Halifax Faces $2.5 Million Budget Deficit Largely Due to Education Costs

Town Considers Cuts, Override as Officials Weigh MBTA Zoning Compliance

HALIFAX - January 21 - Halifax officials are grappling with a potential $2 to $2.5 million budget deficit, largely due to increases in education costs. The town is considering budget cuts, a Proposition 2 1/2 override, or a combination of both to address the shortfall.

Town Administrator Cody Haddad revealed the financial challenges during a recent Board…