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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover resident Meg Coogan has been an avid runner for 25 years. She has
6 marathons under her belt, and trains year-round. That alone is
admirable. This year, however, she will be running what for most of us is
unthinkable – two marathons in the space of six days.

The 52 year old Hanover mother of four children plans to run the Boston
Marathon on April 18th, and the Big Sur Marathon in California on April
24th. Both races are a grueling 26.2 miles. Boston is famous for
Heartbreak Hill and Big Sur boasts of a two mile climb to the top of
Hurricane Point. And somehow, Meg is going to run both of them in less
than a week.

For now though, Meg is focusing on Boston. She goes on 20 mile training
runs on Saturdays and 5 mile hill sprints on Tuesdays, among other training
regimens. The Granddaddy of all Marathons also comes with a hefty
fundraising requirement for those who run for a charity. Meg went through
a rigorous application and interview process and was one of 25 people out
of hundreds who was picked to run for the New England Patriots Charitable
Foundation. The money raised for the Patriots Foundation benefits the Myra
Kraft Community MVP Awards, which recognizes outstanding volunteers in New
England. Last year the Foundation gave out $200,000 to the volunteers’
respective New-England based non-profit organizations.

“It is truly inspiring to hear the incredible stories of each Myra Kraft
Community MVP Award winner,” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft.
“Every volunteer has such a unique story about how they got involved in
their community and it is very touching to learn about their impact. These
individuals are making a lasting impact on a daily basis and we are excited
to have the opportunity to thank each of them for their commitment. This is
truly one of my favorite programs and I know Myra would be proud of the
work each of these volunteers are doing.”

“Raising money for the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards is an honor and
privilege and I am pleased to have been chosen to do it,” said Coogan.
“It has been hard, though. People think the Patriots have plenty of
money, but the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards are completely fundraised
with no contribution from the Patriots. By raising money for the awards, I
am giving back to my community, just like the award winners. I hope to
raise $10,000 before Boston.”

Coogan is therefore organizing what she hopes will be a large fundraiser at
Quan’s Kitchen in Hanover on April 7th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The
public is invited to attend. Sports memorabilia with a distinct Patriots
flavor will be available for auction, along with raffles and a silent
auction. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at the Hanover
Town Clerk’s Office and at the door. Come support Hanover’s most
impressive marathoning mother and wish her well as she runs “Boston to
Big Sur, 2 marathons, 2 coasts, 6 days”. Congratulations, Meg, you are
already a champion here in Hanover.

If you are unable to attend the fundraiser but would like to support
Meg’s efforts, donations may be made on-line at
www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/meg-coogan or by sending a check payable to
the “New England Patriots Charitable Foundation” c/o the Hanover Town
Clerk’s Office, 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339. For more
information or to purchase tickets, contact Cathy Harder-Bernier at (781)
826-3937 or cathyhb@comcast.net , or Meg Coogan at (617) 827-0785 or
mrc9810@comcast.net .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Open Space Committee is requesting volunteers to help with
trail clean-up at conservation properties in town. The winter has left many
downed limbs and branches. We will be leading a group on Wednesday
morning, April 6 at 9:00 am, and again on Saturday, April 9 at 9:00 am. We
will meet at the Town Hall parking lot and will carpool to Denham Pond
Trails on Circuit Street, and perhaps other properties. If you have
equipment, please bring clippers, chainsaws, brush cutters, etc. We will
have extra tools for those who need them. Please remember to wear sturdy
shoes, gloves, and insect/tick repellant. This is a great opportunity to
help with trail upkeep, explore our conservation areas, and meet other
like-minded volunteers. For more information, please contact
hanovertrailwalkers@gmail.com.

