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Volume 9 No. 2
Resident goes from town politics to state politics
Geoff Diehl continues to represent the people of Whitman
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
Meaghan@whitmanexpress.com
Newly-elected State Rep-
resentative Geoff Diehl has
been selected as the Whitman
Express 2010 Citizen of the
Year.
During 2009 and 2010,
Diehl began campaigning and
reaching out to the residents of
Whitman. While on the cam-
paign trail, he also continued
to serve the town of Whit-
man on the Finance Commit-
tee, and was also the Whitman
Finance Committee liaison to
the Whitman-Hanson Region-
al School Committee.
“I think Geoff has present-
ed himself very well, serving
on the Finance Committee,
and before that, serving on
the Bylaw Study Committee,”
Whitman Town Administrator
Frank Lynam said. “He cer-
tainly has an interest in serving
the community of Whitman,
and I believe he will continue
to do so as the new state repre-
Whitman-Hanson Majorettes Scout wants flag
head to national competition hung at ballfield
By Stephanie Spyropoulos, Express Staff
steph@whitmanexpress.com
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ettes will be sending several
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Selectman Dan Salvucci,
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hasn’t seen any candidate
work as hard.
“Diehl was probably the
hardest working candidate that
I have seen in a long time, and
I was on the campaign com-
mittee for Andy Burbine and
Ned Kirby,” Salvucci said. “I
was both Burbine’s and Kir-
by’s treasurer and I know how
hard they worked. I have seen
the strategies they have used
and what Diehl has done dif-
ferently.”
Salvucci said, in addition
to knocking on doors and in-
troducing himself to the com-
munity, Diehl also networked
with other candidates and state
officials such as Scott Brown
and Charlie Baker.
“He networked with them
Whitman Express
to become part of the entire
family, so that when he won,
2010 Citizen of the Year
he would walk into the State-
continued on page 12
Geoff Diehl
Zach Samya asks for selectmen
approval for Eagle Scout project
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Express Almanac
W-H student to go to Jr. Olympics Sponsored by Alan Hurley Roofing

By Jared Trout WHITMAN

Express Contributor
111 Alden St., $165,000, Susan M. DaSilva and Jean L. Jacob to
It started with a Boy Scout Eileen M. Diedrichsen.
merit badge. Young Zack
23 O’Brien Ave., $125,000, Bruce W. Finley to Dana W. Morss.
Connell wanted the badge for
riflery. So he learned the rules
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Last month, Connell
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and second in Air Rifle at the
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held in Reading.
Connell will represent
Massachusetts in Small-bore
Rifle at the USA Shooting
Junior Olympics in April at
the Olympic Training Center,
which will take place in Colo-
rado Springs, CO.
For Air Rifle he has been
made the first alternate. In
Colorado Springs, Connell
will compete against the top
shooters from each state.
During the past five years,
Connell has dedicated himself
to becoming a better shooter.
He spends a lot of time prac-
ticing and competing.
“I started at the Hanson
Rod and Gun Club. There
were some really good shoot-
ers there that got me interested
in the sport. I shot there for
two years. Eventually, those
shooters moved on, and I
moved to the Taunton Rifle and
Pistol Club,” Connell said.
Connell is coached at the
Taunton club by Kevin Win-
ters and Sid Martin. Martin’s
13-year-old daughter Macken-
zie Martin shoots as well. In
fact, Mackenzie also qualified
to represent Massachusetts in
Colorado Springs for Girls’
12-14. So one could say it was
a good day for the club and its
junior team.
“We have a really good
program with Kevin Winters,
Sid Martin and Erik Hoskins,”
Connell said.
“I normally practice three
days a week: Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday. On any given
night, I usually shoot from 6-9
p.m.,” Connell said.
In a rifle shooting tourna-
ment, participants have a set
number of shots, usually either
60 or 120. Participants shoot
from three positions: standing,
crouching or prone. They get
a certain amount of shots from
each position to hit two targets
and a certain amount of time
in which they must take all
of their shots. In Small-bore
Rifle, the rifle is a .22 caliber
and operates with a bolt ac-
tion. The distance to the tar-
gets in an indoor tournament is
50 feet. In Air Rifle, the rifle
is .177 caliber and the distance
to the targets is 10 meters, or
about 33 feet.
Connell competes often.
Last month’s tournament was
not the first time he had tasted
success. Over the summer he
won the Massachusetts State
Championship, as well as the
Bay State Games. This past
weekend he shot in a tourna-
ment in Palmyra, PA.
“What I love about shoot-
ing is that it’s all about you.
It’s all in your head and know-
ing that when you pull the trig-
ger that you’re making a per-
fect shot,” Connell said.
“Sometimes you have to
come back from a bad shot.
You can’t get too excited. You
need to stay calm, keep your
heart rate down, and focus on
what you are doing. Our team
motto is, ‘It’s just a way of
thinking.’”
Connell, 17, is a junior at
Whitman-Hanson Regional
High School. He enjoys biol-
ogy and astronomy. Connell
is also an accomplished Boy
Scout and earned many other
merit badges in addition to
Riflery. He is currently a Life
Scout and recently built a shed
and fence at the baseball field
at the Conley School in Whit-
man for his Eagle Scout proj-
ect. He works part-time at the
Southwood Nursing Home in
Rockland. In his spare time,
Christmas tree pick up
he enjoys listening to music Whitman Cub Scout Pack 22 will pick up and dispose of
and playing Frisbee and video your Christmas tree for a $5 donation. Call 781-523-9185 to
games. schedule a pick up. Trees should be placed by your door, not on
Connell hopes that there is the curb.
more shooting in his future.
“I plan to go in the Army
and try out for the Army Marks-
manship Unit. The Army has
a very well-respected shooting
team. It would be an honor to
shoot on that team,” Connell
said.
“After that, I would like to
go to college and shoot in the
NCAA, and maybe try for the
Olympics in 2016,” he added.
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Scout gets board’s approval

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port Lynam in conducting a for their work during the bliz- • The board adjourned into
feasibility study for regional zard two weeks ago and the executive session to discuss
dispatch. board declared a state of emer- strategies regarding collective
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Whitman Police log Scout completes Eagle Project BY EMILY BRAIN

MONDAY JAN. 3
9:18 a.m. Caller reported
erratic motor vehicle operation
on Bedford Street. Could not
locate vehicle.
6:13 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident with property dam-
age only reported on South Av-
enue.
11:03 p.m. Party in station
to report incident that occurred
previous evening on South
Avenue. Jordan Tabbi, of 35
Whidden Ave., was arrested on
a straight warrant.
TUESDAY JAN. 4
11:48 a.m. Suspicious ac-
tivity reported on Broad Street.
Peace restored.
12:24 p.m. Restraining
order served on Whitman Av-
enue.
12:38 p.m. Caller reported
larceny/forgery/fraud on Wash-
ington Street.
12:57 p.m. Caller reported
a breaking and entering of his
motor vehicle at MBTA lot on
South Avenue.
5:48 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident with property damage
only reported on South Avenue
at MBTA lot.
WEDNESDAY JAN. 5
4:28 a.m. Burglar alarm re-
ported at Cumberland Farms on
Temple Street. BCI requested
for B&E.
8:22 a.m. Suspicious ac-
tivity reported at Linden Street
and Commercial Street. Caller
reported a male party walked
in his front door. Brian G.
Doherty, of Rockland, was ar-
rested for disturbing the peace
and breaking and entering for
misdemeanor.
8:39 a.m. Caller reported
a brown vehicle with motor
running at corner of Hancock
and Belmont streets. Ignition
is popped out. Vehicle reported
stolen by Brockton Police. BCI
on scene.
10:51 a.m. Motor vehicle
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5:39 am. Police required
for fire at a structure on West
Street.
THURSDAY JAN. 6
12:15 a.m. Walk-in party
reported credit card fraud.
3:34 p.m. Caller reported
that his daughter was involved
in an altercation over the week-
end and was thrown to the
ground causing a concussion.
A 15-year-old juvenile was ar-
rested for assault and battery.
6:59 p.m. Suspicious activ-
ity reported on Bedford Street.
Stop and Shop manager report-
ed that a terminated employee
was in premises after being told
not to. A verbal trespass warn-
ing was issued and will be fol-
lowed up in writing.
FRIDAY JAN. 7
11:56 a.m. Police required
for a domestic disturbance on
Winter Street. Verbal argument
between brothers. Party trans-
ported to station.
4:57 p.m. Motor vehicle
stop at Bedford Street and Star
Street. Charles Mwicigi of
Brockton was arrested for op-
erating a motor vehicle with a
suspended license, refusing to
identify himself, no inspection
sticker and failure to wear seat
belt.
7:40 p.m. Caller reported
group of kids hanging around
and banging on door on Rich-
ard Road. Peace restored.
SATURDAY JAN. 8
5:18 p.m. Police required
for a report of an overdose on
Homeland Drive. Party trans-
ported to hospital by Fire De-
partment.
SUNDAY JAN. 9
8:48 a.m. Motor vehicle
accident reported at Beulah
Street and West Street with mo-
tor vehicle damage only. Ve-
hicle towed.
EXPRESS INTERN
Whitman-Hanson Region-
al High School senior Steven
McDonough, a member of
Boy Scout Troop 22 of Whit-
man, has recently completed
his Eagle Scout Project, a goal
he has had since the second
grade.
McDonough has been an
active in Scouting since he was
eight years old when he joined
Cub Scouts, and he progressed
through the ranks until fifth
grade when he became a Boy
Scout. Throughout his partici-
pation in Scouts, McDonough
has always maintained his in-
volvement.
Mike Warner, who is Steven McDonough is surrounded by a portion of his completed
McDonough’s scoutmaster, Eagle Scout Project. Included in the picture are four mini easels,
said, “Steven is very accom- two mini-ski ball tables, two putting greens, and a beanbag
plished within our troop, hav- toss.
ing served in several positions His project was approved, in building eight mini easels,
including senior patrol leader, and McDonough began work four beanbag toss games, four
the leader of our troop of over
without delay. However, be- mini-ski ball tables, two but-
50 Scouts.”
fore he could start building, ton boards and a rolling cart
McDonough had been
he had to prove his leadership to store everything in. Mc-
asking around for a project skills by fundraising money Donough was also able to buy
idea for a while and on Sept. that would support his project, two putting greens and a Wii
9 of last year he discovered which was expected to cost console with the remainder of
a worthy cause. He was ap-
about $300. the money.
proached by Donna Conners McDonough organized a Overall, McDonough’s
who explained that the Hing- pasta dinner to be held at the project took more than 330
ham Open Roads, a division Cardinal Spellman Center in man-hours to complete. Mc-
of Road to Responsibility (an Whitman on Dec. 12. For only Donough said he had an im-
organization that helps people
$5 each individual would be mense amount of help and
with disabilities to work to be- served ziti, meatballs, salad, he is thankful that so many
come productive members of roll, drink and dessert. Tickets people were able to volunteer
the community) was looking were sold in advance at Holy their time.
for some help. She requested
Ghost Church in Whitman and After his years of partici-
that McDonough take on their
at the door on the day of the pation in Scouts, McDonough
cause as his Eagle Scout Proj- dinner. is excited to have been able to
ect, and believing that it is a After weeks of planning reach his goal and attain Eagle
good cause, he accepted. the event, the pasta dinner was Scout rank.
Before presenting his a success. Along with his fund- Mike Warner said, “Earn-
project plans for approval,
raising, McDonough also re- ing his Eagle Scout is a fine
McDonough formulated the ceived a total donation of $200 completion to his time in
basics of his project. He de- from the Whitman Knights of Scouts as a youth, as he truly
cided that his project would Columbus. McDonough said exemplifies what it means
consist of tabletop games and that he raised more money to be a Scout. I know he will
century motor activities; these than expected and this allowed continue to be active with our
games are designed to help the him to buy better materials and troop, and I know he will con-
disabled improve their motor items to improve the quality of tinue to be exceptional in all of
skills. his project overall. his choices in life.”
After determining his With his funds gathered, McDonough said he in-
project plans, McDonough McDonough began buying the tends to stay motivated and
was required to present them

