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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Foundation for Educational Enrichment has recently sent out its
annual mailing asking residents to support the many exciting and innovative
programs the Foundation funds as part of its grants program. Please
consider making a donation. We need your support! It is through the
community’s financial support that this organization continues to thrive and
grow. The HFEE is an volunteer, non-profit organization with a broad
mission to foster excellence and innovation in the education of young people
in the Hanover schools. Since its inception in 1991, the Foundation has
raised over $160,000 for enrichment of the curriculum to benefit students at
all grade levels. Through its competitive grants program each fall, teachers
are eligible to receive grant funding for new and innovative proposals.
Grants are selected for educational purposes only and are not used to cover
salary or administrative costs. Projects are funded which are not normally
included in the school budget. These grants enhance the educational
opportunities for Hanover’s students and are not meant as a substitute for
community funding. Our commitment to excellence has been possible because of
the loyal support of people like you.

Recent Grants funded by the HFEE have included:

HHS: Rachel’s Challenge
Center/Sylvester: Star Lab Portable Planetarium

Clothesline Project
Jarrett Krosoczka, Author

Purchase of Kiln & Pottery Wheels
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Judith Rossman, Artist in Residence
Document Cameras

Science Databases
Food Play

-HMS: LEGO Robotics,
Museum of Science: Motion, Forces and Work

Rock Climbing Wall
Cedar: Amazing Hero Art

Smart Music
Special Subjects Library

Elementary Schools: Fun with Science: Fossils & Dinosaurs
Robin Brickman Mural Project

The Foundation believes that a commitment to a strong and vibrant
educational system benefits the entire Hanover community – its residents,
businesses, and, most importantly, its children. We strive to facilitate
projects like these every year, but we cannot do this alone. Your donation
of time, money, and/or services, demonstrates that you share this belief.
You may send your tax-deductible donation to: Hanover Foundation for
Educational Enrichment, P.0. Box 1144, Hanover, MA 02339 (ID# 043161682).

In the meantime, please save the date for our spring benefit, "A Night at
the Races" on March 27, 2010, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Pembroke, for
an evening of excitement and entertainment in support of children and
education!

Sincerely,

Joan McVey & Linda DiNardo, Co- Presidents

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Open Space Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21st
at the Nava-Stasiluk property on Center Street. We welcome all volunteers
to join us. The goal of this Saturday’s work party is to clear a stone wall
and improve the street level view into the property. In addition, the group
will evaluate relocation of existing perennial flowerbeds on the property
and possibly begin cutting a new extension trail. The Nava-Stasiluk
property was purchased with Community Preservation funds, and the Open Space
group is excited to make this parcel of land more accessible to town
residents.

View the detail location of the property on the town trail map:
http://www.hanover-ma.gov/maps-gis/2009-os-map/Hanover-2009-Open-Space-Map.p
df. There is limited off street parking currently available. You may also
park directly in front of the stone wall. It would be helpful to bring
clippers or shears.

The committee will continue trail improvements such as clearing existing
trails, marking & cutting new trails, and improving signage throughout the
fall and winter. Are you or is your group or organization looking for
service hours or a service project? Send an e-mail to
hanoveropenspace@gmail.com with any questions, or to be contacted directly
for future opportunities.

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are around the corner! Below please
find some great information and lots of dates for your calendar from the
good folks at the Stetson House:

"Celebrating with Christmas Animals"
This is the 27th year that the Stetson House has been welcoming Christmas to
Hano-ver, and the theme this year is "Christmas with Animals". A variety of
animals will be featured in the historic rooms: reindeer, birds, lamb,
sheep, dogs, cats, mice, rabbits, doves, geese, swans, etc…

ORNAMENTS ARE BACK
Yvonne Bright has designed a classic reindeer ornament for this year’s 2009
Christmas ornament. We have greatly appreciated the lovely ornaments crafted
by Lois Van Doren over the last 25 years. Thank you, Lois. Yvonne has agreed
to continue to produce the popular Stetson Ornaments going forward.
Ornaments may be purchased through the Friends of the Stetson House for $10
each and picked up at the Stetson House concert or during the opening
weekend. Make out and send your checks to: Friends of the Stetson House,
P.O. Box 2064 in Hanover, or call Barbara Barker Kemp at 781-826-6254.

