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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

An impressive 302 people showed up at Hanover High School on one of the
coldest nights of the year so far this winter to spend exactly 26 minutes
not debating a single one of the five articles on the Special Town Meeting
warrant on Monday night.

Congratulations to all of us for showing up and showing that we care, and
further and deeper thanks to the members of the Planning Board, Advisory
Committee and Select Board for their thorough review of some potentially
challenging issues. Their guidance and hard work, along with that of our
skillful Moderator, was what made Town Meeting flow so smoothly and quickly
this evening.

For those on the sideline just looking to catch up, Town Meeting approved
an amendment to our zoning by-laws that created a new multi-family overlay
district called “MBTA Zoning” at Hanover Crossing and closed out some prior
year authorizations. The latter item will help us to clean up our books
and return some monies to free cash and rescind some unneeded borrowing.
The former item passed without a single comment from those outside of the 3
aforementioned committees.

Town Meeting also chose to not appropriate money for legal fees related to
the MBTA zoning article, nor pass an article regarding a recall provision
of elected officials after the petitioner recommended it be withdrawn.

See you on May 4th at the Annual Town Meeting of 2026! Mark your calendars
now and enjoy the holidays in the meantime.

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

Come experience the meaning of Christmas on Sunday, December 14th, in the
Cushing Centers’ parking lot in Hanover, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(gospel reading at 2:00 p.m.). Bring your family and enjoy the free fun
(weather permitting): live animals, free cocoa and popcorn, face painting,
balloon animals, craft giveaways, games, Christmas music, a singalong and
more.

The Portiuncula will be open for those who would like to visit this exact
replica of the chapel that St. Francis built in Assisi. Presented by the
Cushing Centers, Our Lady of the Angels Parish, and the St. Mary’s of the
Portiuncula Secular Franciscans.

For more information, please contact Clare Noonan at noon1010c@comcast.net
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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Support the Class of ’28’s gift-wrapping fundraiser at South Shore Holiday
Shops at Hanover Crossing on December 13, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shop the
many vendors on site, or bring gifts purchased elsewhere to be wrapped by
Student Council representatives. Donations are welcomed, and all proceeds
go toward proms and senior events.

The South Shore Holidays Shops are located at 1401 Washington Street in
Hanover Crossing, next to Panera (the site of the old Trader Joes).

Please mark your calendars to stop by, and/or share the attached flyer on
your social media. Any questions, please contact advisors Sue McHugh
(smchugh@hanoverschools.org) or Janet Mann (jmann@hanoverschools.org) .

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover Woman’s Club, Juniors is once again sponsoring their annual
Breakfast with Santa. Come meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 13, 2025
from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Parish Center
(formerly St Mary’s) located at 392 Hanover Street (Route 139).

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to hear the children’s wishes and to
pose for pictures with the children. Parents are encouraged to bring their
cameras to capture that special moment.

Guests will enjoy a breakfast of donuts, bagels and toppings along with
tea, coffee, juice and water. The children will be able to join others at
the craft table where several age-appropriate seasonal crafts can be
constructed with the help of club members. In addition, there will be
games, face painting, a letter to Santa writing area and the popular Cake
Walk. Children and adults can shop at Santa’s workshop where items are a
dollar or less. Many children themed baskets will be raffled off including
a Taylor Swift and a Marvel Comics basket. High school volunteers will be
on hand to help with all the activities.

Cost to attend the event is $10 per child and $5 for adults. Children 2
and under are free. Proceeds will benefit the club’s many community
projects. Bring a new or gently used children’s book and get a free raffle
ticket. Books will benefit DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended) and the children
and parents in their resident housing. Come and enjoy a fun morning with
family and friends. For updates and more information see the attached flyer
or contact:
Jill at jakadra@verizon.net . Club email address: HWCJ1970@yahoo.com and
web site: Hanoverwomansclubjuniors.weebly.com .

