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: Why does the Fire Department need to increase shift sizes?
ANSWER: The Hanson Fire Department is seeing a rise in call volume each year. In particular, the number of simultaneous calls is steadily increasing. In 2024, there were multiple calls 46% of the time there was a call. The Fire Department has less staffing than most area departments with a similar call volume.
For more Frequently Asked Questions about Hanson’s budget process and this year’s override proposal, click here.