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KEEPING WARM: David Horton, Victoria Lynch, Anna, 5, and Andrew, 2, take time to sit and warm up by the fire during Wyman’s Garden Center open house on Saturday. For more photos see page 9.

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By Meaghan glassett, express staff Meaghan@ hansonexpress.coM

As the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District faces another bleak year, school of-ficials have begun looking at ways to lower costs.

Business Director Sharon Andrew said that as the dis-trict begins preparing for next year’s budget she is looking into ways to cut transportation costs.

Andrew met with the Abington business director, and the two school districts are looking to put together a col-

laborative bid. The bid would call for 37 buses, she added.

When the last contract was up, the district only received one bid.

“We are trying to attract other companies to bid on us,” Andrew said. “This year, we are going to go out as a collab-orative and we hope that will generate more interest.”

Andrew added that the dis-trict is working on the collab-orative bid early, and if they don’t generate interest, the Whitman-Hanson district can go out to bid separately.

WHRSD faces bleak budgetSchool officials explore cost cutting measures for next year

By stephanie spyropoulos, express staff [email protected]

Wh i t m a n - H a n s o n show choir, cho-

rus, and bands were wrap-ping up their holiday season with their annual Christmas show on Monday evening. They did a warm up matinee for the Whitman and Hanson seniors on Monday afternoon followed by a home cooked holiday dinner complete with coffee, dessert, ornaments and a raffle drawing for at-tendees.

Many hands went into planning the event, accord-ing to Student Council advi-sor Dan Moriarty. He said the event is a tradition and one of his favorite experiences of the year. For over a decade, the choral groups have gathered to put on their annual musi-cal cabaret. He emphasized that many volunteers assisted in creating a special holiday

gathering for the many se-niors who attended.

Ninety-five-year-old Bar-bara Meiggs, of Hanson, has joined in the holiday spir-

ited event for the last several years. She sat with friends and shared in the festivities.

“Everything worked out

Sharing a holiday tradition

By Meaghan glassett, express staff [email protected]

Whitman Town Adminis-trator Frank Lynam came be-fore the School Committee to discuss the future of the Park Avenue School building last Wednesday.

“I understand that the school district is offering or returning the Park Avenue School to the town … We had some discussion last year,” Lynam said.

He said after town offi-cials had the opportunity to do a walk through of the building, it was obvious there was a lot of work needed to keep the building functional.

At the Whitman select-men’s meeting on Nov. 30, Lynam misspoke when he said he spoke with Bill Sweeney about the school district turn-ing over the building to the town. Lynam had in fact spo-ken with Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Facili-ties Director Ernie Sandland.

Lynam said at the time of the discussion that the town didn’t have the funds available for renovations to the build-ing.

The selectmen did not vote on the matter of re-turning the school at the meeting held on Nov. 30.

Park Avenue School shutteredSchool district facility team will assist in boarding up building

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Sheila Bonitatibus served Dottie Cameron a turkey dinner with all the fixing as part of the holiday dinner and show.

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By Mike tropeano, express staff

Last Feb. 2 was a typical winter New England weekday for most of us, with the tem-perature never going above freezing, but it was much more meaningful for Father John Mark Hannon, or simply Fa-ther Mark, who celebrated his 50th year in the priesthood. A big fan of all the Boston area sports teams, it is not uncom-mon for him to add a quick prayer for the locals during playoff time when celebrating Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Hanson where he has led the effort to build a new, expanded church facility in a time when many Catholic churches are being closed due to lack of attendance.

How long have you been the pastor of St. Joseph’s? I have been here for 15 years. I had been at St. Patrick’s in Stoneham for the 13 before that. That parish had over 6,000 families. St. Joseph’s has just over 2,700 families. We cover most of Hanson and part of Pembroke, including the entire Bryantville portion of Pembroke.

It has been a wonderful 15 years. Everyone works so hard and has been so generous, es-pecially for the new church, which cost $3,000,000 to build. We now only owe less than $500,000 on the building and have no other debt.

What makes this parish special? The people we have as part of our parish com-munity. The generosity they show to the parish and to each other. They are always there to help service the needs of one another, when somebody is sick, has died or with our giving tree for Christmas. We almost completely fill the con-fession room with gifts for the poor and needy who would have had few or no presents at Christmas if it weren’t for these gifts.

It is very humbling for me to celebrate Mass, the last sup-per and how the people pre-pare to receive. I really do not feel worthy.

Why did you initially choose to join the priesthood? I think it is what God wanted. I really had a strong domestic church family with my mother and father who were both born in Ireland. I was the youngest of six children with two broth-ers and three sisters. They have all been very affirming of me as a priest. I also have a sister who was a Dominican Sister, until she passed away.

How does the church connect with the youth? We have a children’s liturgy that does great stuff. They have encouraged an awareness and taught the children what they can do for others. It has been great to see many of these chil-dren grow up over the years. We also have a youth basket-ball team, which has been very successful. They have won the championship three of the past four years.

What did you do to cel-ebrate your 50th year as a priest? My parish family had

a big party with a dinner for me at the Knights of Colum-bus. I also had the opportunity to have one with my own fam-ily, which is very large, with 24 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and -neph-ews. I also received some very nice gifts; the best were spiri-tual bouquets from the parish and the children. It is a good reminder to me of how good people are to me.

Do you feel that the Christmas spirit is alive and well? I certainly do. We should take Christmas back for Christ, show our gift of faith. Say ‘Merry Christmas’ to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, who grew up, suffered, died for us and rose from the dead.

Author’s note: This year, Father Mark will be celebrat-ing his 51st year of Christmas Masses on Friday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., children’s liturgy at 8 p.m. and midnight and the senior choir concert beginning at 11:30 p.m. He also will celebrate Mass on Christmas morning, Saturday, Dec. 25, at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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Father John Mark Hannon, known by many of his parishioners as “Father Mark,” has been pastor at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Hanson for 15 years and celebrated his 50th year in the priest-hood in February. St. Joe’s serves residents of Hanson and the Bryantville portion of Pembroke. Photo by Mike Tropeano

A visit with Father MarkSt. Joseph leader marks 50 years in priesthood

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Students from the Christian Childcare Center performed a Christmas show for members of the First Baptist Church’s Helping Hands group in Han-son on Tuesday morning.

Helping Hands is a fel-lowship of women who seek to reach into the community as well as support each other. The group often comes to read to the students at the Christian Childcare Center.

The students performed their dress rehearsal of their show “The First Christmas” on Tuesday morning in the sanctuary of the church.

“The First Christmas” is a book the students have read. The performance included readings from the book along with the children singing Christmas songs.

The Christian Childcare Center’s performance of “The First Christmas” will be held Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Christian Childcare Center, which is located inside the First Baptist Church, will celebrate its 19th year on Jan. 6.

Marcia Morgan and her daughter were the founders of the school. When the center first opened, Morgan said there were only four children who attended the program. The pro-gram has grown significantly over the years and now has 52 children enrolled. Not every child attends the program dai-ly, and the program is licensed to have 39 children at once. Morgan said at the time she founded the school, she was a member of the congregation and also took care of the pas-tor’s children.

“I liked working with kids,” Morgan said. “I had four children of my own and I also did a home daycare.”

At the age of 40, Morgan went back to school and earned her degree in early childhood education from Fisher Col-lege.

“One of the things I ap-preciate about Morgan and the staff is they are on an even-keel and provide a warm and safe environment for the kids,” Pastor Steve Youd said.

Youd said he is proud of

the staff, who have been with the program for many years.

“They are good employees … not only do they take care of the kids, but they take care of each other,” he added.

The Christian Childcare Center has eight staff mem-bers. The center has four dif-ferent age groups who attend. The first group starts with tod-dlers at the age of 15 months. The toddler group learns colors and has a monthly theme from Weekly Reader. The second group is preschool for three and four year olds. The pre-schoolers are learning colors, shapes, numbers and also has a theme. Pre-K consists of five year olds, who are learning the alphabet and practicing sounds and writing. The center also has a kindergarten class which is taught sight words and is be-ginning to read.

“Because we are a Chris-tian school, we are able to say daily prayers and teach Chris-tian values,” Morgan said. “The students are taught dif-ferent values each month.”

She added that the child-care center offers all readiness skills.

Morgan said her favorite age group to teach is the three-year-olds because they are lov-able and still dependent.

Morgan said she is happy to be able to share her faith with the children.

“We are a Christian school, but we also are respectful of all faiths,” Youd said.

She said she is proud to have had seven of her grand-children go through the pro-gram.

Youd said that he often meets people in the town that ask if Ms. Marcia is still teach-ing at the childcare center. Youd said he recently heard stories from a student who had Mor-gan over 15 years ago. Once Youd mentioned his name to Morgan, she remembered a lot about him as a child.

Morgan said that she doesn’t always realize how much of a strong influence she has with the kids.

“I do it because it is what I love,” she said.

Morgan and Youd said that the Christian Childcare Cen-ter cares about the community and often holds fundraisers for a variety of causes.

Students from the Christian Childcare Center located at the First Baptist Church in Hanson performed "The First Christmas" for members of the Helping Hands group on Tuesday morning.

