Government · Planning Board
Hanson Planning Board adopts stormwater rules, closes two public hearings in unanimous votes
Hanson Planning Board unanimously adopts stormwater regulations and closes two public hearings.
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Government · Conservation
Hanson Conservation Commission Approves Four Variances With Native Plant Mitigation Requirements
HANSON -- April 15, 2026, Hanson Conservation Commission grants four variances in single meeting, including septic upgrades and garage addition. The three-member commission, Steve Smith, Louise Stable, and Erica Adams, sitting without Chair T.
Government · Select Board
Hanson Select Board funds $150,000 police camera upgrade from stabilization reserves
HANSON -- April 14, 2026, Hanson Select Board closes annual town meeting warrant, adding $150,000 police camera fix over Finance Committee objection. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to fund a police station closed-circuit
Government · Planning Board
Hanson Planning Board Continues High Street Park Hearing Amid Abutter Concerns
Hanson Planning Board hears sharp abutter pushback on proposed High Street Park and continues the hearing to April 27.
Government · Select Board
Hanson Select Board Places $33 Million Library Question on May Ballot Amid Budget Crunch
Hanson Select Board placed four ballot questions totaling more than $41 million on the May 16 annual election and locked down a warrant burdened by a $1.5 million budget shortfall, driven largely by an unusually severe winter.
Government · Conservation
Hanson Conservation Commission Continues Two Wetland Buffer Hearings to April 15
Hanson Conservation Commission continues two wetland buffer hearings after applicant absence and missing state filing number.
Government · Planning Board
Hanson Planning Board Rejects Spring Street Demolition-Redevelopment Plan, Eyes $7 Million Highway Project
Hanson Planning Board sends Spring Street redevelopment to ZBA with a thumbs-down.
Government · Conservation
Hanson Conservation Commission Approves Three Permits at Brief March Meeting
Hanson Conservation Commission unanimously approved three permits and heard updates on a stalled land purchase at its March 18 meeting. Sitting with a three-member quorum, Chair T.J.
Government · Select Board
Hanson Select Board Places 37 Warrant Articles, Three Override Ballot Questions for Spring Vote
Hanson Select Board places 37 town meeting warrant articles and three Proposition 2½ ballot questions ahead of annual town meeting.
Government · Select Board
Hanson Select Board places 35 town meeting warrant articles, tables Cranberry Cove fee hike
Hanson Select Board honors 27-year ZBA staffer and places more than 30 town meeting warrant articles.