On Wednesday, April 13 and Saturday, April 16, the Hanover Open Space
Committee will be leading guided walks on the Denham Pond Trails property
on Circuit Street. We will meet at the Town Hall parking lot at 9:30 am
and carpool (parking is limited at the trail site). This lovely
conservation area includes a pond and vernal pools. Naturalist leaders
will point out signs of spring along the way. Our walk will be a little
less than one mile round trip. Please join us for this great welcome to to
spring! Sturdy walking shoes and insect/tick repellant are recommended.
Maps and more information are available at
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee, or you may contact
hanovertrailwalkers@gmail.com.

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Board of Health, in conjunction with VCA Roberts Animal
Hospital, will host their annual Rabies Clinic on:

DATE: Saturday, April 2, 2016

TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for cats only*, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
for dogs only*

PLACE: Hanover Town Hall – Garage (back of building), 550 Hanover
Street

COST: Hanover residents – $5.00 each pet (Proof of residency required);
Non-Hanover residents –$10.00 each pet

Vaccine is available on a first come first serve basis and there are 100
doses available.

*CATS AND DOGS WILL ONLY BE VACCINATED DURING THE SPECIFIC NOTED TIMES.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE CLINIC NO LATER THAN 11:45, AS THE CLINIC WILL BE
CLOSING AT NOON.

Please remember to bring a copy of your pet’s previous rabies
certificate. All animals must be on leashes or in pet carriers.

AMNESTY DAY! The Town Clerk will be open during the dog vaccination
portion of the clinic to issue licenses for Hanover dogs. No late fee will
be charged despite the fact that the deadline to license your dog is this
Thursday, March 31st!

For more information please call the Hanover Health Office at (781)
826-5000 x1077 or e-mail health@hanover-ma.gov .

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

Please see the attached registration form and the below bullet points for
the Putting for Patients event coming up next weekend. For more
information, contact Mark at putting4patients@gmail.com .

Saturday April 2nd. 12:00- 4:00. Hanover High School Gymnasium

$10.00 for Students – $15.00 for Adults.

Checks should be made out to the Jimmy Fund. Cash is accepted. All
proceeds go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute to help in the fight
against
Pediatric Cancer.

Admission Price Includes:

18 Hole Miniature Golf Course

2 Long Putt Contest Tickets- for our Long Putt Contest. One person will win
a 7 Day Accommodations Only Vacation to Resort of their choice. 3000
Resorts to Choose from. Prize is worth $1000.00

10 Opportunity Drawing Tickets. 2 Opportunity Drawing Packages to Choose
From. Each package is worth at least $400.00

Caricaturist
Face Painting

Chance to Win Individual prize for lowest golf score, Chance to win Team
Prize for Lowest team golf score.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:
Stray cats and kittens. This is the time of year when people suddenly find
a momcat is under a deck or in a shed with newborn kittens—or stray adult
cats appear in yards or at doors. This note is just to remind Hanover
residents of “The Last Resort” cat shelter in Hanover. The cat phone
line is 781 826-9560, but the best way to reach the shelter is by email,
jnorrisink@verizon.net. Open since 1981, the shelter just adopted out
rescued cat number 18,354!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:
South Shore Vo-tech Parents Association’s
Cabin Fever Fundraiser

Saturday April 2, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Emerald Hall
30 Central Street, Abington
DJ, raffles, prizes and light refreshments
$15.00 per person
Table of 10 $100.00

Prizes include Disney Hopper passes, hotel stays, Celtics tickets,
restaurant gift certificates and more!!!!
Tickets available at South Shore Votech, at the door or by contacting Jenn
at jlm81174@verizon.net

21 + Event

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:
This is just in from Hanover Park and Rec!
“2016 Park & Rec, Little Rec and Teen Extreme Schedule

Session One June 27th-July 1st
Session Two July 5th-July 8th (no camp on 7/4)
Session Three July 11th-July 15th
Session Four July 18th-July 22nd
Session Five July 25th-July 29th
Session Six August 1st-August 5th
Session Seven August 8th-August 12th
Session Eight August 15th-August 19th

NEW this year! Due to popular demand we are now running eight 1-week
sessions!
___________________________________________________________________________________
Summer Park & Rec
at B. Everett Hall Field

Kindergarten-6th Grade *as of June 2016
Monday-Friday
8:30am-2:30pm
$125/session
Directors: Pete Arena & Kimberly DiTullio Donahue
ACE Director: TBD
Assistant Director: Nora Ghostlaw
Need Extended hours? Register for ACE 2:30pm-5:30pm! $85/session

Additional Information
A memorable camp experience that has made a significant impact in the lives
of countless Hanover residents over the past 50+ years.

