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Halifax residents may now bring leaves and grass clippings (not branches, tree stumps, etc.) to Penniman Hill Farm at 280 South Street in Halifax from 7am to 4pm on Saturdays. This is a temporary measure in order to provide residents with this convenience while work continues on capping the old municipal landfill. If you have questions, please contact the Halifax Highway Department at 781-293-1760.
The Highway Department is not responsible for damage to property placed on Town property or within the rights-of-way for streets plowed by the Town. This includes but is not limited to mailboxes, sprinkler systems, trees, shrubs or landscaping, fences, lightpoles, etc. In most cases, the Town owns 10 feet beyond the asphalt surface for roads accepted by the Town. Mailboxes should be installed at least four feet from the edge of the asphalt to the front of the mailbox. Many of the plows that are used have a wing that extends two feet or more beyond the cutting edge. This, combined with the snow coming off the plow, is what causes most of the damage. It is impossible for the driver to see the edge of the asphalt under the snow; therefore, the plow may be off the edge of the road at times. In heavy snow conditions, the Department tries to push the snow at least a foot off the road.
Please remember that on-the-street parking is prohibited overnight from November 1 to April 1. If a storm is predicted, please find a place to park your vehicles until the streets are cleared.