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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Sunday, April 26
Antiques Appraisal Day
It’s a historic year, what treasures do you have to celebrate? The
Hanover Historical Society and the Norwell Historical Society will once
again collaborate on this entertaining and educational event. Make an
appointment to have your antiques discussed and appraised or stop by to
watch the action and hear the amazing stories (no sign-up needed to watch).
$25/item appraised or $5/non-member adult to watch and learn

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phoenix Lodge, Hanover Four Corners
For more information, contact hanhistdirector@gmail.com .

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find Hanley Scott’s candidate information sheet. Ms. Scott is
running opposed for one of the two open seats for a three-year term on the
School Committee.

“NAME: Hanley Scott

CANDIDATE FOR: School Committee

ADDRESS: 98 Walnut St

TELEPHONE (Cell) NUMBER: 781-534-2472

LENGTH OF RESIDENCY: 7 years

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeing.
– B.S. from Boston University
– Operations Manager for Encore Specialty Foods, a South-Shore based family
owned and operated gourmet food importer
– 2024-2026 Invest in Hanover Volunteer
– 2025-2026 Center School room parent
– Recurring volunteer and contributor for in-school activities, teacher
appreciation/support campaigns, and HPS fundraising events

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.

Budget concerns remain front and center. While last year’s override
bought us much-needed breathing room, Hanover’s residents are maxed out,
and we need to find additional funding sources to ensure our schools’
needs are met without asking residents to continue absorbing additional tax
obligations. If elected, I would work to ensure that we are collaborating
effectively with our elected state representatives to further advocate for
more funding through any available sources, including promoting reforms to
the state calculations for reimbursements through chapter 70 and circuit
breaker. Simply put, the state government needs to contribute more to our
school budgets. Secondly, I would work to enhance our special education
service offerings, creating more robust programs within HPS to provide
specialized educational services for kids in-district. Meeting special
education needs is not optional, and when we can’t do that in district,
the price tag is heavy for taxpayers. It is in Hanover’s financial best
interest to make strategic investments in staff with enhanced special
education certifications to create programs in-district and reduce costly
out of district placements. Strategic long-term planning for major projects
should also be at the heart of our budget work. Two of our four school
buildings are approaching or at the end of their useful life. Starting the
process now to secure state-backed funding for these two buildings is
essential, but we should also be mindful of creating intentionally designed
savings plans for the major repairs and renovations that will need to
happen in 10, 15, 20, and 30 years.
Academically, both the need and want for technical education is soaring,
and I would love to see Hanover become a leader in vocational, technical,
and STEM programming. Hanover students consistently fill our allocated
space at SSVT, and the recent outpouring of resident support for the
Vo-Tech rebuild project proves how much people in this community care about
supporting this academic model. With the current surge in demand for highly
skilled labor, and the cost of traditional 4-year college becoming
increasingly unsustainable, we should strive to create programming
in-district that reflects the need for more tech education on the South
Shore, prepares students for a wider variety of post-graduate educational
paths, and entices future families to settle in Hanover.

Why are you running for this office?
I am running for school committee first and foremost to serve and support
our community. Every single one of us has something we can offer, be it
talent, expertise, or a few hours of our time each week, to improve
Hanover. I am deeply invested in creating an incredible educational
experience for every family in our district. Now, more than ever, we
recognize that school is not just four walls and a chalkboard, but a
critical part of our kids’ social, emotional, athletic, artistic, and
academic foundation for life. Public schools should be a place where all
students are given the tools, classes, space and support to grow, succeed
and thrive. I believe my operations background, enthusiasm and advocacy for
Hanover Public Schools, and community-focused mindset would make me an
asset to the school committee, and I hope to earn your vote on May 16th.”

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find the candidate information sheet for Jason Factor. Mr.
Factor is running opposed for the three year term on the Board of
Assessors.

NAME: Jason Factor

CANDIDATE FOR: Board of Assessors

ADDRESS: 34 Briarwood Dr

TELEPHONE (Cell) NUMBER: 617-792-9737

LENGTH OF RESIDENCY: Moved to Hanover in Aug 2019

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeing.