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fantastic league for your avid basketball players grades K-3. and Denise Goldsberry of Media Concepts. 9736 each week beginning
at 8:30 on Tuesday morning
PERSONAL TRAINING AT THE Y. to register for this unstruc-
One Session-$43. Six Sessions-$238, Twelve Sessions-$456. Training
for Two-$64 flat rate per session. Call for more details and specials.
Penny sale at senior center tured playtime. Registration
is accepted for up to 12 chil-
The Friends of Whitman Seniors are planning a penny sale
For more information on programs and rates call our Welcome Center at 508-378-3913.
at their next meeting on Friday, Jan. 14 at the senior center, 16 dren. Meet other families,
talk with staff and enjoy a
East Bridgewater Family YMCA Hayden Ave., Whitman. Newcomers are welcome, remember to
bring an item or two for the penny sale and if anyone would like chance to browse the Parent
Resource Library.
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There is no fee. Photos are welcome
Deadline is Tuesday at noon.
Augustine T. Walackas, 92, NASCAR driver
Augustine T. “Augie”
Walackas, 92, of Whit-
man, died peacefully in his
Whitman home surrounded
by his family on Monday,
Jan. 10. He was the hus-
band and best friend of 42
years to Jane (MacKenzie)
Walackas.
Born in Bridgewater,
he was the son of the late
Anthony and Catherine (Koudis) Walackas,
and was very proud of his Lithuanian heritage.
Mr. Walackas started driving race cars in
1949 and successfully raced at many tracks
around the country including New England,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia and Florida.
Before his passing, he had the distinction of be-
ing one of the oldest living NASCAR drivers.
He owned many auto repair businesses and
could fix anything. Give him an engine that
would not run and he would “Augieize” it and
it was fixed. He taught auto mechanics at South
Shore Vo-tech for a short time. He was an avid
collector of antique automobiles and belonged
Joseph E. Brotherton, 82, World War II veteran
Joseph E. ”Joe” Brotherton, 82, of Hanson,
died Thursday, Jan. 6 in the Good Samaritan
Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the
husband of Catherine (Smith) Brotherton.
Mr. Brotherton was born in Norwalk,
Conn., son of the late Joseph and Wilhelmina
(Naumann) Brotherton.
He was a Hanson resident for many years.
He retired from the Tilcon Company of Brock-
ton as a low bed driver.
Mr. Brotherton was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy during World War II, serving from
1945-1947 as a seaman second class. He was
a member of the VFW and American Legion of
Elizabeth C. LeFort, 23, Whitman-Hanson graduate
Elizabeth C. LeFort,
died unexpectedly Jan. 6 at
the age of 23.
Elizabeth was born in
Brockton and spent most
of her life in Hanson. She
was a 2005 graduate of
Whitman-Hanson Region-
al High School and a mem-
ber of the National Honor
Society and also attended
Johnson & Wales College where she was on the
dean’s list.
Elizabeth was a collector, cheerleader and
enjoyed fishing, cars, the beach and was known
for her writing skills, kindness and thoughtful-
ness.
Michael Pecoraro, 96, Halifax resident
Michael Pecoraro, 96, of Halifax, died Sat-
urday, Jan. 8 after a period of failing health. He
was the husband of the late Grace F. (Chenery)
Pecoraro.
Born in Waterbury, Conn. and raised in
Springfield, Mass. and Dorchester, he was the
son of the late Carmine and Mary J. (Devita)
Pecoraro and a graduate of Memorial High
School for Boys, Class of 1931. For two years
he attended Northeastern University School of
Law.
During World War II, Michael had worked
as a welder at the Fore River Ship Yard. He
later became a skilled meat cutter and mainte-
nance worker. After his retirement, he worked
20 years at Shaw’s in Hanson.
Mr. Pecoraro had been a resident of Brain-
tree from 1951-1977. Upon his first retirement
in 1977, he along with his late wife Grace,
moved to Halifax where he remained a resident
for the last 34 years.
He was an active member of the Prospect
A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge, where he had
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Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be
made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 311 Arse-
nal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
She leaves her mother, Janis (Coulson)
married to Ted McGrory of Harwich, and her
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stepbrother, Thomas McGrory of Hanover; and
stepsisters, Mollie McGrory of Scituate, Megan
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Funeral was held Thursday at the South
Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home, 809
Main St. (Rt.18 opposite South Shore Hospi-
tal) at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service
at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church
of Hanson, 639 High St., Hanson. Donations in
Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Gavin
Foundation, 49 L St., South Boston, MA 02127.
served as a Master and a District Deputy. He
was also a Past Patron of the Eastern Star of
Braintree. He also served as Monarch of Taleb
Grotto in Quincy.
He leaves children, Alys M. Walker and her
husband H. Raymon of Whitman, Jeanne Neild
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Around Town
➢➢ The following area resi-
dents were named to the Curry
College Dean’s List for the fall
2010 term: Hanson: Nicole
Doucet, Jamie Himmelman,
Vern Lincoln, Keith Sexton,
Thomas White, Whitman:
Mark Dodge, Claire Goebel,
Sean LeBlanc. Sarah Naugh-
ton, Mark Poirier, Lisa Wing,
Barbara Wojcik.
➢➢ Happy birthday to Debbie
Kosterman (Jan. 8), Diane
Hillstrom (Jan. 13), Ted Boyd
(Jan. 15), Lindsey Holland
(Jan. 16), John Pickett, Jona-
than Stowell and Alice Hatch
(Jan. 17), Marge Ficks, Ellen
Borghesani and Lawrence Al-

