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After only two months on the job, Town Administrator Rene Read faces a difficult challenge. Hanson may be fac-ing a $1 million shortfall for the Fiscal Year 2011 budget.

Last week, Read informed department heads about the possible shortfall.

“There are a lot of options, and we will explore them all,” he said.

Read said all ideas are good ideas and everything is legitimate in terms of creative solutions to close the gap.

Ideas will remain on the

table until they are taken off one at a time.

As the town continues through the budget process, Read said they will be looking at department head requests and also refin-ing the revenue forecast.

Read, along with Executive Secretary Mer-ry Marini and Town Accoun-tant Meg LaMay, have been reviewing the entire budget on a line-by-line basis.

Budget gap looking grimTA says Hanson may be facing a $1 million shortfall for FY11

Rene Read

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By Jared trout express contriButor

The Hanson Democratic Town Committee met at the Town Hall on Saturday to choose delegates to the Dem-ocratic State Convention June 4-5 in Worcester. Presiding over the meeting was com-mittee chairman Kathleen Di-Pasqua-Egan. Among those present were local Democrats State Senator Tom Kennedy, Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, and candidate for state representative Josh Cutler.

The meeting opened with a tribute to and a moment of silence for the late US Sena-tor Ted Kennedy.

The delegates chosen to

attend the convention were Jim Rodick, Sean Flanagan, and Laura Kemmett. A spot for a second female delegate

went unfilled. Alternates cho-sen were Joseph O’Sullivan and Sean Kealy. DiPasqua-

Delegates now chosen for Democratic State Convention

Sean Kealy, Joe O’Sullivan, State Rep. candidate Josh Cutler, Jim Rodick, Senator Tom Kennedy, Sean Flanagan, Laura Kemmett and Cathy Egan participated in the Hanson Democratic Committee Caucus held at the Town Hall on Saturday.

Photo by of Jared Trout


By dave palana, express staff [email protected]

Opponents of the pro-posed Brockton power plant pled their case on Beacon Hill in the hope that a home rule petition will kill the project once and for all.

Members of the Power Plant Committee spoke before a group of representatives at the Statehouse on Feb. 8 to discuss potential hazards the plant would pose to surround-ing communities, including Whitman and Hanson, and ask them to support the home rule petition banning fossil fuel power plants in Brockton.

Whitman Selectman Dan Salvucci, the town’s repre-sentative on the committee, spoke during the session and presented letters from both the Whitman Board of Selectmen and Board of Health opposing the plant. Salvucci said the project is currently “in limbo” pending the fate of the petition and stressed to the representa-tives that the importance of this issue has forced a depar-ture from the way Whitman normally handles commerce.

“We are not in the habit of commenting on businesses beyond our borders,” Salvuc-

Fate of power plant ‘in limbo’Future Brockton power plant rests on home rule petition


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When Gilbert and Sul-livan premiered “The Pirates of Penzance” in 1879, the pair was well known in the United States for the scores of pro-ductions of their play “H.M.S Pinafore” the previous season. When the officially sanctioned cast of Pinafore finally arrived by steamer from England, they were surprised to be greeted by several unauthorized casts who had come to the docks to welcome them to America. Nineteenth century American copyright laws provided no protection to the work of for-eign nationals, and so-called pirate productions by produc-ers in the States, who either bought the score on the black market from London orches-tras or sent copyists to take notes during performances, flooded the theaters both in New York and throughout the country.

Taking no chances, the pair chose to debut their next play, “Pirates of Penzance,” in New York, in part to get ahead of rival producers. They were no strangers to borrowing ma-terial themselves, having plun-dered material for their own shows, often from themselves.

The Hanson Recreation Department’s upcoming pro-duction, now in rehearsal, takes

some liberties with the classic operetta as well. While retain-ing the plot and score of the original, this new version has been filtered through the lens of Johnny Depp’s and Keira Knightley’s Caribbean, set back from the late nineteenth to the late eighteenth century. Additional material has been pirated from other G&S plays, notably “Ruddigore” and “Io-lanthe.” A cast of forty Hanson residents have been rehears-ing since late September at the Needles Lodge Sunday and Tuesday nights to bring these pirates from Penzance, now residing somewhere near Port

Royal, to Camp Kiwanee. A rollicking band of pirates are out chasing the chaste and vacantly smiling daughters of the Major General, now Royal Governor of Jamaica, in order to break a voodoo curse, their efforts temporarily thwarted by the duty-bound apprentice Frederic and his untrained col-lection of local constabulary. Parrots and cannons, parasols and jungle derring-do, the Black Pearl, swordfights, and a nightmare all feature in the musical comedy about a young hero who meets his true love in a balloon crash and almost los-es her to a snag in the contract with his piratical brethren.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, March 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday matinees, March 8 and 14 at 3 p.m. at Kiwanee. Tickets are available from cast members or by calling 781-447-3915. Admission is $12. Seating at Kiwanee is limited, so get tickets early. Last year’s pro-duction of “The Robber Bride-groom” was sold out.

“Pirates of Penzance” featured at Camp Kiwanee

A SLAVE TO DUTY: Mabel (Jodi Mulcahy) and Frederic (Greg Daigle) share a moment before he leaves for battle, torn away by his sense of duty.

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BRINGING THE BASS: Kevin Cameron, Wes Blauss, Garrett O'Neil and John Mahoney gather around the piano to practice harmonies for the upcoming production.

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After 13 years as a building commis-sioner in Whitman,

Bob Curran has taken on the position in Hanson as well. The Express recently sat down with Curran and asked him what his job is and how he is able to jug-gle working in both towns.

What does the building commissioner position entail in Whitman and Hanson? The building commissioner enforces the provisions of the state building code and I am the zoning officer to interpret and enforce zoning bylaws in both towns. The building commis-sioner and the zoning officer are dual roles in most towns.

Typically I meet with the townspeople on a daily basis. I work as a teacher and help guide them with the application process for building and zoning permits. I ensure that plans and drawings meet the provisions of the building code. I also review any applications that come in and then issue building permits.

As a department head, I am the lead electrical, plumb-ing and gas inspector. Part of the job is the interpretation of the state zoning and building codes.

You recently became the building inspector in Hanson, how does this differ from your job in Whitman? It doesn’t differ at all. What I was doing prior to becoming the building commissioner in Hanson, was working in Whitman part-time and at 12:30 p.m. I would leave and work at my own business as a general contractor.

On average how many hours a week do you work in the two towns? I work in Whit-man approximately 25 hours a week and also attend meetings. In Hanson, I work for 16 hours and that could be closer to 18 to 20 hours with meetings. I also

do work at home or in the office after hours.

What made you decide to apply for the part-time posi-tion in Hanson? I was asked by the town of Hanson to ap-ply for the job. They had elimi-nated the full-time position of building commissioner and they liked the way Whitman had a part-time building offi-cial. At first I was hesitant, and then I realized it was the perfect situation for me, where I am not working in the trades anymore.

I think it is a unique situa-tion; I’ve been a builder for 25 years in construction of both residential and commercial buildings. I was able to bring my experience to both towns in terms of how to interpret the codes.

How long have you been the Whitman building com-missioner and what is your background? I have been the building commissioner for 13 years in April. I decided at one point in my early 40s that Whitman was the town I was going to stay in for my career, and when the position became available, I applied and met the qualifications.

What is your favorite part of the job? The people and working with the public. I’ve mostly had positive experiences dealing with people who need

my help. By helping them, I get a sense of accomplishment. The harder part is working with someone who has violated zon-ing or building codes.

Whitman recently raised some of the permit fees. Are they in line with what Hanson charges? If not, why? Whit-man fees are quite a bit less than Hanson. However, plumb-ing and gas permits are about the same. Building permits are higher in Hanson because the town is issuing less building permits overall, because the population is smaller. The per-mit fees are supposed to be able to support running the office. In Hanson, we will address the fees soon.

We have a lot of activity in Whitman. In the past few years we have built a McDonald’s, Stop & Shop, high school and are renovating the old Com-monwealth Shoe Factory on Marble Street.

Do you serve on any other committees or boards? I am a member of the Bylaw Study Committee, the Building Proj-ects Committee and Outdoor Advertising Division. I am also the Americans with Disabili-ties Act accessibility coordina-tor and the fence viewer, all in Whitman.

A visit with Bob CurranBuilding inspector juggles two towns

Bob Curran shares how he juggles his part-time building commis-sioner positions in Whitman and Hanson.

The Josh Cutler campaign for State representative will be hosting a number of neigh-borhood coffees over the next few weeks. This is an oppor-tunity for folks to meet Josh in an informal setting, ask ques-tions and share their ideas for bringing a positive change to Beacon Hill. The upcoming coffee schedule is as follows:

Sunday, Feb. 21: Dr. Gerry Lozeau and Therese and Pepper Santalucia, West

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Monday February 88:10 a.m. Malicious dam-

age reported on Phillips Street.12:38 p.m. Police required

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6:30 p.m. Officer requested on Carriage Road.

7:30 p.m. Police required on Monponsett Street. Kelly A. Koury, 39 Newton Ave., Hol-brook was arrested for OUI-li-quor, second offense and failing to drive in marked lane. Vehicle was towed.

9:23 p.m. Suspicious per-son reported on West Washing-ton Street.

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10:00 a.m. Disabled auto reported at Dunkin Donuts on Liberty Street.

11:50 a.m. Water Depart-ment required on East Wash-ington Street.

1:10 p.m. Officer requested on Carriage Road.

3:44 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity was reported on Steven Street.

4:00 p.m. Domestic rela-tions 209/A on East Washing-ton Street.

6:12 p.m. Malicious dam-age reported at MBTA station on Main Street.

6:19 p.m. Assistance pro-vided to the Hanover Police on Winter Street.

7:37 p.m. Water Depart-ment required on East Wash-ington Street.

10:17 p.m. Officer request-ed on Spring Street.

Wednesday February 101:53 a.m. Disabled auto

reported at Damien’s on Whit-man Street.

3:24 a.m. Burglar alarm sounded on Liberty Street.

9:11 a.m. Officer requested at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Franklin Street.

12:16 p.m. Officer request-ed on Spring Street.

12:24 p.m. Malicious dam-age reported on Main Street.

12:34 p.m. Disabled auto reported on South Street.

5:32 p.m. Highway De-

partment required for sanding.6:42 p.m. Motor vehicle

accident reported on Winter Street. Vehicle towed.

7:02 p.m. Disabled auto re-ported on Franklin Street.

7:30 p.m. Alarm/fire run on Maquan Street.

11:22 p.m. Disabled auto reported on Liberty Street. Area search was negative.

Thursday February 113:31 a.m. Police required

on Elm Street.11:37 a.m. Officer request-

ed on State Street.12:13 p.m. Alarm/fire run

on Elm Street.12:29 p.m. Larceny report-

ed at Hess gas station on Main Street.

