Lyonville is located at the east end of Old Plymouth Street in Halifax and ends at the corner of Elm Street. This area was designated as a historic district after the town adopted the Historic District Commission's request to establish districts at the annual town meeting May 14, 2001. The name "Lyonville" was chosen after a request was made to name the area after the Obadiah Lyon family that lived along that stretch of Old Plymouth Street for decades.

Obadiah Lyon was a farmer who moved to Halifax in the late 1700's.

In 1832, at the east end of the street there were four houses.  Obadiah Lyon and his son, Alpha lived in two of these.  In 1846, Obadiah died, leaving his estate to his twelve children, but left the use of the farm to his wife until the youngest child became 21. 

In 1855, the four houses had grown to six in the same neighborhood along with a shoe factory. These being: the original Obadiah Lyon homestead, (Obadiah having died by this time, his second wife, Sally Paddock Lyon and Obadiah's daughter Abigail were living in the homestead), a shoe shop run by Charles P. Lyon, Charles P. Lyon's house, the Parris family, Alpha and Henry Lyon (brother's sharing a house) all being on the North Side of the road. The Thomas family and Edwin Lyon living on the South Side.

In 1879, with the exception of Joseph Watson now living where the Thomas family lived.  As was the custom in those days a lot of land on the estate was given to each son as he married. In 1885, six of his children divided the farm.  1890 finds the son, George, living in his father's homestead. 1903shows four of these buildings were still owned by Lyon's.  Jared and Ella Baker had bought the Parris house by this time.

The following homes are still standing today in the Historic District named after the Lyon family.

          Obadiah Lyon - 705 Old Plymouth Street        

          Shoe Shop - 709 Old Plymouth Street        

          Charles P. Lyon - 715 Old Plymouth Street

          Edwin Lyon - 712 Old Plymouth Street

          Alpha & Henry Lyon - 735 Old Plymouth Street

          Lydia (Lyon) Watson - 748 Old Plymouth Street

 (Growing up I often heard my grandfather and great uncles and great aunt refer to their neighborhood as Lyonville.) 

Respectfully submitted, Sue Basille

                              Interfaith Service

Tuesday, April 21 at 11am

Town Hall

You are invited to attend the annual Interfaith Service on Tuesday, April 21 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Halifax Town Hall.

This event provides a time to meet others who are facing the day-to-day challenges of loss, grief and demands of the week.

There will be a special service of restoration, healing and new beginnings led by Rev. Joseph Wadsworth of the Congregational Church and Father Hobson of Lady of the Lake Church.

Please bring family members, a friend or neighbor to share in this event. There is an elevator to the Great Hall on the second floor, and there will be a light lunch following the service.

Call the Halifax Council on Aging if you plan to attend so that the COA can plan accordingly 781-293-7313

Bulky Waste Day Registration Deadline is Thursday, April 23

9am to 1pm

Line Dancing Fundraiser Benefit for Generations

Saturday, April 25 from 6:30-8pm

Great Hall at Town Hall

Please come support Seniors in your town! Dance your way down to the Great Hall at the Town Hall.

Come join us for a line dancing fundraiser for Generations. Have you ever wanted to try line dancing? Now is the time! You will have a great time while also helping the seniors in town raise money for a new Senior center! We are really hoping for a good turn out !

All ages are welcome to attend. ~ $5.00 per person.

Youth and Recreation Craft Fair - HOPS Benefit

Saturday, May 2, 9 AM - 3 PM

Halifax Elementary School Gym

              The Halifax Youth and Recreation Committee will hold a craft fair to benefit the HOPS playground on Saturday, May 2 from 9am to 3pm at the Halifax Elementary School gym. Admission is free and there will more than 20 crafters and vendors. All crafter/vendor fees and raffle proceeds will be donated to the Friends of HOPS group to rebuild the HOPS playground in Halifax. Family friendly event! Concession stand, raffle and more! Visit the Youth and Recreation Committee website for more information.

                                               friendsofhops@yahoo.com

Mailing address: Friends of HOPS c/o Halifax Town Hall 499 Plymouth Street Halifax, MA  02338