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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

I have loved this idea from the moment I heard it!

Are you looking for a new way to help the Hanover Food Pantry? “A Simple
Gesture – Hanover” makes it easy! This new program, modeled after
similar programs nationwide (including one in Norwell!), will provide
volunteer households with a Cool Green grocery bag to fill with
non-perishables. Volunteer households (affectionately referred to as
“greenbaggers”) are asked to pick up just one extra item per grocery trip
to store in their Cool Green Bag. On the first Saturday of every other
month (6 times per year on scheduled dates), additional volunteers pick up
the full Cool Green Bag, deliver it directly to the Hanover Food Pantry,
and leave a new Cool Green Bag to be filled over the next two months.

If you are interested in becoming a “greenbagger,” volunteering to pick up
bags, or unpack at the Food Pantry, you may find out more information by
visiting the new “A Simple Gesture – Hanover” website at www.asghanover.org
. Or, for more information, please e-mail contact@asghanover.org .

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

Special Olympics Massachusetts is excited to announce an upcoming Young
Athletes program in partnership with Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover.
The Young Athletes program will bring developmentally appropriate active
play to families in the South Shore. Special Olympics Young Athletes™ is
a unique sport and play program for children with and without intellectual
and developmental disabilities. The focus is on fun activities that are
important to mental and physical growth. Through the program, children
between the ages of two and seven years-old will be introduced to games and
activities designed to develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Dates and times:
Saturday mornings: January 20th – March 10th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Cardinal Cushing Centers, located at 405 Washington Street, supports people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities
and opportunities for growth and advancement. Their programs for students,
adults and community members include education, employment training,
transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational
services.

Please register to participate in this program at:
http://www.specialolympicsma.org/CushingYA

Contact Tom McElman, Director of Recreation with questions: 781-829-1295 or
tmcelman@cushingcenters.org

Additional Information on Special Olympics Young Athletes™:
Young Athletes is an early introduction to sports and to the world of
Special Olympics. The children learn new things, play and have lots of fun!
Parents say their children in Young Athletes also develop better social
skills. The confidence boost makes it easier for them to play and talk with
other children on the playground and elsewhere.

About Special Olympics Massachusetts:
Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) provides year-round sports training,
athletic competition and other related programming for over 12,500 athletes
with intellectual disabilities across the state in over 250 year-round
sporting competitions. Through the power of sport, the movement transforms
the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
http://www.specialolympicsma.org

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Unless you have been in Pasadena with the Hanover kids who marched with the
UMass Marching Band in the Tournament of Roses parade, by the time you read
this, you are well aware that there is a winter storm upon us. :)

In case you missed it, Hanover Schools are closed as are Hanover Town Hall,
the John Curtis Library, and the Senior Center. Updates about tomorrow
will surely be posted on the Hanover MA and Hanover Public Schools Facebook
and Twitter pages.

There is a regional shelter that opened at 7:00 a.m. this morning in
Scituate for anyone who needs it sooner rather than later. Hanover’s
shelter crew is on standby as I write this (8:30 a.m. Thursday), with
discussions about warming areas also occurring. Again, stay tuned to
social media to keep up.

In case of a power outage, make sure you report it to National Grid – even
if you think your neighbor already did. It helps them to track numbers,
and helps Hanover emergency management folks to identify folks in need of
assistance.

I had a conversation with our Hanover Nurse Administrator yesterday who is
particularly concerned about our elderly neighbors who might not have
access to cell phones and/or social media in case of a power outage.
Please, please, reach out to those folks today and tomorrow as the weather
unfolds. It’s just what we do here in Hanover.

Stay safe, and stay warm.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The annual town census has been mailed to all Hanover households. All
residents should review the information on the form, make any changes if
necessary, and sign and return the form as soon as possible. Household
members who are temporarily living away from home, such as college
students, members of the military services, etc., should not be removed
from the census if they plan to use Hanover as their voting address.