? I am a nationally and locally recognized mortgage loan originator, a
profession that requires me to evaluate property values, review appraisals,
and help homeowners understand how taxes impact their financial decisions.
? I regularly analyze appraisals, interpret valuation data, and, when
necessary, challenge those values. Just as importantly, I work closely with
clients to clearly explain how a value was determined so they can make
informed financial decisions with confidence.
? I also serve on the Executive Board of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce,
where I work alongside local business owners to support and advocate for
our business community. This experience gives me valuable insight into the
priorities and concerns of both residents and businesses in Hanover.

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.

? Hanover’s recent adoption of a split tax rate for commercial
properties will require ongoing evaluation. As a member of the Board of
Assessors, collecting accurate data and monitoring the long-term impact of
this policy will be critical in informing future financial decisions for
the town. If elected, I will focus on providing clear, reliable data to
town officials and residents to support responsible fiscal planning.
? Rising home values across the South Shore have increased the importance
of fair, competitive, and transparent assessments. Homeowners want to
understand how their property is valued and how it affects their taxes. I
would prioritize clear communication and accessibility, ensuring residents
have the information they need to plan and make informed financial
decisions.
? There are a number of potential tax exemptions available to Hanover
residents and businesses. In my conversations with people in town, I have
heard mixed responses on the attainability and understanding. If elected, I
would strive to ensure that eligible businesses and homeowners are aware of
the available resources and strive to make them more accessible.

Why are you running for this office?

Hanover’s form of government depends on active citizen participation. It
is a community shaped by those who show up, get involved, and give back.
I have always tried to contribute in that way—through coaching youth
sports, serving with the Chamber of Commerce, and participating in town
meetings.
When I was approached about this opportunity, I saw it as a meaningful way
to apply my professional experience in service of the community. I am
running because I believe I can help local businesses and homeowners ensure
that our property assessments are fair, accurate, and clearly understood.

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Cathy H-B

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find Pimhatai Koslowsky’s candidate information sheet. Ms.
Koslowky is running unopposed for re-election to a three year term as a
Trustee of the John Curtis Library.

NAME: Pimhatai Koslowsky

CANDIDATE FOR: Trustee of The Public Library

ADDRESS: 97 School School Street

TELEPHONE (Cell) NUMBER: 617-347-2907

LENGTH OF RESIDENCY: 11 years

Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeing.

I have been a member of the Board of Library Trustees since 2022. I was
elected for my first 1–year term in 2022 and re-elected for a 3-year term
in 2023. For the past year, I have served as the chair and I also served as
secretary and treasurer in the previous years.
Prior to joining the Board of Library Trustee, I have volunteered for
various capacities in town. I served as a member of the town’s Transfer
Station Study Committee. I have volunteered for the PTA since my son
started pre-kindergarten at Cedar School. He is now in the Middle School!
I am a member of various local organizations in town. I have been a member
of the Hanover Club since 2022 and became a board member this year, taking
care of the club’s social media. I am a part of the Hanover Pride, which
I have helped organize the Pride event every June. I love crocheting and I
am a part of Hanover Fiber Club, which we meet monthly at the John Curtis
Free Library. I am also a member of the Hanover Women’s club jr.
Professional, prior to moving to Boston to attend graduate school, I was a
television reporter in Bangkok, Thailand. Currently, I work as a Senior
Program Coordinator in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Boston
Children’s hospital. I earned a Master of Arts in Multimedia Journalism
from Emerson College in Boston. And I earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees
from Thailand, one in Political Science and another in Communications.

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.

Funding pressure is the major issue our library is confronting. The
uncertainty in federal and state support are also my concerns.
The library, just like other departments in town, has to work with a
limited budget to maintain our current services and also make sure our
budget meet the MAR (Municipal Appropriation Requirement) in order for our
library to continue to be certified for State Aid.
I will continue to be a strong advocate for our library and emphasize how
important our library and its service are to our community.