RJ Parece, Isabelle Fenton and Alexander Fenton belted out the words to "Sing it on the Mountain."


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TueSDaY DeC. 712:16 a.m. Police required

on Ferris Street. Peace re-stored.

10:42 a.m. Walk-in report-ed property lost/stolen.

11:32 a.m. Officer wanted on Emory Street.

7:59 p.m. Motor vehicle stop at Spring and Winter streets.

WeDNeSDaY DeC. 812:26 a.m. Officer wanted

on Glenwood Place.9:18 a.m. Suspicious ac-

tivity reported on Monponsett Street. Area search was nega-tive.

11:25 a.m. Domestic rela-tions 209/A on Ocean Avenue.

12:32 p.m. Domestic re-lations 209/A on Catherine Road.

12:49 p.m. Officer wanted on Catherine Road.

4:15 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported at the rail road crossing on Monponsett Street. Area search was negative.

THurSDaY DeC. 912:56 a.m. Disabled auto

reported on Spring Street.4:18 p.m. Police required

at Café Deli on Main Street.4:43 p.m. Suspicious ac-

tivity reported at Priority Music on Main Street.

5:25 p.m. Auto lockout re-ported on Brook Street.

11:25 p.m. Disabled auto reported on Main Street.

FriDaY DeC. 101:10 a.m. Motor vehicle

stop on Winter Street. Grace M. Doherty of 136 Brook St. ar-

rested for OUI-liquor and fail-ing to drive in marked lane.

8:32 a.m. Officer wanted on Gorwin Drive.

1:41 p.m. Breaking and en-tering reported on Main Street.

1:52 p.m. Officer wanted on Main Street.

4:24 p.m. Police required on Pearl Street. Mark Ellis of 41 Pearl St. arrested for threat to commit crime, to wit murder and assault by means of dan-gerous weapon.

SaTurDaY DeC. 1112:00 a.m. Motor vehicle

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9:58 a.m. Animal com-plaint at Ferry’s Sunoco, Lib-erty Street.

9:59 a.m. Animal com-plaint at Dunkin Donuts, Lib-erty Street.

11:26 a.m. Police required on Jereva Road. Area search was negative.

11:58 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Spring Street.

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3:44 p.m. Suspicious activ-ity reported on Woodbine Ave.

5:56 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported at Gorwin Drive and Liberty Street with personal injury. Vehicle towed. Transport to hospital.

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Two male occupants of a Shelby Cobra were transport-ed to South Shore Hospital after the vehicle hit a tree and a stone wall on E. Washington Street Monday afternoon.

Hanson Police and Hanson Fire/Rescue responded to the single car crash on E. Wash-ington Street at 2:40 p.m.

Police Lt. Joseph Yakavo-nis said that the motor vehicle hit a tree before hitting the stonewall in front of 321 E. Washington St.

“The firefighters did a good job at getting them out,” John Hunts, the homeowner of 321 E. Washington St. said.

Amanda Blune, a resident of E. Washington Street, said that she heard the crash, but did not hear any screeching of rubber before the crash.

When rescue workers ar-rived on scene the vehicle was in the middle of the road fac-ing in the wrong direction, ac-cording to Yakavonis.

“Upon our arrival both parties were conscious, alert and talking to us,” Thompson said.

Paramedics used the Jaws of Life to extricate the oc-cupants from the vehicle, ac-cording to Fire Chief Jerry Thompson.

He added that both parties

were treated for non-life threat-ening injuries and brought to South Shore Hospital.

‘There was heavy dam-age to the vehicle and luckily injures weren’t more signifi-cant,” Thompson said.

A Med Flight was request-ed, but unavailable due to weather conditions, according to Thompson.

The operator of the ve-hicle, James Donato, 40, of Kingston, was cited for speed-ing and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Jaws of Life extricates victims

Hanson Police investigate the cause of a single car crash on E. Washington Street Monday afternoon. The occupants of the car were transported to South Shore Hospital.

Community Cookbook on saleTry a delicious gift with a local touch this Christmas! The

Hanson Public Library community cookbook with full color tab section dividers is now available at the library for $10 per copy. The cookbook contains 346 recipes contributed by members of the Hanson community, as well as pages of local information and many pages of helpful cooking hints. Pro-ceeds from the sale of the cookbook will be used to enhance li-brary services and programs at the Hanson Public Library. At $10 each, cookbooks make the perfect holiday gift. Reserve your copy by calling the library at 781-293-2151, or pick up your copy of “By the Book: Recipes from the Hanson Public Library Community” today at the library.

Cookie decorating demo Dec. 22

The Hanson Senior Cen-ter will host Donna Morrissey, outreach manager for Sheehan Health Group. at 1 p.m. on Dec. 22 for a cookie decoratng demonstration.




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Douglas A. Dodge, 68, died un-expectedly Tues-day, Dec. 7 in South Shore Hospital. He was the longtime companion of Debra F. Leonard.

Born and raised in Maine, he was the son of the late Alm-on and Elizabeth

Dodge.Doug earned his bachelor’s degree from

Hudson College and worked as an insurance adjuster for Aetna Insurance and Eastern Ad-justment Company.

He enjoyed working around his home and yard and he and Debbie hosted many wonder-ful gatherings there. He loved to dance and to travel and was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Patriots.

A memorial service was held Monday, Dec.13 at 10 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Donations in his name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Elizabeth “Liz” E. (Anderson) Glov-er, 82, a 44-year resident of Whitman, died Tuesday, Dec. 7 in her home sur-rounded by her fam-ily. She was the wife of the late George Alger, Archibald McPherson and Wil-liam F. Glover Jr.

Born and raised in Weymouth, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Birgge-man) Anderson and a graduate of Weymouth

High School.She had worked for over 18 years at Al’s

Photo Finish of Braintree.She leaves her children Michael Alger of

N.C., Donald McPherson of Whitman, Cath-erine McPherson of Brockton, Arthur McPher-son of Pembroke, Mary McPherson of Ded-ham, William Glover III of Whitman, and Alan Glover of Whitman, as well as 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Her funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Whitman. Burial followed in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman.

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Elizabeth E. Glover, 82, Whitman resident

Rose W. (Nogueira) Piazzi, 95, of Abing-ton, formerly of Whitman, died Friday, Dec. 10 in the Colony House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Abington, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Dorando Piazzi.

Mrs. Piazzi was born in Duxbury and raised in Kingston, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cabral) Nogueira. She attended Kings-ton Schools. She was a Whitman resident for 55 years.

She enjoyed being a homemaker and being with her family.

She leaves her daughter and son, Patricia Mc

Elroy of East Bridgewater and Joseph Piazzi of East Sandwich; her brother Louis Nogueira and her sisters, Olivia Ruemker and Flora Pasolini, all of Kingston, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and one great great-grand-child, several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Joseph and Tino Nogueira, Palmira Dersreiusseau, Anna Pimental, Marion Doner, Mary Cardon and Silvia Randall.

Her services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel,Whitman. Burial was in the MA V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Donations may be made in her name to the charity of one’s choice.

Rose W. Piazzi, 95, former Whitman resident

Whitman Hanson Regional High School holiday show choir performance

barbara Meiggs of Hanson enjoys the holiday show every year at Whitman-Hanson.

Soloist chelsea Gardner performs with the Whitman-Hanson regional High School Show choir during their holiday concert.

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The following local stu- ➢dents were inducted into the National Honor Society at South Shore Regional Voca-tional Technical High School during a candlelit ceremony on Dec. 8 in the school’s lecture hall: Hanson: Carse Brown, grade 11, Electronics and Whitman: Glen Davis, grade 11, Electronics and Shawna Smith, grade 12, Drafting.

Claire Goebel and T.J. ➢White were recently inducted into the Alexander Graham Bell Honor Society at Curry College. Claire is a junior at Curry and has a double major in Education and Psychology. T.J. is also a junior and is a Criminal Justice major. In ad-dition, T.J. is a member of the Curry football team.

Hanson’s ➢ Frank Sawyer gave a brief history and a dem-onstration of Braille to a local Girl Scout troop recently at the Hanson Public Library. He ex-plained the origins of Braille and demonstrated several early ways to write in Braille, before current computer soft-ware and an embosser sim-plified the process. He gave each Scout an example of text translated into Braille. Saw-yer created a display easel and board displaying the alphabet letters in Braille configuration. The Hanson Library has Jaws, Duxbury and Kurzweil soft-ware installed on a computer, as well as a Braille embosser, for the use by the public.

Happy birthday to ➢ Helen Clark (Dec. 3), Marie Keyes (Dec. 5), Clemmie Locke (Dec. 7), James Stewart (Dec. 8), Cynthia Hurley (Dec. 9), Debbie Duncan, Edie Gilson and Edna Howland (Dec. 16), Michaela Fowler and Lisa Winters (Dec. 17), Kacie McCallum (Dec. 18), Marge Bates (Dec. 20, Lou-ise Tanderes (De. 21), Cathy Fortin and Rita Ward (Dec. 23).

This summer, two Hanson ➢residents, Jeffrey Foley and Joseph Collett, raised $8,751 for cancer research and treat-ment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by riding up to 190 miles in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Their effort helped the PMC raise $33 million and bring the organization’s 31-year total Jimmy Fund contri-bution to $303 million.