Also included in the census mailing are a Hanover School Information Sheet
and a Dog License Application. If relevant, these forms should also be
completed and may be returned in the enclosed addressed envelope or dropped
through the mail slot in the front door of the Hanover Town Hall. If you
did not receive a census form or are new to the Town of Hanover, you can
download one on-line here:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/blank_census_form_2015.pdf
or please contact the Board of Registrars at: 781-826-5000 ext. 1028 or the
Town Clerk at 781-826-5000 ext. 1079.

Completion of the annual census is important for a number of reasons. It
assists in accurate municipal planning, it provides public safety officials
with current information, and it allows Hanover to receive the proper
allocation of state and federal funds and grants. Filing a census can
provide proof of residency for a number of legal requirements such as
in-state tuition at state colleges, and housing benefits, veterans’
benefits, and insurance benefits. Also, any registered voters in a
household that fails to complete an annual census will lose their
“active” voter status.

For more information, please contact Registrar Kathy DiSabato at
katherine.disabato@hanover-ma.gov or Registrar Pam Ferguson at
pamela.ferguson@hanover-ma.gov ,Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier at
catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov or Assistant Town Clerk Meg Pallotta
at meg.pallotta@hanover-ma.gov .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier announced today that 2018 Town
of Hanover dog licenses are now available on-line, by mail, or in the
Hanover Town Clerk’s Office. The licensing period is January 1, 2018 –
March 31, 2018, and a $10 late fee applies beginning April 1, 2018. All
dogs over the age of 6 months are required by law to be licensed. The
license is good for one year, and costs $10 for spayed or neutered dogs,
and $15 for intact dogs. Residents over the age of 70 will be given a free
license for their vaccinated dog upon proof of the owner’s age.

In an effort to make this process easy for residents, there are several
ways to license your dog.
• The easiest way is on-line via a link on the Town Clerk’s section of
the Town of Hanover’s website, which is also here:
https://townforms.com/TownForms/public/Login/BusinessUserLogin.aspx?ch=FB41A7C6E5AFCA94A2F2D9044860C90E&rtn=%2fpublic%2fforms%2fformViewer.aspx%3fch%3dFB41A7C6E5AFCA94A2F2D9044860C90E%26fn%3dSHDogLicense
. If your dog is currently registered in Hanover, you will just need
his/her current tag number to find your on-line record. Set up an account
and pay on-line without leaving the comfort of your home!

• 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:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/hanover_dog_license_application_revised_with_on-line_payment_info.pdf
. This is the same application that was included in the census this year.
Completed forms may be 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: Town Clerk’s Office, 550 Hanover Street,
Hanover, MA 02339, and your tag will be mailed back to you.

• As has always been the case, dog licenses may also be obtained in
person at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. Please
bring the same paperwork – current rabies vaccination, proof of
spaying/neutering if you have not submitted that information previously,
and your cash or check payable to the Town of Hanover.

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.
Don’t delay; get your dog’s license today!

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 catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov or
meg.pallotta@hanover-ma.gov . Kennel owners are encouraged to call or stop
in also, as their licensing process requires an inspection and other
additional paperwork.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The good folks at Hanover Public Schools are pleased to invite the
parents/guardians of children who will be five years of age prior to
September 1, 2018 to come to their neighborhood home school on

Wednesday, January 17th,
Thursday, January 18th or
Friday, January 19th

anytime between 8:45-10:45 a.m. to register for Kindergarten for 2018-2019
school year.

Cedar and Center/Sylvester Elementary Schools both offer the option of
applying for Full-Day Kindergarten or Half-Day Kindergarten. Full-Day
Kindergarten is tuition based. If you have questions about the
Kindergarten Option for your child, please contact the building principals.
The contact at Center/Sylvester is Jane DeGrenier, Principal, and she can
be reached at 781-826-2631 or jdegrenier@hanoverschools.org . The contact
at Cedar is Mike Oats, Principal, and he can be reached at 781-878-7228 or
moates@hanoverschools.org .
There is no tuition for the Half-Day option.

