the Halifax Fire Department jumped into the fun by creating their relay station where students were able to engage with a hose-line and run through the course with a rubber ax. The whole day was filled with laughter and enjoyment as teachers and staff joined in for a share of the activities.

Story: Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University

Photo Credit: Halifax Fire Department FB

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 On June 28, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.

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