12:29 p.m. Police required on Brook Street. Area search was negative.

2:04 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity reported at East Washing-ton Street and Lexington Street. Area search was negative.

2:47 p.m. Officer requested on Monponsett Street.

3:20 p.m. Mutual aid pro-vided to the Halifax police on Plymouth Street.

4:24 p.m. Animal com-plaint on Jay Street.

6:37 p.m. Officer required on Monponsett Street.

7:20 p.m. Suspicious person reported on Waltham Street.

7:30 p.m. James M. Nich-olson, Maquan Street, was ar-rested on a warrant arrest.

Friday February 121:24 a.m. Suspicious ac-

tivity reported on Main Street. Vehicle towed.

3:56 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported at Village Mini Mart, Main Street. Ve-hicle towed.

5:37 p.m. Breaking and en-tering reported on Greengrove Lane.

6:16 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on Monponsett Street. Mary Brennan, Alvern Road, Pembroke was arrested for OUI-liquor, third offense, fail-ure to drive in marked lane.

8:42 p.m. Officer requested on Cross Street.

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Woman charged with threatening local family

A Wareham woman who allegedly threat-ened to burn down a Hanson home because one of the residents owed her money failed to ap-pear in court when summonsed last week.

A warrant was issued for her arrest.Courtney M. Woodward of Peaceful Lane,

Wareham, faces charges of telephone harass-ment and threat to commit a crime. She was scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 10 in Plym-outh District Court, but failed to appear.

According to Hanson Police reports, Wood-ward called a Hanson resident more than six times on Sept. 29, leaving “vulgar” messages on the family’s machine, and later drove to the house, demanding money from one of the resi-dents and allegedly threatening to burn down the house with the family in it if the money was not paid.

Police reported that Woodward had appeared in court in at least four cases as an adult and 15 as a juvenile, including charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, mayhem and assault and battery.

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DARE awards presented at DARE graduation

East Bridgewater Savings Bank essay, poster and PowerPoint presentation winners gathered for a group photo. Winners were, in no particular order, Abbie Newman, Jessica Veneto, ZacharyGrazioso, Declan Ware, Danielle Stokes, Catherine Mitchell, Devon Campbell, Kelsey Gilbert, PeterAmado, Maxine Vincent, Brandon Hall, Makayla Clemens and Madison Shea.

Ansley Stewart sang "America the Beautiful" during the gradu-ation ceremony.

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Mutual Bank poster, PowerPoint and essay contest winners were Jonathan Hall, Leann Chambers, John Deluca, Kristen Small,Michael Turner, Adam Young, Katherine O'Kane, Hannah Brett, Dahlia Smith, Samantha Coletti,Emily Mendonza, Brendan Rogers and Amanda Donnelly.

Leonard Miele to visit Hanson Public Library

Cape Cod author Leonard Miele will appear at the Hanson Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 12:30 p.m., to give a book talk and slide presentation entitled Katharine Lee Bates: Be-yond America the Beautiful. Mr. Miele, author of “Voice of the Tide: The Cape Cod Heritage of Katharine Lee Bates,” will discuss the early Cape Cod years of Katharine Lee Bates, and her career as an English professor at Wellesley Col-lege. He will also explain the social, economic, and political issues that influenced the writing of “America the Beautiful,” and share some of Katharine Lee Bates’ poems, which are rarely seen by the general public. Following the slide presentation and book talk, Mr. Miele will an-swer questions and sign books, which are avail-able for purchase at the library. Light refresh-ments will be served. The event, sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation, is free and open to the public, but preregistration is required. To register or to get more informa-tion, visit the Hanson Public Library, or call the Library at 781-293-2151.

red cross blood Drive Whitman Knights of Columbus # 347 will

sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, February 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 18, 1195 Bedford St., Whitman. Presenting donors will receive a Bruins long sleeve T-shirt. For an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome, a positive ID is re-quired.

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Russell W. “Russ” Stone, 89, of Hanson died Monday, Feb. 15 sur-rounded by his family. He was the husband for 62 years of Elizabeth (Fish) Stone.

Born in Lawrence and raised in Methuen, he was the son of the late Howard

and Beatrice (Hill) Stone. He was a graduate of the Essex Agricultural School and later at-tended the School of Practical Arts in Boston. He worked for the Patriot Ledger newspaper as a compositor for over 40 years.

Mr. Stone was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines having served during WWII from 1942 to 1945 and participated in actions against enemy forces in the consolidation of the Northern Solomon Islands, and later in Guam, Okinawa and others. He was a mem-ber of the VFW of Abington and a member of the Puritan Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.

Mr. Stone and his wife resided in Han-son for 61 years where they raised their four daughters. He enjoyed animals and garden-ing and was an accomplished artist. He was a talented woodworker and handyman, but his

greatest joy came from the time spent with his family. He was a loyal fan of the many events of his daughters and his grandchildren.

For over 50 years, he was a summer resi-dent of Saquish and he, along with his wife Elizabeth, built a cottage where the family spent many summer days enjoying the beach and ocean.

In addition to his wife Elizabeth, he leaves his daughters, Priscilla Moore of Bridgewater, Pamela Daley and her husband Peter of Han-son, Nancy Nevens of Raynham, and Jennifer Bilunas and her husband James of East Bridge-water, his brothers, Howard and Charles Al-bert Stone, both of N.H. He also leaves eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rota-ry), Whitman. Burial will follow in the Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5 – 8 p.m. with a Masonic service beginning at 7 p.m. Donations in his name may be made to the Gurnet-Saquish Corp., Box 245A, Duxbury, MA 02331.

William J. Gurney, 74, of Hanover, for-merly of Hanson and Florida, died Tuesday, Feb. 9 after a period of failing health.

Born and raised in Hanson, he was the son of the late William J. and Eva (Marden) Gur-ney, and attended Hanson schools.

Mr. Gurvey was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1953 to 1956.

He worked at the former Boston Whaler and later as a milkman for Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon until his retirement.

He loved bingo and enjoyed yard work and gardening. He took great pride in the citrus

trees in his yard while he resided in Florida.He leaves his children Pamela Dumas of

Brockton and Kenneth Gurney of Rockland, his sister Mary Blackwell of Easton and his six grandchildren. He was the father of the late Earl “James” Gurney, and brother of the late Constance Hollis and Robert, Charles and Roy Gurney.

His funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Whitman. Burial followed in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman.

Russell W. Stone, 89, veteran of World War II

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The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project understands that there may be some in-dividuals who want to have their property le-gally excluded from pesticide applications. As a result, the Project would like to inform those individuals of the steps necessary to make such a request, as specified by Massachusetts Depart-ment of Agricultural Resources regulations.

Such application is made by a person living on, or legally in control of said property.

The application must be sent in the form of a certified letter to the municipal clerk’s office by March 1 (annually).

The letter must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request.

The letter must include the address of the property to be excluded.

The letter should include a description of the types of pesticide application programs for which exclusion is requested.

Additionally, the person requesting the exclusion has the responsibility to mark the boundaries or areas to be excluded at least ev-ery 50 feet with orange surveyor’s tape to clear-ly define the area of exclusion. These mark-ings shall be made known to the Project and the Project shall be responsible for communicating the details of the markings to the individuals who will carry out the pesticide applications.

While the application is sent to the munici-pal clerk’s office, it is important to understand that the role of the clerk’s office in this process is simply to be the recipient of the certified let-ter. All questions concerning these regulations should be directed to the Plymouth County Mos-quito Control Project at 781-585-5450 or your local board of health. Additionally, the Project has a link on its Web site (under Our Program) that will allow individuals to fully read mass.gov/agr/legal/regs/pesticides_33313_std_ap-plication.pdf” 333 CMR: MA Pesticide Board Standards for Application.

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AS TOPS IN SALES AND LISTINGS FOR 2009Rebecca Cleary ➢ and Dan-ielle Coutts of Whitman and Katie McCann of Hanson were named to the Roger Williams University Dean’s List for the fall 2009 semester.

Hanson native, ➢ Andrew Botieri, will be performing on acoustic guitar from 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at Mama Mia’s on the Plymouth waterfront. En-joy soft rock hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s to current music mixed with originals, a great baby boomer evening!

Timothy G. Wirzburger ➢ , of Hanson, was named to the dean’s list for the first semester at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Wirzburger is a history ma-jor and a member of the class of 2013.

Happy birthday to ➢ Suzie Do-herty, who turns 21 on Feb. 19, with love, from her family.

Danielle Lewis ➢ , daughter of Carole Lambert of Whitman, graduated with a bachelor of sci-ence degree from Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. The degree was awarded in December 2009.

Happy birthday to ➢ Jennifer Brides, Tim Henderson (Feb. 19), John Costantino, Deven Chapman (Feb. 20), Shirley Brewer, Christine Kimartin (Feb. 21), Ed Colley, Lorraine Edwards (Feb. 22), Grace Robohm, Joanne Clemons, Ben Huston, Emily Leitch, Alexan-der Morrison (Feb. 23), Paul Chapman (Feb. 24).

Elaine Melisi, ➢ Chair of the Board of Library Trustees, Li-brary Director Jen Inglis and Joseph Melisi, Treasurer of the Friends of the Whitman Library, attended the 12th Annual Legisla-tive Breakfast sponsored by the Libraries of Southeastern Massa-chusetts. This annual event brings together library directors, trustees and friends with state legislators and their aides, as well as mem-bers of the Board of Library Com-missioners, to present the legisla-tive agenda for libraries and to tell the libraries stories. This year the breakfast featured library pa-trons from Hanson, Stoughton, Lakeville and Sharon, describing their personal stories of how the library impacts everyone’s life. A large number of state legisla-tors and their aides attended this breakfast, including Representa-tive Allen McCarthy, who also spoke in support of libraries.

Geoff Diehl ➢ , State Represen-tative candidate for the 7th Plym-outh District and a member of the Whitman Finance Committee, has accepted a request from Superin-tendent Ruth Gilbert-Whitner, to join the Strategic Planning Com-mittee at the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Diehl will participate in a three-day planning session on Feb. 25, 26 and 27.

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rePreSentatiVe oF tHe Year: Hanson resident Jeannine Clifford has been awarded the 2009 rockland trust Customer information Center representative of the Year award. this annu-al award is given to the rockland trust employee who exceeds performance expectations while providing exemplary service that fulfills customers’ needs. Jeannine was presented with the award at the bank’s annual employee meeting on Jan. 26.

PantHer PartY: members of the Panthers boys and girls track teams relax on the high jump mat after the Patriot league meet at the reggie lewis Center on Friday. Front row: ally tully, Clint Burns, marissa d'angelo, adam Belmore and ryan Hennessey. middle row: emily regan, marisa Visocchi and taylor leonard. top Kayla Scriven and Kerry Condon.

