Halifax, Massachusetts
Halifax has a population of approximately 7,600 people. It is known for its scenic beauty, as it is situated in a rural area with many lakes, ponds, and forests. The town is relatively quiet and peaceful, with a tight-knit community that takes pride in its local traditions and events.
Halifax is being impacted by sand and gravel mining.
For years, Morse Brothers Cranberry and Oiva Hannula Cranberry have been mining the Whale Back Glacial Esker on Monponsett Pond. An archeological survey documented many hundreds of artifacts within the immediate area. The site is also within Halifax’s aquifer protection zoning overlay district which covers the Town’s DIV II Wellhead Protection Area and Class A Public Water Supply Lake of East/West Monponsett.