Hanson voters will decide on a Proposition 2 1/2 override during the Annual Town Election tomorrow, Saturday, May 17.
The election will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hanson Middle School, 111 Liberty St.
The HansonBudget.com website has a wealth of information about the proposed override, which Town Meeting passed on May 5.
Here are some resources to help you make an informed decision:
Town Election Specimen Ballot:
https://www.hanson-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3231/f/news/annual_town_ballot_5-17-2025.pdf
Override Ballot Question:
“Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to assess an additional Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the schools, the police department, fire department and other town departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025?”
Tax Impact Calculator:
https://hansonbudget.com/
FAQ:
https://hansonbudget.com/faqs/
Documents & Presentations:
https://hansonbudget.com/documents-presentations/
Tax Assistance Programs:
https://www.hanson-ma.gov/board-assessors/pages/applications-tax-exemptions
Hanson Fire Department Seeks Four Firefighters/Paramedics in Override:
https://hansonbudget.com/hanson-fire-department-four-firefighters-paramedics-override/
Hanson Police Department Seeks Level-Service Budget to Maintain Staffing with Override:
https://hansonbudget.com/hanson-police-level-service-budget-override/
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Seeks Level-Service Budget with Override:
https://hansonbudget.com/whitman-hanson-regional-schools-override-budget/
Town PSA with Town Administrator Lisa Green and Town Accountant Eric Kinsherf:
https://hansonbudget.com/video-hanson-budget-psa-with-town-administrator-lisa-green-and-town-accountant-eric-kinsherf/
Police Department PSA with Deputy Chief Michael Casey:
https://hansonbudget.com/video-hanson-budget-psa-with-deputy-police-chief-michael-casey/
Fire Department PSA with Chief Rob O’Brien:
https://hansonbudget.com/video-hanson-budget-psa-with-fire-chief-robert-obrien/
Library PSA with Director Karen Stolfer:
https://hansonbudget.com/video-hanson-budget-psa-with-library-director-karen-stolfer/
For more information, visit HansonBudget.com.