Early Voting

We are excited to announce that all registered voters will be able vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24th and continue through November 4th, 2016. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed to vote prior to Election Day was through absentee voting. Although absentee voting will still be available for registered voters who qualify, only those who will be absent from their city or town on Election Day, or have a disability that prevents them from going to the polls, or have a religious belief preventing the same, are legally allowed to vote by absentee ballot.

To be eligible to vote in the November 8thState Election, you must register to vote or make any necessary changes to your voter registration by October 19th, 2016.

Early voting can be done in person at the Hanson Town Hall, 542 Liberty Streetduring regular business hours.  Our business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 am – 5 pm; Tuesday, 8 am – 8 pm; and Friday, 8 am – 12 noon.  Voting may be done any time during those hours from October 24th – November 4th. 

Please note, however, once a voter has cast an early voting ballot, the voter may no longer vote at the polls on Election Day.

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Water Ban

Hanson residents are reminded there is a total ban on outdoor watering in effect until further notice.  Although the town has returned to the use of its own source now that the water tank rehabilitation is complete, we are in a drought watch. Click Here to view the Massachusetts Drought Status.  It is imperative residents comply with the outside water ban and may be subject to a fine for each violation.  Click Here to review the Town of Hanson Water Supply Restrictions. The Hanson Water Department thanks residents for their cooperation in this matter.

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Update

The Hanson Water Department has been notified that there is heavily discolored water on High St.  Hydrants on either end of the street have been opened to alieviate the situation.  

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Update on the High Street Tank Rehabilitation 7/28/2016

The Hanson Water Department would like to update residents on the status of the High Street Tank Rehabilitation Project.  The results from the water test have been received and the water in the tower may now be released into our distribution.  This evening we will return to the Hanson water supply and disconnect from Brockton.  Please be aware we anticipate that there will be discolored water during this transition due to the change in flow of water.  Bottled water is still available at the Water Department for customers that experience discoloration.  The water ban remains in effect and will be reconsidered after the system has settled down.  

Read more: http://www.hanson-ma.gov/node/29583

High Street Water Tank Project Update 7/21/2016

The Hanson Water Department would like to update residents on the High Street Tank Project.  The water tank has been filled to capacity.  Samples will be collected and delivered to the laboratory Friday July 22.  Results of the test should be back next week.  If the results are good we will be able to continue on to the next phase of the project and get the tank back on line.  

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Monponsett Street Water Main

Please be advised that there was a water main break on Monponsett Street over night.  Crews worked throught the night and into this morning to repair the break and are now flushing hydrants to move any discolored water out of the area.  Bottled water is still available at the Water Department Office at 1073 West Washington Street for effected residents.  

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Update on High Street Water Tank Project and Water Ban

Please be advised that the tank is still being filled.  While we have turned on some of Hanson's wells to compensate filling the storage tank, it is still a slow process in order to avoid discolored water, we anticipate at this rate it may take another week.  Once the tank is full to capacity, the tank will still need to be chlorinated and tested.  The water ban remains in effect until further notice. 

Read more: http://www.hanson-ma.gov/node/29123