Preview Party and Concert
On Friday December 4th, the Stetson House will open its doors from 6:15 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. for a special preview. Attending the Preview Party at the
Stetson House has become the tra-dition to welcome the holiday season in
Hanover. The House is at its best as the win-dow candles will be turned on
for the first time, and the rooms will glow with holiday cheer.

The preview opening of the Stetson House is followed by a special holiday
concert at 8:00 p.m. given by the Harbour Choral Arts Society, which was
founded in Hanover. It is directed by David Castillo, an organist and choir
master at the Eliot Church in Newton, and Choir Conduc-tor for the Milford
School system. The concert will be presented at the Congregational Church
across the street from the Stetson House. After the concert, ticket holders
are invited to Congregational Church’s Parish Hall (Riley Hall) for
refreshments and a social time.

Tickets are limited and are $10 each. This includes the evening tour of the
Stetson House, the concert, and wonderful refreshments. Tickets may be
ordered through the Friends of the Stetson House, P.O. Box 2064 in Hanover
(they will be mailed to you if you include a self-addressed, stamped
envelope) or purchased at the John Curtis Library or at the Town Clerk’s
office on the lower level of the Town Hall. Don’t miss this gala evening.
The table topiaries and decorations will be on sale that evening.

DECK THE HALLS-GREENS WORKSHOPS Nov. 23 and Nov. 28

There will be a weekday workshop taking place on Monday, November 23rd at
9:30 a.m. at 854 Broadway, at Hal Thomas’s barn. This workshop will focus on
boxwood topiaries, kissing balls, and is always a lot of fun. On Saturday,
November 28th there will be a larger workshop at the barn at the Stetson
House from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be making wreaths, swags, ta-ble
top trees, large kissing balls and other Christmas decorations. Join us,
teach oth-ers, and learn something new. Wear your gloves, and bring your
hand clippers. Wreath forms, wire, ribbon etc. will be provided. We also
need bow makers, and specialties you might make at home and donate.

Open House and Greens Sale

The traditional favorite Wreath and Greens Sale will take place on Saturday,
December 5, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. and is repeated Sunday, December 6, 2009 from
1-4 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Greens Workshops,
Monday, November 23–Boxwood Topiaries etc.: 9:30–Thomas’s Barn 854 B-way

Saturday, November 28–Wreaths etc. 1 to 4 p.m. Stetson House Barn

Christmas Preview/Concert/Refreshments ,

Friday, December 4, 2009, 6:15 to 10:30 p.m.

Open House and Greens Sale
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1-4 p.m. and repeated Sunday December 6, 2009
1-4 p.m.

Additional Evening Opening,

Monday, December 7, 2009, 7-9pm

Annual Meeting. Saturday, January 19, 2010
6:00 p.m. Phoenix Lodge–Covered Dish Supper and Program, "The Past 27th
Christ-mases at the Stetson House"–Snow date, January 10, 2010

Further info is available by contacting Barbara Barker Kemp at 781-826-6254
or John O’Leary at 781-982-9140 or jdoleary5@verizon.net .

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

More than "Basic Rights"

What Every Parent Should Know!

Tuesday, November 17th

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Meeting Location: Hanover Middle School (Library), Whiting Street

Presented by: Special Education Attorney, Tim Sindelar

Tim Sindelar is a partner in the Newton law firm, Hilton, Sindelar & Hahn,
where his practice focuses chiefly on special education and other litigation
concerning the rights of children to essential services such as education
and health care and the rights of adults with disabilities to effective
state services and appropriate accommodations. Before entering private
practice, Tim spent nearly 10 years at the Disability Law Center and more
than 15 years working with other legal services programs in 3 states. Tim
has represented hundreds of families in matters before the Bureau of Special
Education Appeals and the state and federal courts on special education
issues. He has also worked with parents groups on legislative and regulatory
issues pertaining to special education and health issues.

This year’s basic rights workshop will include a review of Federal and State
laws – 504 & IDEA, eligibility determination and the IEP process. Attorney
Sindelar will address general questions about the law and what students are
entitled to under its protection.

