by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney

Hancock’s 2020 fiscal year budget predicts a jump in property tax collection and a sizeable decline in department expenses.
Town Manager Joe Gilbert released details about the budget’s specifics last week.
The town has a total expense budget of $2,023,045. Of that, $1,444,950 is tied to the general fund, with the rest connected to specific town departments or functions.
This budget is $197,924 smaller than last year’s estimates, but…





