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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Democratic Town Committee is now accepting 2026 Scholarship
applications
for their:
Scholarships for Integrity and Civic Engagement.

Two $1,500 Scholarships will be awarded to two graduating senior high
school students that reside in Hanover.
The deadline for submission of the application and forms is Monday, March
23rd, 2026.

The scholarships are in memory of a beloved member of our community whose
life was defined by quiet generosity and compassion.
This award reflects the spirit of giving selflessly and supporting others
simply because it is right.

To receive an application, click the below link or scan the QR code in the
attached document.

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For more information, please reach out to the Hanover Democratic Town
Committee via email at: hanoverdtc@gmail.com .

For “Around Town on the Web”,
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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Woman’s Club Juniors will be awarding scholarships to three
deserving Hanover senior students who are graduating from a public, private
or technical high school and are seeking higher education after graduation.
The scholarship is a one time award presented to the student after a
successful first semester.

Available scholarships are the Arts Award, the Community Service Award, and
the Scholastic Award. The Arts Award encompasses all areas of the arts
including the visual art, performing arts such as music, dance, theater and
film and the applied arts of design and more. The Community Service Award
will take into account the student’s volunteer activities in assisting
those in the community with hands on help where there is a need. In
addition, a Scholastic Award is available to any graduating senior who
resides in Hanover and has a mother or grandmother who is a present member
or former member of the Hanover Woman’s Club Juniors.

Students can view the applications and forms from the attached flyer and QR
Code.
The deadline for submission of the application and forms is Friday, April
10, 2026.

For more information, please reach out to the Hanover Woman’s Club Juniors
via email at HWCJ1970@yahoo.com .
Website: Hanoverwomansclubjuniors.weebly.com

For “Around Town on the Web”,
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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier announced today that nomination
papers are now available for the Annual Town Election scheduled to be held
May 16th, 2026.

“Election Day is set for May 16th and signed nomination papers are due
March 27th, 2026. At this point in the year, there are a total of nine
anticipated open seats. On the ballot this spring will be elections for
two members of the Select Board for a three year term, two members of the
School Committee for a three year term, one member of the Board of
Assessors for a three year term, one member of the Planning Board for a
five year term, one Board of Health member for a three year term, one
Trustee of the Public Library for a three year term, and one Moderator for
a one year term”, continued Harder-Bernier.

Interested residents are encouraged to contact the Town Clerk’s Office,
any of the related departments, or sitting members of the board or
committee they are interested in becoming a part of in order to gain more
information about an open position.

To run for office, candidates only need to obtain 50 signatures of
registered Hanover voters in order to be placed on the ballot. Candidates
for office have until Friday, March 27th to submit the signed nomination
papers to the Registrar’s Office for signature certification.

For more information about the election process and related deadlines, or
to electronically request nomination papers, please contact Hanover Town
Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier by e-mail at
catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov .

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Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Town of Hanover has an opening on the Historical Commission for a
volunteer to be a part of the committee. The parameters of the position as
follows:

Hanover Historical Commission
• Appointed by the Select Board.
• Charged with identifying and supporting the preservation of historic
sites in the Town of Hanover.
• Composed of five members, including a Realtor, an Architect and three
Citizens at Large with one year terms.
• Meetings monthly but may meet more than once a month as needed.
• Current openings: 1 Citizen at Large Member
• Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext.
1032.

Here is more about the commission:
The Hanover Historical Commission is the town’s agency responsible for
identifying, evaluating, and protecting the historical and archaeological
assets within the town. It maintains an inventory of the town’s historic
assets and administers specific statutes that protect historic properties.
The Hanover Historical Commission was formed in 1983 to oversee the
preservation of our town’s historical elements. The Select Board appoints
five members, each serving a three-year term. The Commission is composed of
an architect, a real estate person, a member of the Hanover Historical
Society, and two members at large.
The Commission meets monthly and cooperates with the Planning Board,
Building Inspector, Assessor, Historical Society, and other groups and
individuals who might seek their advice. The Board suggests appropriate
names for new subdivisions, reviews applications for demolition permits
from the Building Inspector, receives applications for the installation of
“date boards” for old houses, and works to preserve the historical and
pastoral atmosphere of this fine New England town.
The Commission administers Section 6-26 of the town’s bylaws, “Preservation
of Historically Significant Buildings,” by reviewing demolition permit
applications for structures older than 75 years. The Commission may
determine that a structure is historically significant and is empowered to
delay the demolition of significant buildings by up to one year while
preservation alternatives are explored.