Check out our new web site www.hanovermasspac.webs.com
for further information and upcoming
events. It’s loaded with links to important resources and documents. Also,
any changes or cancellations to our programs will be posted there.

For further information, please call Mary at 781.829.9130 or Karen at
781.826.0137.

HanoverPAC_logo

What is the Hanover Parent Advisory Council?

The PAC is a parent group whose mission is to work toward understanding,
respect, support and appropriate education for all children with learning
differences in our community. The Hanover PAC will provide an opportunity
for parents to network and share information as well as a way to work
constructively with our schools to make them the best they can be for all
children.

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover Lions Club is now selling holiday raffle tickets for $10.00
each. They sell 400 tickets. The prizes include $1,000.00, $500.00 and
four $100.00 winners. The drawing will take place on December 15th. Please
contact any Lion to purchase a ticket, including Bob Shea at the Clerk’s
Office or Bob Coluci at rcoluci@aol.com or 781-826-8501.

And don’t forget this Sunday’s pancake breakfast! All proceeds will go to
Lions’ charities.

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Some astute readers of ATOTW sent follow-up questions about this Saturday’s
H1N1 flu clinic. I have been in close and constant contact with the Board
of Health and am happy to provide this additional information:

. Dosage requirements and/or notes from a child’s pediatrician are
NOT required for this clinic (as they have been in the past in traditional
seasonal flu clinics)

. A parent DOES need to sign consent for their child under the age of
18 to be vaccinated

. ALL children ages 6 months to 18 years old are eligible to be
vaccinated, not just those with underlying conditions such as asthma

. Children ages 9 and under will need to get two shots 28 days apart

. The clinic will be successful with the assistance of volunteers who
sign up by e-mailing health@hanover-ma.gov by 4:00 p.m. TODAY, 11/12.
Volunteers are asked to report by 9:30 a.m., park by the tennis courts, and
come in the front door. The Board of Health is firmly committed to
vaccinating children of volunteers early next week since it will be
impossible for volunteers to stand in line and work at the same time!
Details to follow in this space.

. The clinic is open to members of the public who meet the criteria
previously outlined here on ATOTW

Your reasonable participation and patience will be essential. Crowd control
measures include the following:

. Hanover Police will be on hand directing traffic

. Please enter through the side/gym doors

. There are 300 shots and 300 live mist doses. When you arrive, your
children will be evaluated by a medical professional and put in one group or
the other. You may not receive your first choice; decisions will be made on
a medically necessary basis. You do have the ability to decline a vaccine
type if it is not your first choice!

. You will be assigned a color coded card and group number that
indicates when your children will be called for their vaccine

. Members of the Student Council and National Honor Society will be
on hand to help entertain your children in the common spaces of the high
school while you wait

. Parents will need to watch for their group to be called into the
gym for the vaccine

. If your child does not receive their vaccine this weekend, there
will be LOTS more vaccine and additional clinics will be scheduled in the
future. Stay tuned to this space for further details!

As you may know, I don’t re-run previous e-mails.because I clog up people’s
in-boxes enough as it is! But, if you ever need to be reminded about the
details that appeared in a previous e-mail (in this case, vaccine
eligibility, or the date and time of this Saturday’s flu clinic, for
instance), just go to www.atotw.com , click on the archives tab, and type in
a key word in the search box in the upper right corner. A friend once
called it an electronic file cabinet for all of Hanover!

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Perhaps you will remember the efforts mentioned in this space that Hanover
residents have made on behalf of the Bill Masse Family of Hanover. Bill is
the father of eight children and he continues to fight pancreatic cancer.
Bill and Kathy Masse’s church in Norwell recently ran a golf tournament to
support the Masse Family, and thanks to Debbie O’Neil, Hanover residents
stepped up to the plate to help out, too. I recently received a note in the
mail from the organizers that reads as follows:

"Thanks to your generous donations and your willingness to come out and
support the Masse family on Monday, October 26th, we were able to hand the
Masse Family a check for over $20,000 dollars. In addition, more donations
are still coming in and this will help lift some financial burdens for this
wonderful family. It will also allow Bill to focus more on getting the rest
he needs right now, which is not so easy for a man who has worked hard to
support his family for many years. When (we) met with Bill and Kathy, they
were absolutely blown away by all the love and generosity that people have
shown towards them. We reassured them that it is because they are so easy
to love."

