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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

It’s that time of the year! The Special Town Meeting and Annual Town
Meeting Warrants with Advisory Committee recommendations are available
here:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/4-13-17_-_stm-atm_warrant_for_website.pdf
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See you next Monday, May 1st at Town Meeting! The Special starts at 7:00
p.m. and the Annual starts at 8:00 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your ID if
you want to try the functionality of the new check-in poll pads being
piloted. We meet in the Hanover High School Auditorium.

Remember that Town Meeting starts on Monday, but oftentimes is extended for
two nights. Personally, I always reserve Monday and Tuesday of that week.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Please see the below information as submitted by Ruth Lynch, candidate for
re-election to the School Committee.

Ruth A. Lynch
Re-elect to School Committee

I would welcome the opportunity to continue to serve Hanover as a member of
the School Committee. Four years ago I was appointed to fill a vacancy.
The next year I was elected to serve on the School Committee. I have
served as Vice-Chairperson for the past two years.

One of the reasons that I’ve chosen to run for office again is to
continue to work with Superintendent Matthew Ferron and his incredible
administrative team. I appreciate and value the vision developed by our
Superintendent. He is committed to creating and maintaining a level of
educational excellence that all students deserve. Working with him and his
dedicated staff has reaffirmed for me that the Hanover school system must
continue to prepare all students for the 21st century. If you have not had
the opportunity to visit our schools lately, I would encourage you to
attend one of the many events held at our different schools. Just check
the on-line district calendar. I’m sure you’ll come away with an
incredible sense of how amazing and talented our youngsters are under the
direction of teachers who honestly care about their students.

My husband and I have lived in Hanover for over 45 years. All three of our
children graduated from Hanover High. With the skills and knowledge they
developed during their years in the Hanover schools, they were prepared for
college and a career. I will work to ensure that the same opportunity is
available for all the children of our town.

One of the most important responsibilities of the committee is to approve
the school department budget. After a great deal of preparation by the
superintendent and his staff, the School Committee just recently passed the
2018 budget. It is my hope that the town of Hanover will continue to
support our schools. Not only is it the responsibility of the committee to
provide for our student’s academic needs, but we must also meet the other
components of a total education. The fine arts programs, the music
programs and educational athletics are all a critical part of a student’s
education. I would be committed to ensure that the Hanover Schools provide
the very best for the children of our town.
With my background as an educator, I believe that my perspective and
experience has been helpful to the committee. I was a teacher for 11 years
and then became a high school principal. My most recent position was the
principal of our neighboring community, Pembroke. It was a special
opportunity to be part of a new school system.

After 28 wonderful years working in schools, I retired six years ago.
Since my retirement, I have been involved in several projects; however,
serving our town has been the most satisfying. I hope to be re-elected to
the School Committee so that I can continue to serve. I have always been
proud to be a Hanoverian!

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Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

I have attached Lynn White’s candidate information sheet. She is one of
two candidates for the Board of Health three year term.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier announced that a pilot
demonstration of KNOWiNK Poll Pads will occur for the first time to check
in registered voters at Town Meeting on May 1st, 2017.

According to Harder-Bernier, “KNOWiNK Poll Pads are the latest iPad-based
technology that has been approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to
assist both voters and election workers alike. You may use your driver’s
license or Mass ID to check in! Using a state-issued ID will speed up the
process, but Massachusetts law does not require you to do so. If you wish
to state your name and address to check in, you may still do so. Poll Pads
have been on my radar and wish list for years, but they were only recently
approved for use in Massachusetts. We can’t wait to try them out!”

Harder-Bernier continued, “Representative David DeCoste reached out last
week and together we were able to add Poll Pads to a House budget amendment
request. We won’t know until early summer if the request is approved.
At the same time, I quickly worked with LHS Associates to obtain both a
quote for the House budget process and this free demonstration at our
upcoming Town Meeting. We are thrilled to be on the cutting edge of this
technology.”

