Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
There has been quite a bit of dialogue in town over the past few days and
\nweeks regarding the optional Anti-Bias Leadership program and the Raising
\nMulticultural Kids program that have been introduced in the Hanover Schools
\nover the past few years.<\/p>\n
Last week, Around Town on the Web (ATOTW) published a statement that was
\nsent in to ATOTW from the Hanover Unity Council supporting these programs
\nand asking for signatures. After that statement was sent out, one Hanover
\nresident wrote in to ATOTW asking for “the other side”. As the ATOTW
\neditor, I wrote back to that one resident, sending her some links to some
\ninformation that I found readily available on the Hanover Schools website.
\nUp until that point, I had not heard from “the other side”, but I was happy
\nto help her to find the information she sought.<\/p>\n
After some thought, and in an effort to be fair, I thought I would send
\nthat same information to the rest of ATOTW’s readers today. <\/p>\n
Here is the link to the petition that was presented by “the other side” to
\nthe Hanover School Committee at their meeting of December 8, 2021:
\nhttp:\/\/atotw.com\/maillist\/lt.php?tid=hp4R\/dRvl4CfN1K0yuTG2etzVJPD291BiZQ1qg2c30poqLt7nDPoRqoN783ZLADJ<\/p>\n
Here is the link to the video recording of the School Committee meeting of
\nDecember 8th, 2021:
\nhttp:\/\/atotw.com\/maillist\/lt.php?tid=V9LNIZOnzKKwWDBexVsbR+tzVJPD2+1BiZQ1qg2c30poqLt7nDPYRqoN783ZLADJ<\/p>\n
ATOTW heard directly from “the other side” petitioners (now known as “The
\nMotherlode”) for the first time late last week. Since the Hanover Unity
\nCouncil statement was looking for signatures, again in an effort to be
\nfair, I have attached The Motherlode’s original petition. <\/p>\n
I am sure this topic will continue to be discussed publicly and privately
\nin the future. My hope for all of us is that we do so cordially,
\nreasonably, and without vitriol. ATOTW will not get involved in the debate
\nbut will continue to provide information, as always. As a reminder, the
\npurpose of ATOTW may be found here:
\nhttp:\/\/atotw.com\/maillist\/lt.php?tid=Xhch+CUVm9+c9dgGcDDHt+tzVJPD2+1BiZQ1qg2c30poqLt7nDN4RqoN783ZLADJ<\/p>\n
To close, below please find the Statement on Community Inclusiveness that
\nwas signed by the Select Board in the fall of 2020.<\/p>\n
“The Hanover Board of Selectmen clearly and unequivocally denounces racism,
\ndiscrimination, and hate in all forms. We are living through a time of
\nunprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and
\nall-too-familiar calls to address injustices, discrimination, and racism in
\nour communities. In addressing these challenges, we have all been forced to
\nreexamine and question our norms, history, and relationships with one
\nanother. Let us reframe these challenges as an opportunity to come together
\nand recognize that Hanoverians experience racism and prejudice while
\nengaging in a meaningful dialogue that recognizes and values diversity and
\ninclusivity in our town.<\/p>\n
As your local elected leaders, we pledge to promote positive, necessary
\nchange and we will deliver on that responsibility. We have a duty to
\nourselves, our residents, employees, visitors, and businesses to ensure
\nthat everyone who enters our community is treated with respect and dignity.
\nHanover has rich traditions of town spirit, community involvement, and
\nkindness. As a community, we strive to welcome people of every race, ethnic
\nbackground, national origin, religion, ability, gender identity, and sexual
\norientation. In this light, we encourage residents to actively seek common
\nground while working to nurture an inclusive, anti-racist, and welcoming
\ncommunity. Hanover is great but we can be even better. Join us in making
\ntomorrow better than today.”<\/p>\n
I hope we can continue to recognize and value diversity and inclusivity in
\nour town. I look forward to promoting events on ATOTW that do just that.<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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