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

There is a Special Town Meeting this coming Monday, December 8th beginning
at 7:00 p.m. at Hanover High School, 287 Cedar Street. Check in begins at
6:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to come early to allow plenty of time
to check in and find a seat. Park in the front of the building to
facilitate getting in the check-in line quickly, or park in the back or at
Cedar School and be prepared to walk around to the front (dress for the
weather!). Please carpool if you are able as parking is limited and a good
crowd is expected.

The Warrant (list of articles to be discussed) for the meeting is found
here:
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The Warrant, complete with Advisory Committee recommendations (their
motions) and commentary from both the AdComm and Select Board, may be found
here:
http://atotw.com/maillist/lt.php?tid=4H9sxlHYNIaKT36fLRzRX+2zxYR5TJ/5pqaVM2uYyEBoqLt7nDP4RqoN783ZLADJ
. Please note that (as of this writing on Friday afternoon), the
petitioner was planning a different motion on Article 5 than is planned by
the AdComm.

Paper copies of the Warrant are available at Hanover Town Hall or they will
also be available Monday night at the High School.

Residents may watch the Special Town Meeting live on the Town of
Hanover’s social media channels and Hanover Community Television (Video
On-Demand). Please note that the meeting will not be accessible via Zoom.
If you wish to participate in the meeting, you MUST appear in person. Town
Meeting does NOT have a remote meeting provision!

See you Monday night!

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Please see the attached flyer from the Hanover Permanent Scholarship
Foundation. For more information, please reach out to:
contact@hanoverpsf.com Anne Manna, President.

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Kick off the season at Hanover Crossing at a free Winter Weekend!

Join the good folks at Hanover Crossing and PREP for a weekend full of fun
and all things winter!
Saturday and Sunday December 6th and 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – for
a winter weekend under the heated tent representing over a dozen
woman-owned local businesses.
Join them on the Hanover Crossing central green to start (or finish!) your
holiday shopping at their local artisan vendor booths and don’t miss the
return of our Holiday Shoppes next to Panera Bread.

• Meet their winter friends – Olaf, Anna and Elsa, the Grinch and Santa
• FREE FAMILY EVENTS including face painting, Such Fun photo booth,
cookie decorating, AND printed Santa pictures (on Sunday)
• Become a Hanover Crossing SOCIAL follower and spin the Wheel of Chance
to win great holiday prizes from their retailers
• Sample coffee and treats from First Watch, enjoy hot chocolate and
comfort food from Mom on the Go!
• Selfie stations for holiday fun photos
• Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and fill a Hanover Police
cruiser and meet Lainey, the service dog
• Enjoy performances and demonstrations from local dance schools,
Bethany’s Center for Dance, South Shore Dance Ensemble, Fred Astaire
Dance Studios, Norwell Middle School and Victorian Carolers
• Meet the stilt walking and hula hooping Snow Queen!
• FREE printed Santa photos on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact lisa.berardinelli@preppg.com .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

JOIN THE HANOVER LIONS CLUB FOR THE FESTIVITIES

HANOVER LIONS CLUB
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL
John Curtis Free Library
534 Hanover Street (Route 139)

Saturday, December 6th
Christmas caroling by Girl Scouts and Hanover High School choir
Mrs. Claus craft decorations table

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Refreshments

For more information contact Bob Coluci at 617-908-2756 or rcoluci@aol.com

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Holiday Bell ringing Is returning again!
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Hanover’s First Congregational Church, 547 Hanover Street

The First Congregational Church of Hanover is once again honored to be
hosting the celebrated bell choir, The New England Ringers, as they present
their holiday concert named “The Light of Christmas”, celebrating Hope,
Wonder and Joy.
The concert will take place in their Sanctuary on Saturday, December 6, at
3:00 p.m.
The performers of New England Ringers are widely recognized in New England
for their excellent performances. This seasonal concert will feature
arrangements of Christmas Carols all creatively arranged for hand bells.
Before each selection begins, the ringers provide a description of the
various bells to be used. If you have attended their concerts before, you
know they are superb! What a festive way to begin December and to
celebrate the start of the season.
Reserve the date, bring family and friends, and rejoice in the glorious
sounds of the Bells.

