Hanson residents will vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget at the Annual and Special Town Meeting on May 5. The warrant includes a proposed override article. This is a frequently asked question.
QUESTION: What is the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District budget request for Fiscal Year 2026?
ANSWER: The District is requesting $16,978,902 for FY26. This is an increase of 9.55% over Hanson’s prior fiscal year assessment. Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak attributed the increase to rising health insurance costs, special education expenses, and contractual salary obligations.
For more Frequently Asked Questions about Hanson’s budget process and this year’s override proposal, click here.