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

WHAT: BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE SALE!
WHERE: THE FRIENDS OF THE JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY BOOK ROOM
WHEN: FEBRUARY 9-21

Come on in to the book room at the library from February 9 through the 12th
and get two items for the price of one! This includes hardcovers,
paperbacks, puzzles and audio books!

All money raised from book room sales is returned to the library to fund
programming and museum passes! Help support your library and stock up on
some great books to read during these cold, snowy days!!

Email sandyhayes1016@gmail.com with any questions!

Thank you for your support.

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The application period is now open for the Town of Hanover Summer
Internship for the Summer of 2026. Strong preference is given to students
and graduates of Hanover High School, South Shore Vocational Technical High
School, and those who live in Hanover and attend/attended private high
schools. Special note: those who are “college aged” but are not
currently enrolled in a college/university are still eligible and will be
considered be it if they are in trade schools or still exploring what is
next for them in life.

This isn’t a fetch coffee and file paperwork internship (although let’s
be honest there is a little of that!). Summer interns are engaged in high
level work that has included in the past: providing the financial analysis
and making recommendations to the Select Board for water rates, providing
analysis in support of the Transfer Station Enterprise Fund, interviewing
and selecting consultants for Hanover’s Municipal Aggregation program,
creating the Town of Hanover Welcome Packet, work at the police station
after obtaining certifications from state and national criminal justice
information centers, and much, much more.

This summer, amongst other tasks and projects that will be assigned,
interns will help Hanover prepare activities for the 300th celebration (in
advance of Summer 2027).

Interested candidates for the Town of Hanover Summer Internship program
must submit the following:
1. Cover letter detailing in 500 words your interest in this program;
2. Resume;
3. Letter of reference from a professor/teacher, coach, previous employer,
guidance counselor, etc.;
4. The application period for the 2026 Town of Hanover Summer Internship
will end on March 20, 2026; hiring decisions will be made in early April
(after interviews, etc.)
5. Please email all application requirements to
joseph.colangelo@hanover-ma.gov.

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The town has typically tried to make room for three (3) interns. This has
been competitive in the past with applications reaching well beyond the
number of slots the town can provide.

Past participants in this program have found it to be engaging,
challenging, fun!, and an excellent resume builder for future endeavors.

For “Around Town on the Web”,
Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The John Curtis Free Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to
participate in the 18th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive to benefit Department
of Children and Families’ (DCF) Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ
Drive’s goal is to collect 10,000 pairs of new pajamas. Many of the
pajamas donated go to local DCF offices in the area in which they were
collected, benefitting local kids and teens. DCF estimates that at any
given time the agency is working with 50,000 babies, children and teens.

Bruins forward P.J. Axelsson and his wife, Siw, started the PJ drive during
the Boston Bruins 2007-2008 season as a way to give to give back to their
community. Libraries from across the state joined the PJ Drive in 2014 and
have collected over 53,000 pairs of pajamas since then.

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners works with the Boston
Bruins to coordinate library participation.

The drive runs February 1 through March 15. The Hanover library’s goal
this year is to collect 100 new pajamas. The collection box is located in
the lobby by the main entrance. For more information, please call
781-826-2972 or email lcampbell@hanover.ocln.org.

For “Around Town on the Web”,
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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier reminded residents today that
2026 Town of Hanover dog licenses are now available on-line, via the front
door mail slot, or by US mail. The licensing period is January 1, 2026 –
March 31, 2026, and a $10 late fee applies beginning April 1, 2026. All
dogs over the age of 6 months are required by law to be licensed.

There are several types of licenses; your dog’s rabies vaccination
expiration date and spaying/neutering status and your age all dictate which
one your dog is eligible for. If your dog’s rabies vaccination expires in
2026 or 2027, a one-year tag costs $10 for spayed or neutered dogs, and $15
for intact dogs. New just last year – dogs with a rabies vaccination
expiration date of 2028 or 2029 are eligible for a three-year tag! Save
$10 over the three-year period by requesting a three-year tag at $20 for a
spayed or neutered dog or $35 for an intact dog! And finally, residents
over the age of 70 will be given a free license for their rabies-vaccinated
dog upon proof of the owner’s age.