PLEASE NOTE: This concert is available to all Hanover residents and
surrounding communities by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
and our Hanover Cultural Council. Thank you to both Councils for
contributing to this performance, and to the congregation for the fine
refreshments to be served following the concert.

Please contact the First Congregational Church office for more details at
781-826-4762 or David Fiske at hanover125@icloud.com .

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Celebrate the holiday season at Hanover’s Four Corners Winter Festival
Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join the residents of Hanover on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. for one of Hanover’s favorite holiday traditions. Enjoy an
evening of live entertainment, festive performances, and local shopping at
Hanover’s Four Corners Winter Festival!

Gather around the cozy fire pit with a warm cup of hot chocolate or a bowl
of clam chowder, meet the friendly animals at the Hoof-N-Whiskers 4H
petting zoo, listen to music from talented local artists and bands, and
savor delicious bites from a variety of food trucks. Relax with a
refreshing beverage at the beer garden and take in the festive atmosphere.
This is a wonderful evening of holiday cheer for all ages.

Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive or
a non-perishable food item to support the Hanover Food Pantry, both simple
ways to share the holiday spirit with our neighbors in need.

Activities and Entertainment
Time Event
10:00 AM-
7:00 PM Cardinal Cushion Garden Shop and Tree Sales
5:30 PM Luminaries Lit by the Hanover Scouts
6:00 PM-
7:30 PM Very Merry Dickens Strolling Carolers
6:30 PM Outdoor Movie at Mr. TV
6:30 PM Santa arrives at Four Corners
6:30 PM-
8:30 PM DIY Pictures with Santa
All Night Horse and Carriage Rides on Washington Street (Rides start at the
Corner of Washington and Church Street)
All Night Hanover Historical Society Antique Sleighs on Church Street
All Night Fire Pit on the Grass
All Night Phoenix Lodge Tours and Clam Chowder
All Night Crafts at Salmond School Hosted by the John Curtis Free Library
and Office of Family and Community Engagement
All Night Hawk’s Nest School Store Open at Salmond School Hosted by the
Office of Family and Community Engagement
All Night Bingo/Scavenger Hunt at Ann Marie’s Botanicals and Rarities
All Night Cardinal Cushing Pop-Up Marketplace at Church Street
All Night Open House and Wreath Raffle to Support the Hanover Food Pantry
at Ivy and Olive’s
All Night Mail Santa a note at By The Sea
All Night Petting Zoo from Hoof N Whiskers 4H
All Night Hanover High School Club Fundraisers Near the Main Stage on the
Grass and on Church Street

Food and Drink
Vendor and Location
Clam Chowder at the Phoenix Lodge
50 cent Hot Chocolate at Marylou’s
Donut Bar and Hot Cider at Renovisions
Food Trucks at the Salmond School Building: Mom on the Go, Get In My Belly,
Thyme Traveler, South Shore Vo-Tech
Beer Garden at Abbey Knoll Photography (Fire Station #2)

Performances and Events
Four Corners Stage
5:40 PM Cardinal Cushing Choir
6:00 PM Pembroke School of Performing Arts
6:30 PM Hanover School Choirs
7:00 PM The Connolly Academy Irish Dancers
7:30 PM Pembroke School of Performing Arts

Broadway Stage
5:30 PM Endangered Species
6:00 PM Triple Threat Studios Student Performances
7:00 PM Citrus Squad
7:20 PM Paul Doolittle – Student Performances
7:45 PM Triple Threat Studios Piano Karaoke

Saint Andrew’s Church
5:30 PM Hanover Middle School Band
5:50 PM South Shore Charter Public School Chorus
6:15 PM South Shore Charter Public School String Ensemble
7:00 PM Holiday Music

For more event details, including parking and road closures, please visit
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. (Special thanks to Steve Ryerson for this information!)

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