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Fettucini Carbonara is the ideal dish for the times. It can be assembled in under 30 minutes and costs less than $20 to feed four to six people. It is rich, satisfy-

ing and perfect for a cold winter’s night. The key to a spec-tacular carbonara is choosing perfect, high quality ingredients. Purchase whole blocks of Romano and Parmgiano cheese and

use a microplaner or cheese grater to grate the cheese just before preparing the dish.

While pancetta or ba-con can be used, guanciale gives the dish the restaurant quality edge that makes it memorable. Guanciale is an unsmoked, cured, Ital-ian bacon made from the

cheek or jowl of the pig. It has a stronger flavor than bacon or pancetta, but a more delicate texture and fatty consistency that lends itself nicely to the luscious richness of a carbonara. Town Butcher Shop (formerly Bradford’s Meats) on Washington Street in Hanover can special order guanciale with three days minimum advance notice. Cured meats such as guanciale can last up to three weeks in the refrigerator if the meat is tightly wrapped; alternatively, it can be frozen and defrosted before making your authentic Roman style carbonara.

Fettucini carbonara is made with cream in the United States and without cream in its native Rome. The recipe below fol-lows the classic form, using the highest quality ingredients and omits the cream.

Fettucini Carbonara2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 clove of garlic, peeled and whole4 ounces of guanciale, pancetta or bacon, diced to ¼” 2 whole large eggs, plus 2 whole egg yolks at room tem-

perature1 lb. best quality fettucini½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeseSalt and PepperGrate the cheeses and blend together. Crack the whole eggs

and egg yolks into a bowl, beat the eggs and season with black pepper and pinch of salt. Allow the beaten eggs to come to room temperature. Bring a large pot of water to boil and hold at a boil until ready to cook the pasta. Heat the olive oil in a pot that is large enough to hold all of the pasta once it is cooked. Add the whole garlic clove and the guanciale (or pancetta or bacon). Sauté until crispy brown and the fat is rendered. Re-move the clove of garlic. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve a cup of the pasta cooking liq-uid. Add half of the cooked pasta to the pan with the cooked guanciale and add half of the beaten egg and a quarter of the cheese. Toss quickly to combine. Add the remaining egg and cheese. Some of the reserved cooking water from the pasta may be added to loosen up the sauce if needed. Season with salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately with extra grated cheese on the side.

Tidbit: Guanciale can be ordered at Town Butcher Shop, 644 Washington Street, Hanover MA (opposite Starland). 781-826-3100. Same owners, new name, accurate Web site: brad-fordmeatshop.com.

Think summer, think Old Colony YMCA

It’s not too early to start making plans for your children this summer.

The Old Colony YMCA will once again be offering its Summer Fun Club for the families of Hanson.

This summer is packed with 10 weeks of fun themes and field trips for kids ages 5 to 12 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily. The program starts the first day school lets out until school begins in September. Some of our field trips include Canobie Lake, Battleship Cove, Paw Sox, and a whale watch to name just a few.

The Y kicks off the sum-mer South of the Border, and then we head out to Westward Ho the Wagons, Dungeons and Dragons and a Sports Extrava-ganza. These are some of the weekly themes that make up an exciting, action packed and ed-ucational summer. Each week focuses on building character, challenging your children and developing the strong values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Don’t forget we offer before and after school programs at all the elementary schools in Whitman and Han-son during the school year as well. To find out more, contact 508-378-3913 ext. 233.


Thursday February 18Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 10 a.m. Triad officers, Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. line dancing class, BP at the Center.

TRIAD Resource Officers at Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m. The Hanson Fire Department will be working in a joint effort, with the Hanson Police Department and the Senior Center that will save lives. Firefighter Robert O’Brien and Officer Brian Watson will be at the Senior Center promoting a program, called the File of Life, that will give seniors the opportunity to assist rescue workers in saving their own lives.

Hanson Library. “Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince” movie/book discussion 3-6 p.m. Movie begins 3:15 p.m. All ages welcome. Register at 781-293-2151 or e-mail [email protected]. 6:30 p.m. Pajama Story Time. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 10:30 a.m. Dollar Tree, Lobster Hut in Brockton, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12-2 p.m. Brown Bag pickup, 1 p.m. cribbage.

Meet an Animal. 2 p.m. South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell. Free with paid admission. For more information about these programs, contact the South Shore Natural Science Center at 781-659-2559 or ssnsc.org.

Friday February 19Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. cribbage, 10:30 a.m. Celebrating the anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m. First Reader Story Time, ages 0-3, no registration required, 10:30 a.m., Number Tales Craft-and-Story for ages 3-7, registration required. Babysitting Course, 1-4 p.m. and Feb. 20, must attend both sessions. Register at 781-293-2151, ext. l05 or e-mail [email protected].

Intergenerational Story Time. 10:30 a.m. ages 4 and up. Enjoy Winnie the Pooh stories, songs and crafts sponsored by the Hanson Senior Center/Library. Book cost $5. Register at 781-293-2151, ext. 105 or e-mail [email protected].

Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m. Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show in Providence, tax preparation by appointment, 11 a.m. cards, chess and board games, 11:30 lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Meet an Animal. 2 p.m. South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell. Free with paid admission. For more information about these programs, contact the South Shore Natural Science Center at 781-659-2559 or ssnsc.org.

Girls Night Out. Third Friday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hanson Holistic Center, 156 Liberty St., Rte 58, for girls 9-12. For information and registration call 781-293-7110. Haven For Healing, a nonprofit foundation, sponsors the classes.

Meat Raffle. Fri., 7:30 p.m., at Reed Street in Hanson. Sponsored by Hanson Athletics Association.

Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday at Robinson Street in Hanson. Sponsored by the Hanson American Legion 226.

saTurday February 20Movie Matinee at Whitman Public Library. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m., the movie “Glory” will be shown to celebrate Black History Month.

Popcorn and drinks provided! No registration required. Held in the library’s Community Room.

Lucky Nails Fundraiser for Haiti. Saturday, Feb. 20, Lucky Nails, 556 Washington St., Whitman. All proceeds from nails and tanning will be donated to the Haitian relief effort; cash only. Everyone is welcome.

Feed the Animals. Sat, Feb. 20, 10 a.m., South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell. Free with paid admission. For more information about these programs, contact the South Shore Natural Science Center at 781-659-2559 or ssnsc.org.

Whitman Wolverines Adult Dance. A Road to Cooperstown adult dance, 7-11 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Whitman. Music by DJ Big Daddy Ray Vassil, dancing, raffles, door prizes and auction items. Bring your own munchies; desserts will be provided. All are welcome. Tickets are $15 for 1 person, $25 for 2. Contact Ken Christie at 447-6506.

Spring 2010 CBA-BPE Heat AAU Basketball Tryouts. For boys and girls in grades 5-11, Saturday, Feb 20, Girls, 5-7 p.m., Boys, 7-9 p.m. at Massasoit Community College in Brockton. NO TRYOUT FEE, and in conjunction with the tryouts there will be a free MCC Basketball Clinic. More info can be found at www.cba-bpeheat.com

sunday February 21Lucky Nails Fundraiser for Haiti. Sunday, Feb. 21, Lucky Nails, 556 Washington St., Whitman. All proceeds from nails and tanning will be donated to the Haitian relief effort; cash only. Everyone is welcome.

Neighborhood Coffee. The Josh Cutler campaign (candidate for state representative in the 6th Plymouth district) will be hosting a neighborhood coffee Sunday, Feb. 21 at the home of Dr. Gerry Lozeau and Therese and Pepper Santalucia, West Washington Street, Hanson. For information on hosting or attending a neighborhood coffee please call 781-934-9977, e-mail [email protected] or visit joshcutler.com

Hedwig the Owl’s Birthday Party. South Shore Natural Science Center, 1-2:30 p.m. Meet Hedwig and some of her forest friends. Enjoy games, crafts, stories and birthday cake. Pre-registration and payment required; cost $8 members, $10 nonmembers. For more information, contact the South Shore Natural Science Center at 781-659-2559. The Science Center Web site is ssnsc.org.

Spring 2010 CBA-BPE Heat AAU Basketball Tryouts. For boys and girls in grades 5-11, Sunday, Feb. 21, Boys 5-7 p.m., Girls, 7-9 p.m. at Massasoit Community College in Brockton. NO TRYOUT FEE, and in conjunction with the tryouts there will be a free MCC Basketball Clinic. More info can be found at cba-bpeheat.com

Monday February 22Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m. chorus, l p.m. Tai Chi and knitting group.

Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m. Around Town, 10 a.m. Wii bowling, 11 a.m.-l p.m. BP at the Center, 11:30 a.m. lunch, l p.m. bingo.

Geoff Diehl Campaign Kick Off. Feb. 22 from 6-9 p.m. The public is invited to attend an evening to celebrate the official start of Geoff Diehl’s campaign for the 7th Plymouth State Representative race for 2010. Join residents of Abington, Whitman and East Bridgewater at the Whitman VFW Post 697, 95 Essex St. Whitman. The event is free to

the public and reservations are not needed. For information, contact Karli Connors at [email protected].

Tuesday February 23Hanson Senior Center Activities. 9 a.m. Nails by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. beginner’s bridge, 1 p.m.Wii fun, bowling at Hanson A.A.

Whitman Senior Center Activities. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 9 a.m. KMart, Border’s in Braintree/lunch at Chili’s, hairdresser, art class, 10 a.m. line dancing at the library, 11:30 lunch, 12 p.m. Atty. Whitney by appointment, 12-2 p.m. computer class, 1 p.m. knitting/crocheting, bowling.

Drop-By Story Time. Whitman Public Library for ages three to five from 11:15-12 p.m. No registration is required. If schools are closed due to weather conditions, the session will be cancelled and rescheduled if possible.

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

A Divorce Support Group. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 214 Main St., Rt. 27, Hanson. The group is video-based and is followed by discussion. It is open to anyone in the community who is separated or divorced. For information, call 781-293-3502.

Wednesday February 24Hanson Senior Center Activities. 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1:30 exercise class.

Whitman Senior Center Activities. 9:00 a.m. Christmas Tree Shop and lunch at Fairview Inn in Marshfield, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. Mah-Jongg, BP and bingo at Harvard Court.

Hanson Little League Registration. Hanson Little League will be holding sign ups at the following locations for the upcoming 2010 season: Feb. 24 at Indian Head School, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Hanson Middle School, 5-8 p.m. All new players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. For more information go to HansonLittleLeague.com.

Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club. Meets on Wed., 6:15 p.m., at Bernardo’s Restaurant on Route 27. For more information, call Mike at 781-447-6501.

Thursday February 25

Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. Safe Senior Program, Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. line dancing class.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. cribbage, Red Hats.

