Monthly Archives: August 2011

Dear fellow Hanoverians: Long-time “Around Town on the Web” readers will remember the good work of Hanover resident Kerline Tofuri and the organization she founded in 2008 called Jou Nouvo. If you are a new subscriber, I encourage you to … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: Thanks to three of my readers (including one from the Hanover Fire Department!), I was directed this evening to the National Grid website with more up to date information regarding power restoration here in Hanover (and also … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: I have two storm “aftermath” updates (for those of you with power or smartphones) this afternoon! First, from the DPW and the Selectman’s Office: Residents are advised that they can deliver brush to the Ames Way highway … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: The Town of Hanover Emergency Management Agency, Police, Fire/Rescue/EMS and DPW crews have been actively involved in the management of coordinated response to dozens of calls of trees down, wires down and even calls of trees fallen … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: The Hanover Council on Aging is looking for volunteer medical appointment drivers for our town’s seniors. This is a volunteer position, but you will be reimbursed for your mileage. The medical appointments are in the South Shore … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: The following is a notice from the Hanover Board of Health: Hurricane Irene, a Category 3 storm (winds over 111 mph) as it slammed into the Bahamas overnight Wednesday, is expected to impact Massachusetts as early as … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: Given the fact that Hurricane Irene is headed for the eastern seaboard as I write this, I thought I would send this e-mail out a little sooner than originally planned. In the fourth and final installment of … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: Generally speaking, “Around Town on the Web” webmaster and Hanover resident Mike Van Lare is a pretty unassuming guy. He is sort of like a software security scanner…he runs in the background, and you don’t ever notice … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: Come celebrate the artwork of South Shore art teachers! The John Curtis Free Library (Hanover) will host /Beyond the Classroom: An Exhibition of Original Works by South Shore Art Educators /from August 30 until September 29, 2011. … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hanoverians: Here is Part Three of our hurricane preparedness tips series from Fire Chief Jeffrey Blanchard. If you missed Parts One and Two, just go to the “Around Town on the Web” archives (how-to directions appear at the … Continue reading →