$33 Million Library Expansion Proposed: A “Once-in-a-Decade” Opportunity for Hanson

HANSON - March 19, 2026 - Library Director Karen Stolfer presented a comprehensive vision for a $33 million renovation and expansion of the Hanson Public Library, warning residents that the current 36-year-old facility is “busting at the seams.” With a state grant poised to cover approximately $12.5 million of the costs, officials are framing the projec…