SeWinG leSSonS: Hanson brownie troop 80450 recently learned to sew, making pillows with their troop leader, Jenn cronin. the troop’s next project is decorating and filling holiday bags for those in need in Hanson. Photo courtesy of Laura Tobin

braille deMonStration: Frank Sawyer recently gave a history lesson and demonstration of braille to local Girl Scouts at the Hanson Public library. Photo courtesy of Toni Leverone

WarM WelcoMe: local artists Matthew Gillis Hall, Kathy Frolino and Kevin drogue greeted patrons at the Whitman Wellness center Gallery night on dec. 4.Photo courtesy of Leeann Trigler

baSic traininG coMPleted: u.S. army Pvt. ryan P. Sammon graduated from basic military training at Fort leonard Wood, Missouri. after graduation, he continued training at alpha company 795th Military Police battalion. on dec. 9, he gradu-ated from the Military Police advanced individual training unit located at Fort leonard Wood. He received orders for Korea and will be stationed overseas for the next year.Sammon is the son of Stephen and Merleen Sammon of Hanson. Sammon is a 2010 graduate of Whitman-Hanson regional High School.

decK tHe HallS: chris cameron, tina Siereveld, annmarie bouzan, Jim and audrey Flanagan, Zou Zhongmin, dawn blauss, Sue lonergan, Maria Mcclellan, Joanne blauss, and Stacy reed, Friends of Kiwanee and recreation commission members, gather at the needles lodge to decorate for the holidays.

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ly repeated to invoke childhood memories, and others are made out of necessity or develop over time.

As a young child, our gifts were opened on Christmas morn-ing and there was always an orange in each stocking. As we got older, our family Christmas celebrations changed to accom-

modate teen sleeping schedules, so we opened gifts on Christmas Eve and slept in Christmas day. Later, our house be-came a gathering place for friends home from college, and my mother started a tradition of late night homemade Chi-nese food (she’d taken a class and dis-covered nearby ethnic markets.)

I like to put a big orange in the toe of the stockings, just as my parents did. For the past few years in an effort to juggle

multiple family obligations, I have cel-ebrated Christmas with my brother and dad on Christmas Eve and our tradition has become brunch.

Our family’s Holiday Morning French Toast has become a fixture of brunch. Last year, I found myself short of apples, but with plenty of bananas on hand – and lo, a new tradition was born.

This simple dish pleases adults and children, and it can be prepared the day before.

Holiday morning french toast1 cup brown sugar½ cup butter, melted3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)3 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) peeled, cored and thinly sliced or 3 bananas, sliced½ cup dried cranberries or raisins 1 loaf Italian, French or cinnamon-raisin bread, cut into 1-inch slices6 large eggs1 ½ cups milk1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Add fruit to cover bottom of dish. Ar-range bread slices on top.

Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour mixture over bread, soaking bread completely. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Bake, covered with foil, in pre-heated 375 F oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Serves 12.Jennifer Cantwell welcomes your questions, comments and

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Did you know that 1 in every 50 children in the U.S will go to sleep without a home this year? Horizons for Homeless Children is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to play with chil-dren living in family homeless shelters in Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties. If you have an extra two hours a week and a desire to make a differ-ence in the lives of some won-derful children, then they have the volunteer opportunity for you! A six- month commitment is required. Attendance at a training sessions is mandatory. Upcoming trainings: Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Boston and Saturday, Feb. 12 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Bourne. Sign up to-day! Contact 508-999-9454 or at [email protected] for more information and an ap-plication, or fill one out online at horizonsforhomelesschil-dren.org.

The Panther’s Den located at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School is open for holiday shopping from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on school days and Thursday evening, December 16 from 6-8 p.m. Holiday gifts, including sweatshirts, sweatpants, yoga pants and new T-shirts are available for purchase.

Red Acres Christmas Sing Dec. 19

The 55th Annual Red Acres Christmas Sing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 19 from 2-4 p. m. at 517 W. Washington St. Han-son. There will be caroling, marshmallows for roast-ing and a live crèche scene with a sheep and a donkey. For additional information, contact Teresa and Pepper Santalucia at 781-447-3192 or [email protected]. The Sing will be held, rain, shine or snow. It is free and open to the public.

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The 2011 Massachusetts Wildlife and Fisheries fishing, hunting and sporting licenses are now available for purchase at the Hanson town clerk’s of-fice. For more information, call 781-293-2772.


Thursday dec. 16Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. free line dancing class, BP clinic at center. Wright’s Chicken Farm and LaSalette Shrine Trip.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 10:30 a.m. Motorcoach trip to Wright’s Chicken Farm Restaurant and LaSalette Shrine, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 Brown Bag pick up, 1 p.m. cribbage.

Partner’s Healthcare Flu Clinic. 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Whitman Town Hall, 54 South Ave. in the public health nurse’s office for Whitman residents. To pre-register, call the Board of Health at 781-618-9755 or e-mail [email protected]. Provide your name, address, phone number, age, and if there is a health condition the nurse needs to be aware of.

Road to Cooperstown Fundraiser. Support the Whitman Panthers baseball team on the road to Cooperstown by eating at Papa Gino’s in Whitman from 4-9 p.m. Papa Gino’s will donate 20 percent of your total sale to the team.

Hanson Instructional Basketball. Sign ups for Hanson instructional basketball for first and second graders will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Maquan Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 16. The cost is $30 per player. For information, contact Joe Cornetta 781-447-0454.

Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club. 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.

Friday dec. 17Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. cribbage, l p.m. bingo.

Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m. Wee Readers for ages 0-3, drop in with caregiver, for stories, fingerplay and song. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Craft-a-story for ages 3-7, Alpha Tales: read alphabet stories and make a corresponding craft. Call 781-292-2151, x 106 to register.

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 9 a.m. manicurist, 11 a.m. Ecco Restaurant, South Weymouth, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday at 92 Robinson St. in Hanson. Sponsored by the Hanson American Legion.

saTurday dec. 18U16 Hanson Girls Soccer Tryouts. 8:30-10 a.m. at Hanson Middle School.

Festive Food Fun. 1-3 p.m., Whitman Public Library, enjoy an afternoon of holiday cooking with Elena Kareores, a seasoned cook and teacher. Leave with a gift to keep or give. Call 781-447-7613 to register.

sunday dec. 19U16 Hanson Girls Soccer Tryouts. 8:30-10 a.m. at Hanson Middle School.

55th Annual Red Acres Christmas Sing. Sunday, Dec. 19 from 2-4 p.m. at 517 W. Washington St. Enjoy caroling, marshmallows for roasting, a live creche scene with a sheep and a donkey. For any additional information, contact Teresa and Pepper Santalucia at 781-447-3192 or [email protected]. The Sing will be held, rain, shine or snow. It is free and open to the public

Monday dec. 20Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m. chorus rehearsal, 10:30 a.m. holiday gift swap ($5), 11 a.m. holiday music program, l p.m. Tai Chi ($5) and knitting group.

Whitman Senior Center. 10 a.m. Wii bowling, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. BP clinic.

Mike’s House of Pizza Fundraiser. Mike’s House of Pizza, 309 Main St., (corner of Rte. 27 and Rte. 58), Hanson will donate 10 percent of gross sales to the Hanson Community Christmas Fund and the Hanson Food Pantry. Stop in or call 781-293-3591 to place an order.

Mothers Club Christmas Party. The Whitman Mothers Club Christmas party will be held at 7 p.m. at the VFW on Essex Street. Enjoy a Yankee swap ($20 limit) and Chinese food ($7). Don’t forget to wear your Christmas pajamas!

Hanson American Legion Post 226. Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 92 Robinson St., Hanson.

Massasoit Community Theater Auditions. Auditions for “A Raisin in the Sun” will be held at 7 p.m. in the Buckley Performing Arts Center at Massasoit Community College, off Rte. 27, Brockton. For more information, contact Mark Rocheteau at 508-588-9100, ext. 1982.

Whitman Republican Town Committee. Meets on the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the senior center on Hayden Avenue. For more information, call Steven Bois at 781-447-4719.

Tuesday dec. 21Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. Nails by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. beginner’s bridge, 11a.m.-1 p.m. free legal advice by appointment, 1 p.m. bowling at the Hanson Athletic Association.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the park, 9 a.m. hairdresser, art class, fuel assistance by appointment, 10 a.m. line dancing at Legion, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. computer class, 1 p.m. knitting/crocheting, bowling.

Whitman Library. 1 p.m., cake and refreshments to commemorate Joanne Warren’s retirement as the youth service’s librarian, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mystery Book Group, Community Room. Contact Jessi Finnie at 781-447-7613 for information.

Hanson Food Pantry. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Main Street.

Wednesday dec. 22Hanson Senior Center. 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1 p.m. cookie decorating, 1:30 exercise with Cindie ($5).

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 10 a.m. chair yoga, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. Bingo at Harvard Court, Mah-Jongg.

Whitman Garden Club Christmas Party. 11:30 a.m., Christo’s Restaurant in Brockton.

Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club. Meets on Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. at the Hitching Post Restaurant. For more information, call Mike at 781-447-6501.

Thursday dec. 23Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. free line dancing class.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. fuel assistance by appointment, 1 p.m. cribbage.

Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club. 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.

Friday dec. 24Senior centers and libraries closed for Christmas holiday.

upcoMing evenTsBridgewater Festival of Lights. Dec. 12-25. 5-8:30 p.m. week nights and 5-9:30 p.m. weekends. Animated walk-through village, 200,000 lights. Free admission. Donations accepted. Lions special weekends Dec. 17. All donations go to charity. For info visit bridgewaterfestivaloflights.com.

Christmas dinner at Church Hill United Methodist Church. Christmas Day dinner in the fellowship hall behind the church at the corner of River and Church streets in Norwell. All are welcome at no cost on Dec. 25 for refreshments beginning at 12 p.m. with a complete turkey dinner at 12:30 p.m. followed by entertainment at 1:30 p.m. Call

Melissa at 781-826-4763 or Gail at 781-545-1666 to make a reservation. Transportation will be provided if necessary.

Pumpernickel Puppets Show. The Friends of the Hanson Public Library presents the Pumpernickel Puppets’ show, “Sir George and the Dragon” on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. This is a free event.

Learn to Skate in 2011. Pilgrim Skating Club offers Learn to Skate lessons on Wednesdays from 5:35-6:30 p.m. from Jan. 5-Feb. 16, or Saturdays from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Jan. 8-Feb. 19, seven weeks for $135 (plus $15 annual registration fee for new students). All classes held at Hobomock Arena in Pembroke. For more information, call 781-294-7575 or visit pilgrimskatingclub.com.

Whitman Public Library. Strong Women and Literature Book Club is open to all. The January book is “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Discussion on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room. Call or stop by the library to order a copy of the book. Call 781-447-7613, or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Wyman’s Garden Center open house

Pam Fager and her children, Adam and Erin, pose for a picture with Santa at Wyman’s on Saturday.

Luke Tropino enjoys a bag of popcorn.

Nicholas and Drew DeMarco eat their candy canes as they walk around Wyman’s Garden Center.

Six-year-old Michael Polito smiles as he takes a pony ride during the open house on Saturday.

Jeffrey and Evelyn Gomes wait in line for their turn to

ride on May, the pony.

Olivia Forgit holds on tightly to her balloon and poses for a picture with her sister,

Emma, while they warm up inside.

Madison Deeb, 3, waits patiently as she is fastened securely onto the pony’s back before setting off on her ride.

John Doucette and his children, Shannon and Sean, take a break from picking out their Christmas tree to pose for a picture.

Photos by Emily Brain


Rethinking International

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How do you feel about the Red Sox new acquisitions?By Kristy Kennedyq u e S t i o n o f t h e w e e k

Rose Kennedy Puritan Drive, Hanson

“I’m excited for the Red Sox chances of winning the World Se-ries. I’m also just as excited about

the re-signing of Varitek.”

Caty Bryant Indian Head Street, Hanson

“I like the Red Sox’s chances, but they can no longer complain that the Yankees buy their World Se-ries because that is exactly what

they’re doing.”

Kelly Travers Washington Street, Whitman

“I think they’re going to do really well. They made some key pick-ups, and Gonzalez will help the

infield a lot.”

Victoria Burke Winter Street, Hanson

“I think the acquisitions were substantial. They are going to put the team over the top with both

their talent and character.”

Krystle Gillietti Old Colony Way, Whitman

“They made the best decision they ever have. They needed

speed on the team and they got it, also they finally paid for players.”

International involvementsMost of us at this time of year are bombarded by request

from various charitable organizations for our time, talent and treasure. Now some of these are outright

scams, but most are legitimate and very worthy causes. As we all have limited resource we have to triage these requests and select those charitable requests that are most meaningful to us based on perceived need or raw emotion. In our family we have about four consistent recipients of our giving.

In the international community it’s pretty much the same deal. The United Nations and the other big international organizations

always come knocking on the front door of the U.S.A. looking for time, talent and treasure. As with our individual households, this has been a tough year in a series of tough years and we need to do some triage and say no to most requests. It’s time for some other nations to step up and do their share.

Let’s take a look at the recent Global Warm-ing Conference just concluded at Cancun, Mexico.

The so-called developing nations are all willing to cut carbon emis-sions, so long as we, as in U.S.A., are willing to pay the bill. With all due respect to our ecology driven friends, we say sorry, we gave at the office. It’s time for China, India and the OPEC nations to pick up their share of the burden for a change, then we’ll think about it.

Let’s look at few more specific instances of our misplaced largess. For years we have invested considerable time, talent and treasure trying to broker a peace between the Israelis and the Pales-

tinians. It never happens because neither side seems willing to act in their own

self interest and probably never will until we, the U.S.A., decide to back away, truly back away, from this insanity and let these folks work it out on their own and deal with their own internal radical elements.

The Republic of South Korea really owes us their very exis-tence, yet they insulted President Obama at the recent G20 confer-ence by failing to agree to some trade restructuring. OK for them. Let’s withdraw all of our troops forward deployed to Korea and let the ROK government deal with the crazy regime in the North. Let the Chinese restore sanity on the peninsula. It is after all their neigh-borhood, not ours. It’s time for a little enlightened self interest here.

Mexico is a basket case of economic disparity and lawlessness bordering on rebellion by the drug cartels. The government can’t or won’t deal effectively with their impoverished millions so the government provides de facto encouragement for their underclass-es to illegally emigrate to the United States. This is insanity. We need to militarily seal the border and force Mexico to deal with its own issues. Trade will continue as we have a mutual need for it. We need not be the welfare system for a corrupt and incompetent Mexican government.

Our evolving position is that with the exception of certain natural disasters where we can bring resources to bear for immedi-ate humanitarian relief, we need to do a better job deciding who and where to spend our resources on. Our European friends, the wealthy nations of the Middle East and the economic tiger of China need to step up and carry the load. We are in an economic slump, we have need of resources at home and we still have the military muscle to work our will if we have to, so let’s get real about where we want to get involved. It’s time to tell the world most of the time “we are sorry, we gave at the office.” “You guys live up to your responsibilities. Don’t call on us any more.” Coincident with this, we probably should return to a strong dollar policy which, though painful in the short term, will help restore our economic muscle on the world stage.

We are not advocating isolationism and a “fortress America,” just a little common sense as we all have to exercise in our house-holds every day. We can’t be the benefactor to the entire world. We need to get real about prioritizing where we spend our limited resources or we will have no resources for ourselves or the most needy of the world.

By EmEry maddocks

GettinG real

Mrs. Ma-her and the art

students at Whitman Hanson Regional High School would like to thank author Michael MacCurtain for volun-teering his time and ex-pertise in the art classes on Friday. Mr. Mac-Curtain, a Whitman resident, explained the process of writing, pub-lishing and marketing his series of children’s books about Willie the Moose. He recounted

the process of finding and collaborating with his illustrator, as well as financial consider-ations of printing and marketing the series. Stu-dents got a first-hand look at the process from the rough drafts to final illustrations and insight into considerations of layout and graphics nec-essary to create a picture book. In addition, they were also treated to a reading by the author of his next book in the series, which is due out in the Spring. “Willie, The Moose Who Saved Christmas” is currently available in our area at Tedeschi’s, Duvals and Myette’s.

Christina L. MaherArt teacher

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School

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The Whitman-Hanson Education Founda-tion will hold its first annual Adult Spelling Bee from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School’s Performing Arts Cen-ter. Businesses, PTOs, neighborhood and com-munity groups, town and public safety organi-zations, are all encouraged to form teams from three to eight spellers. Not comfortable getting in front of an audience and spelling? Not every-one on the team needs to be a speller ... you can designate one or more members of the team to spell and the other team members can help the spellers and cheer them on! Competition will be intense to win the coveted Bee trophy. Teams are encouraged to wear costumes and really get into the spirit! Nonprofit groups are welcome to set up informational booths to showcase their organization so that attendees may learn more about them. The entry fee for each team is $150

and is tax-deductible. To enter, print and send an Adult Entry Form to Whitman-Hanson Edu-cation Foundation, PO Box 270, Whitman, MA 02382. Call 781-294-1261 or e-mail wheduca-tionfoundation.org, [email protected] with any questions.

Laura KemmettWhitman-Hanson Education Foundation

Last night I attended the WH Boys hockey season opening game against Dennis/Yarmouth at their home rink

on Cape Cod. While the results of the game were not what the team had hoped for despite a hard-fought, tough-hitting game, something jumped out at me. It was the team support pres-ent from the fans.

I was amazed at the many students with faces and clothing painted in the home team colors. In the stands, the reactions for every hard check and good play resembled that of a college crowd. The team support was felt by the home team players as well as the visiting Panthers.

The boys home opener at the Rockland Ice Rink on Summer St. is scheduled for Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. against Silver Lake. I urge members of the Whitman Hanson community: students,

parents, teachers, etc. to join us on this night, and this season, to watch a young, tough, excit-ing team play the coolest game on earth!