They request that you bring the following forms when you come to register:
• Original birth certificate
• Proof of residency (2 items: See www.hanoverschools.org for residency
requirements)
• Report of the most recent physical examination and immunizations

As part of the registration process, they ask you to complete the following
forms, which can be downloaded from the Hanover School’s website:
www.hanoverschools.org
• Registration
• Medical History
• Parent Information Form
• Developmental Questionnaire
• Primary Home Language Survey

If you are applying for Full-Day Option, please include:
• Kindergarten Reduced Tuition Application
• $500 deposit check made to The Town of Hanover toward the $3750 annual
tuition. The required deposit of $500 will be deducted from the full
tuition amount and the remaining balance will be split over four equal
payments of $812.50. Payments will be due August 1, 2018; November 1,
2018; February 1, 2019; and May 1, 2019.

You may also pick up a registration packet at the school office on one of
the registration dates. It is not necessary for children to attend this
registration.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

SUPPORT CUB SCOUT PACK 39

LET THEM PICK UP YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th

Please have your tree outside on the curb by 8:00 a.m. Tree collection
will be between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Suggested donation $10-$15 per tree

CONTACT HANOVER CUB SCOUT PACK 39’s CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP AND DISPOSAL
SERVICE!!!

For a suggested donation of $10-$15 per tree, the Cub Scouts will pick up
your tree on Saturday, Jan. 6th between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Put your
tree in front of your house and they will come to take it away! You will be
making a contribution to a great organization for the boys of Hanover, AND
you’ll be ridding yourself of that troublesome Christmas chore.

It’s so easy……Just sign up online, e-mail or call Pack 39 by January
5th.
On line sign up: https://www.pack39hanover.org/pickup
Email: Christmastreepack39@gmail.com
Phone: 833-TREES-39 (833-873-3739)

Tell them your NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER. Then just make sure the
tree is out front where they can find it…with a check made out to “PACK
39” attached to the tree.
(If there is rain or snow that day, please place check in a plastic bag and
tie it to a branch). They cannot accept wreathes because of the metal
attached to them. Please see attached flyer for more information, or
contact christmastreepack39@gmail.com with your questions.

HANOVER RESIDENTS ONLY!!!

DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! PLEASE FORWARD THIS
E-MAIL!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association and the HVNA Executive Board would
like extend their sincerest appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful
outpouring of support from the community in helping the organization make
this year’s Holiday Outreach a success.

They are deeply indebted to the students, administrators, teachers, school
nurses, staff and PTO of the Hanover Public Schools, as well as the:

First Congregational Church of Hanover,
St. Andrews Church of Hanover,
Nancy and Tony Cavallaro – Jaca Architects,
Legion Housing of Hanover residents and staff,
Joyce MacLellan, Realtor of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of
Norwell,
Briarwood Child Academy,
the many Hanover residents, and
all Hanover Town Departments and employees

for their participation in the Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach events.
The recipients were extremely grateful for your kindness and generosity.

The HVNA sends best wishes to all for a wonderful Holiday Season and a New
Year of good health, and much joy.

For further information, please contact Doreen Zeller, RN, Nurse
Administrator of Hanover Visiting Nurse Association at
doreen.zeller@hanover-ma.gov .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Library Calendar for the JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY in HANOVER
For the week of December 25, 2017

Please see the library’s calendar of events for the latest info and for
greater details: http://www.hanovermass.com/library/?page_id=8. To sign up
to receive a program listing and notices about special events at the
library, please send an email to: dmastroianni@ocln.org with NEWSLETTER in
the subject line.
ADULT PROGRAMS:

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
7:00-8:30pm
SCOTT, AMUNDSEN, AND SHACKLETON: RACE TO THE POLE
In 1900 Antarctica represented the last major unclaimed area of the world.
Great Britain would launch an expedition to explore and claim this hostile
region for her Empire. A young Royal Navy officer, Robert Falcon Scott, was
chosen to head this mission. Scott would fail in his attempt to reach the
Pole but in death, would soar in English status as a “True, noble, gallant
Englishman”. Others including Amundsen and Shackleton would risk their
lives to reach the pole. Why would they risk so much…for some it was the
hope of fame and glory. For others, it was to serve the Empire. Join local
historian, Bob Begin for another entertaining evening at the library.

