HALIFAX - April 28, 2026 - The Halifax Board of Selectmen voted unanimously April 28 to renew a $1 million Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) to fund the town’s water treatment plant, despite sharp criticism from residents over the facility’s continued operational failures. The move to extend short-term debt at a 4% interest rate comes as the town prepares for a high-stakes Annual Town Meeting on May 11, where residents will face critical decisions regarding a proposed tax override and the town’s financial future.
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The Board of Selectmen opened their Tuesday evening session with a heavy focus on the town’s infrastructure and fiscal planning. The most contentious item on the agenda involved the renewal of a $1 million Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) for the municipal water treatment plant. Town Administrator Steve Solbo explained that this short-term borrowing is part of a multi-year strategy to pay down the project’s costs using water retained earnings rather than long-term debt [14:19].