Hanson Little League Registration. Hanson Little League will be holding sign ups at the following locations for the upcoming 2010 season: Thursday, Feb. 25 at Maquan School from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All new players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. For more information go to HansonLittleLeague.com.

Film Night. Last Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the Whitman Public Library. Admission is free, titles can be found on the Web site or at the library.

Friday February 26Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. cribbage.

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. Around Town and food shopping, tax preparation by appointment, 11 a.m. cards, chess and board games, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m. First Reader Story Time, ages 0-3, no registration required, 10:30 a.m., Number Tales Craft-and-Story for ages 3-7, registration required.

Coffee hour with Representative Webster. Friday, Feb. 26 at Café Deli on Main Street in Hanson. Representative Webster will be available at 9 a.m. Appointments are not necessary and all residents are welcome. If you have any questions, call Brian Patterson at Representative Webster’s Statehouse office at 617-722-2487 or e-mail [email protected]

Meat Raffle. Fri., 7:30 p.m., at Reed Street in Hanson. Sponsored by Hanson Athletics Association.

Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday at Robinson Street in Hanson. Sponsored by the Hanson American Legion 226.

upcoMing evenTsRed Cross Blood Drive. Whitman Knights of Columbus # 347 will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, February 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 18, 1195 Bedford St., Whitman. Presenting donors will receive a Bruins long sleeve T-shirt. For an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome, a positive ID is required.

Author Leonard Miele at Hanson Public Library. Cape Cod author Leonard Miele will appear on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 12:30 p.m., to give a book talk and slide presentation entitled Katharine Lee Bates: Beyond America the Beautiful. Following the slide presentation and book talk, Mr. Miele will answer questions and sign books, which are available for purchase at the library. Light refreshments will be served. The event, sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation, is free and open to the public, but preregistration is required. To register or to get more information, visit the Hanson Public Library, or call the Library at 781-293-2151.

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Winter Olympics held at Indian Head

Principal Elaine White was head of the Olympic Committee and greeted all the athletes at the Indian Head School.

Welcome to Jamaica: Natalie Rubin plays the bongo as her team-mates limbo as low as they can go.

Miss Lukos' class and health and physical education teacher Paula Perry represent the country of Canada with a traditional dance to open the Winter Olympics.

Autumn Nisby wears the flag of Spain on her cheek as she sits with her teammates. Michael Gorman places his sombrero over

his heart as the American flag is brought into the Indian Head gymnasium during the Winter Olympic opening ceremonies.

Aussie teammates Jade Pesente, Hailey Davis, Jacqueline Clifford and Tori Spyropoulos performed a square dance during the Olympic opening ceremonies.

Aubrie Galinis, representing Lithuania, recites the Olympic Creed to the athletes before the games are declared open.

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What Olympic events are you watching?

Meaghan Doherty Brook Street, Hanson

“I do not watch the winter Olym-pics.”

Brendan McCafferty Loring Street, Whitman

“I watch the cross country ski-ing.”

Jessica Godfrey Winslow Drive, Hanson

“I don’t really enjoy watching the Olympics.”

Stacey Berardinelli Forest Trail, Hanson

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Laura Chase Washington Street, Whitman

“I love the downhill skiing and ice skating.”

As Random Acts of Kindness Week comes to a close, the Hanson Recreation Commission would like to thank many of the residents of Hanson who have

committed acts of kindness in support of Camp Kiwanee, Cranberry Cove, and the Recreation Commission over the past year.

• Thank you first and foremost to the voting citizens of Han-son who appreciate the 64 acres of natural wonder that is Camp Kiwanee and continue to support us at Town Meeting. We will continue to do our best to provide a great outdoor experience at a great value for Hanson Residents.

• To Jack and Gail Keene, who were the face of Camp Ki-wanee for so many years. Thank you Jack for your years of service, your spirit still graces the Camp. Thank you Gail, for your support, even through your most difficult hours.

• The Highway Department that always responds to our re-quests promptly. Whether it is a downed tree across the road, or an urgent need to have the road plowed prior to the arrival of a wedding party at the Needles Lodge, we appreciate the rapid response to our requests.

• To the volunteers who spend countless hours improving this historic landmark. You have all left your mark on Camp Kiwanee and the work you have performed will help sustain the natural beauty.

• Thank you to Chris King who donated so many floral ar-rangements, giving the camp a warm and welcoming touch.

• Thanks also to Lillian Dignan, Andy Bertino, and Neil Fortin who donated their talents to rebuilding the Kiwanee Web site. Check out www.campkiwanee.com

• To Wes and Joanne Blauss who have been involved in Camp Kiwanee even before Hanson purchased it. The camara-derie and memories you have created directing plays performed at the lodge each year and the funds raised for special projects at the Camp, are a legacy to be commended. The team of actors and directors you have worked with over the years are forever grateful.

• To Merry Marini who always listened to our concerns, even if she didn’t always agree with our position. We appreci-ate the time you took to understand our unique situation and the efforts you have put into addressing some of our more pressing issues.

• To our new town administrator Rene Reed, who has al-ready made an effort to reach out and learn about our facilities, operations, and opportunities.

• The Friends of Camp Kiwanee who recently received 501–C-3 non-profit status and work diligently to raise funds to support its mission which in part is to provide education about the historical significance of Camp Kiwanee and to protect, preserve and rehabilitate Camp Kiwanee and its surrounding waterfront for use as a public educational and recreational fa-cility.

• Thank you finally to the dedicated team of employees who have improved the quality of the facilities during a dif-ficult year operationally. Our part-time caretakers, Cranberry Cove employees, and even our former administrative assistant, who returned to help us in a time of need, have done so much to make this a great place for family memories.

So many have volunteered their time and talent to the Camp we could not list them all by name. To you, our hope is that each time you come to the Camp; you take pride in knowing your contribution has had a lasting impact on Hanson’s historic treasure.

Thank you all.The Hanson Recreation Commission

Kevin CameronPartridge Way

Acts of kindness acknowledged

There are many fine organizations that support the Whitman-Hanson Re-gional School District. Some do so

by providing scholarship money, others provide funding for field trips, others pursue legislative changes that would bring about more favorable funding for regional school districts like ours, and still others fund educational grants through-out the District.

One such organization is the Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation (WHEF). The WHEF is a tax-exempt, non-profit that funds ed-ucational grants in all of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District’s schools. The WHEF was founded in 2005 by a group of parents, teachers, administrators and students who saw the success other towns had in raising money for their schools for initiatives that their school budgets could simply not support.

Over the past five years, the WHEF has funded over 30 grants in the school district. While the depth and breadth of these projects is varied, they all meet our core funding objec-tives including sustainability, curriculum com-patability, cost-efficiency, and the ability to be leveraged by other schools in the District. We

are continuously impressed with the thought-fulness and creativity of the WHRSD staff who apply for these grants and we are grateful for the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the WHRSD and its students.

The WHEF meets monthly and has two primary fundraising initiatives every year. As such, the time commitment for WHEF mem-bers is minimal but largely dependent upon the level of involvement members seek. This is a great chance to make a difference in your child’s school and an excellent way to make a difference in all of your children’s schools if you have children attending more than one school in the District.

If you are interested in joining the WHEF, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Web site at wheducation-foundation.org . If you want to show your sup-port for the WHEF, please consider becoming a Fan on Facebook by clicking on the link found at: facebook.com/pages/WHEF-Whitman-Han-son-Education-Foundation/251893143276.

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Hanson Selectman Steve Amico is also on the Power Plant Committee and likewise opposes the project. While Amico was not able to attend the hearing at the Statehouse, he said he was optimistic that the representatives would back the home rule petition.

“Now we have it in the right hands of the right people, we hope,” he said.

Salvucci and Amico said the committee listened to hours of testimony, both for and against the power plant, before they decided to oppose the project. The main issue with the plant, Amico said, is that the diesel and natural gas stacks would be cooled by chemically treated sewer wa-ter. As the water evaporates through the plant’s smoke-stack, chemicals and particle matter will travel up to 25 miles away, contaminating Hanson and Whitman’s air supply.

“I thought it was going to be more like the Everett plant, which is air cooled,” he said.

“We probably wouldn’t object if it was air cooled, but the electric company doesn’t want it because is costs them money,” Salvucci added. “No matter what you treat the wa-ter with, you are still spewing chemicals into the air.”

Salvucci also said that the area would not even reap the benefits of the plant; the power generated in Brockton would

not go directly to the South Shore communities.

“It just goes into the na-tional grid,” he said. “It’s like putting a spoonful of water into the ocean.”

The meeting at the State-house took place the day af-ter a natural gas explosion at an unfinished Connecticut power plant killed five work-

ers and injured a dozen others. Amico said the tragedy at that plant underscored the dangers of putting one in Brockton, which would be adjacent to a school.

“Can you imagine if that was in Brockton where they want to put this?” he said. “This is just not a good situ-ation.”


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CPA deadline pre-applications

Residents are reminded that the deadline for filing a pre-application for funds under the Community Pres-ervation Act is Monday, March 1. Projects in this act include: historic preserva-tion, community housing, open space preservation and recreational projects with land preservation. The pre-application process is to en-sure that the project being proposed is within the scope of the community preserva-tion act, before submitting an application. Complete project applications will be accepted until April 20. All projects must be reviewed and approved by the Com-munity Preservation Com-mittee before they are rec-ommended to Town Meeting for consideration. For infor-mation on the process or to obtain a copy of the applica-tion, contact Robert Sears, chairman of the Community Preservation Committee at 781-826-5454.


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Egan is also a delegate by vir-tue of her offi ce as chairman of the committee (ex offi cio).

“The main purpose of the state convention is to endorse candidates for statewide of-fi ce and to vote on the Mas-sachusetts Democratic Party platform. I am attending as an interested party activist to sup-port the platform and our can-didates,” said DiPasqua-Egan.

DiPasqua-Egan said that statewide offi ces for which the convention will endorse candidates include governor and lieutenant governor, audi-tor to replace longtime Auditor Joe Denucci who is stepping down, and treasurer to replace Tim Cahill “who abandoned the party.”

Tim Cahill is running for governor as an Independent against Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick.

Delegate Sean Flanagan, who is a member of Local 12 Plumbing and Gas Fitters, cited his union membership as kindling his participation in politics.

“Politics was always something I was interested in, but as a fantasy dream. With my involvement in the union it became a reachable goal,” Flanagan said.

Flanagan also mentioned that he shook hands with the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy at a union function.

Delegates emphasized jobs and education as important is-sues in the coming elections.

“We need jobs and fi nan-cial security. We need good public schools K-12, and we need to fund them,” said Di-Pasqua-Egan.

DiPasqua-Egan also men-

tioned the need to protect the environment and for afford-able healthcare.

Flanagan cited the near 10 percent unemployment rate as unacceptable. “We need to get it down to a comfortable six percent,” Flanagan said.