OUR PURPOSE To provide an affordable, age-appropriate opportunity for all
participants to experience outdoor recreation, both passive and active with
their peers, all while creating great memories and new friends!
OUR PROGRAM Consists of eight sessions. Each grade travels together to
different stations every 55 minutes, these stations range from arts &
crafts, legos, sports to free play.
OUR PROMISE To do everything possible to allow all children to have the
best imaginable summer by creating many opportunities for children to have
fun all summer long!

___________________________________________________________________________________
Summer Little Rec
at B. Everett Hall Field (Monday & Wednesday) and the Center School
Gymnasium (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)

Potty Trained 3-6 year olds
Monday-Friday
8:30am-12:30pm
$100/session
Director: Anna Lane Newcomb

*We have a new name for our program this year! Little Rec was previously
known as Summer Kids Klub

Need Extended hours? Register for ACE 12:30pm-2:00pm! $40/session

Additional Information
An introductory program to get young children and families interested in
Park and Rec summer activities and place where first friends are made!

OUR PURPOSE To provide an affordable, age-appropriate opportunity for
participants to socialize and have fun with other children their age.
Little Rec (previously called Kids Klub) will serve as a first Park & Rec
experience for future participants creating lifelong fans of our summer
programs!
OUR PROGRAM Is an unique and fun program that runs over the course of
eight weeks. The children are divided into counselor groups to travel with
their groups to different assigned stations throughout their day.

OUR PROMISE We understand that for many children this may be the first
time that they have been away from their parents/guardians for an extended
period of time. We promise that your children will enjoy themselves while
creating new friends in a fun and safe environment!

Summer Teen Extreme
at the Center School Gymnasium (and field trips all over New England)

5th-8th Grade *as of June 2016
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-2:00pm *hours may vary with some field trips
$165/session
Directors: Lisa Bellantoni & Katherine Hanson
On Site Day: Monday
Field Trip Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
*Limit of 45 Children/Session

Additional Information
An exciting and unique experience for middle schoolers bridging the gap
between organized summer activities and field trips.

OUR PURPOSE To provide an affordable, age-appropriate opportunity for
middle schoolers to socialize and stay active during the summer with
friends!

OUR PROGRAM Is a field trip based program with one on site day that
consists of eight sessions. Each week, children travel to new and exciting
places across New England.
OUR PROMISE To create a fun and engaging summer for our middle schoolers
to enjoy and experience each week of the summer!

___________________________________________________________________________________
Counselor In Training Program (CIT)

The Counselor in Training program is offered as part of our summer program.
This CIT program is suited for youth ages 13-15. The CIT program is
designed for those individuals who are interested in learning about
leadership and working with children. CIT’s assist in the administration
of the program and in the execution of summer program logistics such as,
drop-off, pick-up and equipment set up and take down. It will offer
participants the opportunity to learn the core fundamentals of recreation
and to gain experience with these skills assisting staff throughout the
summer. The CIT works with the Recreation Administrator, Program Directors
and the Playground Assistants.