lison (Jan. 18).
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Tuesday at noon.
OATH of OFFICE: Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald was
sworn into office at a ceremony on Saturday at Memorial Hall
in Plymouth. The ceremony also included the oath of office for
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Massasoit Community College Dean’s List
The following local students were name to the fall 2010
dean’s list at Massasoit Communit College in Brockton:
Hanson: Christopher Armstrong, Naiyim Brosseau, Brian
Bruzzese, Jessica Compston, Jennifer Croghan, Lauren Doucet,
Michael Foshey, Margaret Hubbard, Kathleen Lipinski, Kelsey
Marcolini, Colby McCarthy, Sara McCarthy, Jacob McSweeney,
Janna Mercier, Dakota Moen, Rachel Patton, Nicholas Pircio,
Andrea Priolo, Mark Stoddard, Andrea Williams.
Whitman: Brittany Bekas, Melissa Benner, John Bilunas,
Timothy Brazer, Emily Capachione, Kathrine Cocci, Stacie
D’Angelo, Stephanie D’Angelo, Rachael Erwin, Matthew For-
rest, Troy Gaudino, Douglas Gibbons, Allison Goff, Michelle
Grasso, Amanda Grubbs, Britnie Harlow, Patrick Harvey, David
Heikkila, Molly Hubbell, Lori Kostas, George McGee, Lynne
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local growers and food makers are bringing their wares indoors tion); Girls grades 3-8,  $125
for you, to winter markets. per player plus $25 U.S. La-
There are two of them in nearby Plymouth. At these markets crosse dues (separate registra-
tion); Boys/Girls grades 1-2,
Mike’s House of Pizza
you can find local produce from farm greenhouses or root cel-
$25 per player plus $25 US
lars, homemade prepared foods, condiments and other house-
hold necessities and treats.
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be open on Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14. Admission is free. gram continues to grow each
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th Plantation Highway and continue about 1 mile to the Plimoth level is to prepare players for
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Plantation exit on your right. Then follow signs to the main both varsity and JV participa-
parking lot. The market is inside the Visitor Center Building. tion. The high school boys
program has qualified for the
There, on Jan. 13. at 4 p.m., children can enjoy a special MIAA tournament the past two
story telling sponsored by The Wildlands Trust while adults will years and the girls program is
be able to learn how properties such as The poised for a successful season.
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their names announce their specialties: Jenny’s Bread, Honey year with acute lymphoblastic
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ragansett Creamery, Foxboro Cheese, Dave’s Cape Cod Smoke- going treatment since March.
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daughter’s needs, her mother,
Sirenetta Seaside Chocalatier, Justin Foods With Pasta Sauce
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ables market under the same management. This combination Harbor One Credit Union or
offers the intriguing prospect of stocking your larder and then mailed to: Lisa Sprague, Clini-
discovering a collector’s treasure that is just too good to pass cal Director, Goddard Brockton
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Ambition
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Inclement weather
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left. If the Whitman-Hanson
Just up and running this winter, The Winter Market in Plym- Regional School District can-
outh already offers baked goods, soaps, fine chocolates, organic cels school, all senior center
dog treats, jams, jellies fruit syrups, pickles, lavender products activities in Hanson and Whit-
and seasonings. Lisa Davis, founder, is looking to expand the man will be cancelled. There
market’s variety of winter offerings and can be reached at will be no Meals-on-Wheels Every Wednesday: Kids Eat FREE! * Restrictions
508-685-2767. delivered or lunches served at
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Cather’s lines:
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10 and 25, the local Comcast
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Thursday Jan. 13
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games,
10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, l p.m. cookie
swap, line dancing. Social lunch at
Venus III.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
Walk the Park, 9:30 a.m. Frugal
Fannie’s, Westwood, 11:30 lunch,
12;30 fuel assistance by appointment,
1 p.m. cribbage.
Whitman Library. 6-7 p.m. Job
Seekers Networking Group. This
month’s topic is “LinkedIn Boot
Camp” with a tutorial on how to use
this professional networking Web
site, and a discussion of its benefits,
led by Pauline Fournier of PCF
Coaching. Russell Dupont, a local
photographer, will also be on hand
to take professional head shots to use
for your LinkedIn profile.
Language Workshop. 6 p.m. The
Hanson Public Library is having a
free workshop on how to use its new
online language learning resource,
Before You Know It. BYKI offers
over 80 languages with an easy-to-
use Web-based flash card system.
Space is limited; contact the library
at 781-293-2151 to register.
Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club.
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde
Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.
Hanson Sons of American Legion
and the Ladies Auxiliary. Meet the
second Thursday of the month at 7
p.m., 92 Robinson St., Hanson.
Friday Jan. 14
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser. 9:30 a.m. card games,
10 a.m. Diabetes Seminar, 10 a.m.
cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo.
Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m.
Wee Readers for ages 0-3, drop in
with caregiver, for stories, fingerplay
and song. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Craft-
a-story for ages 3-7, Alpha Tales:
read alphabet stories and make a
corresponding craft. Call 781-292-
2151, X 106 to register.
Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m.
food shopping, 11 a.m. BR’s, Halifax,
11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. Friend’s
meeting including a penny sale.
Newcomers are welcome, remember
to bring an item or two for the penny
sale and donation of a refreshment
would be appreciated.
Whitman Library. 1-2 p.m. Library
Resources for Job Seekers. Learn
about the variety of databases and
research tools available through the
library. Research potential employers
and companies, update your skill
set with practice exams, boost
your resume’s visibility, and more,
all through free library tools. No
registration is necessary.
Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday
at Robinson Street in Hanson.
Sponsored by the Hanson American
Legion 226.
Wellness Center Book Group.
A book group will meet at the
Whitman Wellness Center at 6:30
p.m. to discuss the book “Please Stop
Laughing at Me.”
Saturday Jan. 15
Saturday Stories. The North River
Collaborative Family Network will
offer Saturday Stories at the Hanson
Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 15.
and Feb. 12 at the Abington Public
Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Read
stories, sing songs and make a simple
craft. Space is limited to 14 children.
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Monday Jan. 17
Martin Luther King Day. Libraries
and senior centers closed.
Tuesday Jan. 18
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. nails
by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. beginner’s bridge, 11 a.m.-l
p.m. free legal advice by appt., 1
p.m. bowling at the Hanson Athletic
Association.
Hanson Library. 1:30-2:15
p.m.,Yoga stories, ages 3+,
registration required.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
Walk the park, 9 a.m. around town,
hairdresser, art class, fuel assistance
by appointment, 10 a.m. Caregiver
Series in Easton, line dancing at
Legion, 11:30 a.m. lunch, computer
class, 1 p.m. hearing screening by
appt., knitting/crocheting, bowling.
Hanson Food Pantry. 10:30 a.m.-
12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist
Church, Main
Whitman Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
Mystery Book Group. Contact
Jessi Finnie at 781-447-7613 for
information.
Wednesday Jan. 19
Hanson Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.
card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1:30
exercise with Cindie ($5)
Whitman Senior Center. Foxwoods
Casino, 7:30 a.m. center pick up,
7:45 a.m. home pick up, 10 a.m.
chair yoga, 11:30 a.m. lunch-happy
January birthdays, 1 p.m. Bingo and
BP at Harvard Court, Mah-Jongg.
Let’s Get Messy. 1-1:45 p.m., North
School, Abington. Make a mess with
paint, playdough, glue and more.
Limited to 12 children. Register by
calling the North River Collaborative
Family Network at 781-681-9736,
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club.
Meets on Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. at
the Hitching Post Restaurant. For
more information, call Mike at 781-
447-6501.
Community Emergency Response
Team Meeting. CERT is a group of
volunteers who assist first responders
at various events, incidents and
emergency situations. New and
interested members of the community
are invited to come and meet existing
members and learn about CERT at 7
p.m. at Whitman Central Fire Station
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on Temple Street. Refreshments will
be served. Call Lisa Riley at 781-
447-7682 for information. Team
meetings and training are held on the
third Wednesday of each month. For
more information about CERT, visit
the Web site at citizencorps.gov/cert.
Hanson Community Preservation
Committee. Meets the third
Wednesday of the month at Town
Hall at 7 p.m.
Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club.
Meets on Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. at
the Hitching Post Restaurant. For
more information, call Mike at 781-
447-6501.
College Admissions Seminar.
Whitman-Hanson Regional High
School will host a College Admissions
Seminar at 6:30 p.m. at WHRHS
Performing Arts Center for parents of
juniors. Topics to be covered include
opportunities at two-year colleges,
the college search process, the
college application process, selective
college admissions and the college
essay. All juniors and their parents
are encouraged to attend.
Thursday Jan. 20
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. Cracker Barrel, line dancing, BP
at center.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
Walk the Park, 11 a.m. Ocean State
Job Lot and Butterfield’s, Rockland,
11:30 lunch, 12:30-3:30 p.m. brown
bag pick up,1 p.m. cribbage.
Whitman Library. 6-7 p.m. Job
Seekers Networking Group. This
month’s topic is “LinkedIn Boot
Camp” with a tutorial on how to use
this professional networking Web
site, and a discussion of its benefits,
led by Pauline Fournier of PCF
Coaching. Russell Dupont, a local
photographer, will also be on hand
to take professional head shots to use
for your linked in profile.
Blood Drive and Silent Auction.
1-6 p.m., Jan. 20 at McLaughlin
Chevrolet in Whitman. All auction
proceeds benefit the “Prayers for
Madison” Foundation. Madison
Bergstrom is a 2½-year-old that
was diagnosed this year with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia. Donations
can be deposited anytime with checks
made out to “Prayers for Madison”
to any Harbor One Credit Union or
mailed to: Lisa Sprague, Clinical
Director, Goddard Brockton Kidney
Center, 907 Summer St., Stoughton,
MA 02072.
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Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club.
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde
Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.
Friday Jan. 21
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser. 9:30 a.m. card games,
10 a.m. cribbage, 11 a.m. Showcase
Cinemas, Randolph,1 p.m. bingo.
Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m.
Wee Readers for ages 0-3, drop
in with caregiver, for stories,
fingerplay and song. 10:30-11:30
a.m. Craft-a-story for ages 3-7,
Alpha Tales: read alphabet stories
and make a corresponding craft. Call
781-292-2151, X 106 to register.
Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m.
food shopping, 11 a.m. Showcase
Cinema, Randolph, 11:30 a.m. lunch,
1 p.m. Bingo.
Whitman Library. 1-2 p.m.,
Library Resources for Job Seekers.
Learn about the variety of databases
and research tools available through
the library. Research potential
employers and companies, update
your skill set with practice exams,
boost your resumeís visibility, and
more, all through free library tools.
No registration is necessary.
Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday
at Robinson Street in Hanson.
Sponsored by the Hanson American
Legion 226.
Upcoming events
Buddy Time. Saturday, Jan. 22, 1-2
p.m. South Shore YMCA, Hanover.
Bring you special guy, (dad,
grandpa, uncle or friend) and join
in the fun sponsored by North River
Collaborative Family Network. Enjoy
active play with balls, bikes and big
blocks. Register by calling the North
River Collaborative Family Network
at 781-681-9736, Monday-Thursday,
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spaghetti Supper. The Cub Scouts
of Pack 22 Whitman will hold a
spaghetti supper from 5-7 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 23 at the Spellman
Center at Holy Ghost Parish in
Whitman. The cost is $5 per person
with a $20 maximum per immediate
family.
Congressman Lynch Office
Hours. Shaynah Barnes, District
Representative for Congressman
Stephen F. Lynch, will spend the
morning of Wednesday, Jan. 26,
meeting with constituents at Hanson
Town Hall in the selectmen’s meeting
room. Residents of Hanson who
would like to discuss legislation
before Congress, local issues or
individual matters are encouraged
to stop by on Wednesday anytime
between 9-11 a.m.
Infant and Child Safety Techniques.
Wed., Jan. 26, 9:30-11 a.m., North
School, Abington sponsored by North
River Collaborative Family Network.
Infant and toddler CPR and first aid
techniques will be demonstrated by
a certified CPR instructor. Limited
childcare is available. Register by
calling the North River Collaborative
Family Network at 781-681-9736,
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Panther Day at Rockland Rink.
Members of the Whitman-Hanson
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Priced between $995 - $1,295.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Hockey Boosters invite you to
Panther Day at the Rockland Rink on
Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 pm. Every
child that wears their WHK hockey
jersey and brings five or more canned
goods or dry goods, will be admitted
free and receive a free gift from the
Panthers. Proceeds benefit the Hanson
and Whitman food pantries.
Conley School’s Annual Night of
Laughs. Saturday, Jan. 29 at the
Whitman VFW. Doors open at 7 p.m.,
show starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets
are $20 ($25 at the door) and includes
dinner and desserts by Fasano’s
Catering. Featured comedians include
Ira Proctor, Bethany Van Delft and EJ
Murphy. Raffles, door prizes, games,
and cash bar available. Tickets on
sale at Duval’s Pharmacy, Whitman,
or call 781 447-2448.
Whitman Wellness Center Music
Night. Local musicians will perform
on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 7-9 p.m., 7
Marble St., Whitman.
Let’s Get Messy. 1-1:45 p.m., Feb.
9, North School, Abington. Make
a mess with paint, playdough, glue
and more. Limited to 12 children.
Register by calling the North River
Collaborative Family Network at
781-681-9736, Monday-Thursday, 9
a.m.-1 p.m.
Preschool Information Meeting.
6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Performing
Arts Center at Whitman-Hanson
Regional High School. The meeting is
for all Whitman and Hanson parents
of children who will turn three years
old on or before August 31, 2011.
Ongoing Events
Hanson Library On the Go.
Book delivery library service to the
homebound. For more information,
call Donald at 781-293-2151 x101.
Hanson COA Day Care. This is
for elders who need some activity
and companionship. This is a non-
medical program that runs five days
a week with a hot lunch served daily.
For more information, call Diane
McCarey at 781-293-2683.
Whitman Hanson Public Health
Clinic. Blood pressure screening,
blood sugar testing, nutrition
counseling, immunizations, TB
skin test (fee), Tuesday, 2-4 p.m.,
Thursday, 2-4 p.m., except on the
fourth Tuesday of the month, there is
an evening clinic with hours 7-9 p.m.
Whitman Town Hall, South Avenue.
For more information, call 781-681-
1013.
Whitman Library-To-Go. Free
delivery service to homebound
Whitman residents, regardless of
age. Those with temporary health
restrictions are also eligible. Inform
the staff of your favorite subjects
and they will choose materials for
you.   This service makes deliveries
and pickups on Wednesday for
registered participants. To sign up or
for more information, call Barbara
Bryant at 781-447-7613.
Line Dance Lessons. Enjoy line
dance lessons by Rhythmic Motion
on Wednesday’s from 6:30-9:30
p.m. at the East Bridgewater
Commercial Club, 1 Nielson Ave.
East Bridgewater. $10, all welcome.
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Majorettes compete in Open Twirling

Brittany Winslow and Peter Maccini watch the competition as the Whitman-Hanson Majorettes get
ready to enter the floor

Photos by Stephanie Spyropoulos

Shannon McDonough twirled in her first performance on
the floor with her team.

Marie Terrell, Abra White, Nicole Mavilia and Caroline Merry, watch as
twirlers from all over New England compete Sunday.

