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Hull Opposes State Bill on Driver’s License Holds

Town Hall Relocation Faces $4 Million Budget Gap

Justin Evans
Apr 16, 2026
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HULL - April 8, 2026 - The Hull Select Board formally opposed state legislation that would end driver’s license restrictions for unpaid excise taxes, warning of a potential “unfavorable result” for local revenue collection. Simultaneously, Town Manager Jennifer Constable informed the Board that the Town Hall relocation to the Memorial Middle School is projected to be $4 million over its initial $3 million budget, driven by soaring HVAC and construction costs.

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The April 8 meeting of the Hull Select Board was dominated by concerns over fiscal stability, ranging from state-level policy changes to local capital project overruns.

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