Why are you running for this office?
Because I love the library! I believe the library is a critical part of
our community, especially for young children and seniors. As a trustee, I
will continue to advocate for our library to stay relevant with their
services and materials it provides. Our library isn’t just an archive of
books. It provides free passes to museums, WiFi devices and streaming
devices that residents can borrow, art exhibits, youth activities, and so
much more. And it must continue to evolve as technology evolves and trends
change. I would like to continue supporting our library to achieve its full
potential.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

There have been questions and further inquiries regarding “Question One”
that will appear on the Annual Town Election ballot. The document found
here:
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, from a recent Select Board meeting, is probably the best information that
is out there right now regarding the referendum question that will be on
the May 16th ballot.

For more information, please contact the Town Manager’s Office, the Budget
Director, or members of the Select Board or Advisory Committee.

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

Below please find the list of candidates who will be on your ballot on May
16th, along with the referendum question wording.

Annual Town Election – Town of Hanover
May 16, 2026, 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Hanover High School

Board of Assessors – Vote for One for Three Years
Jason Factor
Viola Anne Ryerson

Board of Health – Vote for One for Three Years
Diane Ruuska Sawin, Candidate for Re-Election

Planning Board – Vote for One for Five Years
David Bruce Traggorth, Candidate for Re-Election

School Committee – Vote for Two for Three Years
Jaclyn Accomando Jorgenson, Candidate for Re-Election
Peter Q. Miraglia, Candidate for Re-Election
Hanley Louise Scott

Select Board – Vote for Two for Three Years
Vanessa Achille O’Connor, Candidate for Re-Election
James Edward Hoyes

Town Moderator – Vote for One for One Year
Douglas T. Thomson, Candidate for Re-Election

Trustee of The Public Library – Vote for One for Three Years
Pimhatai Koslowsky, Candidate for Re-Election

Question One: Shall the Town of Hanover be allowed to exempt from the
provisions of Proposition Two and One-Half, so-called, the amounts required
to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay the Town’s share of the costs
of designing, constructing, furnishing and equipping a new South Shore
Vocational Technical High School building, including all costs incidental
and related thereto?

For more information, please see the attached flyer or contact Town Clerk
Catherine Harder-Bernier at catherine.harderbernier@hanover-ma.gov , or
781-826-5000 x1079.

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

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

The Hanover High School Rugby Team is proud to announce a special
fundraising event, “Comedy Night,” taking place on May 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
The evening will feature an exciting lineup of stand-up comedy, headlined
by acclaimed comedian Christine Hurley.
This event aims to bring the community together for a night of laughter
while supporting the continued growth and success of the State Championship
Hanover High School Rugby team. Proceeds from the event will go toward
equipment, travel expenses, and team development initiatives.
Christine Hurley, known for her sharp wit and engaging storytelling, has
performed at top venues across the country and is sure to deliver a
memorable performance for attendees (over 21 please).

Event Details:
• Event: Comedy Night
• Date: Saturday, May 2nd
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: American Legion at 104 King Street

Tickets are $35 are expected to sell quickly. Venmo @Hanover-Rugby to
reserve your seats just include your name and your tickets will be at the
door! A QR code is included on the attached announcement.

For more information or questions contact Diana Frucci @ dfrucci@aol.com .

About Hanover High School Rugby Team:
The Hanover High School Rugby Team is dedicated to fostering teamwork,
discipline, and athletic excellence among student-athletes. Through
community support and fundraising efforts, the team continues to grow and
compete at a high level.

