Hanson Town Meeting to Decide Fate of School Budget

Committee warns of potential teacher layoffs, program cuts if $14.9 million assessment not approved; $8 million bond also approved for new Whitman Middle School

WHITMAN, MA - June 5 - Hanson residents will vote June 17 on whether to approve a $14.9 million school budget assessment that could determine if teachers are laid off and programs are cut for the upcoming school year.

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee discussed potential impacts if Hanson fails to pass the budget at its June 5 meeting. Superin…