According to Jeff Silvestro, President of LHS Associates, area provider of
KNOWiNK technology, KNOWiNK provides a unique approach and proven solution
that will deliver an incomparable, state-of-the-art, seamless voter
check-in and verification process for the Town of Hanover. Based on
national data, Poll Pads save election costs and time, reduce employee
overtime, save paper, and speed up check-in for registered voters by
scanning driver’s licenses on a Poll Pad.

For more information about Poll Pads, please contact Hanover Town Clerk
Catherine Harder-Bernier at (781) 826-5000 x1079 or
catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov or Brenda L’Italien of LHS
Associates at (978) 651-2511 or bcm@lhsassociates.com . Or, just come to
Town Meeting on May 1st and watch them in action!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

I am delighted to send this, our first “Candidate Information Sheet”, on
Around Town on the Web. There are five contested races on May 6th, and all
of the candidates have been invited to submit the following information, as
it was submitted to the Hanover Women’s Club, Juniors, for their
Candidate’s Night. The information you receive ATOTW will be exactly as it
was submitted by the candidate.

Candidate Information Sheet

Name: Emmanuel Dockter
Office Seeking: Board of Selectmen
Address: 27 Stone Meadow Lane
Telephone Number: 443-417-6892 (cell)
Length of Residency: Five years

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeking.
I am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where I learned thoughtful
leadership and a strong work ethic. In the infantry and security forces I
was responsible for supervising over a hundred personnel and for
maintaining the security of our nation’s strategic weapons.
After the Marines, I worked for the U.S. Military Sealift Command in Italy
where I learned efficient process development. I assisted in the
development of deployment plans for our military personnel and assets
around the world. I also completed my bachelor’s degree in computer
science and directly applied these skills to my job. I engineered
integrated information technology and process-based solutions as well as
redesigned business processes for efficiency by implementing cross-system
integration and automation.
I attended law school at Boston University and have my own practice.
Working directly with clients has helped me to develop problem solving and
interpersonal skills. I have learned that not all problems require
aggressive advocacy. Many disagreements can be solved through thoughtful
discussions and finding common ground.
Since moving to town I have volunteered as the vice-chair of the Advisory
Committee and as the chair of the Master Plan Committee. This experience
has provided me with a better understanding of the Town finances, budget
process, and overall town planning.

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, and especially the Mall, is key to the
Town’s future and any hope of easing the residential tax burden. The
Board of Selectmen will be intricate in the negotiation of the Tax
Increment Financing agreement with the Mall. It is important that we
address the negotiations with the Mall in a thoughtful and financially
responsible manner. My financial experience on the Advisory Committee and
negotiation experience as an attorney will help me in these efforts.
Many residents perceive a challenge in Town with open communication and
transparency. The Board of Selectmen are the primary policy-making body in
Town and should focus their efforts on making it easier for residents to
stay informed and get involved. My legal experience will help me to draft
and evaluate formal policies and my technology background will help me to
develop creative communication solutions.
It is essential that we develop a comprehensive long-term plan for Town
facilities, buildings, resources, and development. Presenting last-minute
plans without sufficient forethought or resident input causes turmoil
throughout Town. Two such examples are the recent suggestions to re-zone
the St. Mary’s property as commercial and combine the Town Planner and
Conservator Agent positions. I am working as the chair of the Master Plan
Committee to develop a thoughtful plan and will bring this experience to
the Board of Selectmen to ensure that all suggestions are properly
considered through the appropriate volunteer committees.

Why are you running for this office?
Since moving to Hanover, my wife Heidi and I have fallen in love with
community and have made many great friendships. We are proud to call
Hanover our home. My main reasons for volunteering to help in Town are my
four-year-old daughter Abby, two-year-old son Henry, and third child on the
way. I plan on living here with my family for many years and feel that my
experience provides me with a unique perspective and set of skills that
will be helpful to the Town as a member of the Board of Selectmen.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Please join the Hanover Health Department/Hanover Medical Reserve Corps
(MRC) on Thursday, May 4th at Hanover Town Hall from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. for a
great program! “Hot Topics in Public Health” will be presented by
Alfred DeMaria, MD from the MA Department of Public Health.

