Halifax School Committee Approves Budget Cuts Amid Financial Strain

Committee votes to reduce FY2026 budget by $448,000, gambles on carryover funds to minimize impact on education

HALIFAX - March 10 - The Halifax School Committee has approved a reduced budget for fiscal year 2026, cutting $448,000 from their initial level-service request in an effort to increase the chances of passing a town override vote.

During Monday's meeting, the committee voted to reduce their budget request from $8.2 million to approximately $7.6 million, r…