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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

This news just in from our Town Planner, Peter Matchak!

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all Hanover residents to
the Center Cemetery on Tuesday, July 14th at 5:00 p.m. to showcase the
ongoing headstone restoration work which is being completed within
Hanover’s three historic cemeteries. This past spring, Hanover contracted
with Monument Conservation Collaborative, LLC (MCC) for the restoration of
historic headstones in the town’s three historic cemeteries, as outlined
in the 2010 Hanover Cemeteries Preservation Plan. Restoration work began in
2012 with the conservation of 142 headstones in Center Cemetery. Over the
past two months MCC has completed treatment work in both the West Hanover /
Darling Cemetery and the Assinippi Cemetery (please see the links below)
and is currently working to conserve 310 headstones and markers in Center
Cemetery. Representatives from MCC will be on hand to help guide
attendees, showcase completed work, and explain conservation and
restoration techniques. Please see the attached invitation concerning the
Center Cemetery walk.

Phase 1 Center Cemetery Stone Treatment Report:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/phase_1_completed_work.pdf

West Hanover / Darling Cemetery Stone Conservation Treatment Report:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/darling_2015_treatment_report.pdf

Assinippi Cemetery Stone Conservation Treatment Report:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/assinippi_2015_treatment_descriptions.pdf

For more information, please contact Peter at peter.matchak@hanover-ma.gov
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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

It is with a heavy heart that I share the following news from the office of
State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy and his family:

State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy, Democrat from Brockton, passed away on
June 28, 2015 surrounded by family and friends.

Senator Kennedy proudly represented the 2nd Plymouth and Bristol District
in the Massachusetts State Senate since 2009. Prior to joining the Senate,
Tom served as a State Representative for his beloved City of Brockton since
1983. Senator Kennedy also served the City of a Brockton as a City
Councilor and as the City’s first Ombudsman.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Funeral arrangements by Russell & Pica Funeral Home
www.russellpicafuneralhome.com to be announced.

I for one will miss this dear man, and I am sure many of you share my
sentiments. He was one of the good guys, and we were lucky to have him in
our midst.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Calling all Hanover teens! You are cordially invited to enter your artwork
in an upcoming exhibit funded by the Friends of the John Curtis Free
Library. “Just for Teens” is an art show celebrating the creative work
of Hanover teens from September 1 through September 30 at the John Curtis
Free Library in Hanover. Participation is open to all between 13 and 18
years of age – 1 piece per teen. A panel of artists and/or art educators
will judge the pieces and select works of merit to receive cash prizes
($125, $75, and $50). There is no cost to participate.

Join us in celebrating your artwork! Register on Monday, August 24, 10:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., by bringing one piece (framed if two-dimensional) to the
library. Contact Tracy Marchetti with questions at tjmarchetti@verizon.net
or 781-826-7055.

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Town Clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier is pleased to announce on
behalf of Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin that online
voter registration is available in both Hanover and the entire Commonwealth
through the portal launched by his office. This important advancement will
make registration easier and more convenient as well as cut costs relating
to the printing of voter registration forms.

Massachusetts citizens can apply online by visiting Secretary Galvin’s
website at www.sec.state.ma.us and clicking the “Massachusetts Register
to Vote Online” button to access the online application system. Any
Massachusetts citizen who has a valid identification card issued by the
Registry of Motor Vehicles will be able to use the online system to apply
to register to vote, update their address or change their party enrollment.

Massachusetts citizens who do not have identification issued by the
Registry of Motor Vehicles can still complete an application online which
they can print, sign and mail or hand-deliver to their local election
official.

Links to this information and more are now available on the Hanover Town
Clerk’s page within the Town of Hanover’s website found at
www.hanover-ma.gov . With the Presidential Primary only 8 months away on
March 1st, 2016, now is the time to check your voter registration status
and make any updates as necessary.

For more information, please contact Hanover Town Clerk Catherine
Harder-Bernier at (781) 826-5000, x1079 or
catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The American Girl Doll Raffle Basket will be at the library on June 30
until Labor Day. Get ready to buy your chances for this incredible basket
at the library and support the programs and passes that you enjoy!

This year’s basket features Grace (this year’s American Girl Doll), her
books, her bulldog, a hairbrush, and many accessories (retail value of
$250). Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and may be purchased at the library
during regular library hours beginning June 30 until Labor Day. Buy often
and buy lots! We will draw the winning ticket on September 8, right after
Labor Day.

The Friends of the John Curtis Free Library extend their sincere gratitude
to Storybook Cove at the Hanover Mall. This wonderful, independent book
store loyally donates merchandise to our raffle basket every year. We urge
patrons to repay their community goodwill by shopping at Storybook Cove
whenever possible for both children and adult books.

All proceeds from this event will benefit future library programs and
acquisitions. Thanks in advance for your support of this program which will
only enhance our already wonderful library. For more information about the
Friends of the John Curtis Library, please contact Tracy Marchetti at
tjmarchetti@verizon.net .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Summer is the perfect time for a cookout. During July and August, the
Hanover Lions Club will be at the Senior Center to prepare summertime
favorites—hot dogs and hamburgers. On Friday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m., hot
dogs and all the trimmings will be served and on Friday, August 7 at 11:30
a.m., hamburgers will be available. The price is $5 and reservations are
required. For additional information or to sign up call 781-924-1913 or
email coa@hanover-ma.gov .

The Hanover Senior Center is located at 665 Center Street in Hanover.