Nicole Mavilia, a Whitman-

Hanson Majorette, puts on her
final touches before heading out
on the competition floor.

Elizabeth Miller competed as an individual twirler and

team competitor for Whitman-Hanson.
Winners in the
categories of
individual mod-
eling, marching,
twirling and team
were presented
at the competi-
tion.

The Whitman-
Hanson
Majorettes
gather into a
group hug fol-
lowing their
performance
on Sunday Shannon Winslow warms up before her individual
afternoon. performance.
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opinion page to
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The time for reason
THE DEADLINE for all is now
T
letters & commentaries
is Tuesday at noon. he attempted assassination of Arizona Representative
Gabriella Giffords, the murder of a federal judge, the
murder of four bystanders and the wounding of many
more is a tragedy that appears to be the doing of one deranged
More opportunities for certain combat veterans
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individual. Federal and Arizona investigations should soon deter-
mine if the shooter acted alone or was part of a
he following information is provided courtesy of Veterans’ Service Officer Gerald larger conspiracy.
Eaton. This newspaper is dedicated to local news
Certain combat veterans who were discharged from active duty service before Jan. and the impact of world events upon our local
28, 2003 have until Jan. 27, 2011 to take advantage of their enhanced health care enrollment op- community, and when you think about it, an
portunity through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). armed attack on a duly elected representative
“While there is no time limit for veterans to apply for the VA health care they earned with to the U.S. House of Representatives is very up
their service, I highly encourage this group of combat veterans to take advantage of the enhanced
BY EMERY MADDOCKS
close and personal for every thinking resident of
enrollment window to use their health care benefits through this simplified process,” said Secre- these United States.
The chattering classes have already begun with recrimina-
tary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “VA has health care eligibility specialists online and at
tions of the Republican Party, conservative talk show hosts, the
every medical center eager to help Veterans take advantage of this opportunity.” Tea Party and seemingly everyone who is not an Obama Demo-
The enhanced enrollment window was provided for in Public Law 110-181, the National De- crat as being a party to this violent act by inflaming the passions
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. That law gave combat veterans who served after of the unstable among us. There may or may not be some truth
Nov. 11, 1998 but separated from service before Jan. 28, 2003, and did not enroll before Jan. 28, in that argument, but these same
2008, three years, beginning on Jan. 28, 2008, to apply for the enhanced enrollment opportunity. commentators seem to conveniently
GETTING REAL
These veterans will still be able to apply for health benefits with VA after Jan. 27, but will have forget the late ’60s and early ’70s when left wing radicals were
their status for receiving VA health care determined under normal VA procedures that base health espousing anarchy, revolution, new social order and general
care priority status on the severity of a service-connected disability or other eligibility factors. mayhem through the actions of the Students For a Democratic
This would mean some veterans could face income or asset-based restrictions, as well as delays in Society, the Symbionese Liberation Army, the YIPPIES, the
establishing their VA health care eligibility while their disability status is determined. Black Panthers and on and on. Their actions led to the murder of
police officers, bombings, arson, attacks on returning Vietnam
The law does continue to provide the enhanced health care enrollment window to combat
veterans and other acts of violence. They tore the nation apart.
veterans who were discharged or released from active service on or after Jan. 28, 2003. For these Neither extreme of the political spectrum can claim to be without
veterans, the five-year enrollment period begins on the discharge or separation date of the service sin. Demagogues abound throughout the political system.
member from active duty military service, or in the case of multiple call-ups, the most recent This senseless act at Tucson is symptomatic of a failure of all
discharge date. sides to tone down the rhetoric and engage in some civil discus-
Veterans can apply for enrollment online at 1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez, by contacting sion and debate at all levels from small towns to Washington. We
the VA at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) or with the help of a VA health care eligibility specialist at any have some deep philosophical divides that must be addressed:
VA medical center. Go to 2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp for locations. For more information big government versus small government; Euro-socialist welfare
regarding enrollment, visit VA’s eligibility site at va.gov/healtheligibility. state versus traditional American laissez faire decentralization;
strong executive versus strong legislative branch; strict inter-
pretation of the constitution versus an evolutionary philosophy;
tax and spend versus fiscal conservatism. These questions affect
W-H community invited to Panther Day–––––––
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each and every one of us in nearly every aspect of our lives. We
embers of the Whitman-Hanson community who are in need. We also invite can discuss these issues intelligently as responsible citizens of a
democratic republic or we can quite literally fight them out in the
Hockey Boosters would like to adults to please feel free to donate canned
streets as we have a few times in our history.
invite members of the Whitman- goods as well, although free admission will be
At this writing, many people in this country are very angry.
Hanson community to Panther Day at the Rock- reserved for our “Future Panthers.” They view politicians and Washington bureaucrats as being
land Rink on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Please join us in cheering for our home- condescending of values that the bulk of American people hold
Every child who wears his WHK hockey town Panthers as they take on Patriot League dear, such as patriotism, self-determination, local government
jersey and brings five or more canned goods or rivals the Quincy Presidents and join us in help- and states’ rights, religion, traditional family values and a host
dry goods will be admitted free and receive a ing our community. of other gut issues. If they are not given outlets to vent their
free gift from the Panthers. The donated canned We look forward to seeing you there! frustrations, we fear there will be difficult, if not violent, times
goods will be split between the Whitman and Jack Glynn, President ahead. The last election let off a little of the pressure, but many
Hanson food pantries to help members of the WHHS Hockey Boosters in government offices may not have gotten the message.
It’s time to tone down the rhetoric and the prissy petulance
on the part of some politicians and have meaningful dialogue,
or we could see violence perpetrated against the government not
Violent acts––––––––
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by some deranged individual, but by well organized groups with

iolent and armed felons with life

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sentence(s) must serve full punish-
ments with no parole. This will de-
crease the Parole Board’s supposed heavy
workload. Decisions must err to public safety.
Security is minimized by political correctness
and maximized by strength of convictions.
Anthony O’Brien, U.S. Navy Seals (Ret.)
Plymouth County Commissioner
The Hanson and Whitman Express
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be given to letters from Hanson or
Whitman residents or local topics.
Thank you letters will be accepted if
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firm beliefs who see no other outlet for their frustrations. Red
State versus Blue State can not be allowed to become a repeat
of Blue State versus Grey State. Intellectually and emotionally,
red and blue are already deeply divided. We need to bind up the
nation’s wounds while they are still mere scratches and not wait
for something more mortal in nature. At all levels of government,
leaders it is time to earn your salaries and perks. Lead by provid-
ing more light than heat. Lead by dropping the party line and
prioritizing the welfare of the American people. Lead by putting
service above career. The stakes are too high to do any less.

Q U E S T I O N O F T H E W E E K By Kristy Kennedy

How do you think the Patriots are going to do in the playoffs?

Danielle Murphy
Whitman Street, Hanson
“The Patriots are totally going
to win the Super Bowl without a
doubt.”
Larissa Burgess
Beulah Street, Whitman
“I think they’ll have a tough time
against the Jets, but they’ll beat
them and hopefully go on to win
the Super Bowl.”
Mark Bowen
Age 10, Whitman
“They’re going to lose to the
Ravens in the AFC Championship
and the Ravens are going to win
the Super Bowl.”
Marie Forest
Raynor Avenue, Whitman
“They’ll be AFC Champions and
then go on to win the Super
Bowl.”
Jimmy Kennedy
Puritan Drive, Hanson
“They’re going to get smoked by
the New York Jets and the Jets
are going to win it all.”
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COY: Diehl shares memories of campaign trail
continued from page one
house with a lot of knowl-
edge,” Salvucci said. “He
took nothing for granted and
worked harder than anyone
has worked before him.”
Salvucci credited Diehl for
continuing his responsibility as
a member of the Whitman Fi-
nance Committee even though
he had a hectic schedule.
“I hope what he learned
as a member of the Finance
Committee will roll over when
he makes his votes on Beacon
Hill,” Salvucci added.
Diehl was sworn into of-
fice on Wednesday, Jan. 5. His
wife KathyJo Boss and daugh-
ters Kaylee, 9, and Emily, 4,
were able to sit by his desk in
the Chambers during the cer-
emony. He also had 15 mem-
bers of his campaign staff in
attendance.
Following the ceremony,
Diehl and his supporters gath-
ered at the Abington Ale House
to celebrate.
“When I looked around the
room, with more than 70 folks
in attendance, every face told a
story from the campaign trail,”
Diehl said.
He added that he spent 21
months working on his cam-
paign.
“In 21 months my emo-
tions have run the gamut from
excited to exhausted and then
to thankful and elated,” Diehl
said. “What has given me the
greatest pleasure is to feel like
the people of Abington, Whit-
man and East Bridgewater
have had their voices heard
and will continue to have their
voices heard through the 187th
session of the General Court.
From the campaign trail,
Diehl spoke about making lo-
cal aid a mandatory part of the
state budget and not just “dis-
cretionary spending.”
Express Editor Meaghan
Glassett visited the Statehouse
on Monday and was able to
hear about Diehl’s first week
on the job.
During his first week, he
has been in contact with Mi-
nority Leader Bradley Jones
and the rest of the leadership
Emily Diehl points to her father Geoff Diehl’s photo in the program for the swearing in ceremony held
for the state representatives at the Massachusetts Statehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 5.
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team. The leadership team is
responsible for committee as-
signments and also for admin-
istrative work. They are also
involved in legislation and are
the voice of the caucus.
Jones said the state repre-
sentatives were asked to come
up with a wish list for com-
mittee assignments and they
began submitting them as of
last week. He said he has be-
gun to conduct a second round
of meetings with some of the
state representatives to ask
follow-up questions. Jones
expects the assignments to be
completed by the end of next
week.
“I was not surprised to hear
that Geoff was named Citizen
of the Year by the Whitman
Express. I made several visits
to Geoff’s district during the
campaign and I found him to
not only be a tenacious cam-
paigner, but a truly committed
member of his community.
Even prior to being elected
to public office, he was work-
ing to make his district a bet-
ter place, and that is a truly
admirable quality,” Minority
Leader Bradley Jones said. “I
congratulate Geoff and wish
him the very best during his
first term and look forward
to working alongside him to
make his district and the Com-
monwealth as a whole a better
place to live, work and raise a
family.”
On Diehl’s wish list for
committee assignments are
Ways and Means and the Edu-
cation Committee.
Diehl said Ways and Means
is on the top of his list because
it would allow him to have the
opportunity to review every
bill that may become law.
“Ways and Means is the
most powerful committee be-
cause it touches on every bill.
It is a great pulse on what is
happening here,” Diehl said.
“It would allow me to have
more of a voice as a part of the
minority party.”
Second on his list is the
Education Committee. Diehl
said this is an important com-
mittee because two of the
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Geoff Diehl raises his right hand as he was sworn in as the new state representative for the 7th
Plymouth District on Wednesday, Jan. 5 in the Statehouse chambers. Photos courtesy of Joe Goldsberry
towns in his district (Abington on co-sponsoring a bill called unable to refinance. The bill
and East Bridgewater) will be the Homeowners Mortgage would allow for a mortgage to
working with the Massachu- Protection Act. The bill would be switched to a lower interest
setts School Building Author- provide protection for people mortgage, which would help
ity for new construction. who have had radical changes protect the bank with the origi-
“It is very important to my in their financial status and are continued on page 13
district, and as a former liaison
to the Whitman-Hanson Re-
gional School Committee, it
is near and dear to my heart,”
Diehl said.
A majority of Diehl’s time
is spent in a hearing room in
the basement of the Statehouse
where he works with his aide
Lynnel Cox of East Bridge-
water. Diehl said Cox was
not only someone who was
dedicated to working for his
campaign, but was also some-
one who understands what is
important to the people of the
district.
Diehl said he and Cox
have been contacted by a num-
ber of organizations that want
to schedule meetings with the
new state representative.
“I feel it is my obligation
to take every meeting, so I am
aware of all services requested
for this district,” he said. “It
will give me an idea about
what is on the horizon for is-
sues statewide, such as the re-
filing of the casino bill.”
Diehl is currently working
Geoff Diehl posed for a photo in the Chambers of the Statehouse
with his wife KathyJo after his swearing in ceremony.
Whitman Express
2010 Citizen of the Year
How we chOse
The Citizen of the Year is nominated by the residents of
Whitman.
The award is given to the Whitman resident who most
exemplified community service during the year. It can be
an elected official, a youth sports coach, a police officer or
library volunteer – anyone who has made a difference in the
town.
Although there are many people in our community who
give back year after year, the Citizen of the Year is meant to
be someone whose service truly impacted the town in 2010.
Of course, like any such contest, you’re free to agree or
disagree.
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represent Whitman
continued from page 12
nal loan and give homeowners
the chance to stay afloat.
Diehl said one of the good
signs he sees in terms of the
economy is that the Mass.
Taxpayers Association has re-
ported that the receipts for the
state are up close to five mil-
lion.
“It’s a positive sign for
the future, but it won’t coun-
teract the $1.5 to $2 billion
deficit the state is facing in the
current budget,” Diehl said.
“Typically, the government’s
receipts are lagging on con-
sumer spending, but at least
you can see a light at the end
of the tunnel.”
Diehl said he believes re-
ducing the tax rate to five per-
cent will be critical to increas-
ing small business growth and
yielding more jobs.
“I had a vision before the
election that I would have a
chance to influence the state
government by making it
more responsible to the towns,
Geoff Diehl stands at the Chamber entrance at the Statehouse
during his first week on the job.
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but also learning about issues
that are very important to the
state as a whole and it’s been
very eye opening,” he said.
“It’s important for us to look
at issues that shape the overall
economy and not the district.”
Diehl said he feels his
chief role is to be the leading
“cheerleader” for business and
industry to locate in the dis-
trict’s towns.
“My priority is to keep or
create as many jobs as I can for
my constituents,” Diehl said.
“Being named Citizen of
the Year is great, but I felt I
was honored enough when I
was elected,” Diehl said. “This
is icing on the cake.”
He added, “When I think
of past recipients like June
O’Leary, Christine May-
Stafford and Quentin Yanuss,
who are truly dedicated to the
town of Whitman, I’m glad
people recognize I have the
same passion and desire to do
the best I can for a town that
has been so great to me and
my family.”
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talked about his Fertilizer & Grass Seed.
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the Deadline is Monday at noon.
Lunch Menus
Week of January 17
All schools
Monday: Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday: Cheeseburger on a bun, potato puffs, vegetable soup, chilled
fruit.
Wednesday: Chicken fajitas, spanish rice, corn, blueberries with

