Tracy F. Seelye

By Grace DiesoHanson Middle SchoolMy name is Grace Dieso and I am the ambassador for Hanson for Project 351. Project 351 has taught me many things like how to be a leader and how to encourage others to rise in creating a better world, while also doing that myself. But most importantly, Project 351 has […]

They’ve experienced a lot in the last four years – a lot of it pandemic-related – lost dances, remote classes, ever-changing masking policies and a feeling of isolation, but the Class of 2024 emerged from the other side stronger, more resilient and more committed to community and connected to classmates, some of whom they didn’t […]

Friends and family of Marie Lailer gathered on the front lawn of the Town Hall recently for the dedication of a newly planted tree (donated by the Historical Commission and Friends of the Park) and memorial bench (donated by the Lailer family) in honor of longtime Historical Commission Chair Marie Lailer who passed away suddenly […]

Right now, the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District still does not have a budget, Superintendent of Schools Jeff Szymaniak said at the School Committee’s meeting on Wednesday, June 5.He also responded to a rumor “floating around” – as well as the question of what happens if there is still no budget after Hanson’s special Town Meeting […]

And a great book! Summer Reading at the Hanson Library kicked off Friday, June 14 with a fun petting zoo featuring rabbits and goats, courtesy of the Channell Homestead, sponsored for the event by the Hanson Cultural Council. We have a variety of programs and events scheduled for the rest of the summer, as well […]

WHITMAN – As the town approaches its 150th birthday celebration in 2025, the Historical Commission is using a budget of in $40,000 in grant funds to survey historic properties not currently researched to protect the properties and document their roles in Whitman’s history.“With the results, we will submit the properties to the Mass. Historical Commission […]

The First Baptist Church of Hanson will host a Chicken barbecue from noon to 3 p.m., on Saturday, July 13. Come and enjoy a summer favorite with a half chicken, corn on the cob, various salads, and desert. The cost or donation is $25 each person. The deadline for ticket purchase is Sunday, July 7 […]

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HOW DOES IT FIT? — Students who participate in the Whitman-Hanson ESY program at Duval School had the chance ‘kick the tires’ on possible career dreams last week as Whitman Police & Fire Department brought a few vehicles for them to see and explore. They had a great time sitting in the vehicles and speaking […]

HANSON – Town officials have reached a consensus on the need for finding alternative, lower-cost methods of providing street-lighting for safety, especially at street intersections.The discussion —marred by technical difficulties caused echo on the audio feed and rendered useless a virtual connection with Planning Board Chair Joseph Campbell — hinged on changes to street-lighting at […]