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Date: 16-05-2008

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From the EditorHanson Town Meeting highlights

article thumbnailJust got home from Hanson’s Town Meeting.  All articles were taken care of in one night.  I’ll post more details tomorrow, but I wanted to get a few things in tonight for...
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From the EditorHousekeeping items

article image I’ve seen a few comments on the Web site recently that made me want to clarify a few things.
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You can pretend to be serious, but you canÕt pretend to be witty.

Terrific youngsters in East Bridgewater
Justin Graeber
Fri, May 16, 2008 15:15
It seems when watching television, the media bombards us with negative images of teenagers today.
‘Sole purpose’ wording leaves a bad taste
Letters
Fri, May 16, 2008 15:08
I attended the Annual Town Meeting for the first time last night.
Express Editorial
Wed, May 14, 2008 23:15
On Saturday, Whitman voters won't get another chance to weigh in on the neverending Obama-Clinton campaign, but they will have the chance to cast ballots in a contest that has a more immediate impac...
Express Editorial
Wed, May 14, 2008 22:47
Hanson voters will make an important decision at the polls Saturday. Although every race large or small deserves careful consideration and is important to the workings of the town, the decision to ...
Parks and Fields is pro-CPA
Letters
Wed, May 14, 2008 22:44
The Hanson Parks and Fields Committee voted 5-0 at a recent meeting to support the CPA (Community Preservation Act) initiative on the ballot this Saturday.
Wed, May 14, 2008 22:42
Herself is normally a woman of moderation and a calm demeanor.
Keep up the good work, Dave
Thu, May 08, 2008 14:59
Dave, I read your recent article “Chatter-box” and was in stitches. I attend all the varsity games to see my son play and you are ...
Were all the promises ‘smoke and mirrors?’
Thu, May 08, 2008 14:55
The East Bridgewater Public Schools are known for their music programs across the state. The program has been an award winning tradition for ma...
The $64,000 Question
Thu, May 08, 2008 14:51
Those of us present at the last School Committee budget meeting are now aware there was a $64,000 “error” made. Was it a figure los...
School committee responds to editorial
Thu, May 08, 2008 14:42
As chair of the school committee, it is my responsibility to respond to your open letter and editorial. The school committee agrees that the Op...

SAL says thanks for the support
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:30
The Sons of the American Legion of Whitman wish to extend their gratitude to the community for their support of our scholarship fundraiser, held in ...
The Historical Commission needs your help
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:28
The Whitman Historical Commission needs you!
VFW poppy fundraiser
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:49
Whitman VFW is proud to be a strong, longtime partner in our community helping schools, public safety, veterans, and many other causes.
Housing Authority supports CPA
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:47
The Hanson Housing Authority urges Hanson residents to support the Community Preservation Act, by voting for it at the election on May 17.
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:43
On behalf of the community, the Rockland-Hanson Rotary will be spearheading fundraising for defibrillators in local sports fields. Courtesy of Fire ...
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:40
Every Mother's Day there is a little guesswork that goes into what to buy, or make for the women in your lives who do it all (or at least try.) Som...
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:37
Our Town Meeting post-game discussion centers around a couple thoughts:
Mon, May 05, 2008 23:20
Just got home from Hanson's Town Meeting. All articles were taken care of in one night. I'll post more details tomorrow, but I wanted to get a few...
Fri, May 02, 2008 12:50
I've seen a few comments on the Web site recently that made me want to clarify a few things.
Thu, May 01, 2008 15:09
I understand that everyone in town is concerned over the town budget. Personally I don't have children. so I don't have a say in what should or sho...
Thu, May 01, 2008 15:04
The East Bridgewater School Committee just doesn't get it. When confronted with bright-line violations of the state's Open Meeting they deny wrongdo...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:58
In preparing for the National Association of Letter Carrier's Annual Food Drive this May, I talked with Leo Hurley to get a better understanding of ...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:54
We took a walk through Whitman Park on Sunday morning. Although there was a threat of showers it was a delightful walk.
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:52
Whitman voters will be asked to consider many important items at Monday's Town Meeting. It hardly takes a psychic to predict the bill for the forme...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:53
Special Kindness in Packages, Inc. states they had a record-setting year last year, but now is challenging themselves and the local communities to h...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:52
A wave of patriotism washed over our nation on 9-11. We the people united. Partisan politics vanished. The tide washed away our differences—ra...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:49
At the annual Town Election on May 17, 2008, the citizens of Hanson have the opportunity to determine the manner in which the town will grow in the ...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:47
As a resident of Hanson, I am writing to support the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on the upcoming May ballot.
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:45
As most of you are aware I lost my daughter Adreanna to EEE the summer of 2005. I have not stopped fighting the battle for better and more aggressiv...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:40
For sometime now going to the post office on Main Street has been an adventure. To begin with, entering and exiting with the traffic on the Main Str...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:37
This past Saturday we were honored to be present at a joint annual meeting of the National Guard Association of Massachusetts and the National Guard...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 16:35
Other than the bylaw to organize a Community Preservation Committee (Article 18, annual Town Meeting,) there aren't too many controversial items on ...
Mon, Apr 28, 2008 14:00
I finally got a chance to catch up with the excellent HBO miniseries John Adams this weekend.
Thu, Apr 24, 2008 14:08
Well, as a parent, I stand here more confused than ever. What happened to making the teachers and aides the number one priority?

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