There are several easy ways to license your dog.
• Use the on-line system found here:
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Your tag will be mailed to you upon our acceptance of your application and
successful payment.
• Residents may also fill out the dog license application that is found
on the Town Clerk’s section of the Town of Hanover’s website at:
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. This is the same application that was included in the census mailing
this year. Completed forms may be dropped in the front door mail slot or
US mailed in with your payment, proof of current rabies vaccination and
proof of spaying or neutering (if you have not submitted that information
previously) to the Town Clerk’s Office and your tag will be mailed back
to you.

Due to the high volume of dog license applications, please be patient with
us for the return of your tag. Unlicensed dogs are subject to a minimum of
a $25 fine, with an additional $25 fine if unleashed and another fine of
$50 if unvaccinated for rabies, but if you are in the “queue” by March
31st, you are all set. If you have questions or need more information
about the licensing of your dog in Hanover, please call the Town Clerk’s
Office at (781) 826-5000 x1079 or e-mail dogs@hanover-ma.gov . Kennel
owners are encouraged to call or e-mail also, as their licensing process
requires an inspection and other additional paperwork.

For “Around Town on the Web”,
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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover High Animal Care Club at Hanover High School has launched a
donation drive to support Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue, a local
volunteer-run organization committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and
rehoming dogs in need.

Who: Hanover High student Audrey Martin and the Hanover High School Animal
Care Club

What: A student-led drive collecting new, unused items and monetary
donations for Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue.
• Donations are ongoing, but the first delivery will take place February
12 for a special Valentine’s Day drop-off.
• The rescue’s full Wish List is included as a PDF attachment.

Where: Donations may be placed in the collection box located in the main
lobby at Hanover High School.

How:
1. Drop off new, unused items at Hanover High School.
2. Make a monetary donation via Venmo: @audreyem2024
3. If needed, donation pickup can be arranged by emailing:
amartin27@hanoverstudents.org

Why:
Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue continually needs supplies to care for dogs
awaiting foster or permanent homes. This drive allows students and
community members to directly support animal welfare and make a meaningful
impact.
“Our goal is to help the dogs get the supplies they need and ultimately
find loving homes,” said Audrey Martin, junior at Hanover High School and
president of the Animal Care Club. “Every donation—big or small—truly
makes a difference.”

Thank you for supporting our students and helping animals in need.

To learn more about Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue, please visit:
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. For more information or in case of questions, please reach out to
amartin27@hanoverstudents.org .

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

This just in from the good folks at the Hanover Schools!

They are thrilled to announce that kindergarten and preschool registration
for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Parents/guardians should use the online tool, Registration Express, powered
by Halix, to register their child(ren).

Getting Started
To get started on the Halix platform, you must have a user account.
If you already have a Halix account, simply log in with that account.
If you do not have a Halix account, you can create a user account at any
time.
For more information about creating an account, please view the Halix
Account Creation Instructions here:
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If you have any trouble with your Halix account, please contact Matthew
Plummer at mplummer@hanoverschools.org.

Preschool
Families registering a child for preschool will need to complete the online
registration with supporting documents by February 13, 2026.

Moving from our current Cedar School Preschool to Kindergarten.
If your child is currently enrolled in the Hanover Public Schools preschool
program, you will need to enroll them for Kindergarten. When you log in to
Halix, look for the quick-registration button to choose PK to K
registration.
A child who will be five years old before September 1, 2026, will be
eligible for kindergarten next year.
Please note that you will need to provide an updated physical exam and
immunization record, labeled “most recent physical,” in the
Documentation step.

Preschool Tuition
Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $2,500.
After your registration is processed, they will send you a follow-up email
with instructions for making the required $250 deposit and the remaining
balance.
If the number of applicants for preschool peers exceeds the number of
spaces available in the program, peer candidates will be placed on a
waitlist.
Three-year-old children will attend the morning preschool class, and
four-year-old children will attend the afternoon preschool class.

Kindergarten
Families who are registering their child for kindergarten are encouraged to
complete the online registration with supporting documents by February 13,
2026.

Kindergarten Tuition
Tuition for full-day kindergarten is $3,750 for the year. There is no
tuition for half-day kindergarten.
After your registration is processed, they will send you a follow-up email
with instructions for making the required $500 deposit and the remaining
balance.
For more information regarding preschool and kindergarten registration,
please visit hanoverschools.org/registration.

If you have any questions, please call the Cedar School main office at
781-878-7228.
Warm regards,
Ellen Burns, Principal
Tom Tracey, Assistant Principal/Special Education Administrator

For “Around Town on the Web”,
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