___________________________________________________________________________________
Summer Partnership with the Office of Family and Community Engagement

New this year we will be partnering with the Office of Family and Community
Engagement to offer an amazing opportunity for our program participants!
This half day option of Park & Rec is only for children participating in
this partnership. To register for the Park & Rec portion please email
lauren.rodday@hanover-ma.gov, to register for the FACE portion visit
http://hanoverschools.org/esp/enrichment/index.htm

Option 1: Participants attend a FACE enrichment class, then attend Park &
Rec 12:30pm-2:30pm for $50
*If extended hours are needed please register for ACE (After Camp
Extension)
Option 2: Participants attend Park & Rec 8:30am-11:30am for $75, then
attend a FACE enrichment class

___________________________________________________________________________________

Create summer memories with your friends at Hanover Parks & Recreation!
For more information about our programs and to register please visit
www.hanoverparkandrec.com “

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier reminded residents that 2016
Town of Hanover dog licenses are still available in the Hanover Town
Clerk’s Office. As a reminder, Town Meeting voted last year to shorten
the licensing period to conclude on March 31st! The licensing period is
January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016, and a $10 late fee applies beginning
April 1, 2016. All dogs over the age of 6 months are required by law to be
licensed.

Residents may fill out the dog license application that is found on-line on
the Town Clerk’s section of the Town of Hanover website at:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/hanover_dog_license_application.pdf
. This is the same form that was included in the census for the first time
this year. Completed forms may be mailed in with payment, proof of rabies
vaccination, and appropriate pre-paid return mailing envelope to the 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. No need to fill out the paperwork if your dog was registered last
year and you license in person, but do bring any new vaccination
information.

The license is good for one year. Unlicensed dogs are subject to a minimum
of a $25 fine, with an additional $25 fine if unleashed and $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 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.coogan@hanover-ma.gov .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The following information came from the Hanover Board of Selectman’s
meeting last Monday, March 7:

In 2014, Town Meeting approved $500k for a feasibility study for the Center
and Sylvester Schools. Last October, the Hanover School Committee
unanimously voted to change the future grade level configuration of our two
elementary schools with a tentative implementation date of September 2018.
In December, the Hanover School Building Committee voted to adopt a design
that would close the Sylvester School and build an addition on the Center
School.
The Sylvester building has served Hanover for almost 90 years but it is no
longer a suitable educational facility for many reasons. The townspeople
will have the opportunity voice their opinion and vote on whether or not to
support the project later this year. However, we must begin a thoughtful
discussion on the future use of the Sylvester building now to ensure that
we have plan ready to act on when the building is no longer needed as a
school.

Tonight, the Board of Selectmen will be forming the Sylvester School
Redevelopment Committee. Residents interested in serving on the Committee
should contact the Selectmen’s Office.

Motion to create Sylvester School Redevelopment Committee:

I move that the Hanover Board of Selectmen create the Sylvester School
Redevelopment Committee.
The purpose of this committee is to study the need and feasibility of
potential reuses of the Sylvester School, and recommend findings to the
Board of Selectmen. The Committee will serve in an advisory capacity to the
Board of Selectmen.
The Committee, at a minimum shall:
• Develop an understanding of the buildings current characteristics and
other relevant issues related to its reuse.
• Develop and implement a process for input and communication with the
public and local government bodies.
• Submit a final report to the Selectmen which includes: options and
recommendations, cost estimates and/or revenue potential, funding sources,
benefits to the Town, and recommended timeline.

This motion passed.
For more information, please contact Brian Barthelmes, Selectman – Town of
Hanover at
brian.barthelmes@hanover-ma.gov .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Come enjoy an evening out while supporting the Class of 2018 at a silent
auction and raffle held next Saturday night, March 19 at 5:00 p.m. at
Hanover High School. For a $10.00 admission you will receive a candle lit
dinner complete with live music, refreshments and deserts! You will have
the opportunity to bid on some amazing auction items donated by our local
merchants. All are welcome, so please bring your family and friends. To
purchase tickets in advance, please contact one of the student council
members listed below. There will also be some tickets available at the
door. Cost is $10.00 per adult, teachers and students are free. They hope
to see you there!

Sierra Little-Gill, slittlegill18@hanoverstudents.org
Ryan O’Malley, romalley18@hanoverstudents.org
Andrew Zielinski, azielinski18@hanoverstudents.org
Lauren Gelly, lgelly18@hanoverstudents.org

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

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