Despite the Scott Brown victory on January 19 and the perception that state Demo-crats are facing an invigorated Republican party, delegates were optimistic about their party’s chances in the fall.

“I am looking for candi-dates that can articulate our values and draw people to them. The Democrats are bet-ter be able to do that,” said DiPasqua-Egan.

“There are a lot of great (Democratic) candidates that can really help the state,” Flanagan said.

“There’s a lot of potential. We’ll take little steps back, and we’ll get through it.”

A 2008 report on party en-rollment of Massachusetts vot-ers said the state is 37 percent Democrat, 11.6 percent Re-publican, and over 50 percent

unenrolled.After the voting, state rep-

resentative candidate Cutler addressed the committee. He stressed the need to be “more small business friendly and to have a good, tough discussion on health care.” He also cited alternative energy as a boon both to the environment and to the economy, as a creator of jobs.

Cutler mentioned his expe-rience as a legislative aide and as a selectman in the town of Hull.

State Senator Tom Ken-nedy had some thoughts on the zeal with which DiPasqua-Egan adhered to parliamentary procedure.

“I have never seen such strict rules and living by the letter of the law. I asked if the chairman was a schoolteacher and was told ‘Elementary,’” Kennedy said.

In closing, Kennedy said addressing the participants, “You are the real McCoy, the foundation the party is built on.”

State Senator Tom Kennedy, Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, and Joseph O’Sullivan posed for a photo during the del-egate selection Saturday.

Delegates chosen for the Democratic State Convention


Nomination papers availableNomination papers for the May 15 Town Election are

now available at the town clerk’s offi ce for the following of-fi ces: moderator for a one-year term, selectman for a three-

year term, assessor for a three-year term, a two-year term, one-year term, town clerk for a three-year term, board of health for three-year term, highway surveyor for a three-year term, cemetery commissioner for a three-year term, planning board for a fi ve-year term, housing authority for a fi ve-year term, tree warden for a three-year term, two trustees for Memorial Field for three-year terms, two trustees for the public library for three-year terms, two

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Committee mem-bers for three-year terms, two water commissioners for three-year terms.

Each candidate, prior to obtaining blank nomination pa-pers, shall sign a statement containing his/her name and ad-dress and the town offi ce for which he/she intends to be a candidate.

The last day to obtain nomination papers is Thursday, March 25 and nomination papers must be returned to the town clerk’s offi ce by 5 p.m., Monday, March 29. A minimum of 42 certifi ed signatures of registered voters is necessary in order for a candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot.




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Pajama Story Time will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. All ages are welcome and no registra-tion is required.

An intergenerational sto-ry time for ages 4 and up will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Winnie the Pooh stories, songs and crafts sponsored by the Senior Cen-ter/Library.

A babysitting course for children 12 years and older will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 from 1-4 p.m. and Satur-day, Feb. 20 from 12-3 p.m. Attendance at both days is required for a certificate. The Massachusetts 4-H Babysit-ting Course is designed to prepare young people for babysitting and childcare by educating them to become capable, care and responsible babysitters.

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“To date, our anticipated revenue shortfall is over $1 million. This is a staggering number and we are working diligently to look at all options that could possibly help to close this shortfall,” he said.

Read made clear that this is only an estimate on the shortfall and that the numbers can and will fluctuate between now and the May annual Town Meeting.

“In terms of contingency planning, all options are on the table, every idea is viable and must be thought through and those ideas must remain ‘in play’ until we can confi-dently say they are no longer needed,” Read said.

Some varying factors the town is looking into include firm numbers from the Plym-outh County Health Group on the new insurance rates, the school assessment and gath-ering a precise number on the Quinn Bill reimbursement.

Read will be discussing other possibilities with de-partment heads, the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen.

Aside from the most chal-lenging aspect of the job, Read said his initial impression of the town and the people has remained as positive as it was when he started.

He said being a town ad-ministrator is very similar to what he was doing in Mashpee as the assistant town manager. He said one difference is in-stead of reporting to one per-son he reports back to the five

member Board of Selectmen. Being the head of personnel is not new to him, however.

“None of it is unfamiliar territory,” Read said. “It seems to be going quite well.”

Read said he enjoys the public service aspect of the job and that he loves working with the people.

Read said his experience as assistant town manager in Harwich has also prepared him for his new role. He saw Harwich faced with an over-ride that failed, and resulted in 53 employees being laid off. He also has experience in collective bargaining and pro-curement.

He feels patience and a sense of humor are essential for running the town.

“Nothing I do is to be taken personally it’s just the job,” he said. “I know I’m a nice person. Sometimes sit-

ting in this position I have to make unpopular decisions and sometimes I get to make popu-lar decisions; its finding a bal-ance.”

Read said if he has to make an unpopular decision, he will always carefully explain why he came to that conclusion.

Despite the struggle to balance the budget, Town Administrator Rene Read said his experiences in Hanson have remained as pleasant as they were when he first arrived.

Town coming up with ideas to close large budget gap


Firefighters fundraising

The Hanson Permanent Firefighters Local 2713 be-gan conducting a telephone fundraising campaign on Sunday, Feb. 14. The pro-ceeds will go toward the scholarship fund and the health and welfare fund.

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When the state cut funding for the Prescription Advantage Program, limited-income se-niors were overwhelmed with the changes and now many Serving the Health Informa-tion Needs of Elders repre-sentatives and volunteers are making their way into com-munities to assist the Council On Aging offices with much needed support.

The Hanson Council on Aging now has the help of SHINE volunteer Darlene Regan, who also volunteers her time in Halifax.

“The goal is to reach out to as many communities by edu-cating and giving our seniors the resources to assist with understanding the changes, as well as to help them make safe and healthy decisions,” Regan said. “Life gets more interest-ing as we age in a world of complex enrollment periods, rules and forms. The over-abundance of paperwork has made decisions less clear to our senior population. It has become a haven for marketers and scam artists that prey on confusion.”

Regan helps seniors lower the costs for their health care. She noted that some things don’t get resolved right away, but she can break the process down into steps so people don’t get so overwhelmed. Regan said she is spend-ing about 40 hours a week volunteering in Hanson and Halifax. On a weekly ba-sis, she said she is able to reach out to six to 12 people. Seniors are a generation in transition, 25 to 30 years ago they didn’t think about pen-sions and 401ks, she said, add-ing that this generation was not

told to prepare for the future.The cost of living has

gone up for these seniors, yet their incomes are not keeping pace, she said. As a volunteer, Regan has seen cases where a senior who has a limited income, with $3,000 in the bank, and cannot qualify for federal programs. That same senior was told she is overqualified, because she had reserves in the bank which she must spend down to qualify for Mass Health. “If they don’t get Mass Health help to pick up deductibles, an income of $923 a month is then used to pay the deductibles and

it doesn’t work,” Regan said. Her job is to guide seniors through all the red tape out there.

“I feel all of the seniors are my parents, and if I can do something for them I will,” Regan said.

She said the seniors are seeking help now, because they didn’t realize what would happen to them as a result of the Jan. 1 changes.

Every year seniors have an open enrollment period, which is Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, to choose from one of the 48 Part D prescription plans. “The procedure is so confus-ing, if they don’t seek help through SHINE or another health care representative, it is impossible to get through the maze,” Regan said. Whitman SHINE Coordinator Terry Altieri said she has se-niors coming in with bags full of mail because they are unsure of what they need and what to do with all the information. Altieri said she is continu-ously receiving phone calls from people that don’t un-derstand the deductibles, co-pays and plan premiums.

Last year Prescription Ad-vantage provided seniors help, but with funding cut-backs, Altieri said everything in health care has gone up. For the first time in years, Altieri said seniors have said they can’t afford to put gas in their cars to visit their kids because they are try-ing to maintain the cost of living in their own homes. She said taxes in town have gone up and so has everything else except the seniors’ income. For the people who do take time to investigate or seek help from SHINE, she said there is a way to save money. Before the changes, Altieri said that everyone would pick a standard drug plan and the Prescription Advantage Program acted as a back up to the plan you already had. The Prescription Advan-tage Program, due to bud-get cuts, has scaled down to the bare bones, Altieri said. She is also working with people who are just quali-fying for Medicare, and said that it requires at least two appointments to sift through all the information. “Our job is to get them into the health care system,” Altieri said. “It is so complicated. If it is this difficult for someone just going into the system at 65, imagine how difficult it is for someone going into their 80s.” Altieri said that through the Office of Elder Affairs in Boston, SHINE represen-tatives and volunteers are trained and recertified every two years and attend monthly meetings, because the in-formation changes rapidly. The best way to keep up with everything is to take a look at it in the fall when chang-es can be made Altieri said. “It’s a great feeling when you can save people money,” she added.

Important 2010 health care changes for Medicare recipientsSome important health care changes are: Higher deductibles for Part A, B and D plans, some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) have added deductibles, increased their co-payments and raised their premiums, GAP coverage begins at $2,830 and ends at $4,550 with catastrophic co-pays of $2.50 for generic and $6.30 and there are 48 stand alone Part D plans to choose from this year.Some important subsidy changes: S2 PA (Prescription Advantage) members will now contribute up to the regional benchmark of $34.60 and S3 PA (Prescription Advantage) members will now pay the maximum $14.60 toward their premium.Those who no longer receive help with their Medicare Part D Premium are encouraged to screen for the Federal Program known as Extra Help or Limited Income Subsidy. As of January 1, 2010 the qualifications did improve.

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Free and reduced priced meals information: All students are encour-aged to apply for a free or reduced priced meal. Applications are available in the main office of the district’s schools or by calling either 781-618-7431 or 7477 to have an application mailed to your home. To download an application or for further information, visit whschoollunch.org.

February is a month I have always seen as an enigma. It is the

shortest month, yet it feels like the longest. It is in the heart of winter and yet we are start-ing to turn the corner toward spring. But it definitely doesn’t feel like spring on most days

of the month, especially this year. It seems as though we haven’t seen a day over 32 degrees in weeks. With it being a short month, it

makes me a tad nervous for we are only a little over a month away from the spring 2010 english Language Arts McAs tests to be administered March 23-26. We are, though, doing some great things to prepare for the McAs: 1. Our teach-ers teach to the state standards, which are what the tests are based on; 2. We have gotten into the full swing of utilizing study Island, our web-based McAs Prep system; students are using study Island in their classes, extension periods, after-school, and at home for homework; 3. extension peri-ods are being used for direct

McAs Test Prep more and more the closer we get to the testing period; and 4. We have our own After-school McAs Prep sessions for Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on March 1 for english Language Arts, and April 7 for Math McAs Prep, which are excel-lent preparation sessions with small class sizes, interesting and engaging lessons, and all at a great price (please call the main office or check the web for more information).

so in this enigmatic month, I feel as though we are doing pretty well. I still get a little anxious every now and then, but afterward I do some ob-serving of the classrooms and the instruction going on, and I am reassured. Whether I am in the sixth grade science classes and see the students testing and presenting their hypoth-eses on three products; or the seventh grade language arts classes portraying their learned knowledge from a book they have read; or the eighth grade math classes doing calcula-

tions I remember doing in high school. The learning going on is tremendous. Then there are the academic competitions of our two “Bees,” which oc-curred this past month. At our Geography Bee and spelling Bee, sixth through eghth grad-ers demonstrated their geog-raphy and spelling acumen. These students have the intes-tinal fortitude to stand on stage and answer questions tougher than Jeopardy and spell words only seen and heard in the sATs. This, too, is amazing. These students are extraordi-nary in their preparation and confidence in their ability to perform at a high level. It is with this type of attitude we need to continue to believe, and subsequently, good things will happen for all of us.