I’ve watched this community support their teams, whether it’s basketball, football, cheer-leading, soccer, etc. and it’s what makes this school district something that we’re all so proud of. I understand the hectic schedule of the holi-days, etc., but if you’re looking for an inexpen-sive night out, then please enjoy the games this season with the Panthers at their home rink in Rockland. Help support the boys this season as they give it everything they have!

On behalf of the Whitman Hanson Hockey Boosters, have a safe and happy holiday sea-son!

Jack Glynn, presidentWHHS Hockey Boosters

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At that meeting, Lynam also said the property was deeded to the town specifically for school use. For the town to use the building for any other pur-pose, they would have to go to Superior Court, where the town would either get approv-al to break the deed or be told to sell the property and divide the proceeds among the heirs of the McGrath family, who donated the land to the town.

Since the selectmen’s meeting, Lynam has met with Ernie Sandland and School Superintendent Ruth Gilbert-Whitner and discussed the fu-ture of the building.

Lynam recommended that the building be mothballed and the school district agreed to work with the town in the transitioning of the building.

To mothball the building, the town will provide all the materials necessary to close up the building. The school district will assist the town in boarding up all the windows and doors.

The building pipes will also be drained and electricity will be maintained to allow for the sump pump in the base-ment to work.

Lynam said many people seem to be storing equipment in the school, but because it will be boarded up that will no longer be an option.

He added since the town doesn’t anticipate using the building for some time, board-ing it up will hopefully deter people from making it a prob-lem site.

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mittee that the chances of go-ing to Town Meeting and ask-ing for any large sum of money are nil.

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When Chapter 70 fund-ing for the school district was cut last year, Andrew said the money was made up by a com-bination of state and federal grants.

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Gilbert-Whitner said the district is concerned for when the federal money might dis-appear.

Andrew said that the grant money makes it seem like the district is receiving a lot of money, but it is in fact just keeping the budget “whole.”

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• The Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation has rescheduled the Spelling Bee, which will now be held on feb. 5. to enter a team there is a $150 cost. a team can be made up of three to eight members. Proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing instructional tech-nology for the school system.

• The School Committee approved the anti-bullying plan for the school district. the plan will be submitted to the department of elementary and Secondary education. all school districts in massachusetts are required to submit an anti-bullying plan by Dec. 31.

• The committee approved a field trip request for the Hanson Middle School Chorus to perform at Canobie Lake Park.

• The annual DECA trip to the regional competition in Hyannis was also approved by the School Committee.


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Mike’s House of Pizza, 309 Main St., (corner of Rte. 27 and Rte. 58), Hanson will donate 10 percent of gross sales on Monday, Dec. 20 to the Hanson Community Christmas Fund and the Han-son Food Pantry. Stop in or call 781-293-3591 to place an order.

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ALL SCHOOLSMonday: hamburger on a bun, potato puffs, veg-etable soup, corn, fresh grapes.Tuesday: Chicken parmesan sandwich, oven fried potatoes, seasoned green beans, chilled apple-sauce.Wednesday: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, glazed carrots, chilled fruit.Thursday: no schoolFriday: no school.School lunch pricing for 2010-2011 is: elementary schools, $1.75, middle schools, $2 and high school, $2.25. Call the office if you have any questions about how to apply for the free or reduced lunch program at 781-618-7431 or 7477, or e-mail [email protected]

December may be the end of the cal-endar year, but for

us, it is only a third of the way through the school year. This is the time, though, to reflect

on the year so far. For me, it is pretty easy to think about some of the highlights of what has occurred in the first four months. Let

me start by saying that I can-not wait to come to work each and every day. To be able to come to a place that holds the key to young people’s futures is not a job; it is a joy. There is a famous quote from James Michener that I found a cou-ple of years ago which I think truly sums up how I feel about my coming to school each day: “The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to de-cide whether he is working or playing. To him he’s always doing both.” For it is the stu-dents and teachers at HMS that make my days so enjoy-able for they make this school a welcome, energetic place of learning where all students can and will succeed.

Near the top of my list of remembrances for this year, and pretty much every year, is our sixth Grade Open House. It is on this night, we get to welcome in our newest mem-bers of our school population. Sure, there are some parents, who are sending younger sib-lings to us and know how HMS functions, but there are also some experiencing this for the very first time. Middle school, as portrayed in televi-sion and movies is usually not in a positive light. There are the visions of the “big, bad middle school” and all it en-tails. I hope that on this night and for the next three years we are able to relay a vision of support, understanding, community, knowledge, and achievement. We are here to not only educate your chil-dren, but have a relationship with them so we get to know them as they get to find out who they are. It is a wonder-ful time.

Another reflection I have is on our student activity groups. They continue to be a vibrant part of our school community and continue to have a positive influence on the student’s full

day experience. Cross Coun-try had another very successful season led by head coach Tina Siereveld. There were over 50 total members of the HMS Cross Country Team; this is a truly astonishing participation rate for a school our size. One could see the great number of students who ran cross coun-try by the sea of red shirts run-ning, and winning, our Turkey Trot, put on by our PE/Health/Fitness teachers Mrs. Jen Clif-ford and Mr. Matt King, this past October. Student Council, led by Mrs. Jess Fitzgibbons and Mrs. Tina Siereveld, has been an excellent contributor to the climate and culture of the school so far this year, and every year for that matter.

Student Council members have been everywhere we have needed them to be from the morning announcements to helping new students in the building; they are truly mak-ing the school a much brighter place for all.

In the same respect, The Builders Club, led by Mrs. Gret Lozeau and Mrs. Kate Norris, has had its hand in al-most everything positive in the building throughout this first half of the school year. They run our food drive, campus beautification, and recycling, just to name a few; their hearts, minds, and actions display how middle school students truly care.

Our chorus led by Mr. Sam Tucker has had a tremendous start of the year, as usual, with having the full chorus perform beautifully at a Providence Bruins game and our winter concert this week.

After school, Ms. Rose Araujo has directed our After-School Program, which has enabled students to participate in such activities as drama with Mr. Jack Every, soccer with Mr. Chris Luvisi, game time with Mr. Will Candler, and cooking with Ms. Pam Cohen, which are just a few of the offerings available to all students. The school day may “officially” end at 2:25 p.m. for HMS, but students are showing that participation does not end with the last bell.

Besides performances and activities, the endeavor that brings the greatest smile to my face is what I see every day I walk through classrooms. It is here that I witness us mak-ing such a positive influence in these young students’ lives. Whether I’m in Mr. Blauss and Mr. Young’s 6th Grade Science classes observing our students do chemistry and physics I re-member doing in high school. Or the work I see Mrs. Bran-conier and Mr. Maynard are executing in their 7th Grade Extensions in helping to rein-force the work done in the stu-dents’ other classes. Or when I’m in Ms. Kofton’s or Mrs. Mulledy’s 8th Grade Science class, where they are teaching the students to question what if and how come, both remark-able life skills. Or even to no-tice Mrs. Snow in her Technol-ogy Integration class teaching real world and 21st Century technology applications. It is in these day-to-day sightings that I know we are doing ex-traordinary work as a school.

So those are just a few of the memories I have so far for this year, but many, many more, I know, are yet to come. From everyone here at Hanson Middle School, I wish you a joyful, relaxing, and safe holi-day season.

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Preschool information meetingThe Whitman-Hanson Regional School District will hold a

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The purpose of the meeting is to provide parents with the in-formation necessary for them to successfully register their child for preschool at either the Maquan Elementary School in Han-son or the Conley Elementary School in Whitman. There will be a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period. Registration packets and an opportunity to select a date and time to register their child and schedule an appointment for a screen-ing will be available online after the meeting.

Parents may also call their local school to set an appoint-ment date to register their child and set up an appointment for a screening. If you know of any parent of a child who will be three years old on or before Aug. 31, 2011, and is interested in enrolling in the WHRSD Integrated Preschool, please make them aware of the date and time of the meeting.

The screenings will take place:School Telephone Registration DatesConley School 781-618-7050x1351 March 4, 11, 25Maquan School 781-618-7060x2351 March 4, 11, 25We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6:30

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She recalled the best present she ever received for Christmas … the birth of her first son on Dec. 23 back in 1935.

“That was my best gift,” she said with a smile.

Being surrounded by fam-ily, friends and holiday memo-ries is what Eleanor and Andy Anderson cherish most about the Christmas and Thanksgiv-ing season. They traveled to the high school following an invitation from the Hanson se-nior center to take in the mu-sical entertainment and turkey dinner with all the fixings.

“We are from Marshfield, but we were so happy to come to the show,” said Eleanor. “It was lovely.”

Her favorite melody was “White Christmas,” sung by the choir, and she noted that she was of the “Bing Crosby era.” She is not planning on doing much holiday cooking, but said she and her husband were looking forward to the holiday luncheon.

Musical director Don Legge said the show was a hit with a wonderful turnout. The student groups presented in-strumental and vocal arrange-ments, along with show tunes and dances by the show choir.

The students worked very hard putting together the pre-sentation, said Legge. Many of them were also involved in recent performances at Win-terfest in Whitman and the Ha-nover Mall holiday caroling.

“It is giving them the holi-day spirit. Today’s shows are warming us up for the Monday night concert,” said Legge.


