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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

On Friday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m., Dr. Anje Ullrich will teach us how to
promote well being in later life, how to stay positive during challenging
times and how to cope with age related difficulties. She will share seven
strategies for positive aging, optimism and good health. Dr. Ullrich will
teach mindfulness, how to use breathing techniques and meditation. She
will also lead the group in chair yoga and breathing.

Please contact the Hanover Senior Center to sign up at coa@hanover-ma.gov
or call 781-924-1913. The Hanover Senior Center is located at 665 Center
Street, Hanover.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

I have been fielding lots of phone calls, texts and e-mails regarding
campaign finance reports for the candidates on the May 6, 2017 ballot.

Please know that all currently received (as of 1:00 p.m. on 5/3/17)
campaign finance reports are available on the town’s website at:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/town-clerk/pages/campaign-finance-reports .

For more information, please contact me at
catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov or (781) 826-5000 x1079, or contact
any of the candidates directly. Their contact information is included in
their Candidate Information Sheets, which have also been published here on
“ATOTW”.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find the Candidate Information Sheet exactly as submitted by
the fourth of the four candidates for Selectman, Christopher Carney. To
review any previous Candidate Information Sheets, please go to the ATOTW
archives! The link to the archives is found at the bottom of every ATOTW
e-mail.

Name: Chris Carney
Office Seeking: Board of Selectmen
Address: 61 Stone Meadow Lane
Telephone Number: 508-468-7000 (cell)
Length of Residency: 15 years

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeking.

A business owner with 30+ years’ experience, I currently employ over 150
hardworking people. I know how business owners think and what it will take
to bring them to Route 53 and our commercial areas. The commercial
development of Route 53 critically important to lowering our residential
tax rate and relieving the financial burden our residents are feeling,
especially the elderly. My experience working with the Plymouth County
Sheriff’s Department will help me work closely with our police and fire
departments. Through my experience in local, commercial and residential
construction, I’ve overseen the building of roads, waterways and sewer
systems which will help me work closely with our town planning and zoning
boards. Like most people reading this, I also pay taxes in Hanover, which
I’m happy to do, but want to make sure that the taxes we pay are spent
properly and responsibly.

What are the major issues confronting the town which involve your office?
Please express your opinion on these issues and how you propose to deal
with them.

The commercial expansion of Route 53 is critical if we want to reduce the
residential tax burden we’re all feeling right now. I support the Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with the new owners of the mall and am
confident that with creative, collective, outside the box thinking the
expansion can happen sooner rather than later and exceed all expectations.
We need housing in Hanover that everyone can afford, especially our
elderly. Property taxes are too high for our elderly to afford and when I
hear people say, “They can sell”, my response is always the same:
“They have no place to go!” We need affordable senior housing in
Hanover and I’ll work to make that a reality. My background in
construction project management will help. It’s also imperative that we
streamline our processes and make our local government more transparent.
Our town website is great, but almost impossible for the average person
navigate, making it difficult to know when and where local boards are
meeting and what will be on the agenda for a particular meeting. The
information is there but difficult to find. I’ll work to streamline the
process. Of course I would always encourage ANY resident of Hanover to call
me anytime on my personal cell number above or by email at
redcarney@aol.com with questions. Finally, it’s inexcusable that many of
our residents deal with water that isn’t clean. Residents have been
complaining about it for years now and its inexcusable that for any reason
other than hydrant flushing (which is posted) that our residents can’t
rely on the town to provide clean drinking water. If the town expects you
to pay for it, you should expect it to be clean. If you live in the areas
of town affected by brown water, know that I will always have your back.

Why are you running for this office?

At this point in life my kids are older and I have the time to give back to
the community that’s given my family so much. Hanover has accomplished so
much over the years through the hard work and efforts by town employees,
board members and volunteers and really is in a position to flourish. I’m
confident that through my experience, both as a 15 year resident of the
town and business owner, that I will serve the residents of this town with
pride and if given the opportunity, will make them proud.

Thank you for your support and May 6th!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Postal Workers’ Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is almost here
again! It will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017. There will be a
combination of food drive volunteers and postal service workers making the
rounds. The Hanover Food Pantry is in serious need of volunteers on that
day again this year. What better way to support residents of our town in
need? Please consider volunteering at the food pantry! It is also a great
way for those who need service hours to accrue some time for a good cause.

The good folks at the Hanover Food Pantry need:

• Drivers and gatherers (beginning as early as 10:30 a.m. or anytime up
through 3:30 p.m.) to go out on assigned routes for food pick-up. Take a
long route or a short route, no matter what; your help will be appreciated.
You’ll be given a map, and you will bring the food you gather back to the
pantry.

• Sorters to be stationed at the pantry from 11:30 a.m. through 5:30
p.m., in two hour shifts. Feel free to stay as long as you like. The food
pantry will supply water, soda, coffee or tea and PB&J sandwiches, along
with hard work and a good time.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to drive and pick up or sort donations can do
so by e-mailing Sally Lovett Boutin at kidsense@comcast.net or calling her
at 781-826-6485, or on her cell at 781-799-0053 (texting also available).

Remember that all collected food stocks the shelves of our very own Hanover
Food Pantry for our friends and neighbors in need. The food that is
gathered each year at the Postal Workers Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
sees those in need through the summer when the churches, civic
organizations, schools and other groups stop or slow their regular
collections. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Regardless of your ability to volunteer to help that day, please don’t
forget to donate your food to the town-wide drive on May 13th!

Thank you.
Sally Lovett Boutin
Food Pantry President

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

For the first time in quite some time, Annual Town Meeting ended in one
night this year.