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SUPEr SPEllErS: hanson middle School Principal martin geoghegan presented certificates to the 18th annual Spelling Bee winners, Kylie murphy and mikayla Bailey, tied as first runners-up, and winner, alex Stewart.

The hanson Middle school held its annual spelling Bee on Thursday, Feb. 11. sixty-two students from grades 6, 7, and 8 participated in the bee. The spelling Bee champion, for the second consecutive year, was Alex stewart, an eighth grade student who correctly spelled the word ammonia. Tied for first runner-up were Kylie Murphy and Mikayla Bailey, also eighth grade stu-dents. Winning students were awarded gift certificates by Principal Martin Geoghegan, who was also the school pro-nouncer. Judges for the event were Ms. Margaret comer-ford, Ms. holly Walker and Ms. Jessica hobin. The event

was run in accordance with the rules of The scripps national spelling.

Spelling Bee participants 2010

Grade 6: Morgan Bene-detti, Kyle Bina, Devon campbell, Brandon hall, coo-per Leonard, sophia Raiche, Brandon Richardi, Danielle stokes, Megan Taylor, John Teebagy, Brian Barry, Abigail Bailey, Alex clegg, Makayla clemens, Marena Deminico, samuel evans, Benjamin God-win, Leah Kowlski, christo-pher norve, elizabeth short, Michael smith, Jessica Veneto

Grade 7: nick Villanueva, Ally Webster, Matt Innis, Kel-ly Jones, shannon Arlin, shane

Frazier, Anna Ware, Andy Pagan, Brad Paker, Madison MacFarlane, chad Rheaume, sean ellis, Zane Ledwell, co-lin Josselyn, Kate howard, Dan Mccolgan, Ally Burke, Ashley schroeder, Andrew sylvia, Brooke Reynolds, Tay-lor King, P.J. smith.

Grade 8: Alex stewart, Kylie Murphy, Tyler Kin-dy, Mikayla Bailey, Ashley Preach, sean Auger, Pat-rick Real, Ricky schneider, Danny Westfield, Stephanie small, Anthony caliri, Bren-dan Mulcahy, scout Leonard, Brenton Murphy, elizabeth Mahoney, Zach Wicker, Mi-chael Bonavita, Josh MacVic-ar-hannon, Alex casey.

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student volunteers at Whit-man-hanson Regional high school are available to assist senior citizens and taxpayers with low to moderate income in filing basic tax forms. The service is free and available on Thursdays and Fridays from 2-4 p.m. in the school library at 610 Franklin st., Whitman. call 781-618-7155 to schedule an appointment.

Dollars for scholars of Whitman and hanson will be celebrating “A Taste of Whit-man and hanson” on Thurs-day, March 4, at the VFW Post #697 in Whitman from 5:30-8 p.m. up to twenty lo-cal restaurants and food ser-vice providers will be offer-ing samples from their menu to the general public.

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Tax returns done in the privacy of your home. E-filing available. Fast, easy, reasonable rates. Call John, 781-888-4183

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CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING

The Hanson ConservationCommission will hold a PublicHearing on Tuesday, February23, 2010 at 7:45 PM at theTOWN HALL, Meeting RoomA, 542 LIBERTY STREET,HANSON, MA pursuant to aNotice of Intent for ElkoConstruction Corporationrepresented by VautrinotSurveying, Inc., P.O. Box 144,Plympton, MA 02367.

Parcel & Project: A proposalfor the construction of a singlefamily house, septic system,well, site grading andlandscaping within 100 feet of aBordering Vegetated Wetland atUnion Park Street, Map 2, Lots358 and 361.

The applicant is filing underthe Massachusetts WetlandsProtection Act, Chapter 131, §40and the Town of HansonWetlands Protection By-Law 3-13 §.5 and Rules andRegulations.

HANSON CONSERVATIONCOMMISSION

Philip R. LindquistChairman

COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTS

THE TRIAL COURT

PLYMOUTH PROBATE AND

FAMILY COURT52 Obery Street

Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204

Docket No. PL10P0144EAIn the Estate of: Marie V

MillsLate of: Hanson, MA 02341Date of Death: 07/29/2009

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILLTo all persons interested in

the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed, and that Stephen G Cardillo of Braintree, MA and MaryBeth Muldowney of Hanson, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will

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to serve Without Surety.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: 03/02/2010.

In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

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

Date: February 4, 2010Robert E. McCarthyRegister of Probate

COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTS

LAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

(SEAL)To: Case No. 418283 Genival J. Coelhoand to all persons entitled to

the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.claiming to be the holder of

a Mortgagecovering real

property inWhitman,

numbered 600 Bedford Street

given by Genival J. Coelho to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 28, 2004, and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 28067, Page 240 and now held by the plantiff by assignment

has filed with said court a complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage

in the manner following: by entry and possession and exercise of power of sale.

If you are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amended and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Boston on or before March 29, 2010

or you may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Justice of said Court on February 9, 2010

Attest:DEBORAH J. PATTERSONRECORDER

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COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTS

LAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

(SEAL)Case No. 09 MISC 417254To

Kevin B. Halland to all persons entitled to

the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA) claiming to be the holder of a mortgage covering real property in Whitman numbered 350 School Street given by Kevin B. Hall to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA), dated September 26, 2007, and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 35119, Page 334, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment. Has/have filed with said court a complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession of and exercise of power of sale. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Boston on or before the 15th day of March 2010 or you may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Justice of said Court this 1st day of February 2010

Attest:Deborah J. Patterson

Recorder(1215.27/Hall)(02/18/10)

(187504)

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Robert Slade w/s/a Robert M. Slade and Christine Slade to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated May 23, 2003 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 25296, Page 261 of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 09:00 AM on March 4, 2010 at 6 Robin Road, Whitman, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:

The land with the buildings thereon situated in Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the easterly side of Robin Road, being Lot No. 4 on a plan entitled "Subdivision of Land in

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Whitman, Mass., owned by George F. Hoeg, November 26, 1996, C.W. Garvey Co., Inc., Surveyors and Engineers," recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Plan Book 38, Page 713.

Containing a total of 32,316 square feet, according to said plan.

Subject to and together with the benefits of the Drain Easement as shown on said Plan. Subject to and together with the benefits of rights of way over the streets and ways as shown on plan recorded with Plymouth County Deeds at Plan #83 of 1996 in Plan Book 38, Page 713 and to other easements and rights of way of record now in force and effect.

Property Address: 6 Robin Road, Whitman, MA 02382

For title see deed recorded with Plymouth Registry of Deeds, Book 14919, Page 33

The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.

TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE

THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE

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 Elizabeth W. Baker and Frank W. Baker Jr. to Maritime Mortgage Corporation, dated January 9, 2004 and registered with the Plymouth County Registry District of the Land Court as Document No.557175 as noted on Certificate of Title No. 102187, of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on March 3, 2010, on the mortgaged premises located at 163 Windsor Drive, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

TO WIT:That certain parcel of land

situate in Whitman, in the County of Plymouth and said Commonwealth, bounded and described as follows: SOUTHERLY by Windsor Drive one hundred thirty (130) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot 10 on the plan hereinafter mentioned one hundred twenty-nine and 25/100 (129.25) feet; NORTHERLY by land now or formerly of Edward J. Jacobs et ux one hundred thirty (130) feet; and SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot 8 on said plan one hundred twenty-nine and 25/100 (129.25)feet.

All said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown on plan #32706A, drawn by Leslie T. Smith, Surveyor, dated June 15, 1964 as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the Land

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Registration Office a copy of a portion of which is filed with Certificate of Title No. 38440; and the above described land is shown as Lot 9 on said plan. Said lot is subject to an easement from Edward J. Jacobs et ux to the Brockton Edison Company et al, dated November 14, 1966, filed and registered as document #110320. Said lot is also subject to an easement from Edward J. Jacobs et al to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, dated November 14, 1966, filed and registered as document #110402.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed registered with Plymouth County Registry District of the Land Court as Document No. 516541, as noted on Certificate of Title No. 102187.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, 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 Five Thousand

($5,000.00 ) Dollars 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 Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. 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.

WELLS FARGO BANK, NAPresent holder of said

mortgageBy its Attorneys,HARMON LAW

OFFICES, P.C.150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500200908-0229 - YEL

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MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF

REAL ESTATE

By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Joseph A. D'Arigo and Michele L. D'Arigo to CitiMortgage, Inc., dated December 22, 2004 and recorded at Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 29749, Page 74 of which mortgage CitiMortgage, Inc. is the present holder, for breach of

conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 26 Elm Place, Whitman, MA 02382 will be sold at a Public Auction at 2:00PM on March 18, 2010, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land with the buildings thereon, known and numbered as 26 Elm Place, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, situated on the easterly side of Elm Place containing 30-1/8 square rods, more or less, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the lot and the southwest corner of land formerly of Williams Fogarty thence running; Easterly by said land of said Fogarty 118 feet to land formerly of Thomas English; thence Southerly by said land of said English 70 feet to a stake; thence Westerly 122 feet to said Elm Place; and thence Northerly by said Elm Place 70 feet to the first marked bound.

For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 16087, Page 295.

The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.”

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

CitiMortgage, Inc.,Korde & Associates, P.C.

321 Billerica RoadSuite 210

Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100(978) 256-1500

D'Arigo, Joseph A. and Michele, 09-054834, February

18, 2010, February 25, 2010, March 4, 2010

OF THE ESSENCE.

Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale.