Duval is enthusiastic about reading

whipped topping, chilled fruit.

B
ook groups are a
fabulous tool in
motivating students
to read and sparking rich con-
versations. Some of the stu-
dents at the Duval School have
had the chance to participate in
book group discussions. The
participants of the book clubs
have been en-
thusiastically
sharing the
books they
discovered
with other
members of
By Julie the school
Stimpson c o m m u n i t y.
Duval Principal
The staff at
the Duval
School is examining ways to
expand this program so we
may include more students.
The idea of a book club
may be something parents want
to try at home. How fun would
it be to have the members of a
family pick out one book that
everyone could read? Then
periodically throughout the
week, at times such as dinner
or car rides, you can talk about
the current book. Discussions
may include characters in the
book or opinions about the
way a situation was resolved.
Even the most reluctant read-
ers can be encouraged to read
as a result of connections ex-
perienced in a book club.
There are many resources a
parent can use to make starting
a family book club relatively
easy. A wealth of information
can be found on the internet.
One suggestion is to check
Scholastic’s Go Clubbing Web
site. Instead of purchasing
books, the public library has
the ability to acquire multiple
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copies of titles. In addition,
Principally
Speaking
teachers and our school librar-
ian can provide guidance when
a parent is exploring possible
books to read. If you find any
great books that work well at
home, we would love to hear
about them.
On Saturday, Feb. 5 from
5-9 p.m., the Whitman-Han-
son Education Foundation
will hold its first annual Adult
Spelling Bee in the Whit-
man-Hanson Regional High
School’s Performing Arts
Center. This evening promises
to be fun while also benefit-
ing the students of the Whit-
man-Hanson School District.
Teams of up to eight spellers
are encouraged to participate.
If you would like to join in
but don’t have a team, please
contact the school and we will
try to connect you with a team.
The entry fee for each team is
$150 and is tax-deductible. For
more information about the
Spelling Bee (including entry
forms and rules), please visit
the WHEF Web site at www.
wheducationfoundation.org.
On Tuesday evening Jan.
20, parents of incoming kin-
dergarteners are invited to an
informational evening at the
high school. Kindergarten reg-
istration will occur during the
week of Jan. 31. Central regis-
tration will take place by ap-
pointment in the high school
library. Appointments can be
made through the Whitman-
Hanson Regional School Dis-
trict’s Web site.
This winter students at the
Duval School have the oppor-
tunity to enroll in a wide va-
riety of enrichment activities.
Students will be able to cook
and enjoy foods using recipes
from around the world. There
will be several arts and crafts
sessions including fun with
thread, scrapbooking and us-
ing materials to create art proj-
ects. The program has been
designed with the multiple
interests in mind. Gymnastics,
sports academy and sports
with Mr. Kniffen will also be
offered for students who are
interested in some physical
exercise after school.
The Duval School cafete-
ria will be transformed into an
Italian Bistro on the evening
of Jan. 21 from 4:30-6:30
p.m. As families arrive to the
hostess station, they will be
welcomed by staff members
dressed in the appropriate
servers’ uniforms. Our teach-
ers serving as hostesses will
check visitors’ names off the
list of reservations then escort
families to their tables. Ad-
ditional staff members will
be serving salad, spaghetti
topped with sauce made by the
students of the W-H culinary
program along with melt-in-
your-mouth rolls. For dessert,
the guests will be treated to
brownies and cookies freshly
baked by our kitchen manager.
All members of the community
are invited to sit, relax and sa-
vor a delicious meal. The pro-
ceeds from the event will be
used to purchase computers.
Please call the Duval School
office for additional informa-
tion as well as reservations.
Thursday: Macaroni and cheese, ham slice with pineapple, green peas,
chilled applesauce.
Friday: Cheese pizza, tossed salad, celery and carrot sticks, dipping
sauce and chilled fruit.
School lunch pricing for 2010-2011 is: Elementary schools, $1.75,
middle schools, $2 and high school, $2.25. Call the office if you have
any questions about how to apply for the free or reduced lunch program
at 781-618-7431 or 7477, or e-mail deborah.seger@whrsd.org
W-H Basketball Experience
The Whitman-Hanson Boys basketball program will be run-
ning the “Panther Basketball Experience” again this February
vacation for boys in grades 1-8.  This two-day program will be
directed by Whitman-Hanson coach Bob Rodgers, his assis-
tants and players.  On Tuesday, Feb. 22, campers will arrive at
1 p.m. and participate in 3 1/2 hours of basketball skills, drills
and games.  The campers will then go to the cafeteria where
they will enjoy a pizza party and watch a basketball video.  Fol-
lowing the dinner, they will go back to the gym to watch the
championship game of the Panther Winter Basketball Classic. 
The campers will sit together as a group and be chaperoned by
players from our program.  The following day, on Wednesday,
Feb. 23, players will enjoy a full day of camp (9 a.m. to 3 p.m). 
The younger campers will break up the day by watching a movie
after lunch while the older campers will do basketball for the
entire time.  The cost of the program is only $75 if signed up
before Feb. 10 and $100 after that date.  For a more detailed ex-
planation of the schedule and to sign up, visit the team Web site
at whitmanhansonbasketball.com or e-mail questions to panth-
ercamp@aol.com.  Space is very limited and will be filled on a
first come first serve basis.
 