Highlights of the night included the approval of our $57,633,712 budget,
the creation of a committee to study and report on the “multi-use
recreational facility” (the former “Build-a-Boards”), and the failure of
the motion to legally tie the town to paint the Town Hall white in
perpetuity. The color of Town Hall will instead be decided on the ballot
on Election Day.

Usually this late-night post-Town-Meeting first-night-update includes the
date and time of our next session, but surprisingly, that date is Election
Day, Saturday, May 6th, from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Instead, I will mention the complete success of the electronic Poll Pad use
at check-in for Town Meeting! Let’s hope that the legislative process
provides funding so that we can use them again next year.

If you have further questions about the results of the Town’s decisions
this evening, feel free to contact me, Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier,
at 781-826-5000 x1079 or catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov . In the
meantime, congratulations to all involved in this year’s meeting! It’s a
wrap!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The First Congregational Church of Hanover cordially invites the residents
of Hanover to “Joyful Noise and Just Desserts”, a hymn sing followed by
sweet treats. The event will take place on Sunday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m., in
the First Congregational Church sanctuary at 547 Hanover Street.

Everyone is invited to come choose from hundreds of inspiring hymns to
share with scores of joyous voices raised together. The First
Congregational Church Minister of Music, Chad Weirick, will supply expert
accompaniment.

Following the “Joyful Noise” portion of the evening, there will be a feast
of “Just Desserts” and fellowship in the vestry. ALL ARE WELCOME!

For more information call 781-826-4762, or e-mail Ava Sigsby at
ats@sigscom.com .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Attached please find the Candidate Information Sheet for Elaine Shea,
candidate for the three year seat on the Board of Library Trustees.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Attached please find the Candidate Information Sheet for Gabrielle Mahoney,
candidate for the Board of Health.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find Kimberly Mills-Booker’s Candidate Information Sheet,
exactly as submitted, for one of the two School Committee seats.

Name : Kimberly Mills Booker
Office Seeking: School Committee
Address: 171 Maplewood Drive, Hanover, MA
Telephone number: 781-829-1164
Length of Residency: 9 years

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeking.

Being a tax payer and a parent with children in the schools, I have a
vested interest in making Hanover Schools the very best place for educating
our children.

I have my law degree and have devoted my practice to helping others –
including working for the Legal Assistance Corporation in the Family Law
Unit and my current work in private practice.

Since moving to Hanover, I have been very involved in our town and schools.
I am a den mom for the cub scouts, I teach CCD, and volunteer to help in
the schools with the yearbook and talent show. I am an active board member
of the Hanover Club.

I have been a member of the school committee for the last three years. On
the school committee I have chaired the reconfiguration subcommittee and
the special education subcommittee. I am also a member of the Center
School Building Committee. I have a valuable understanding of the role
of our schools in the town, as well as the importance of strong
relationships between school and town officials.

What are the major issues confronting the town which involve your office?
Please express your opinion on these issues and how you propose to deal
with them.

There is a great deal of public trust when electing members to school
committee. Hanover has been very fortunate to have amazing committee
members who have guided Hanover in a positive direction; I want to continue
this trajectory. The committee has a good working relationship with the
Superintendent. We communicate well with each other and the members of the
schools administration.

I have been working for the last five years on the Center School Project.
I want to see this project through the next phase. It will be a showpiece
of Hanover and a valuable resource for all of Hanover’s children.

Why are you running for this office?

Like many parents, the quality of our school system was one of the main
reasons my husband, Michael, and I have decided to raise our children here.
I am running reelection because I am committed to continuing our tradition
of academic excellence in Hanover. We have been fortunate to have school
system and school committee that has strong track record of leadership and
I would like to continue in that tradition.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find the Candidate Information Sheet from Kara Nyman,
candidate for the one year term on the Planning Board, exactly as
presented.

Candidate Information Sheet
Name: Kara Nyman
Office Seeking: Planning Board (1 year term)
Address: 20 King Phillip Lane, Hanover
Telephone Number: 781-826-6065
Length of Residency: 24 years

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeking.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Suffolk University
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University
• Community Involvement: Hanover Youth Soccer Coach,
Volunteer at the Cardinal Cushing School, Hanover Democratic Town
Committee

What are the major issues confronting the town which involve your office?
Please express your opinion on these issues and how you propose to deal
with them.

The revitalization of Route 53, especially the redevelopment of the
Hanover Mall, is a major issue confronting the town. I would be supportive
of economic development in this area and job creation initiatives in
general. I will work with local business owners, the chamber of commerce,
other town departments and residents to ensure that proposed future
development makes sense for the town and our residents. Small businesses
drive our local economy and a successful business structure is the best way
to keep our property taxes in check and keep our community affordable.

Why are you running for this office?

As a life-long Hanover resident, I am passionate about public service and
committed to our special community. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Government from Suffolk University and I will also complete my Master’s
degree in Public Administration in May 2017. Professionally, I have worked
at the State House for the past five years where I have gained invaluable
experience with regard to the inner workings of government, the legislative
process, and the complexities of our state laws and regulations. Our
community faces a very important juncture in our history as we deal with
defining issues such as the revitalization of Rt. 53 and the Hanover Mall.
This area of town has provided a significant tax base that has benefited
all local residents for generations. Moving forward, we must support smart,
modern planning that sustains successful economic development throughout
Hanover. I strongly believe that these projects, and other strategically
implemented planning initiatives are critical to the future success of our
community. I care deeply about my hometown and I would relish the
opportunity to be a member of the board continually charged with the
responsibilities of smart, sustained and responsible growth that benefits
all residents. I believe that my education, practical state government
experience, knowledge of the community, strong work ethic, and passion for
public service would allow me to be a strong contributor to the Hanover
Planning Board.

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

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