Paige Cameron sang a solo during the show choir’s holiday per-formance held on Monday morning.

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Edward Almeida and his friend Helen Voudren enjoyed lunch after the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School holiday choir perfor-mance on Monday.

Barbara Lemieux shakes her holiday snowman given to her at the show choir’s holiday show and dinner Monday afternoon at the high school.

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Small Duxbury CottageOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, washer/dryer, dishwasher, very private, small yard, newly renovated, $1200 includes utilities. Available Dec. 1 through June 18. One month rentals available. Call 781-934-2449.

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Michael’s Windows & Gutter Cleaning

A local service. Windows start at $5 each. Also, repair loose and leaking gutters, and can install gutter screens. Also, repair window and door screens. (A great gift idea!) I answer my phone. Cell 508-523-9927.

Snowbirds To FloridaSouth Shore based company providing auto transport service to Florida and nationwide. Great rates and reliable, safe door-to-door transport. Call DWO Auto Transport Services, 954-648-3677. Mention ad for $25 discount.

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Window And Gutter CleaningLet local firefighters brighten your day! Residential and storefront. Pressure washing - house, patio, deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning with every full house window job. Reasonable rates. References available. Fully insured. Keith McWalter. 781-340-5183 or cell-781-690-2000.

Affordable RoofingRoofs starting at $4,000, repairs starting at $50. Year round. Commercial/Residential. Call for free estimate - 781-733-2156 On completion of job, get a 32” plasma TV (excludes repairs). Call for best prices for your vinyl siding. Very affordable.

Home ImprovementSemi-retired remodeler with 30 plus years experience. Design and build. Bath, kitchen, tiling, family room etc. Your problems, our solution. Call Larry McCarthy, 508-746-7829.

Junk BustersJunk removal, specializing in cleanouts of basements, garages, attics, yard debris, odds and ends. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, gutter work, and window washing. Best prices, free estimates. Please call or leave a message for Mike, 781-789-3612.

A Grade AboveIs your child struggling in school? Does your child need to improve test scores? Does your child need help with organizational and study skills? Experienced tutors for all major subjects. One-on-one tutoring for Grades K-12. For more information, call 781-829-9829.

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S.P.M. Enterprises is a full service landscape/tree company that offers fall cleanups, fall hedge trimming, lawn mowing, tree removal, pruning and much more. We are fully insured and offer free estimates. Call Shawn today 781-264-5595 or email [email protected]

Seasoned FirewoodCut and split 14”-16” lengths. Buy an order of seasoned firewood now, you’re automatically entered into raffle to win a free cord of seasoned firewood, cut and split. Proceeds go to Marshfield Community Christmas. Call Nessralla’s Farms in Marshfield, 781-834-2833, or visit www.nessrallas.com.

Gutter CleaningWe clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. We also specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Wallpapering/Interior PaintingCeiling, walls, woodwork, drywall repairs, touch-ups, cleanouts done at low, reasonable prices. MC and Visa accepted. Free estimates. Call Debbie, 781-585-8043.

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Gutter CleaningDo you need your gutters cleaned this fall? Call Andrew, 781-264-3628. Average house is $100. For an additional $25 we will clean the mildew off your gutters with TSP. Interior/exterior painting available.

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Local electrician looking for residential and commercial work servicing South Shore and Boston. Call Mark for an estimate at 781-826-6543. References available.

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Spruce up for the Holidays. Painting, drywall finishing, sheet-rocking, water damage, wallpaper stripping. Specializing in interior work. Skim coating over horsehair plaster and textured ceilings a specialty. 25 years experience. Call Steve, 508-833-0546 or 617-922-0944 (cell).

Carpet & Upholstery CleaningPet odor removal. Leather cleaning. I guarantee you will like the way your carpets look. Call Craig at Quality Carpet, 508-580-4777.

Driveway PlowingWinter’s coming. Experienced and reliable plow driver, I will be there when you need me. Will do a neat, clean and thorough job. Call Jonathan, 781-706-7031.

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Great Christmas Gift2006 Mazda Miata MX5. Silver with black top, 5-speed manual, A/C, 17,000 miles. Superb condition. $13,500 or best offer. Call Ed, 508-947-8662.

18' Marshall Sanderling Catboat1974 catboat; 6 HP Yamaha outboard, 1994 trailer included; both trailer and boat updated; Presently on mooring In Duxbury; $11,000. Call 781-934-6417

2005 Toyota Camry XLECar in good condition, excellent Carfax report. 75,00 miles, heated seats, leather, moon roof, $10,500. 617-680-9792.

36’ Sabre “Spartina” 1986. Excellent condition, fully equipped. Great boat for cruising couple or family. Roller furling main and genoa. Full electronics (radar, GPS chart plotter, autopilot...) power windlass, ESPAR hot air heating system etc. Price drastically reduced, $59,000. 781-452-7321.

2001 Nissan Altima80,000 miles, Silver, no dents or rust, good AC, great commuter car. Ellent condition. $5495. Call Tom at 617-817-4299.

Acura MDX 20022002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good

condition, 132k miles. Black exterior, beige interior. 4wd. Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500. Call 781-934-0803.

4 Sail $2,200 1988 Hunter '23 Free winter

storage. Nissan 8.9 outboard; Three sails; Free boat stands. Available in Duxbury for viewing. Kevin, 617-620-9479 or Ron, 781-724-1270.

Pick-Up Truck For Sale1997 blue 3/4 ton V-8, 8' bed, 143,000 miles, 1 owner. In good condition. $4,500 or best offer. Call Bob, 781-447-0026

2001 Nissan Altima80,000 miles, Silver, no dents or rust, good AC, great commuter car. Ellent condition. $5495. Call Tom at 617-817-4299.

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2006 Mini Cooper S ConvertibleExcellent condition, 44,200 miles, 6-speed manual, traction control, leather interior, dual front and side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS, cruise control, run flat tires, rear parking sensors, 4 new tires, Minimal winter use. Garaged. $17,250. 781-424-1102.

Halmatic 8.80 Motor SailerYou could buy a new 14’ outboard or, for the same price, my motor sailer which sleeps 5 in full-length berths. Recently rebuilt 40HP diesel engine, 3 sails, shallow draft. Galley, head, equipped. Ideal for local waters. $19,950. 781-934-2132.

2005 Acura Only 15,000 MilesMeticulously maintained, Florida car, one owner, all the extras, luxury package, leather heated seats, moonroof, AC, steering wheel controls, 6-CD changer, AM/FM cassette, front and side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS. Lowered to unbelievable $19,500. Call 781-447-7890.

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XLAlpine white w/sandstone leather. Capt. chairs. New (9/10) factory installed trans. w/3yr. 100k mi. warranty. Always garaged dealer serviced. 84k mi. Excellent condition. Title in hand. $15,500/b.o. Call 781-820-8874.


Shaw 24’ Classic YawlBuilt 1961 Jensen in Denmark. Midget ocean/racing cruiser. Mahogany, oak, sitka, teak, double planked mahogany. Teak centerboard, bronze centerboard trunk, 1500 lb. slotted lead keel. Accomodations: four berths, galley, head. $6000. 508-747-1235.

1998 Buick LeSabreMeticulously maintained. Runs great, ready to go. 94,000 miles. Averaged about 8,000 miles per year. Asking $3700. Call 781-582-2065 or 339-788-0685.

Everything ElseUnder the Sun

Wanted - 8mm ProjectorTo rent, buy, or borrow. 8mm projector with super 8 and regular 8 capability. Call 781-447-2299.

Acura MDX 20022002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good

condition, 132k miles. Black exterior, beige interior. 4wd. Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500. Call 781-934-0803.

2002 Hitchhiker 5th Wheel31.5’ long, 3 slides, glide ride hitch, new tires, new water heater, rebuilt furnace. Propane/electric refrigerator and heater. Queen-size bed w/upgraded matteress. Double sleeper sofa. TV and stereo system. Desk station set up for computer. Storage inside and out. Excellent condition, asking $19,999. 617-538-2113.


Starter Boat, Motor, Trailer'Crestliner' 14' aluminum open runabout with 15HP electric start Suzuki and a Venture trailer. All in excellent condition. All extras including anchor, lines, oars etc. $3500. Call 781-934-1332.

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Plymouth Center WaterviewDowntown Plymouth multi-use buildings with water views. Offering furnished offices, unfurnished office suites, from 600 - 30,000 sq. ft. Prime retail space from 1400 - 15,000 sq. ft. For sale or lease. Call 781-789-6711.

Office Space For Rent370 sq. ft. of space in great condition. 1500 Tremont St., Duxbury. $475/month plus utilities. Additional 600 sq. ft. abutting space available as well. Call 781-934-2186.

Small Duxbury CottageOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, washer/dryer, dishwasher, very private, small yard, newly renovated, $1200 includes utilities. Available Dec. 1 through June 18. One month rentals available. Call 781-934-2449.

At YourService

Michael’s Windows & Gutter Cleaning

A local service. Windows start at $5 each. Also, repair loose and leaking gutters, and can install gutter screens. Also, repair window and door screens. (A great gift idea!) I answer my phone. Cell 508-523-9927.

