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Hanson Planning Board Sends Four ZBA Applications Forward, Cites Safety and Aesthetic Concerns

Hanson Planning Board unanimously forwards four zoning applications to the ZBA, flagging safety and aesthetic concerns. Acting Chair Kevin Cohen led the four-member board — with Andrew Campbell absent — through a 4-0-1 approval of all referrals at the May 11 meeting.

Hanson Select Board Orders Belgian Malinois Removed After Series of Neighborhood Attacks

Hanson Select Board declared an 8-month-old Belgian Malinois a dangerous dog and ordered its removal from a Birchbark Drive property at the April 28 meeting.

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.

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.J. Ruffey, approved a Title V septic replacement for Ronald and Michelle Ballou at 134 Woodman

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 camera and access-control system from stabilization reserves after learning the 2007-era system is causing