College planning information
The guidance department at Whitman-Hanson Regional
High School will host a college admissions seminar on Wednes-
day, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at WHRHS Performing Arts Center for
parents of juniors. Topics to be covered include opportunities
at two-year colleges, the college search process, the college ap-
plication process, selective college admissions and the college
essay. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.
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include employee IRA with
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Short Term Rental
Ocean front 4-bedroom, 2-bath
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available. No smoking, no pets.
Available early February to May 1st.
Now booking weekly summer rentals;
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Jim for terms, 508-651-2740.
Carriage House For Rent
Charming, large, two-story, one
bedroom attached carriage house
centrally located in Duxbury. In-
cludes all utilities, full-kitchen w
dishwasher, washer/dryer, wide
pine floors, private entrance, pri-
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For Sale in Duxbury
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tails.
Apartment for Rent
Spacious, 2 bedroom apartment
on Tremont St. in Duxbury.
Laundry room, cathedral
ceilinged livingroom, large
kitchen, like-new carpets, fresh
paint. Great location. Available
February 1st. $1350/month plus
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Attractive (unfurnished) Cape for
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The Paint Saint
Professional interior/exterior
painting, gutter cleaning, power
washing and window washing.
Best prices and service always
with a smile. Will paint your
home like it was our own. Call
Andrew for your free estimate.
781-264-3628.
Snowplowing
Snowplowing driveways and
small lots. Licensed and insured.
Call anytime 617-966-0134 or
emailjayson@jandjcarpentry.net
Michael’s Windows & Gutter
Cleaning
A local service. Windows start at
$5 each. Also, repair loose and
leaking gutters, and can install
gutter screens. Also, repair win-
dow and door screens. (A great
gift idea!) I answer my phone.
Cell 508-523-9927.
At Your
Service
Painting Etc.
50% off interior painting
booked this winter.
Specializing in interior/exterior
painting, power washing,
gutters, carpentry, dump runs,
and window washing. Free
estimates, best prices
guaranteed. Fast and reliable
service. Please call Mike,
781-789-3612.
Need Help Around The House?
JK Handyman Services offers:
Light electrical, plumbing, car-
pentry; blinds and curtain rod in-
stallations; maintain gardens and
shrubs; garage, basement, and
closet shelving. Reorganize attics,
basements, garages; Install/re-
move Christmas lights; property
security checks. Vacation home
property management. Reason-
able rates. Small jobs welcome.
Jack Kilduff, 781-826-9328.
Website Design
Web design, graphic design, web-
site maintenance. Free consulta-
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items priced at $500 or less run at no charge in the Express
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classifieds@clipperpress.com. Make sure to include your name and
address with your ad. (This offer is for Pembroke residents only.)
Your ad will be published for two weeks at a time. After that you
will have to resubmit if you want to continue. This special does not
apply to commercial customers, real estate or services.
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Gutter Cleaning
We clean gutters, install gutter
guards, and wash windows.
We also specialize in raking and
removing leaves, small trees,
branches and yard debris. Any
and all junk removed, inside
and out. Please call Mike at
781-789-3612.
Paul's Handyman Service
Time to get those winter projects
done. Carpentry, painting, hard-
wood and tile flooring,kitchen
bath remolding,Plumbing repairs
and all other jobs around the
house. No job to small. Lic. in-
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Home Improvement
Semi-retired remodeler with
30 plus years experience. De-
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tiling, family room etc. Your
problems, our solution. Call
Larry McCarthy,
508-746-7829.
Painter & Handyman
Interior-exterior painting, light
carpentry, small & larger jobs,
meticulous neat work, excellent
references. Reliable & honest. We
are local. Please call Gerry,
617-538-5353 or Jim
617-689-1906.
Fall Yard Cleanups
We specialize in raking and
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branches and yard debris.
Any and all junk removed, in-
side and out. We also clean
gutters, install gutter guards,
and wash windows. Please
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Elder care, companionship, and
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Junk removal, specializing in
cleanouts of basements,
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odds and ends. We also
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window washing. Best prices,
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781-789-3612.
Wallpapering/Interior Painting
Ceiling, walls, woodwork, drywall
repairs, touch-ups, cleanouts
done at low, reasonable prices.
MC and Visa accepted. Free esti-
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781-585-8043.
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Comercial cleaning, reliable, free
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Window And Gutter Cleaning
Let local firefighters brighten your
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Reasonable rates. References
available. Fully insured. Keith
McWalter. 781-340-5183 or
cell-781-690-2000.
� 40HP diesel engine, 3 sails,
Car & Truck Cleaning/Detailing
Over 20 years experience.
Interior-steam cleaning, leather
treatments and odor removal,
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compounding. Entire job
completed by J. Scott Russell,
Jr., owner. Local pick-up and
delivery. Gift certificates
available. For appointments/
information, 781-424-9113.
Plantation Shutters & Blinds
Hunter Douglas blinds and
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Planes, Train
& Automobiles
Halmatic 8.80 Motor Sailer
You could buy a new 14’
outboard or, for the same price,
my motor sailer which sleeps 5 in
full-length berths. Recently rebuilt
shallow draft. Galley, head,
equipped. Ideal for local waters.
$19,950. 781-934-2132.
Acura MDX 2002
2002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good
condition, 132k miles. Black
exterior, beige interior. 4wd.
Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500.
Call 781-934-0803.
Shaw 24’ Classic Yawl
Built 1961 Jensen in Denmark.
Midget ocean/racing cruiser.
Mahogany, oak, sitka, teak,
double planked mahogany. Teak
centerboard, bronze centerboard
trunk, 1500 lb. slotted lead keel.
Accomodations: four berths,
galley, head. $6000.
508-747-1235.
1998 Buick LeSabre
Meticulously maintained. Runs
great, ready to go. 94,000 miles.
Averaged about 8,000 miles per
year. Asking $3700. Call
781-582-2065 or 339-788-0685.
‘01 Altima - Price Reduced!
2001 Nissan Altima, only 80,000
miles, Silver, no dents or rust,
good AC, great commuter car.
Excellent condition. Price reduced
to only $4895. Call Tom at
617-817-4299.
Planes, Train
& Automobiles
Pick-Up Truck For Sale
1997 blue 3/4 ton V-8, 8' bed,
143,000 miles, 1 owner. In good
condition. $4,500 or best offer.
Call Bob, 781-447-0026
36’ Sabre “Spartina”
1986. Excellent condition, fully
equipped. Great boat for cruising
couple or family. Roller furling
main and genoa. Full electronics
(radar, GPS chart plotter,
autopilot...) power windlass,
ESPAR hot air heating system
etc. Price drastically reduced,
$59,000. 781-452-7321.
2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible
Excellent condition, 44,200 miles,
6-speed manual, traction control,
leather interior, dual front and
side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS,
cruise control, run flat tires, rear
parking sensors, 4 new tires,
Minimal winter use. Garaged.
$17,250. 781-424-1102.
18' Marshall Sanderling Catboat
1974 catboat; 6 HP Yamaha
outboard, 1994 trailer included;
both trailer and boat updated;
Presently on mooring In Duxbury;
$11,000. Call 781-934-6417
2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
Alpine white w/sandstone leather.
Capt. chairs. New (9/10) factory
installed trans. w/3yr. 100k mi.
warranty. Always garaged dealer
serviced. 84k mi. Excellent con-
dition. Title in hand. $14,900/b.o.
Call 781-820-8874.
4 Sail $2,200
1988 Hunter '23 Free winter
storage. Nissan 8.9 outboard;
Three sails; Free boat stands.
Available in Duxbury for viewing.
Kevin, 617-620-9479 or Ron,
781-724-1270.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Planes, Train
& Automobiles
2002 Hitchhiker 5th Wheel
31.5’ long, 3 slides, glide ride
hitch, new tires, new water
heater, rebuilt furnace.
Propane/electric refrigerator and
heater. Queen-size bed
w/upgraded matteress. Double
sleeper sofa. TV and stereo
system. Desk station set up for
computer. Storage inside and
out. Excellent condition, asking
$19,999. 617-538-2113.
2004 Pursuit 2270
Center console. Low hours,
T-Top, 225 Yamaha 4-stroke,
color fishfinder, GPS, live bait
well, brand new aluminum Ven-
ture tandem trailer with disc
brakes. $26,900. Call George,
781-561-5995.
Starter Boat, Motor, Trailer
'Crestliner' 14' aluminum open
runabout with 15HP electric start
Suzuki and a Venture trailer. All in
excellent condition. All extras
including anchor, lines, oars etc.
$3500. Call 781-934-1332.
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• Was it Lord Chesterfield who
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• An investor is a person whose
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• “News is the first rough draft
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the premises described in said Northerly in the easterly line of immediately after the close of mortgage shall control in the
MORTGAGEE’S Mortgage, to wit: The land, with Raynor Avenue, 132 feet to the the bidding. The balance of the event of an error in this
NOTICE OF SALE OF the buildings thereon, situated in junction of said Raynor Avenue purchase price shall be paid publication. TIME WILL BE
Whitman, Plymouth County, and Whidden Avenue; and within thirty (30) days from the OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms
REAL ESTATE Massachusetts, on the Easterly Thence running by said Whidden sale date in the form of a if any, to be announced at the
By virtue and in execution of side of Raynor Avenue, being Avenue to Lot 16 and the point certified check, bank treasurer’s sale. Sovereign Bank, Present
the Power of Sale contained in a Lots Nos. 18 and 20 on "Plan of of beginning. The premises are check or other check satisfactory Holder of said Mortgage, By Its
certain Mortgage given by Lots on Soule's Heights in the to be sold subject to and with the to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC,
Laurie A. Eisenhauer to Town of Whitman, Mass., benefit of all easements, Mortgagee reserves the right to P.O. Box 962169, Boston, MA
Sovereign Bank, dated June 29, Surveyed and Drawn for Hosea restrictions, building and zoning bid at the sale, to reject any and 02196, Phone: (617) 502-4100
2007 and recorded with the F. Whidden, Plan Book 1, Page laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, all bids, to continue the sale and (484.2267/Eisenhauer)(12-30-10,
Plymouth County Registry of 221, bounded and described as water bills, municipal liens and to amend the terms of the sale by 01-06-11, 01-13-11)(262593)
Deeds at Book 34748, Page 120 follows: Beginning on Whidden assessments, rights of tenants written or oral announcement
of which the Mortgage the Avenue at the northwesterly and parties in possession. made before or during the MORTGAGEE'S
undersigned is the present corner of Lot No. 16 as shown TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of foreclosure sale. If the sale is set
holder for breach of the on said plan; Thence running FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS aside for any reason, the
