Halifax, Massachusetts
Halifax Community Organizations
Halifax is served by a network of non-profits and public institutions that protect its land, support its older residents, and keep residents informed. These are among the organizations residents turn to most, and many of them take volunteers.
Non-Profit & Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust | Regional land trust that owns and stewards the 168-acre Striar Conservancy in Halifax, a woodland preserve along the Winnetuxet River with about 0.8 miles of trail, open to the public. |
| Old Colony Elder Services | The regional non-profit aging-services agency that partners with the Halifax Council on Aging; an Old Colony Elder Services site manager works out of Popes Tavern. |
| Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express | The weekly community newspaper covering Halifax, Plympton, and Kingston, and a steady record of town-government news. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Halifax Council on Aging | The town senior center at Popes Tavern, 506 Plymouth Street, with outreach and programs for older residents. Director Darlene Regan. 781-293-7313. |
| Holmes Public Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. 781-293-2271. |
| Youth & Recreation Commission | Youth programs, fields, and recreation for the town. 781-294-1215. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s department pages at halifaxma.gov.