Hanscom AFB school information for families
Hanscom School (K-8) is part of the Lincoln Public School District and students in grades 9-12 attend Bedford High School, part of the Bedford Public School District. The school calendars will vary. For up to date information please visit respective school websites to view school calendars at www.lincnet.org and https://www.bedfordps.org/high-school, or visit the Hanscom School Liaison Office website.
Full Hanscom AFB school listing available by visiting this link.
Ditching the Dorms workshop set for Dec. 3
Dorm residents can learn how to prepare for the financial responsibilities of moving off base during a Ditching the Dorms workshop Dec. 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Community Support Center in Building 1240. The session will cover spend plans, basic allowance for housing rates, moving costs, and tips for selecting a new place to live.
Registration is required. Call 781-225-2765 or email 66.fss.fsfr.cmb@us.af.mil to sign up.
Interview skills workshop offered Dec. 3
A workshop designed to help participants strengthen their interviewing skills will take place Dec. 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Support Center, Building 1240. The session will provide insight into interview types, recommended questions to ask, and strategies to stand out during the hiring process.
Registration is required. Call 781-225-2765 or email 66.fss.fsfr.cmb@us.af.mil to sign up.
Expectant parent workshop scheduled Dec. 18
The Community Support Center will host a Bundles for Babies workshop for expectant and adoptive parents Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 1240.
The course covers car seat safety, budgeting, TRICARE benefits, dental care, breastfeeding, and community resources. The Air Force Aid Society sponsors the seminar, which is open to all service branches. Eligible participants from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and Space Force will receive an electronic monetary gift. Active duty Army and civilian families will receive a goodie bag.
Registration is required. Call 781-225-2765 or email 66.fss.fsfr.cmb@us.af.mil to sign up.
Installation Restoration Program PFAS Remedial Investigation
The Hanscom AFB Installation Restoration Program will conduct the next phase of a remedial investigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) this fall. The objective of the investigation is to characterize PFAS in the environment as related to historic Air Force use of firefighting foam.
Drilling locations include Hanscom AFB, Hanscom Field, and nearby areas in the Towns of Bedford and Lexington. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through approximately Nov. 21.
The soil boring activities will be performed by drilling with a rotosonic drill rig and a direct push rig to collect soil and groundwater samples. The drill rigs will generate a periodic hammering sound as the steel casing is driven into the ground.
For more information, contact Matthew Greenberg, Remedial Project Manager, at 781-225-6148 or matthew.greenberg.2@us.af.mil.
Employee Assistance Program offers civilian employees services, support
The Employee Assistance Program is a free benefit for Air and Space Force civilian employees that offers a wide range of services to support and meet the various needs of employees and their families’ lives. The program, also known as EAP, is available for employees and their households to include spouses, children, parents and domestic partners. Learn more by visiting the link.
EFMP program support offered
The Exceptional Family Member Program provides non-clinical resources and referrals for exceptional family members. An exceptional family member must have an active duty service member in the household and a DEERS enrolled dependent/spouse who meet one or more of the following criteria’s: medical, mental health, assistive needs and or educational.
The EFMP family support coordinator assists EFMP families prepare for a change of station move, answer questions about respite care, provide assistance with schools or help families look for local resources. The coordinator is also available to assist military members of all branches of service including the National Guard, Reserve and federal civilians with all of their non-medical EFMP needs.
To contact the Hanscom EFMP, email 66.FSS.FSFR.CMB@us.af.mil.
Fitness classes, training offered
The Hanscom AFB Operational Support Team offers free strength and conditioning classes every weekday to enhance wellness and help active-duty members and the community achieve their fitness goals. The classes, which incorporate strength training, conditioning, mobility, and core training, emphasize proper technique, community support, and lifelong exercise habits. They are ideal for those preparing for their fitness test, needing assistance with the body composition assessment, or wanting to learn more about exercise equipment and programming.
Classes are open to anyone aged 16 and older with base access, the classes are designed for all fitness levels, with exercises modified according to individual abilities. Sessions are held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. at the Fitness and Sports Center. Classes last approximately 45 to 60 minutes, including warmup and cool-down periods. For more information, email Stephen.A.Strosser.civ@health.mil, or the fitness center at 781-225-6630.
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FSS now using child care subletting app
The 66th Force Support Squadron is now using a mobile app to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at the Child Development Center. The app, called Kinderspot, will help Hanscom AFB families sublet child care spots and earn a credit against their account.
Free support available for parents, caregivers
Helping agency officials here want parents and caregivers to know they have access to a Massachusetts Parental Stress Line that offers free support and guidance to overcome non-urgent parenting issues. According to officials, the Parental Stress Line serves as a confidential, 24/7 helpline tailored to navigate the journey of raising children. The toll-free number is 1-800-632-8188.
2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
This report is an annual summary of the drinking water quality provided by Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Under the Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule of the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Act, or SDWA, community water systems are required to report this water quality information to the consuming public annually.
Presented in this report is information on the source of drinking water, where it comes from, its chemical composition, how its quality compares to state and federal standards and the health risks associated with any contaminants present. For those interested in an opportunity for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water, contact the personnel listed in the document linked below on page one, section one. Meetings take place on a non-routine basis or as needed.
Read the full 2024 drinking water report at this link.