SALE
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for the purpose of foreclosing said Lot No. 16 to land now or the form of a certified check or entitled only to a return of the
same will be sold at Public formerly or the Perry Estate, 132 bank treasurer’s check will be deposit paid. The purchaser By virtue and in execution
Auction at 10:00 AM on January feet; Thence running Westerly required to be delivered at or shall have no further recourse of the Power of Sale con-
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Legal Notices
the Plymouth County Regis-
try of Deeds in Book 33103,
Page 95, of which mortgage
the undersigned is the present
holder, for breach of the con-
ditions of said mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing
the same will be sold at Pub-
lic Auction at 9:00 AM on the
3rd day of February, 2011 at
58 Broad Street, Whitman,
Massachusetts, all and singu-
lar the premises described in
said mortgage, to wit:
That certain parcel of land
situated in WHITMAN, Ply-
mouth County, Massachu-
setts, bounded and described
as follows:
Beginning on the junction
of Broad Street and Laurel
Street, it being the southeast
corner of the lot; thence run-
ning
Northerly by Laurel Street,
55 feet, more or less, to a
stake; thence
Westerly 76 feet, more or
less, to land now or formerly
of Bartholomew Robinson;
thence running
Southerly 55 feet, more or
less, in the easterly line of
land now or formerly of said
Robinson to Broad Street and
the southwest corner of the
lot, as shown on the plan
hereinafter mentioned; and
thence running
Easterly by said Broad
Street, 82.5 feet to the junc-
tion of Laurel Street and
Broad Street at the point of
beginning.
Said Premises are shown as
Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2
as shown on a plan entitled
“Plan of Land of the George
Lynn Estate, November 10,
1902, by Charles W. Row-
land, C.E.,” recorded with the
Plymouth County Registry of
Deeds in Plan Book 2, Page
241.
Said Premises are known
and numbered as 58 Broad
Street.
For Mortgagor's title see
deed recorded with said Reg-
istry in Book 33103, Page
092.
In the event of any typo-
graphical errors in the publi-
cation of this notice, the de-
scription in the Mortgage
shall control.
Said premises shall also be
sold subject to and/or with the
benefit of any and all other re-
strictions, easements, im-
provements, covenants, out-
standing tax titles, municipal
or other public taxes, assess-
ments, liens or claims in the
nature of liens, attachments
and existing encumbrances of
record created prior to the
Mortgage, if any there be, in-
sofar as in force and applica-
ble.
Said premises will also be
sold subject to all leases and
tenancies having priority over
said Mortgage, to tenancies or
rights of parties in possession
now or at the time of said
auction which are subject to
said Mortgage, to rights or
claims in personal property
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installed by tenants or former
tenants now located on the
premises, and to laws and or-
dinances including, but not
limited to, all building and
zoning laws and ordinances.
Terms of sale:
The highest bidder in the
sale of the premises shall de-
posit a bank treasurer's check,
or certified check in the
amount of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000) at the time
and place of the sale of the
premises as a non-refundable
earnest money deposit to-
wards the purchase price to be
held at the option of the Mort-
gagee as liquidated damages
for any default by the suc-
cessful bidder. The balance
of the purchase price shall be
paid upon delivery of the
deed within thirty (30) days
of the date of the public auc-
tion. The successful bidder
shall be required to sign a
Memorandum of Sale at the
public auction containing the
terms herein and any addi-
tional terms set forth in the
Memorandum of Sale or an-
nounced at the public auction.
In the event that the suc-
cessful bidder at the public
auction fails to perform in the
time specified to purchase the
premises, the Mortgagee re-
serves the right, at its sole
election, to sell the premises
by foreclosure deed to the
other qualified bidders, in de-
scending order beginning
with the next highest bidder,
provided that in each case the
next highest bidder delivers to
Mortgagee the amount of the
required deposit within three
(3) business days after written
notice of the default of the
previous highest bidder and
promptly executes a Memo-
randum of Sale providing for
performance within thirty
(30) days of execution. Mort-
gagee also reserves the right,
at its sole election, to assume
the bid of any defaulting or
declining bidder. The Mort-
gagee reserves the right to
postpone this sale to a later
date by public proclamation at
the time and date appointed
for the sale and to further
postpone any adjourned sale
date by public proclamation at
the time and date appointed
for the adjourned sale date.
Other terms to be an-
nounced at sale.
Massachusetts Housing
Finance Agency,
By its attorneys,
Lauren A. Solar, Esq.
Bartlett Hackett
Feinberg P.C.
155 Federal Street,
9th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
MORTGAGEE’S
NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution
of the Power of Sale con-
tained in a certain Mortgage
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given by Johnny W. Welch,
Jr. and Courtney M. Pond to
Mortgage Electronic Registra-
tion Systems, Inc., dated De-
cember 20, 2007 and recorded
with the Plymouth County
Registry of Deeds at Book
35437, Page 306 of which the
Mortgage the undersigned is
the present holder by assign-
ment for breach of the condi-
tions of said Mortgage and for
the purpose of foreclosing
same will be sold at Public
Auction at 11:00 AM on Feb-
ruary 3, 2011 at 957 Temple
Street, Whitman, MA, all and
singular the premises de-
scribed in said Mortgage, to
wit: The land, with the build-
ings thereon, situated in Whit-
man, Plymouth County, Mas-
sachusetts, on the Northerly
side of Temple Street, being
Lots Nos. 125 and 126 on
"Plan of House Lots at Whit-
man Line Park,
Brockton-Whitman, Mass.,
February 1910" recorded with
Plymouth Deeds in Plan Book
1, Page 536. Said lots are to-
gether bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at the
intersection of Temple Street
and Porter Street. Thence
Northerly in the easterly line
of said Porter Street 100.6
feet to the southwest corner of
Lot No. 124 on said plan;
Thence Easterly in the south-
erly line of said Lot No. 124,
83.5 feet to the northwest cor-
ner of Lot No. 150 on said
plan; Thence Southerly in the
westerly line of said Lot No.
150, 100 feet to said Temple
Street at the southwest corner
of said Lot No. 150; and
Thence Westerly by said
Temple Street 95 feet to the
point of beginning. For title
see deed from Ralph W. Fitz-
patrick to Courtney Pond
dated August 9, 2004 re-
corded with Plymouth County
Registry of Deeds on August
10, 2004 in Book 28838, Page
43. Deed from Courtney Pond
to Courtney M. Pond and
Johnny W. Welch, Jr. re-
corded immediately prior
hereto. The premises are to be
sold subject to and with the
benefit of all easements, re-
strictions, building and zoning
laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles,
water bills, municipal liens
and assessments, rights of
tenants and parties in posses-
sion. TERMS OF SALE: A
deposit of FIVE THOU-
SAND 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 of-
fered. 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 Mortga-
gee’s attorney. The Mortga-
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gee 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 announce-
ment made before or during
the foreclosure sale. If the
sale is set aside for any rea-
son, the Purchaser at the sale
shall be entitled only to a re-
turn of the deposit paid. The
purchaser shall have no fur-
ther recourse against the
Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or
the Mortgagee’s attorney.
The description of the prem-
ises contained in said mort-
gage 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. GMAC Mortgage,
LLC, Present Holder of said
Mortgage, By Its Attorneys,
Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O.
Box 962169, Boston, MA
02196, Phone: (617)
502-4100 (618.5390
/Welch)(01-13-11, 01-20-11,
01-27-11)(263544)
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE'S
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution
of the Power of Sale con-
tained in a certain mortgage
given by Upendra J. Shah to
IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., dated
November 16, 2004 and re-
corded with the Plymouth
County Registry of Deeds in
Book 29485, Page 286 of
which mortgage Deutsche
Bank National Trust Com-
pany, as Trustee of the Indy-
Mac INDX Mortgage Loan
Trust 2005-AR27, Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2005-AR27 under the
Pooling and Servicing Agree-
ment dated October 1, 2005 is
the present holder, by assign-
ment, for breach of the condi-
tions of said mortgage and for
the purpose of foreclosing,
the same will be sold at Pub-
lic Auction at 10:00 AM on
January 20, 2011, on the
mortgaged premises located
at 147 South Avenue, Whit-
man, MA, all and singular the
premises described in said
mortgage, TO WIT: The land
In Whitman, Plymouth
County, Massachusetts, to-
gether with the buildings
thereon, situated on the south-
erly side of South Avenue,
and bounded and described as
follows:
NORTHERLY by said
South Avenue, forty (40) feet;
EASTERLY by land of the
Commonwealth Shoe and
Leather Company, one hun-
dred three (103) feet, more or
less;
SOUTHERLY by land of
the Commonwealth Shoe and
Leather Company,
thirty-seven and one half (37
1/2) feet; and
WESTERLY by land of
Sarah W. Pratt, one hundred
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three and one-half (103 1/2)
feet.
Being the easterly half of
Lot No. 3 shown on Plan of
M. S. Stetson's "Alden Lot",
So. Abington, Wm. P.
Corthell, Surveyor, 1879,
easterly portion of the prem-
ises conveyed to Laura Kath-
erine Cobb by deed of Mary
M. Fitzgibbons, dated April
7,1908, recorded with the Ply-
mouth Registry of Deeds,
Book 988, Page 371.
Subject to a Variance from
the Town of Whitman dated
May 25, 2004 and recorded at
the Plymouth Registry of
Deeds In Book 28444, Page
96.
For mortgagor's title see
deed recorded with the Ply-
mouth County Registry of
Deeds in Book 32374, Page
269. These premises will be
sold and conveyed subject to
and with the benefit of all
rights, rights of way, restric-
tions, easements, right of
ways, covenants, liens or
claims in the nature of liens,
improvements, public assess-
ments, any and all unpaid
taxes, tax titles, tax liens, wa-
ter and sewer liens and any
other municipal assessments
or liens or existing encum-
brances of record which are in
force and are applicable, hav-
ing priority over said mort-
gage, whether or not refer-
ence to such restrictions,
easements, improvements,
liens or encumbrances is
made in the deed. TERMS OF
SALE: A deposit of TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS
($10,000.00) by certified or
bank check will be required to
be paid by the purchaser at
the time and place of sale.
The balance is to be paid by
certified or bank check at AB-
LITT | SCOFIELD, 304 Cam-
bridge Road, Woburn, Massa-
chusetts 01801, other terms
and conditions will be pro-
vided at the place of sale. The
description of the premises
contained in said mortgage
shall control in the event of an
error in this publication.
OTHER TERMS, IF ANY,
TO BE ANNOUNCED AT
THE SALE.
Present holder of said
mortgage, Deutsche Bank Na-
tional Trust Company, as
Trustee of the IndyMac INDX
Mortgage Loan Trust
2005-AR27, Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2005-AR27 under the
Pooling and Servicing Agree-
ment dated October 1, 2005
By its Attorneys,
ABLITT | SCOFIELD,
304 Cambridge Road,
Woburn, Massachusetts
01801
Telephone: 781-246-8995
Fax: 781-246-8994
12/30/2010 1/6/2011
1/13/2011
122.1611
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22 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Thursday, January 13, 2011

