Hanson Approves School Budget, Cuts Town Services

Special town meeting votes to fully fund $14.9 million school assessment, resulting in reduced hours for town employees and unfilled highway position

HANSON, MA - June 17 - Hanson residents faced a difficult decision Monday night as they grappled with funding the full school assessment or maintaining town services during a special town meeting.

After lengthy debate, voters approved a budget that fully funds the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District's $14.9 million assessment but includes reductions …