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

Below please find Vanessa O’Connor’s candidate information sheet. Ms.
O’Connor is running for re-election to one of two open seats on the Select
Board.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET
Vanessa A. O’Connor
Office Seeking: Select Board
Address: 43 Mayflower Circle, Hanover, MA 02339
Telephone Number: (781) 296-7029
Length of Residency: 7.5 years

Relevant Experience: I was elected to the Select Board in 2020 and
re-elected in 2023. I have served as Vice-Chair (2022-2023) and Chair
(during both override years – 2023-2024 and 2024-2025). As a Select Board
Member, I have served as liaison to the Fire Works Site Focus Committee and
the Transfer Station Study Committee. I serve as liaison to the Affordable
Housing Trust (which I also sit on), Advisory Committee, Board of Health,
Parks and Recreation Committee, Taxation Aid Committee and Zoning Board of
Appeals. Before election to the Select Board, I was the Advisory Committee
appointee to the Fire Station Planning Study Committee. I am an active
community volunteer, member of The Hanover Club, HYAA soccer and basketball
coach and founder of the Hanover Fiber Club. Professionally, I am a real
estate lawyer at The TJX Companies, Inc., where I provide legal counsel and
guidance on all aspects of real estate leasing, acquisition, management,
development and disposition. I earned my J.D. from Boston College Law
School, my B.A. in political science from Tufts University and am a
graduate of Braintree High School. I grew up nearby in Braintree and lived
in Dorchester with my family before settling in Hanover in 2018.

Major Issues: Hanover continues to face several challenges, namely related
to the tension between affordability and maintaining services, major
infrastructure and environmental costs, and for the growth and aging of our
population. The two-year process that led to the FY2026 override
underscored the need for responsible budgeting that still manages to
protect our schools and services – which will require disciplined
long-term financial planning. At the same time, Hanover is confronting
serious environmental and public health challenges like PFAS contamination
in our water, which is not a problem our government or residents created,
but will require major investment to fix. Relatedly, challenges with
respect to COVID, healthcare costs, benefits, etc., have forced us to put
off or limit investments in our infrastructure (such as those related to
traffic, technology, and public buildings) which we need to address – how
we invest in our town today shapes how we experience it in the future.
Finally, we are also working to get ahead of housing growth needs so that
young families and seniors alike can afford to join and stay in our
community.

Why I Am Running for The Select Board: As I did in 2020 and 2023, I am
running for the Select Board because I believe that Hanover should be a
collaborative, sensible, and inclusive community. I advocated passionately
for moderate override that reflected the needs of families with students in
Hanover’s public schools with the very real financial pressures resident
face. While the override ultimately passed last year, our related
challenges did not end there and I vocally committed to avoiding another
override through at least FY2032 (when a number of debt, pension obligation
and tax factors provide some relief to our budget). I am running for the
Select Board again to see that commitment through, which will require
adhering to the Comprehensive Financial Policy that I (along with Select
Board Member Hughes, the Town Manager, and the Budget Director) led the
charge on this past fall. I want to fulfill the commitment that I made to
the residents of Hanover and will work towards that goal if re-elected. I
want to continue to work diligently to be inclusive and communicate often
and transparently with residents as I remain the only Select Board member
to push meeting information out to residents using social media and hold
weekly office hours. I have consistently been responsive to resident
concerns and needs, often resolving issues myself or connecting residents
with the correct town representative to assist in resolving them and
remaining involved until the issue is addressed. In my six-year tenure as a
Select Board member, I have shown myself to be poised, efficient,
pragmatic, and unafraid to ask questions or acknowledge and learn from my
mistakes. Finally, I have worked hard to approach my role with competence
and inclusion while speaking out for what is right. I again ask for your
vote and look forward to the opportunity to continue representing you!

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

Please see the attached flyer from the HHS Class of 2028 regarding a Bingo
Night!

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Dear fellow Hanoverians:

On Thursday, April 16th, Jersey Mike’s will donate 50% of the proceeds
made on that day to support the Friends of the Hanover COA. The Friends
of the Hanover COA is a 501C3 charitable organization whose goal is to
assist the Hanover COA in providing programs and services to enrich the
lives of seniors. Please mention the Friends when you place your order in
person or use code jmgives to order online on the app. See also the
attached flyer!

For questions, please email Bev Gilmartin at friendshanover@hanovercoa.org.

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