It’s time to stop Panthers bounce back

the ’roid rage Basketball team rebounds from last second loss

A
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
s Peter Parker’s late Uncle Ben tells us over dave@hansonexpress.com

and over again, “With great power comes It was a long weekend for
great responsibility.” However, Ben doesn’t the Panthers after a stunning
defeat against the Hingham
also warn us that with great power comes the danger of Harbormen 58-56 Friday night
developing an inflated sense of importance, and currently at the high school, but they
there is no more power-crazed and self-important group of were able to put it past them
people in the sports world than the Baseball Writers Asso- with a road win on Tuesday.
The Panthers improved to
ciation of America. 3-1 in the Patriot League and
The BWAA clearly watched Spi- 4-1 overall with a 58-52 win
The Tale of
derman way too many times and have over the Silver Lake Lakers in
the Tape
taken Uncle Ben’s words to mean that Kingston.
it is their great responsibility to cast
boys basketball
the final judgment on baseball’s Ste- Whitman-Hanson 58
roid Era each year as they cast their Silver Lake 52

votes for the Hall of Fame.

I can’t say anything about Bert boys basketball
Whitman-Hanson 56
Blyleven’s deservedness ­— he Hingham 58
pitched before my time ­— and Ro-
By Dave Palana berto Alomar is as deserving a Hall
Whitman-Hanson got
of Famer as any modern day second
strong production from the
baseman, but once again, this year’s ballots drew more at- sophomores with Craig Boure
tention for who the writers left out than who they allowed scoring 10 and Dondre James
in. Mark McGwire again didn’t even come close to induc- chipping in with eight points,
10 rebounds and four steals.
tion, accruing just fewer than 20 percent of the votes, while
Junior Alex Nuby led the
his fellow witness before Congress Raphael Palmeiro man- Panthers with 13 points while
aged exactly 11 percent. Former Houston Astro and one- Laker Tucker Bouchard led
time Red Sox prospect Jeff Bagwell got just over 40 per- all scorers with 18 points, 12
cent and missed induction, though no one has ever proved from behind the 3-point arc.
“I told the kids [after the
he used steroids, and he never tested positive. loss to Hingham], it was a
As a lifelong fan of the game, I honestly feel like it is learning experience for a team
time to move on. I was sad when McGwire testified be- to have this kind of defeat,” Dondre James hits a jumper against Hingham. The sophomore
fore Congress and when Palmeiro tested positive, shocked head coach Bob Rodgers said. forward came up big for the Panthers against Silver Lake with 8
“The question is where does itpoints, 10 rebounds and four steals.
when A-Rod did and disgusted when Barry Bonds broke send you.”
Photos by Dave Palana

Hank Aaron’s record and Roger Clemens thought I was over 17 times. “He was on fire,” Rodgers
Guarding the 3-point line
“We needed to get guys to said. “When a guy gets hot like
stupid enough to believe him on 60 Minutes. But at this was a weakness for the Pan-
settle down and be solid with that, you don’t want him to
point, I am tired of the arguments for and against and infi- thers on Friday that allowed
the ball,” Rodgers said. We’re shoot from half court because
Hingham to climb back into
nite number of random statistics thrown at me by anyone a young team, and young it’s probably going in. We did
the game in the second half.
with an opinion (an ironic statement by someone with a kids get frazzled when there not do a good job defensively.
The Panthers jumped out to
is someone in your face and We called several timeouts
column called The Tale of the Tape). a 20-5 lead after one quar-
you have to make a play with to put a guy on him, but they
I want it all to end.Otherwise this is going to happen ter that they expanded to 18
somebody on you.” set some good screens on the
points before halftime.
every year as Bonds, Clemens, Manny Ramirez and even- While Whitman-Hanson’s baseline to get him open and
But their shooting went
tually A-Rod are added to a ballot that will contain McG- shooting was cooling off, shame on us for not being able
cold in the second half as they
Hingham senior Brian Young to react to that.”
wire, Palmeiro, Bagwell and Sammy Sosa. We are going managed just three baskets
caught fire from behind the Despite their poor shoot-
to be picking at this scab potentially for decades if this from the field in the second
arc, drilling five second half ing from the field, the Pan-
half while turning the ball
doesn’t stop soon. 3-pointers. thers held on to their lead with
Bagwell’s snub sets a dangerous precedent because 12 points from the free throw
line in the fourth quarter. The
now putting up great numbers and never testing positive
lead held until another Hing-
is cause for suspicion. What happens now when guys like ham three, this time from
Frank Thomas, Jim Thome and Ken Griffey Jr. become eli- Brian Peloquin, tied the game
gible? It seems to me that all it is going to take is someone at 56, and Hingham took their
first lead of the game with 18
like Jeff Pearlman to publicly say they think they juiced to
seconds to play.
cast a shadow over their whole careers. The Panthers got the ball
We sports writers seem to be a vindictive bunch. If down the court for a make-
someone tricks us, we make them pay forever — just ask able shot for the win, but cap-
Tony Mandrich. However, it seems like the great part of tain Jay Stephansky’s three
rimmed out. The Panthers had
two generations of baseball players may have tricked the survived three games by less
BWAA, or perhaps even worse, the BWAA can’t tell just than 10 points going into the
how many people tricked them. I don’t envy the situation game, and Rodgers said living
they are in, but for the sake of the fans who just want to that dangerously was bound to
catch up with them.
watch baseball without second guessing every great hitter “We’ve been dodging
for the rest of eternity, the most responsible use of power some bullets,” he said. “We
would be to help close the book on the Steroid Era by let- pulled it out at Duxbury, we
ting the truly great players into Cooperstown regardless. pulled out the one against
North Quincy and we pulled
one out against B-R, but
there’s that old cliché if you
The Tale of the Tape is a weekly column by Sports Editor Dave Palana. play with fire you are going
He can be reached by e-mail at dave@hansonexpress.com. Declan Wirzburger heads to the bench as Hingham celebrates to get burned. It’s so early in
beating Whitman-Hanson after hitting the game-winning basket the season and this team has
with 18 seconds left. to learn from this.”
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Back and forth
Hockey winning streak snapped
at three by Pembroke Titans
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
dave@hansonexpress.com
The Panthers fought their
way back to .500 last week by
reeling off three straight wins,
but they ran into a roadblock
Saturday in the form of the red
hot Pembroke Titans.
boys Hockey
Whitman-Hanson 0
Pembroke 3
The Panthers were outshot
nearly 3-1 by the Titans, but
they held their own until some
bad luck and untimely penal-
ties led to two quick goals and
a 3-0 loss for Whitman-Hanson
at the Hobomock Ice Arena.
The strong-skating Titans
kept the Panthers from getting
any sustained offense early in
the game, but couldn’t break
through early as the Panther
defense pushed the Titans
away from the front on the net.
However, the Titans caught a
break when Kevin Dwyer’s
shot caught a piece of Panther
defender Nick Pike and was
redirected past goalie Tom
Leonard with 8.8 seconds left
in the second period.
The Panthers started the
third period down a man, and
a quick penalty on Phil Boussy
put them on the wrong end of a
five-on-three. Paul Tower took
advantage to put the Titans up
by two, 40 seconds into the pe-
riod. The Panthers were forced
to attack offensively down two
goals, which gave the Titans
more room to spread the ice on
the counterattack and allowed
Ryan Twigg to add some extra
insurance with a five-hole goal
with 7:15 left to play.
“You could figure out ear-
ly that this was not going to
be a high-scoring game,” head
coach Rich Manning said. “So
going down a goal with eight
Pembroke goalie Kyle Jacobs stops Chris Mulrey’s scoring
bid in the first period, one of just 13 shots in the game for the
Panthers.
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seconds left in the period felt
like a mountain to climb. They
are probably the best skating
team in our league, and we
knew we were going to have
a problem with their speed. I
think we defended and made
it hard on them for as long as
we could, but we could not get
anything going on the other
side.”
Leonard made 28 saves in
net for the Panthers, while Kyle
Jacobs had to make just 13 on
the other end for the shutout.
Jacobs made a nice save on a
Chris Mulrey breakaway in the
first period and then caught a
break when Scottie McArthur
beat him with a high wrister,
only to have it clang off the
crossbar, but he was not seri-
ously challenged for most of
the second and third periods.
“As good as Tommy played
and as good as our team de-
fense was, we couldn’t create
any offense,” Manning said.
“We’re going to lose the shots-
on-goal battle most nights, so
we have to be opportunistic
and we weren’t early and the
dam broke. We’re going to
have to come up with some-
thing to be more productive
against speedy teams.”
The Panthers remain at
.500 in the league with a 2-2-0
record but fell to 3-4-0 over-
all with the loss. They have a Nick Pike (19) skates back to the Panther bench as Pembroke celebrates scoring their first goal
chance to get back even against against the Panthers with 8.8 seconds to play in the second period on Saturday. Photos by Dave Palana
a slumping Hanover team that
is coming off a loss to Silver
Lake, a team the Panthers beat
earlier in the season. However,
Manning said the Panthers can
Wrestlers keep on rolling
ill afford to take the Indians
lightly because they are on a
Panthers place third at home tournament
losing streak. By Dave Palana, Sports Editor Marshfield with Weymouth home third places.
“Their program is out- dave@hansonexpress.com
taking first. The third place finish
standing,” he said. “They are The Panther wrestling Seniors Tom Condon marks the end of the tourna-
always a tough team to beat team turned in the third strong (heavyweight) and Joe Pe- ment portion of the Panthers’
and I don’t expect anything showing of the season in tersen (152 pounds) and schedule. They return to meet
less this year.” tournament action last week- sophomore Jeff Bechen (145) action, where they are 10-1
end when they placed third each earned second placed so far this season, when they
at the 20th annual Whitman- finishes in their respective wrestle B.C. High, Bridgewa-
Hanson Invitational Tourna- weight classes. Mike Gar- ter-Raynham and Springfield
ment at the high school on rett (130), Alex Perry (119), on Saturday. They return to
Saturday. Colin McSweeney (140) and Patriot League action on Jan.
The Panthers finished one Chris Kellum (160) all took 19 at North Quincy.
point behind second place
Sophomore Jeff Bechen rolls over one of his opponents on his way to second place in the 145-
pound division. Photo by Dave Palana
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24 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Thursday, January 13, 2011

Payback time
Home Boys hand Blue Devils first loss
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor places from Luke Laubacher in
the 600 meters and Ian Monfils

cooking
dave@hansonexpress.com

Last spring, the Randolph in the shot put, and Anthony

Blue Devils ended Whitman-
Hanson’s 21-year streak of
league victories in spring
track.
The Panthers didn’t wait
around until April to get their
Mike Garrett and the payback.
The boys track team ended
Panther wrestlers remain hot. Randolph’s perfect indoor sea-
son with a 52-48 win at the
Page 23. Reggie Lewis Center on Jan.
5.
“Randolph has resurrected
itself in track and field,” head
coach Kevin Black said. “The
team is loaded with talented
runners, jumpers and throw-
ers. The preview on paper def-
initely gave the edge to Ran-
dolph. Someone forgot to tell
the Panthers.”
The Blue Devils came in
loaded in the sprint events, so
the Panthers needed to grab
every point in the long dis-
tance runs to keep pace. Tyler
Sullivan, Nate Stephansky and
Tyler Durant swept the mile,
and then Sullivan and Stepha-
nsky came back to sweep the
1,000 meters with Mike Reim-
er. Pat Ryan, Spencer Adams
and Matt Keith then took first,
second and third in the two-
mile to give the Panthers all 27
distance event points.
The Panthers got big third
Iannone and Dom Cacciatore
broke Randolph’s stranglehold
on the sprints with second
places in the 55-meter hurdles
and 300-meter dash.
Steve Croghan added a
second place in the high jump
while Justin Blight stunned the
Blue Devils with a win in the
55-meter dash over unbeaten
Xavier Colin followed by wins
in the long and high jumps for
the Panther senior.
“Justin Blight saved the
day,” Black said. “[He] pushed
Whitman-Hanson over the
top.”
The Panthers still have
some work to do with the Di-
vision II Relays in two weeks
and the always game Hingham
Harbormen two days later, but
Black said the team’s win over
Randolph should give them
the motivation to keep moving
forward.
“It was a great win for the
Panthers even though the ef-
fort was somewhat ragged and
disjointed,” he said. “The Pan-
thers were far from perfect on
the night, but all good teams
know that sometimes the ef-
fort needed for a win can be a
little ragged. Not all competi-
tions will result in career best
nights.”

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THE HANSON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
We are building your museum but we depend
heavily on financial contributions. As a 501C3 non
profit organization, send your tax deductible
contributions payable to The Hanson Children’s
Museum C/O Cranberry Square, 1000 Main Street,
Hanson, MA 02341. Every contribution makes our
museum better!
“Small businesses depend on your support and patronage to survive. Please come and visit our shops”
24 hour turn around time!
WHISPERS OF YESTERDAY
AND TODAY
In 15 to 20 minutes you will experience outstanding and
uniquely crafted items from local artisans, gift baskets for all
occasions, handcrafted toys, balloons for your parties, a baby
boutique and so much more with many items under $10.
We also now have the “Where The Heck Is Hanson
Massachusetts” T’s and Sweats!

Cranberry Square Shops

1000 Main Street, (Route 27), Hanson s  
3HOPSOPEN4UESDAY 3ATURDAY