Hanson Finance Committee

06/04/2025

Tonight’s the Night. Hanson Needs You.

The School Committee meets TONIGHT at 6:30 PM in the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Library, and your voice is needed in the room.

After Hanson voters rejected an override, the town now faces the real possibility of $940,000 in additional cuts to essential services. These aren’t just numbers, they affect our services, public safety, and the overall fabric of our community.

This meeting will have serious long-term financial implications for Hanson. If you care about the future of our town, now is the time to show up, speak up, and stay informed.

Please make time to attend. What happens tonight matters.

06/02/2025

Hanson Residents: Your Input Is Needed – School Committee Meeting June 4

The next School Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 PM at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Library. This meeting will cover important topics that carry long term financial implications for the Town of Hanson.

Why this matters now:
Hanson voters recently rejected a Proposition 2½ override, sending a clear message about the need for fiscal responsibility and careful planning. As a result, the School Committee must now consider how to move forward within the town’s existing financial limits.

The decisions made in the coming months will shape our town’s financial future. Now more than ever, public input is essential.

Meeting Details:
📅 Wednesday, June 4
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Library

We encourage all Hanson residents to attend, stay informed, and be part of the conversation. Responsible planning starts with community involvement.

05/29/2025

You spoke loud and clear at the ballot box and now it’s time to keep the momentum going. The Town of Hanson cannot afford to make $940,000 in additional cuts to the budget. These cuts would cripple the town as we know it. Make your voice heard at the upcoming School Committee Meeting on June 4th! Your presence matters now more than ever.

05/29/2025

Good afternoon! We’ve got some encouraging news coming out of the State House — it looks like WHRSD is set to receive about $258,675 more in Chapter 70 aid than originally projected for FY2026. After all adjustments, that could translate to roughly a $200,000 increase in our district’s state funding.

While it’s not enough to completely close the budget gap, it’s definitely a step in the right direction for our communities. Every bit helps!

05/03/2025

Get the facts here:

https://hansonbudget.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKC8IlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoREZWT1A2Q2ptYmdMNVZVAR4n2NMx5Gfpz46uEKe7qZvw7GgfPkU9yvI5vNCUxx-KwVGPbJOdjAOZSMihIA_aem_HHyt-SGUGx-dQ0jExQ5xxA

Do you have budget questions? Welcome to the Hanson, MA Municipal Budget Portal. This website has been created to inform residents about the Town municipal…

03/27/2025

As we approach Town Meeting please check https://hansonbudget.com/ for the latest budget updates and FAQs.

Do you have budget questions? Welcome to the Hanson, MA Municipal Budget Portal. This website has been created to inform residents about the Town municipal…

05/19/2024

https://whitmanhansonexpress.com/kinsherf-cant-in-good-conscience-advise-free-cash-use/

HANSON – All eyes will be on the outcome of Saturday’s annual Town Election in Hanson – not only as an indication of where the town’s finances are now, and options for meeting the operating assessment for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District in fiscal 2025, but also as a bellwether fo...

05/06/2024

02/25/2024

Based on the current WHRSD budget projection, the town of Hanson will be looking at an estimated $1.7M budget shortfall for FY2025. There is not enough money to be trimmed from the other town departments to cover this shortfall. Hanson is looking at the possibility of another override or massive layoffs across town departments unless the operating assessment is reduced.

02/16/2024

Your Finance Committee is off and running with the FY2025 Budget cycle. Current budget shortfall is in excess of $1M. We will be posting updates as they become available.