Snowbirds To FloridaSouth Shore based company providing auto transport service to Florida and nationwide. Great rates and reliable, safe door-to-door transport. Call DWO Auto Transport Services, 954-648-3677. Mention ad for $25 discount.

At YourService

Window And Gutter CleaningLet local firefighters brighten your day! Residential and storefront. Pressure washing - house, patio, deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning with every full house window job. Reasonable rates. References available. Fully insured. Keith McWalter. 781-340-5183 or cell-781-690-2000.

Affordable RoofingRoofs starting at $4,000, repairs starting at $50. Year round. Commercial/Residential. Call for free estimate - 781-733-2156 On completion of job, get a 32” plasma TV (excludes repairs). Call for best prices for your vinyl siding. Very affordable.

Home ImprovementSemi-retired remodeler with 30 plus years experience. Design and build. Bath, kitchen, tiling, family room etc. Your problems, our solution. Call Larry McCarthy, 508-746-7829.

Junk BustersJunk removal, specializing in cleanouts of basements, garages, attics, yard debris, odds and ends. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, gutter work, and window washing. Best prices, free estimates. Please call or leave a message for Mike, 781-789-3612.

A Grade AboveIs your child struggling in school? Does your child need to improve test scores? Does your child need help with organizational and study skills? Experienced tutors for all major subjects. One-on-one tutoring for Grades K-12. For more information, call 781-829-9829.

At YourServiceFall Clean Ups

S.P.M. Enterprises is a full service landscape/tree company that offers fall cleanups, fall hedge trimming, lawn mowing, tree removal, pruning and much more. We are fully insured and offer free estimates. Call Shawn today 781-264-5595 or email [email protected]

Seasoned FirewoodCut and split 14”-16” lengths. Buy an order of seasoned firewood now, you’re automatically entered into raffle to win a free cord of seasoned firewood, cut and split. Proceeds go to Marshfield Community Christmas. Call Nessralla’s Farms in Marshfield, 781-834-2833, or visit www.nessrallas.com.

Gutter CleaningWe clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. We also specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Wallpapering/Interior PaintingCeiling, walls, woodwork, drywall repairs, touch-ups, cleanouts done at low, reasonable prices. MC and Visa accepted. Free estimates. Call Debbie, 781-585-8043.

At YourService

Gutter CleaningDo you need your gutters cleaned this fall? Call Andrew, 781-264-3628. Average house is $100. For an additional $25 we will clean the mildew off your gutters with TSP. Interior/exterior painting available.

Cleaning ServiceHouse and office cleaning. References available. Call Rose, 774-269-6646.

�Licensed & Insured Electrician

Local electrician looking for residential and commercial work servicing South Shore and Boston. Call Mark for an estimate at 781-826-6543. References available.

Tree ServiceS.P.M. Enterprises is now offering tree services. We offer tree removal, ornamental pruning, large plant transplanting, vista pruning, land clearing, stump removal, excavation and more. Fully insured. Call Shawn, 781-264-5595 or email [email protected]’s Walls & Ceilings

Spruce up for the Holidays. Painting, drywall finishing, sheet-rocking, water damage, wallpaper stripping. Specializing in interior work. Skim coating over horsehair plaster and textured ceilings a specialty. 25 years experience. Call Steve, 508-833-0546 or 617-922-0944 (cell).

Carpet & Upholstery CleaningPet odor removal. Leather cleaning. I guarantee you will like the way your carpets look. Call Craig at Quality Carpet, 508-580-4777.

Driveway PlowingWinter’s coming. Experienced and reliable plow driver, I will be there when you need me. Will do a neat, clean and thorough job. Call Jonathan, 781-706-7031.

Grades 1-5 TutorRetired school psychologist, former elementary school teacher, who has been tutoring individual children, has openings to assist your child with reading, literacy skills, math, homework and organization. Please call Terry, 781-585-9022.

�Car & Truck Cleaning/Detailing

Over 20 years experience. Interior-steam cleaning, leather treatments and odor removal, Exterior-waxing, polishing and compounding. Entire job completed by J. Scott Russell, Jr., owner. Local pick-up and delivery. Gift certificates available. For appointments/ information, 781-424-9113.

Yard and Leaf CleanupPrompt professional service. Also, power wash decks and vinyl siding. Call Steven Shaevel 508-889-1198.

Everybody reads the Express Newspapers!

FOR RENT2 OFFICE SUITES

1600 sq. ft. Office Suite with Water Views

Includes: Reception Area, 4 Offices, Kitchen/Conference Room

and Private Deckor

5 Individual Offices, Various Sizes

––––––––––––––––––––First Floor Suite

1300 sq. ft. Water Views

––––––––––––––––––––Call: 781-934-6000

The Paint SaintProfessional interior/exterior painting, gutter cleaning, power washing and window washing. Best prices and service always with a smile. Will paint your home like it was our own. Call Andrew for your free estimate. 781-264-3628.

Need Help Around The House?JK Handyman Services offers: Light electrical, plumbing, carpentry; blinds and curtain rod installations; maintain gardens and shrubs; garage, basement, and closet shelving. Reorganize attics, basements, garages; Install/remove Christmas lights; property security checks. Vacation home property management. Reasonable rates. Small jobs welcome. Jack Kilduff, 781-826-9328.


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The Hanson Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer employment. Positions available are beach director, water safety instructors (WSIs), lifeguards, gate attendants, and part time caretaker. Applications are available at the Town Administrator’s Office 542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341 during business hours. All applications must be received by the Town Administrator by the close of business, Thursday, December 30, 2010 to be considered. Copies of all certification must be current and included with the application.

December 13, 2010

1HRC 12/13/10

HANSON CONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPUBLIC HEARING

The Hanson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the TOWN HALL, Meeting Room A, 542 LIBERTY STREET, HANSON, MA pursuant to a Request for Determination of Applicability for Bank of

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MASSACHUSETTS

THE TRIAL COURT

PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT

Plymouth Probate and Family Court

52 Obery Street, Suite 1130

Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204

Docket No. PL10A0109ADCitation G.L.c.210, § 6In the matter of: Mark

Douglas Haraldstad, Jr.To: Mark D Haraldstad last

known of Brockton in the County of Plymouth now of parts unknown and any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth:

A petition has been presented to said court by David F. Hutchings of Pembroke, MA, Deborah Ann Hutchings of Pembroke, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Gavin John Hutchings

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: PLYMOUTH ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM ON MARCH 4, 2011.

WITNESS, Hon. Catherine P Sabaitis, First Justice of this Court.

Date: December 10, 2010Robert E. McCarthy,

Register of Probate

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Janice Ann Smith Roberts to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., dated February 28, 2006 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 32292, Page 5 of which mortgage Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series INDB 2006-1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated June 1, 2006 is the present holder, by assignment, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on January 6, 2011, on the mortgaged premises located at 728 Auburn Street, Unit #C-7 of

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the Eliot Woods Condominium, Whitman, MA, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: Unit No. C-7 of Eliot Woods Condominium (Whitman) created by Master Deed dated September 15, 1988 and recorded on September 23, 1988 with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Instrument No. 80027 of 1988 in Book 8726, Page 2, as shown on a plan entitled "As-Built Building Location Plan Eliot Woods in Whitman (Plymouth County) MA June 8, 1988 Scale 1"=40" by Briggs Associates, Inc., which plan is recorded with said Deeds as Plan No. 1064 of 1988 in Book 8780, Page 303, in Building C, Plan No. 1064 of 1988 Floor Plan No. 1065 of 1988. The undivided percentage interest of the Unit in the common areas and facilities of the Condominium is 2.174%. For mortgagor's title see deed recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 32292, Page 3. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, right of ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at ABLITT|SCOFIELD, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, other terms and conditions will be provided at the place of sale. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Present holder of said mortgage, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac Mortgage Loan Trust

BOARD OF ZONINGAND

BUILDING LAW APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in Pembroke Town Hall, Lower Level, Room 6 on the application of American Law Care/Scott A. Buitta requesting to amend an existing special permit of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Pembroke, Sec. V, 5. Non-Conforming Uses to increase the number of outside storage items. Property is located at 167 Washington Street, Pembroke as shown on Assessors’ Map D-14, Lot 22.

Frank Baldassini,Chairman

Zoninng Board of Appeals

2PZBA, 12/16, 12/23

TOWN OF PEMBROKE

OFFICE OF THEPLANNING BOARDNOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Pembroke Planning Board and the Department of Public Works will hold a joint public hearing on January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Planning Board Room Town Hall, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 on the application of James Wheeler, 45 Sheila Way, Hanover, MA 02339 to remove trees on the way and a portion of a stone wall to construct a driveway opening. This notice is posted as per the legal requirements of Chapter 87, Section 3 and Chapter 40, Section 15-C of the General Laws pertaining to “Scenic Roads”.

Andrew WandellChairman

2PPB 12/16, 12/23

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PEMBROKE CONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given of a

public hearing conducted by the Pembroke Conservation Commission under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40 (Wetlands Protection Act) on Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7:40 p.m. in the Pembroke Town Hall Selectmen’s Office to consider the Notice of Intent filed on December 8, 2010, by Doreen Costello, 11 Cove Lane, Pembroke, MA, to repair a septic system at 12 Cove Lane, Pembroke, Massachusetts, shown on Assessor’s Map B9, Lots 287, 295, 367 & 368.