For all of you who reached deep into your pockets after reading about the
Masse Family right here on "Around Town on the Web", thanks for being a part
of our town’s efforts. It is one of the things I love most about living
here in Hanover.neighbors helping neighbors.

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Thank you to the veterans among us.every day, but especially today, as we
commemorate Veteran’s Day. In keeping with today’s holiday, I offer the
following e-mail which came to me from Libby Corbo, the generous soul who
was behind last week’s Halloween candy collection for the troops:

Just thought I would give you an update on the candy collection for the
troops! The response was tremendous – we have collected over 140 POUNDS of
candy! I have ordered 20 boxes from the post office, which we should
easily fill. As soon as I receive the boxes from the post office, Janine
Hardman (my neighbor) and I will pack them full and ship them off. Tuzik
Boston, a local company, has generously offered to ship a few boxes and I’ve
collected almost $75 in donations for shipping from generous individuals.
We have enough donations to ship about 12 boxes. I am still looking for
more donations to defray some of the shipping costs for the remaining candy.
There is now a jar at the John Curtis Library for donations. The Library
staff has been amazing and I am so grateful for their help in collecting the
candy. We have two local soldiers that we are shipping to and are still
looking for names and addresses of local soldiers who would like a package.
Thank you for your assistance – the result was more than I could have ever
hoped for!

If you would like to suggest the name of a Hanover soldier who would like to
receive a box of Hanover Halloween candy, please simply e-mail Libby Corbo
at elizacorbo@hotmail.com .

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Given the anticipated demand for H1N1 shots at this Saturday’s clinic, the
Board of Health respectfully requests volunteer assistance, as follows:

Please respond to health@hanover-ma.gov by Thursday, November 12th @ 4:00
p.m.

As mentioned in a previous e-mail, the Board of Health, in conjunction with
the Hanover Visiting Nurse and the Hanover Public Schools, has scheduled the
first in a series of H1N1 Clinics, Saturday, November 14th, from 11:00 a.m.
– 3:00 p.m. at Hanover High School.

There are many, many areas in which the BOH could use your help, including:

Nurses – Needed in a variety of areas:

1. Vaccinators

2. Vaccination recorders – these will work in
pairs

3. Educators

4. Vaccine inventory

5. To pre-fill syringes

Nurses – will be provided with information concerning their
professional liability protection as

well as copies of the Model Standing Orders, signed by the
Board of Health’s physician of record,

which provide the standards for H1N1 vaccination.

Support Staff – Needed in a variety of areas:

1. Screeners

2. Greeters

3. Runners

4. Registration

This is the first in a series of Clinics, and the need for help will remain
constant. Whatever amount of time you can give to this effort will be
appreciated, whether you can assist now or at a later clinic.

If you are willing and able to help, it would mean arriving between 9:30
a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to received orientation in the position you are working.
Walkie Talkie instructions will be provided by Hanover’s Emergency Agency
for those positions requiring communication with other areas of the Clinic.

Food, water and soft drinks will be provided and be available throughout the
day.

If you can help, please respond to
health@hanover-ma.gov before Thursday, Nov. 12 by 4:00 p.m. Indicate your
hours of availability and preferred duty. Schedules will be determined to
ensure smooth clinic flow and will be available Saturday morning. Nurses
must show their Massachusetts Nursing license. You do not need to devote
your entire day, any hours you can give will contribute to the success of
the day.

Thank you in advance and I will look forward to working with you,

Nancy Funder, RN

Public Health Nurse

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Hanover’s celebrity superstars are among us!

Watch Hanover resident Andrew Bridson on "Wheel of Fortune" this Thursday,
Nov. 12th, at 7:00 p.m. on WBZ-TV (Channel 4 if you have Comcast digital
cable). Andrew is a junior at Cornell University and is appearing during
the show’s College Week edition, which was filmed in Boston two months ago.
I remember Andrew from his high school days.he is a terrific young man and
will surely make his parents and town proud!

The D2 Mites are in the Football Super Bowl! Our 4th graders will play
Middleboro at Duxbury High School this Sunday the 15th at 11:00 a.m.

Congrats to all!

For "Around Town on the Web",

Cathy H-B

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