HALIFAX — August 25, 2026 — In a decisive open session following executive deliberations, the Halifax Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Darleen Sullivan as the town’s Interim Town Administrator, approved three-year collective bargaining agreements for both police patrol officers and sergeants, and opted to keep the 4th Avenue boat ramp locked through Labor Day.
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The Halifax Select Board addressed major municipal leadership and public safety matters on Tuesday evening, formalizing the appointment of veteran municipal administrator Darleen Sullivan to step in as Interim Town Administrator. Sullivan’s contract runs from August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The board interviewed Sullivan during an open session the prior week following a weeks-long search process to fill the administrative void.
Board members expressed strong confidence in Sullivan’s executive background and anticipated a seamless transition in Town Hall.
“Darlene has extensive experience, and I’m excited that she’s coming in here... all things considered, landed in a good spot [28:34].” — Jonathan Selig, Select Board
Alongside the administrative appointment, the board ratified two separate collective bargaining agreements with the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MCOP) covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029:
Local 239 (Patrol Officers): Three-year memorandum of agreement executed unanimously.
Local 459 (Police Sergeants): Three-year memorandum of agreement executed unanimously, with board members praising the terms as fair to both the town and officers.