Marcus FordChairperson

12/17/10

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2006-1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series INDB 2006-1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated June 1, 2006 By its Attorneys, ABLITT|SCOFIELD, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 Telephone: 781-246-8995 Fax: 781-246-8994

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122.4903

America as Trustee, 7757 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 represented by H,S & T Group, Inc., 75 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

Parcel & Project: A proposal to abandon the existing driveway (because of encroachment) and put in a new driveway on their own property within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 101 Pratt Place, Map 89, Lot 2.

The applicant is filing under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, §40 and the Town of Hanson Wetlands Protection By-Law 3-13 §.5 and Rules and Regulations.

HANSONCONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPhilip R. Lindquist

Chairman1HCC -12/19/10


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D-Lux win for girlsFresh faces get it done for Lady Panthers

By Dave Palana, SPortS eDitor [email protected]

The Whitman-Hanson girls indoor track team has a lot of new faces this season, but they wasted little time making themselves at home at the Reggie Lewis Center.

The Lady Panthers placed first in nine events while sweeping three to defeat the Duxbury Dragons 77-23 in their first meet of the season on Tuesday.

“We really didn’t know what we had because we have a lot of young kids,” head coach Mike Driscoll said. “So it was a really nice win.”

Sophomores Samantha Richner and Shannon O’Leary and freshman Erin Doherty took the top three spots in the

55-meter hurdles, and fellow underclassmen Abby Baker, and Gianna Cacciatore led a sweep of the 1,000 meters with senior Kristi Mielbye. Fresh-man Elysa McDonough and sophomore Ashley Melanson helped senior Victoria New-comb sweep the shot put.

Cacciatore also took sec-ond in the two mile behind Rachel Baker, and the Baker twins opened the meet by taking first and second in the mile.

“Abby and Rachel started off where they left off last year,” Driscoll said. “Gianna Cacciatore had a great day for us too, as did Victoria New-comb in the shot put.”

Fellow sophomore Nicole Galewski won both the 55-meter dash and the long jump, with Dani Spivack taking third in the dash and second in the long jump.

Richner added a second

place in the long jump behind senior Jen Mahoney, and the Panthers won both the 4x400 and 4x200 relays in what was a strong showing for the Pan-ther underclassmen.

“We have 20 freshmen and we lost a lot of good seniors,” Driscoll said. “We’re going to be asking a lot of [the un-derclassmen] early, and they helped us out today.”

The Panthers will take on the combined Quincy/North Quincy team next week as they continue to defend their Keenan Division title. Despite the youth and inexperience of his team this season, Driscoll said repeating as champions is a realistic goal.

“It is something we are definitely aiming for,” he said. “We have a long way to go, but we definitely have the people to do it.”

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sophomore Nicole galewski leans across the finish line to win the 55-meter dash for the Panthers to go with her victory in the long jump.

Dani spivak leaps into second place in the long jump against the Dragons. spivak would later add a third place finish in the 55-me-ter dash as well as a first place with the 4x200 relay team.

sophomore sam richner leaps over the bar during her third place finish in the high jump. richner also led an underclassmen sweep of the 55-meter hurdles.

rachel and abby Baker pace themselves through an early lap of the mile run on their way to first and second place finishes.

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SENIOR MOMENTSA visit with cross-country captain Brendan Moran

Moran captained the cross-country team to a fourth place finish at All States last month, and picked up right where he left off by helping the indoor track team beat Dux-

bury in their first meet of the season on Tuesday. After the indoor sea-son, he will run for the Panthers in the spring before heading off to college. He shared his thoughts on …

… picking a college major. I’m looking for an educa-tion major with biology, because I want to teach high school biology. I’ve really loved biology for a long time, and I like teaching people things.

… choosing a school. Westfield State and URI are probably my top choices right now because they have great education programs. Westfield State is probably my top choice because their cross-country team is also really good.

… why he started running in high school. My brother Pat did it while he was in high school, and my dad did it while he was in high school, so I thought maybe I could continue the Moran legacy. [Laughs] It’s one of those things I’m starting to get good at and I think it’s really fun.

… his favorite sports memory. Sophomore year, I broke five minutes in the mile. That was one of my top moments in high school.

… cross-country versus track and field. I prefer cross-country. The team is smaller, so it’s like a family.

… his spare time. I just like high school stuff like hang-ing out with my friends and watching movies.

… his goals after high school. One thing I really want to do is finish a marathon. That is one of those things I really want to get done.

One downBoys slay Dragons in first meet


Duxbury had a few shin-ing stars Tuesday at the Reg-gie Lewis Center, but the Whitman-Hanson boys track team had the depth to back up their big guns, and that made all the difference.

The Panthers picked up multiple points in eight events to earn a 68-32 win over the up-and-coming Dragons.

“It was a good opening night against a much-improved Duxbury team,” head coach Kevin Black said. “They are getting better every year.”

The Panthers showed some improvement in the sprint events over last season. Anthony Iannone and Jordan Maxwell took first and third in the 55-meter hurdles, and Justin Blight and Dom Cac-ciatore followed up with first and second in the 55-meter dash. Cacciatore and Iannone added first and second place in the 300 meters while Blight added a first place in the long jump. The Panthers also added wins in the 4x200 and 4x400 relays.

“Maxwell and Iannone were solid in the hurdles and better than we’ve been in the past,” Black said. “Anthony Iannone had a wonderful night. Justin Blight was very, very good in the dash and the long jump, though he strug-gled in the high jump.”

Steve Croghan finished second in the high jump while senior Anthony Tedeschi threw a personal best 39 feet

1.25 inches in the shot put as he and Michael Secatore took first and second.

Distance runners Tyler Sullivan, Brendan Moran, Pat Ryan, Luke Laubacher and Nate Stephansky all picked up points for the Panthers in the long running events.

Sullivan finished second in the mile and first in the two-mile, Moran took third in the mile and second in the 1,000 meters with Stephansky taking third. Ryan finished in second in the two-mile and Laubacher did the same in the 600, but Black said it is going to take them a couple of meets to adjust from running cross-country.

“Our distance runners were a little slow,” he said. “There is always an adjust-ment coming from cross-country, so we’ve got to work on our speed. It’s going to be interesting to watch Brendan Moran’s season unfold as his confidence improves.”

The Panthers will take on the Quincy/North Quincy team next week before begin-ning the tougher portion of their schedule. Black said his team has the talent to repeat as league champions, but added they must keep improving as the league is loaded this sea-son.

“We have a lot to work with,” he said. “But the Pa-triot League has a lot of tal-ent. You’ve got one of the top cross-country teams in Pem-broke, Randolph is a sleeping giant that is getting ready to wake up on the track, Hing-ham, naturally is always in the title chase and Silver Lake had good numbers tonight. We’ll take it one meet at a time.”

anthony iannone clears the final hurdle in front of Duxbury’s top runner to finish first in the 55-meter event. iannone would later add a second place finish in the 300-meter dash behind teammate Dom cacciatore as part of a big day for the Panthers in the sprint events.

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The Whitman-Hanson/Pembroke girls hockey team got off to a shaky start in their first game of the season, but that only lasted about two minutes.

Weymouth scored one minute and five seconds into the game, but WHP scored the next six goals for a 6-1 win over the Wildcats on Saturday at the Hobomock Ice Arena in Pembroke.

“It was very good way to start the season,” first-year head coach Joe Coulter said. “I was pleased with all three lines, and we got great scoring from our defense.”

Erin Foley scored for the Wildcats off a rebound at the 13:55 mark, but freshman Jane Morrisette answered on the power play when she knocked in the rebound off a Kristy Kennedy shot one min-ute later. WHP continued to attack the Weymouth goal for most of the period, and assis-tant captain Alex Davis gave them the lead with 5:08 to play on a hard wrist shot that caught the crossbar and came down inside the goal.

Davis picked up where she left off with another goal 15 seconds into the second

period. The defenseman then picked up an assist on fellow Pembrokian Krystal Barnard’s goal before skating the puck coast-to-coast for her third score to earn a hat trick before the period was out.

“Alex had three great goals,” Coulter said. “Krys-tal had a very good game; I was very pleased with her forchecking. Kristy Kennedy had a great goal and a nice as-sist. I was very pleased with the effort.”

Kennedy scored for WHP in the third period to finish with a goal and an assist in the game. Assistant captain Tricia Stacy also recorded an assist in the game, and sophomore Victoria Burke added two.

Captain Kelly Travers wasn’t that busy in net for the girls, but she came through with the tough saves in the second period, including a big stop on a penalty shot.

“Kelly made some nice saves when she needed to,” Coulter said.

While Coulter was pleased with the team’s effort in their first game, he said they still have some work to do before playing a tougher Duxbury team at The Bog on Saturday.

“I was pleased with the penalty kill line, but they were out there too many times. We had way too many penalties,” he said. “We have a couple of things we need to work on, but that is what practices are for.”

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