Sunday, January 28
3:00-4:15pm
SWING FEVER CONCERT
Get your toes tapping as Steve Rudolph’s Swing Fever Trio applies its
distinctive jazz styling to the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke
Ellington and much more. It’s a joyous sampling of the best of American
popular music of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Pianist/vocalist Steve
Rudolph, founder of the Swing Fever Trio, has performed extensively for
over 40 years both in the United States and in Europe in venues ranging
from jazz clubs to churches. Steve is joined by Alan Trebat on drums and
Michael Ball on Bass. This is a co-sponsored event and will be held at The
Hanover Senior Center.

Tuesday, January 30
4:00-8:00pm
MOVIE SERIES AND DISCUSSION
“Dinner with Beatriz”
View the movie which will begin at 4pm followed by a discussion about the
film from 645-7:45pm. Join Library Director Dana Mastroianni as she
presents the movie and welcomes all, their ideas, and reflections on this
highly relevant commentary on the divides in modern America. The movie
stars Salma Hayek, John Lithgow, and Chloe Sevigny.

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS:

Mondays, January 8,15,22, and 29.
10:15-10:45am
PICTURE BOOK TIME
Story time for three and four-year-olds, without adults.

Mondays, January 8,15,22,and 29.
11:00-11:30am
PATTYCAKE
Lap-sit story time for babies ranging from newborn to 17 months, with a
parent or caregiver.

Tuesdays, January 2,9,16,23, and 30.
4:00-5:00pm
LEGO/DOMINO DAY
Children four and older are welcome to drop-in and build and play with Lego
and dominoes for an hour. Lego creations will be put on display in the
children’s room.

Wednesdays, January 3,10,17,24, and 31.
10:15-10:45am
TODDLER TIME
Story time for children 18 to 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Some
of the materials we may use include picture books, songs, flannel board
stories, and puppets.

Monday, January 8
5:30-6:30pm
CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS
Are your kids interested in playing chess or learning to play? If so, join
this new group on the first Monday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at
the library. It will be interactive – with parents and kids helping each
other to learn to play, as well as more experienced players having a chance
to play against one another. Bring your chess set if you have one, but
there will be some extras there as well. Dates are as follows: December 4,
January 8 (since the first Monday is a holiday), February 5, March 5, April
2, May 7 and June 4. At that time the group can decide if they should
continue through the summer or wait and pick up next fall. For any
questions, please contact Kelly Gilroy at kl_newman@yahoo.com .

Saturday, January 13
11:00-Noon
MAMASTEPH
Beloved local performer Stephanie Chase plays guitar and sings well–known
children’s songs and her own compositions. All ages are welcome! She is
particularly popular among the toddler/preschool set.

Please note the library hours for the weekend after Christmas are as
follows:

Saturday, December 30, 2017-10:00-1:00pm
Sunday, December 31, 2017-CLOSED
Monday, January 1, 2018-CLOSED

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Special Town Meeting voted a resounding yes on both the Zoning and
General By-Law questions regarding banning recreational marijuana sales
this evening/Monday.

With a larger-than-expected 319 people in attendance a week before
Christmas and in the middle of Hanukkah, it was clear that Hanover voters
felt strongly about banning recreational marijuana sales within our borders
– even despite the busy time of year. The Zoning Article needed a 2/3
majority to pass, which it did with only a few nays. The 2/3 majority was
called by the Moderator without needing to count and without standing
objection. The General Bylaw only needed a simple majority, which it
received easily.

Thanks to all who took time out of their busy lives to participate in our
great democracy!

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

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