Dr. DeMaria will talk about:

The threats presented by mosquito borne infection in Massachusetts
The past influenza season and implications for next year
Antibiotic resistance as an ongoing and increasing threat and
The many consequences of the epidemic of opioid use

Alfred DeMaria,Jr, MD, is the Medical Director at the MA Department of
Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences. Dr.
DeMaria’s presentations are always important, interesting and engaging.

Please go to http://www.region4bvolunteer.org (view events) and register.
If you are not a Region 4b Active MRC member, please register as a guest.

CEUs for nurses and EMTs and Certificates of Attendance will be available.

For questions or if you have trouble registering, please email Dawn Sibor
dsibor@verizon.net

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The First Congregational Church of Hanover is proud to present “An
Evening in Israel”, followed by a charity auction in support of the
United Nations Humanitarian Action, UNICEF on Saturday, April 29th at 5:00
p.m. Members of the church recently traveled to Israel, and they have
brought back new insights on the needs of children in the area surrounding
Jerusalem. To raise funds which will go directly to UNICEF, the Stewardship
Committee will be auctioning baskets with the theme “Do What You Love”,
which will emphasize hobbies and passions.

The evening will feature Middle Eastern cuisine, a lively slide show
presentation, and the opportunity to talk with those who enjoyed this life
altering trip. The event is free and open to the community.

First Congregational Church of Hanover has been a congregation serving the
Town of Hanover and surrounding area since the town’s inception. It is
located in Hanover Center at 547 Hanover Street.
Call the church office at 781-826-4762 or Lynn White at
whitely2003@yahoo.com if you have further questions.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Permanent Scholarship Fund is conducting its Annual Fund Drive
through a mailing sent out this week. HPSF will award $40,000 to high
school graduates who are residents of Hanover in 2017, the 40th anniversary
of the founding of the fund.

Donations made by the residents of Hanover in the past have enabled this
level of support for our graduates, however your donations continue to be
needed to help meet the rising cost of education for our young people.

On line giving is available at https://www.justgive.org or donations may be
mailed to HPSF, PO Box 67, Hanover, MA 02339. More information can be found
at
http://hanoverschools.org/highschool/guidance/pdf/scholarships/HPSF%20Brochure.pdf
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For more information about the Hanover Permanent Scholarship Fund, please
contact Anne Manna at hpsf.pres@gmail.com .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

On Friday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m., Delia DeMello from the Social Security
Administration will be at the Hanover Senior Center. You are cordially
invited to attend this meeting to learn about Social Security retirement
benefits and Medicare. Come learn about taking your benefits at age 62
versus your full retirement age as well as when and how to enroll in
Medicare. You will also learn about all the services that can be completed
at Social Security’s website.

From applying for retirement, disability or spouse’s benefits, to obtaining
a proof of income letter, changing an address or phone number, getting a
replacement Medicare card or a Social Security benefit statement, Social
Security’s website can save you time and a trip to the office. Call
781-924-1913 or email coa@hanover-ma.gov to sign up. The Hanover Senior
Center is located at 665 Center Street.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Candidates Night, sponsored by the Hanover Woman’s Club, Juniors, will take
place on Tuesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at the
Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street.

Candidates Night is an annual event that features candidates running for
office in Hanover. The program will consist of a short presentation by
each candidate running for a town office, and followed by a question and
answer period led by moderator Carol Mattes. The forum is open to the
public and gives those attending a chance to hear the views of the
candidates on important issues affecting the town and to ask questions of
those candidates. Hearing the candidates in this setting will give town
residents the opportunity to cast an educated vote on May 6 during the town
elections. It should prove to be a lively and informative meeting and it
is hoped that many residents will attend.

For more information about Candidate’s Night, please contact Mary Anne
Cirino at 781-820-6459 or thecirinos@netscape.net .

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

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