GMAC Mortgage, LLCPresent Holder of said

Mortgage, By Its Attorneys,

Orlans Moran PLLCP.O. Box 962169

Boston, MA 02196Phone: (617) 502-4100

(618.0616/Slade)(02/11/10, 02/18/10, 02/25/10)(187233)


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SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Elizabeth A. Nahas and Mohamed Nahas Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated May 9, 2007 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 34529, Page 172, of which mortgage Chase Home Finance LLC is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on March 17, 2010, on the mortgaged premises located at 604 Bedford Street, Unit No. 6, White Pines Condominium, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

TO WIT:Unit No. 6 in the White Pines

Condominium located at 604 Bedford Street, Whitman, MA 02382 and created by Master Deed dated April 12, 2006, and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 32574, Page 201, (Master Deed) which unit is shown on the floor plans (Plans) of the building recorded simultaneously with the Master Deed, and which unit is also shown on the copy of a portion of the Plans attached hereto and made a part hereof, to which is affixed the verified statement of a registered engineer in the form required by Section 9 of Chapter 183A.

The Post Office address of the unit is: 604 Bedford Street, Whitman, MA 02382.

The Unit is shown on a plan recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Plan Nos. 355 and 356 of 2006 and is conveyed subject to an with the benefit of the obligations, restrictions, rights and liabilities contained in MGL Chapter 183A, the Master Deed, the documents establishing the organization of unit owners, and the By-Lays as amended of record.

Together with the right to use the parking spaces shown as 6-1 and 6-2 as shown on said plan.

Each of the units in the Condominium is intended for residential purposes and such other uses as are set forth in the Master Deed.

The undivided fractional interest of the unit owners in the common areas and facilities described in said Master Deed is 1/6th.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 32583, Page 22.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, 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

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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.


($5,000.00) Dollars 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 Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.


CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC

Present holder of said mortgage

By itsAttorneys,

HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500200902-1221 - RED

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SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Bruce E. Pestilli to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated November 3, 2005 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 31688, Page 262, of which mortgage Bank of America, N.A. is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 p.m. on March 8, 2010, on the mortgaged premises located at 726 South Avenue, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, all and singular

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the premises described in said mortgage,

TO WIT:The land with the buildings

thereon situated on the northerly side of South Avenue, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 4, on ''Plan of Land, South Avenue, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts,'' dated February 14, 1966, drawn by Yunits Engineering Company, which plan is recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as No. 784 of 1967 in Book 3407, Page 178, said lot being bounded and described as follows:

Southerly by South Avenue, one hundred thirty-five (135) feet; Westerly by Lot 3, as shown on said plan, one hundred twenty (120) feet; Northerly by land of Richard J. Tobin, as shown on said plan, one hundred twenty-two and 32/100 (122.32) feet; Easterly by a proposed road, as shown on said land, one hundred and 78/100 feet; and South-Easterly by a curve at the junction of said proposed road and South Avenue, thirty four and 43/100 (34.43) feet; containing 17,970 square feet of land, more or less, according to said plan.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 3585, Page 778.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, 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.


($5,000.00 ) Dollars 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 Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by James P Regan and Angela M Regan to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated December 14, 2005 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 31918, Page 69 of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 03:00 PM on March 11, 2010 at 160 School Street, Whitman, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:

The land with buildings thereon, situated in Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the southerly side of School Street, containing 105 rods, more or less, and bounded and described as follows: Beginning on the southerly side of School Street as the northeast corner of the Lot, it being the northwest corner of land of Morrell D. Hotton; thence running westerly by said School Street, 7 rods and 16 links to land of Joshua I. Curtis; thence running southerly by land of Joshua I. Curtis, 12 feet to a stake at the center of the end of a wall; thence running southerly by said wall and land of said Joshua I. Curtis, 2 rods and 18 links to a wall and land formerly of Ophir Howe, now owned by Velma A. Cushman; thence easterly by the center of the wall and ditch, 7 rods and 5 links to land formerly of said Ophir Howe; and land of said Morrell D. Hutton, 19 rods and 6 links to the point of beginning.

Being the same premises conveyed to the herein named grantor(s) by deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 21068, Page 119.

"The Grantor(s) expressly reserve my/our rights of Homestead and do not wish to terminate my/our Homestead by granting the within conveyance notwithstanding my/our waiver

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of such homestead in the within mortgage"

The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.

TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE

THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.

Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale.

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date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.


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By virtue of Judgment and Order of the Brockton District Court (Docket No. 0915CV2558), in favor of BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TOLLHOUSE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM TRUST against DEREK K. KULESZA and KRISTEN N. SHUTT establishing a lien pursuant to M.G.L.c.183A:6 on the real estate known as UNIT NO. 501, 501 AUBURN STREET, WHITMAN, MA of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TOLLHOUSE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM TRUST for the purposes of satisfying such lien, the real estate is scheduled for Public Auction at 10:00 A.M.


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ON THE 12th DAY OF MARCH, A.D. 2010, AT UNIT NO. 501, 501 AUBURN STREET, WHITMAN, MASSACHUSETTS. The premises to be sold are more particularly described as follows:

The condominium located at 501 Auburn Street, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts created by Master Deed dated August 1, 1988, recorded with Plymouth Deeds on August 15, 1988 at Book 8645, Page 212, as amended of record, being Unit 501 located in Building B, together with 2.12% proportionate undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium, all as set forth and described in said Master Deed and the Plan recorded therewith. Unit 501 contains 1,303 square feet of space and is shown on the Plans recorded at Book 38, Page 477, together with the Fifth Amendment to the Master Deed recorded at Book 13978, Page 324, and is shown on a copy of a portion of the Plans attached hereto and made a part hereof, to which is affixed the verified statement of a registered architect on the form required by

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Section 9 of Chapter 183A.The Unit is conveyed together

with the exclusive right and easement to use a parking space.

The post office address of the Unit is: 501 Auburn Street, Whitman, Massachusetts 02382

The Unit is conveyed subject to and together with the benefit of the following:

1. Provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A as same many now and hereafter be amended.

2. The Master Deed as same may be restated and amended.

3. Provisions of the Tollhouse Village Condominium Trust including the By-Laws and amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations that may be promulgated thereunder.

4. All matters of record stated or referred to in the Master Deed as if set forth completely herein, including but not limited to, the reserved rights, privileges and easements of the Trustees of the Tollhouse Village Trust, their successors and or assigns, to construct additional improvements in connection therewith, to install and maintain utilities of every nature and description, store construction

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equipment and supplies, pass and repass over the premises, all as may be necessary and convenient for such construction, provided one of the same does not unreasonably interfere with the use of the Unit.

The Unit is intended for residential purposes as permitted in the Master Deed.

For title see Unit Deed dated December 27, 2004, as recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 29740, Page 26.

In the event of a typographical error or omission contained in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said Unit Deed shall control.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. A non-

refundable deposit payable in cash, certified or bank check in the amount of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars for the unit shall be payable at the Auction.

2. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days of the auction.

3. An Auctioneer’s Release Deed will be issued to the

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purchaser, upon payment of the balance of the purchase price, within thirty (30) days of auction. The Deed shall convey the premises subject to, and with the benefit of, all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of record senior to the lien, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

4. Additionally, and not by way of limitation, the sale shall be subject to and with the benefit of any and all tenants, tenancies, and occupants, if any.

5. No representation is or shall be made as to any amount of taxes due and outstanding.

6. The successful bidder shall pay the future condominium common charges commencing with the date of the auction.

7. No representation is or shall be made as to any other mortgages, liens, or

encumbrances of record.8. No representation is or

shall be made as to the condition of the Premises or the Condominium. The Premises shall be sold “as is”.

9. Other items, if any, shall be announced at the sale.

10. The sale is subject to and in accordance with the Judgment and Order, a copy of which may be obtained from the seller’s counsel, Attorney Ellen A. Shapiro, Goodman, Shapiro & Lombardi, LLC, 3 Allied Drive, Suite 120, Dedham, MA 02026, (781) 251-9800.

BOARD OF TRUSTEESTOLLHOUSE VILLAGECONDOMINIUM TRUST,For the Board of Trustees,By their AttorneysGOODMAN, SHAPIRO& LOMBARDI, LLC

Ellen A. Shapiro, Esq.BBO#454000

3 Allied Drive, Suite 120Dedham, MA 02026

(781) 251-98002/11, 2/18, 2/25




By Dave Palana, SPortS eDitor [email protected]

With only 15 minutes and change left to save their sea-son, the Panther offense finally broke through.

Trailing 3-0 against North Quincy with 15 seconds left in the second period, the boys hockey team scored four unan-swered goals to beat the Red Raiders 4-3 at Rockland Rink and keep their playoff hopes alive for another day.

“Finally we got some breaks and won a third peri-od,” head coach Rich Manning said. “We’ve lost a few games in the waning moments this year and it feels good to come out on top. The kids have been waiting for it to happen and, hopefully that’s now in their memory banks. I’m proud of the kids and they deserve to feel the way they do right now.”

Things did not start well for the Panthers with Bren-dan Glynn knocking a re-bound past Matt McDonald on North’s first trip inside the Panther blue line. Though the Panthers kept the Raiders off the scoreboard for the rest of the first and controlled the tempo of the second period, they still found themselves in a deeper hole after a deflection goal by Brandon Whitehouse

at 10:42 and power-play score on a slapshot by Rudy Tyron at the 5:11 mark.

But Lenane gave the Pan-thers a ray of hope heading into the locker room by scor-ing on the power play with 15 seconds left in the second.

“In the second period, I thought we played our typical good hockey in which we got a lot of pucks into the crease and, once again, we couldn’t get it in the back of the net,” Manning said. “I thought we could have been even after two, but we could just not get a break. Down 3-0, nobody’s got a real good feeling on that bench, and that’s a big goal going into the break. It gave us a little bit of hope.”

The Panthers quickly trimmed the Raider lead to one in the third on a goal by captain Eric Lively less than two min-utes after play resumed. Two minutes later, Scott McArthur slid the puck to Tyler Becker on an odd-man rush, who sent a pass across ice to Lenane for a game tying one-timer.

“Tyler gives us another di-mension up there,” Manning said of Becker. “It all starts from the defensive zone and our defensemen getting the puck up the boards. Scotty McArthur did a good job of chipping some pucks past their pinching defenseman to create those two-on-ones.”

North Quincy hung on for dear life until the 5:23 mark in the third period when Lenane found some space in front of the net and hit McArthur with a pass to put the Panthers on top.

However, nothing has come easy for the Panthers this season, and Saturday’s game was no exception. Pat

Hickey went to the penalty box for slashing with just over one minute to play, and North Quincy pulled their goalie to put Whitman-Hanson on the wrong end of a six-on-four disadvantage.

“It could never end easi-ly,” Manning said. “We had al-ready used our timeouts, so we couldn’t really go over how to defend the six-on-four, which is not something you practice a lot. We just tried to limit them taking quality shots, and in the last 25 seconds, we did a real good job of forechecking and slowing up their attack.”

But Brandon Lynch, who came on in net for McDonald in the third period, made two saves and the Panther defense

was able to clear the puck twice in the final 30 seconds. A Raider penalty sent the puck back up ice with six seconds to play and sealed the win for Whitman-Hanson.

