Hanson Master Plan
Welcome to the Hanson Master Plan 2024-2034!
Hanson has passed their updated Master Plan!
Hanson worked with OCPC to update their Master Plan. Thank you to the Town of Hanson, Town Administrator Lisa Green, Hanson Town Planner Tony DeFrias, and Planning Administrator Kimberly Cunningham, the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Select Board, Community Preservation Committee, town staff, and to all of the residents who contributed to this plan.
Mass General Law states that a plan “shall be a statement, through text, maps, illustrations, or other forms of communication that is designed to provide a basis for decision making regarding the long term physical development of the municipality…” A master plan is a guide for local public policy and guides projects and initiatives the town would like to work on over the next decade or longer. The creation or update of a master plan allows communities a chance to communicate between local government and residents to reflect on the towns strengths, weaknesses, and change over time. It allows residents to express their wants, needs, and hopes for the community.
Lead Contacts
Town Planner, Tony DeFrias
tdefrias@hanson-ma.gov
OCPC Project Manager, Rhiannon Dugan
rdugan@ocpcrpa.org
774-539-5142
View Appendix Here: Appendix
Community Profile
The Town of Hanson has formed a steering committee to oversee the Master Plan process. Committee members are residents and often board members that will assist in guiding the direction of the plan. This committee meets regularly to review new findings and hear from the public.
Steering Committee:
John Kemmet
Kevin Cohen
Thomas Roffey
Jane Durante
Peter Butler
Discovery Workshop (Hybrid)
November 13th, 2023 7pm-9pm
Town Hall or Zoom
Second Public Meeting November 29th, 2024 at 6:30pm at Camp Kiwanee Discuss Specific Topics including transportation and conservation.
Final Public Meeting June 20th, 2024 at 6 pm at Hanson Public Library.
This meeting is hybrid. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82092354452?pwd=qDeletDQKf2yVP9aDbBfSNP6mtPsgC.1
This meeting will review the Action Plan of the Master Plan that guides the town.
Public Comment Period:
The draft master plan is live and is ready for public comment! Please take time from June 7th – June 23rd, 2024 to read through the plan and provide feedback. Read below or download here.
Comments can be submitted to Rhiannon Dugan at rdugan@ocpcrpa.org. Please remember that all comments are public records. Thank you for your participation and ongoing commitment to the town of Hanson.
Learn more about the general planning process here:
A master plan is a guide created between the town government and the community that uses data and public input to create a long-range plan that helps guide the town in decision making and policy creation.
Hanson already has a master plan, however, the average life of a plan is 10 years so its time for an update!
There are many ways to be involved in the master plan.
- There will be three public events throughout the year for community members to attend.
- A public survey will be created to gather input on many subjects.
- You can reach out to your town planner or the project manager to share you ideas on the town or process.
The final document will show the nine required elements for the master plan. Each of these will be supported by data, images, maps, and most importantly, your input. This document will be a guide for the town to progress over the next decade by completing agreed upon action items.
All meetings will take place hybrid allowing an in person and virtual option for community members. If you cannot make either, key content will be posted to the website in the following days.
If you need special accommodations or translation services please contact project manager at rdugan@ocpcrpa.org. Please give advanced notice of at least one week to ensure we can have materials needed provided.
