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2023 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 2023 drinking water report at this link.
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Because the Public Affairs Office needs to follow specific style guidelines and formats, and the fact that explaining Hanscom’s complex acquisition mission to a lay audience can be challenging, it’s usually better to work with PA directly on articles.
For further information, contact Public Affairs at 781-225-1685 or by email at Hanscom.Hansconian@us.af.mil.
66 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.
Vehicle excise tax exemption for service members
All Massachusetts residents who own and register a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth must pay a motor vehicle excise tax annually for using the roadways. However, some drivers qualify for an exemption. There is no obligation for non-resident military service members to register a car in Massachusetts if it was purchased, titled, and registered in their home state. In addition, there is an exemption to the excise tax for service members who do register their vehicles.
School Liaison Program
The Hanscom school liaison is available to coordinate and assist military and Defense Department civilian parents with school-age children with educational opportunities and information necessary to succeed in an academic environment. For further information on the school liaison program or for information on any of the local schools, visit https://hanscomfss.com/school-liaison/.
Pre-separation counseling
Weekly sessions take place on most Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. for separating and retiring service members to complete the mandatory DD Form 2648, Preseparation Counseling Checklist. The checklist provides critical information about benefits, resources and services for the transition from military to civilian life. By law, this counseling must be provided at least 90 days prior to date of separation or retirement. For further information, call the A&FRC at 781-225-2765.