Manning also said the goalie switch in the third pe-riod had nothing to do with McDonald’s performance in the first two periods, saying he just wanted to shake up his team.

“We just thought it could create a spark or change the mood of the team,” he said. “It wasn’t Matty’s fault we were down 3-1. Two goals were de-flections through screens, and there was nothing our goal-tenders could do. I don’t think [the switch] was a big part of

the game at all.”The win was the third

straight for the Panthers, who beat Rockland 5-2 on Friday and Brockton 6-2 on Saturday. The team is now one game below .500 at 9-10-0 and, just like last year, needs a win in their final game to earn a spot in the MIAA tournament. But unlike 2009, when they played a sputtering Brockton team, the Panthers face a tough test in 12-5-2 Mansfield.

“We’re playing a good team that is going to the play-offs,” Manning said. “I was hoping we could get to this game and the kids earned it. It’s going to be one hell of a challenge.”

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Down to the wirePanthers comeback to beat Raiders, keep tourney hopes alive

A visit with girls basketball captain Taylor Ferry

Ferry captained the girls basketball team to their second straight Patriot League championship and their third banner in her four years at Whitman-Hanson and

now has her sights set on the MIAA tournament. She shared her thoughts on …

… her plans for college. I think I’m going to the Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and I’m going to major in dental hygiene. I got into the program.

… going into dentistry. I knew I wanted to go into a medical field, but I didn’t know what. I have a lot of family friends who took dental hygiene and love it, so I took a Community Service Learning internship at a dentist’s office and liked it. I got a lot of hands-on ex-perience. They taught me how to set everything up and I worked down in the lab cleaning things up.

… how she started playing basketball. When I was really little, I had one of those little kid hoops that you can move up and down, I started playing on it one day and just really liked it. I started Hanson Youth Basketball in third grade and I’ve been playing ever since.

… her favorite sports memory with the Panthers. The teammates I’ve had. We’ve had great teams and I’ve been with good players the last four years. We won three league champion-ships. We didn’t win in 2008, which was disappointing, but three out of four is not bad.

… keeping busy when she’s not shooting hoops. I played piano for about eight years and I go skiing when the basketball season is over. I’ve been skiing since seventh grade. I like it, I wish I could do it more during the winter when it is cold out, but I can’t really because of basketball.

… her future plans. I want to do well in college, but I just want to have a good rest of my senior year right now.

Scott McArthur (right) gives the Panthers a 4-3 lead in the third period off a pass from Brennan Lenane (left), who scored two of Whitman-Hanson’s goals.

BoyS HockeyWhitman-Hanson 4North Quincy 3

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BoyS HockeyWhitman-Hanson 6Brockton 2

4x800 Relay Team

Abby Baker, Rachel Baker, Melissa Peck

and Emily Regan won the Patriot League

championship in the 4x800-meter relay

Friday at the Reggie Lewis Center.

Girls Track


WHP defeats Falmouth on Senior Nightwith 9:35 to go in the game on a wicked slapshot and, two-and-a-half minutes later, gave the girls their first lead when her wrister trickled between the goalie’s legs and into the back of the net.

“We went in and told them 15 minutes is plenty of time, and they went back out and took it to them,” Mastrogiaco-mo said. “Good things happen when they work together, and they really did tonight. We had a couple of great looks on the powerplay, and it was a great win for us in our last home game. You can’t ask for any-thing better for the girls.”

Though Davis scored all the goals in the win, Googins said the forwards up front also deserve credit for opening up the shooting lanes for their big defensemen.

“Krystal Barnard and Jackie Sullivan are tenacious forecheckers,” he said. “That may not show up on the score sheets, but they did a great

job.”Prior to the game, Googins

and the team honored seniors Jen Halloran, Amanda Barry, Rian Regan, Sarah Nadell, Chelsea Paola, Larissa Burgess and Danielle Murphy, along with their parents. Though this year’s crop of seniors did not get the same amount of ice time as the Class of 2009, Googins said they were always great leaders.

“Even though a lot of them don’t play that much, they have great attitudes,” he said. “They are always positive leaders, and it was great to cap their day with a win for them and their families.”

The girls followed their victory over Falmouth with a 2-1 win on the road Sunday against league-leading Sand-wich, which Googins said is a sign they are still playing hard despite missing the MIAA tournament.

“It just shows the team hasn’t quit,” he said.

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Sarah Nadell of Whitman gives her mother a bouquet and a hug during the Senior Night presentation.

Forward Kelsey Murray skates up to keep the puck in the Falmouth end.

Freshman forward Victoria Burke chases the puck down the ice.

Alex Davis celebrates her hat trick after scoring her third goal of the game.

Freshman defender Paige Caswell blocks a passing lane in front of her net.

Photos by Dave Palana

Jackie Sullivan of Hanson heads over to the faceoff circle.

Kelly Travers and assistant captain Amanda Barry talk things over during a break in the action in the second period.





The league champion Pan-ther girls track team took home their fair share of accolades at the All-Patriot League meet at the Reggie Lewis Center on Friday, but none bigger than the relay trophy heading to Whitman-Hanson this year.

The team of Emily Regan, Melissa Peck and Rachel and Abby Baker capped off the meet by taking home the sec-ond annual Patriot League 4x800 relay cup. The girls won handily with a combined time of 10:17.11 — four sec-onds better than second-place Silver Lake.

Regan and Rachel Baker also won individual medals at the meet, finishing first and second in the two-mile race. Shot putter Kerry Condon won another individual league championship for the Lady Panthers with a first-place throw of 32’8.5”.

“That puts her in the top four in Division II,” head coach Mike Driscoll said.

Caitlin Ryan, Kelci Sul-

livan and Abby Baker took three of the top six places in the mile run lead by Ryan’s third-place time of 5.36.72. Se-nior Marissa D’Angelo earned a medal with a fifth-place run in the 1000 meters while Peck took sixth in the 600 and Janet Dempsey finished sixth in the long jump.

“It’s tough having three or four weeks off, but we had some good performances,” Driscoll said. “We had a de-cent day.”

The Panthers now turn their attention to the Division II State Championship Satur-day at the Reggie Lewis Cen-ter where Ryan, Regan and Condon lead a host of Panthers looking to earn a place among the state’s best.

“We have a couple of kids who have a chance to place in the top six,” Driscoll said. “It’s a bigger stage, but we’re just looking to post personal bests and hopefully send some kids to the All State meet.”

All eyes on elite eight

Vinnie McDougall clears the high jump bar Friday night on his way to second place with a personal best leap of 6’1”.

Panther octet set for state meetBy Dave Palana, SPortS eDitor

[email protected]

Clint Burns and Tyler Sul-livan are running well, and Vinnie McDougall is heating up in the high jump, all at the right time for the boys track team.

After impressive perfor-mances at the Patriot League meet at the Reggie Lewis Cen-ter on Friday, the three Pan-thers, along with teammates Pat Ryan, Kevin Sartori, Dom Cacciatore, Nate Stephansky and Brendan Moran, now have their sights set on making their mark at the Division II State Championship on Saturday.

McDougall, the lone field event representative for the boys, took second place on Friday with a personal best jump of 6’1”. The leap put McDougall into third all time in the Panther indoor record books behind Mike Miranda and Duncan Watt and has coach Kevin Black excited to see what he can do at the state level.

“The story of the night was Vinnie in the high jump,” Black said. “That was a career best by a lot, and he looked good going over 6’1”. Vinnie is getting hot at the right time of the year. Although the high jump is very mercurial, he can place well if he gets off his best at the State D-II meet this Saturday.”

Burns and Sullivan con-tinued to build off their strong showings at the Elite Invita-tional with wins in the 600-meters and two-mile respec-tively. Burns again broke the

1:25 minute barrier, the only runner to do so, while winning the 600. Sullivan nearly lapped the entire field in the two-mile, winning by nearly 30 seconds.

“Clint ran a spectacular race in the 600 to beat [Mid-dleboro’s Andy Sukeforth], who had beaten him earlier this year,” Black said. “The two-mile by Sullivan and Pat Ryan were very solid efforts.”

The only person Sulli-van didn’t lap in the race was Ryan, who finished second with a time of 10:15.74, over 20 seconds faster than third-place Ryan Hansen. Moran and Stephansky took fourth and fifth in the 1600-meter run while Sartori took fifth in the 300, finishing two places ahead of Cacciatore.

“Our milers did extremely well,” Black said. “Stephan-sky ran a nine-second personal best time and Moran was right around his personal best. Sar-tori and Cacciatore ran the sec-ond best times they have run.”

Sprinter Greg Donahue and throwers Brian Baiardi, Adam Belmore and Nick Mc-Swain also had good days at the league meet. Donahue advanced to the finals in the 100-meter dash, taking eighth overall, while Baiardi took second in the shot put.

“The shot putters were very solid and Donahue had a career best time in the dash,” Black said. “They have con-cluded their season and will have some well deserved time off before the spring season begins.”

Panther sprinter and co-captain Greg Donahue runs a personal best in the finals of the 55-meter dash during his final indoor meet.

Trophy time for lady Panthers4x8 relay highlights strong finish for champs

Shot putter Kerry Condon wins the league championship with a throw of over 32 feet.

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Abby Baker, Emily Regan, Rachel Baker and Melissa Peck pose with their 4x800 league championship trophy. Photos by Dave Palana

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Saturday afternoon started out as a time for the Whitman-Hanson/Pembroke girls hock-ey team to honor their seniors, but no one on WHP was com-plaining that junior Alex Davis stole the show.

Davis scored all three goals for the girls to lead them in a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Falmouth at the Bridge-water Ice Arena.

“She was just voted to the All League team and she lived up to her billing,” head coach Chris Googins said of Da-vis. “She is a dynamic player with great skills, and she was the best player on the ice to-night.”

The junior defenseman in-jured her arm in WHP’s game against Hingham the week be-

fore, and had to leave the game to get x-rays. But she showed no signs of injury this Satur-day.

“That was obviously our first concern,” assistant coach Dan Mastrogiacomo said. “But she is feeling good. She’s been working it out, and she had three goals tonight.”

Falmouth took a one-goal lead into the second period af-ter a shot slid between the pads

of goalie Kelly Travers and over to a wide-open forward on the other side of the net. After Davis tied the game on a shot from the faceoff circle in the second period, Falmouth took the lead on another fluky goal when a wrist shot from the blue line ticked off Travers’ blocker and into the goal.

Davis evened the game on a five-on-three power play

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Sweet sendoff for girls hockey seniorsWHP comes back to beat Falmouth on Senior Night

ONE FOR THE ROAD: The team piles on top of goalie Kelly Travers as they celebrate their comback win in their final home game.

THANK YOU, COME AGAIN: Kelly Travers dives across the net to smother the puck and deny a Falmouth forward. Photos by Dave Palana


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