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Rising values translate into 2.9% increase in average property tax bill in FY27

By Carol Britton Meyer The select board voted to maintain a single tax rate for residential and commercial properties during this week’s tax classification hearing for fiscal year 2027. This decision ...
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DCR seeks public input on changes to traffic, parking, seawall to combat flooding

By Carol Britton Meyer   The state Department of Conservation and Recreation recently hosted two public meetings to review ...
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Steps to ensure a safe and happy Hull-O-Ween for trick-or-treaters Saturday

Halloween is only a few days away, so now is the time to plan for a safe and happy celebration. Official trick-or-treating ...
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Running the numbers: True project cost of combined DPW/light plant remains uncertain

Op/Ed by Jake Vaillancourt Good news first. On October 19, town staff finally met with the state on whether the light plant ...
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$48K state grant to help fund year-round visitors’ center at new Paragon development

By Carol Britton Meyer A center to welcome visitors to Hull is expected to open in the mixed-use development at 197 Nantasket ...
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Hull-O-Ween Pumpkin Trail a celebration of art, community spirit, and holiday cheer

The Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Pumpkin Trail is coming up this weekend – and it would not be nearly as special without the ...
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Medicare Minute: How the Medicare Savings Program, ‘original’ Medicare, and Medicare Advantage help seniors pay for care

The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) can significantly lower your Medicare expenses. The savings include: • The Part B Medicare premium ($202.90 monthly) is paid for by the program. If you have your ...
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Board again debates light plant move, considers installing stairs for James Avenue beach access

This week’s select board meeting discussion centered around the proposed combined DPW/light plant building, a request by two residents to place a Boston Light replica at the XYZ Streets parking lot, ...
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Members sought for new advisory committee that will review Hull’s parking restrictions and policies

The Parking Management Advisory Committee was established by the select board recently to review the town’s current parking policies and practices and to make recommendations to the board regarding ...
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New HS principal introduced to committee, to meet the community at Friday’s football game

Superintendent of Schools Michael Jette introduced incoming high school principal Ellen Murray at this week’s school committee meeting and outlined the plan that is in place to ensure a smooth ...
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DCR to hold two information sessions on its plans for flood protection along beach

The state Department of Conservation and Recreation is holding two meetings (both with the same content) to gather feedback on its plans for flood protection measures from the foot of Atlantic Hill to ...
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Light board, town manager clash over proper authority for studies of building sites

Following the light board’s earlier vote to commission a study of the feasibility of constructing a garage at the existing Hull Municipal Light Plant site on Edgewater Road, Town Manager/Light Plant ...