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

Brush off your dictionary! The John Curtis Free Library’s annual
spelling bee will be held on Thursday, July 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the large
meeting room. As has been done in the past, the bee will be split into two
sections, one for ages 13 and younger and the other for everyone over the
age of 14. Prizes will be awarded to the top three spellers in each
category and the best speller in each group will have his/her name engraved
on the library’s spelling bee trophy. So, for an old-fashioned good
time, come to the library and demonstrate your spelling skills. The
Library is located on Route 139 in Hanover Center. Contact Lorraine Welsh
at 781-826-2972 or lwelsh@hanover-ma.gov for further information.

Registration is not necessary. Refreshments will be served.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

This morning I had the good fortune to be in attendance at the dedication
of the two new Habitat for Humanity homes on Center Street. It was a
joyous occasion, triumphant even. For those who have lived in Hanover for
a while, you will remember the fits and starts to get to this day – the
Town Meeting debates, the attempt to renovate the farm house, the decision
to build not one but two homes instead, the plea for volunteers to create
the Hanover local partnership committee, and so much more.

What might not be readily apparent, however, are the countless volunteer
hours, the fundraising, the businesses that stepped up, and simply, the
people. Some of the people who were the lifeblood of this project day in
and day out for months and even years include site supervisors Deane Howard
and John Schembari, site managers Amy Boynton, Virginia Casey, Laura
Cromarty, Kathy Fanning, John Galvin, Barry Gifford, Teresa James, Stephen
Marshall and John Najarian, and Local Partnership Committee members Susanne
Battikha, Nancy Barrett, Anne Bloomer, Bob Bloomer, Jeanne
Connolly-Horrigan, Kathy Fanning, Paul Fanning, Kathy MacDougall, Sue
Petersen, Susan Radin, Michael Reid, and Katie Rooney. There were
countless volunteers who swung a hammer or wielded a saw to actually build
the houses. And, because of our support of this project at least two or
three town meetings, we ALL have had a hand in this day in some way or
another.

The Patry and Plahn Families are moving into their houses this afternoon.
I had the chance to talk to Elaine Plahn this morning, and the glee in her
voice and grateful and emotional acceptance of all that she has been given
were palpable. Please join me in welcoming both families to their new
homes, and congratulations to all involved for making the dream of
homeownership possible for two new Hanover families. We have a lot to be
proud of as a town.

For more information about South Shore Habitat for Humanity, please go to
their website at www.sshabitat.org . They hope to be building in Duxbury
in the fall!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

With the 10th Annual Hanover Day behind us, I thought I would take a moment
to “shout out” to all of the hardworking volunteers who made up the
Hanover Day Committee this past year and thank them for their tremendous
efforts on behalf of the arts and our community.

Please join me in thanking:
Karen Cass
Chris Haraden
Jeannie Hickey
Nancy Devlin
Meghan Walsh
Derek Schipper
Christine Hillier
Karen Prentice
Liz Collins-Adams
Frank Adams
Kathi Thomson
Jen Coleman
Carrie Walsh
Lynne Hash
Dave Malekpour
And of course, their leader, Katie Duff.

Thank you also to the members of the Hanover Cultural Council who have been
very supportive of the event. In Katie Duff’s words, “all of these
people have worked tirelessly to bring all of the elements needed to run
the event together. This included fundraising, publicity, food and vendor
coordination, volunteers and more. This event would not be able to take
place without the dedication, patience and commitment that this team has.
I am proud to be involved, not only with this fun event, but with this
wonderful group of enthusiastic people. We are happy to be able to give
the money we raise at Hanover Day back to the community through grants from
the Hanover Cultural Council. We are always looking for more volunteers
who are interested in helping out with jobs both large and small. If
anyone is interested, they can e-mail me at katieduff@hanoverday.com.”

And, as someone who works every day in town, I would like to also add that
countless town employees – police officers, firefighters, DPW staff,
health inspectors, COA breakfast planners, Park and Rec staff,
Selectmen’s Office staff (and surely others I don’t even know about)
– worked hard behind the scenes and on the day of the event, thereby
ensuring that everything orchestrated by these amazing Hanover Day
volunteers ran safely and smoothly. Thanks, good colleagues.

It was quite a couple of days, and we have a lot to be proud of here in
Hanover. As a friend of mine said to me as we sat and watched the
fireworks, “this is an awesome day to live in Hanover. All of my friends
from ____ are moving down here because of days like this!”

Simply put, thanks to everyone involved for bringing our community
together.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Open Space Committee has scheduled a walk on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00
at the Colby Phillips Trail and Darling Cemetery.

Park at the Middle School on Pleasant Street and join the OSC for a 2.5
mile walk to the West Hanover (Darling) Cemetery and back (1.25 miles each
way). They will stop at the wildlife viewing platform, cross the bridge at
Cushing Brook, and view the newly restored historic headstones at the small
West Hanover cemetery on the trail. Additional side trail loops will also
be available for those interested. This is a great opportunity to explore
our most popular trail system, and hear about some West Hanover history.
Sturdy walking shoes and insect repellent are advised.

More walks have been scheduled after the “mosquito season” as well:
• Saturday, September 12 at 10:00. Hanover Senior Center and
Nava-Stasiluk Trail
• Saturday, October 3 at 10:00. Cardinal Cushing Walk
• Saturday, October 24 at 1:00. Hanover Firehouse and Phillips Sanctuary
• Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28 at 10:00. Folly Hill and Bog
Iron Trail

For more information, please contact Mary Dunn at meugdunn@gmail.com or Hal
Thomas at halhanover@msn.com.

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

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