Halifax Proposes MBTA Communities Zoning Compliance with Minimal Town Impact

Selectmen unveil plan to create overlay district around existing multifamily housing, potentially satisfying state law without significant changes

HALIFAX, MA - September 10 - Town officials have unveiled a plan to comply with the state's MBTA Communities housing law that they believe will have minimal impact on the community's landscape and character.

The proposal, presented at the September 10 Board of Selectmen meeting, involves creating a zoning overlay district around existing multifamily hous…