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Preschool information night rescheduled

February 5, 2015 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Preschool Information Night has been rescheduled to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Maquan School, 38 School St., Hanson.

Kindergarten Information Night is 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12 at the
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. This meeting will provide parents with details regarding our full-day and half-day programs and the registration process.  There will be a brief question and answer session following the meeting.

Parents of children that will turn 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2015 should attend.  The meeting will be in the Dr. John F. McEwan Performing Arts Center atWHRHS, 600 Franklin St., Whitman.

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Whitman-Hanson Express Print Date Delayed

January 26, 2015 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Winter

Due to the impending winter storm, the Whitman-Hanson Express has moved this week’s print date to Thursday. Conditions permitting, subscriptions should received on Friday, January 29, 2015.

 

Please check the Whitman or Hanson town hall web sites for information about snow removal and other items. If you experience an emergency during the rough weather, please call 911.

 

More information about the storm, including travel bans, can be found on the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s web site. The Massachusetts State Police’s web site also has safety tips that you can refer to.

 

 

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Police investigate cemetery vandalism

January 5, 2015 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Whitman Police are seeking the public's assistance as they investigate the vandalism of 67 gravestones at Colebrook Cemetery. The damage was discovered and reported by a citizen Sunday morning. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos

Whitman Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate the vandalism of 67 gravestones at Colebrook Cemetery. The damage was discovered and reported by a citizen Sunday morning. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos

WHITMAN — Police are investigating the vandalism of more than five dozen gravestones at Colebrook Cemetery. At 11:06 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, a citizen reported to the Whitman Police Department that gravestones had been knocked over at the cemetery located at 45 Essex St. A cruiser was dispatched to the
cemetery and the officer who responded requested that the Plymouth County Sheriff’s BCI Unit be called to respond to the scene for photographs of the damaged and knocked over gravestones. There were no fingerprints on the gravestones due to the inclement weather last night.

A total of 67 gravestones were knocked over and damaged. One of the gravestones knocked over was the family gravestone of First Lt. John R. Fox who was with the 366th Infantry regiment’s 598th Field Artillery Battalion during WWII. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 1982 and the Medal of Honor in 1997. Lt. Fox’s grave marker is set flush to the ground and therefore it was not damaged.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Whitman Police Department at 781-447-1212.

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Three charged in Breaking and Entering

December 30, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

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WHITMAN — Three people face charges after an early-morning house-break on Beulah Street Tuesday.

Police were called at about 2:37 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from a resident on Beulah Street reporting hearing a window smash and then, while looking out the window, observed two men putting items into the trunk of a vehicle.

Cruisers arrived in the area and called for mutual aid. Hanson and East Bridgewater police departments responded as well as the Plymouth County Sheriff’s BCI and K-9 Units.

All responding officers working together immediately set up a perimeter and began a search for the suspects. All three suspects were captured and placed under arrest in less than one hour.

The two males allegedly broke into a garage on West Street and then returned to the vehicle being driven by a female suspect to place the stolen items in the back seat and trunk. The female acted as a lookout/getaway driver for the two males, according to police. She had two two-way portable walkie-talkie radios in the front seat by her side.  

The suspects' car was recovered and towed to the Whitman police station to be inventoried.

The suspects’ car was recovered and towed to the Whitman police station to be inventoried.

The vehicle was recovered and towed to the police station to be inventoried.  Stolen property that was recovered is estimated to be worth in excess of $3,000.

In addition to the recovered property, $4,669 in cash was seized from one of the male suspects identified as Christopher S. Jansky, 38, from Chatham West Drive, Brockton.  Jansky was charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, conspiracy, breaking and entering a building in the nighttime for a felony, larceny over $250 and three outstanding warrants in Brockton and Quincy District courts.

The other male suspect arrested was identified as Kevin Kailher, 46, from Chatham West Drive, Brockton. Kailher was charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, conspiracy, breaking and entering a building in the nighttime for a felony, larceny over $250.

The female suspect arrested was identified as Suzanne M. Sommer, 34 years old, from Chatham West Drive, Brockton.  Sommer was charged with conspiracy, breaking and entering a building in the nighttime, larceny over $250, receiving stolen property over $250 and one outstanding warrant in Brockton District Court.

All three suspects were transported to Brockton District Court to be arraigned on the charges.  This is an active investigation and anyone who has any information is asked to contact Detective Mark Poirier at 781-447-9673.

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Suspect in church incident apprehended

December 20, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Whitman Police Chief Scott Benton issued an update via Twitter and Facebook Friday morning in regard to the department’s request for help identifying the male subject who entered the Holy Ghost Church and Cardinal Spellman Center on Tuesday evening with a baseball bat.

“The Whitman Police arrested the suspect at approximately 9:45 a.m.,” Benton wrote. “The suspect is identified as Michael P. Thomann, 50 years old, living on Washington Street in Whitman. A news reporter from NECN who was doing a live shot in front of the Holy Ghost Church called our department to say that a man fitting the description just came out of the church. Cruisers responded and were able to intercept the male party while was walking down the sidewalk and placed him under arrest.”

Thomann was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, malicious damage to a motor vehicle and disorderly conduct. He was transported to Brockton District Court where he was to be arraigned on the charges.

“I want to thank the news media as well as all those who shared our post to help us identify the suspect,” Benton said.

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Police seek man who disrupted CCD class

December 18, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Snapshot-3On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 at 8:01 p.m. the Whitman Police Department received an E911 call reporting that an older male party wearing a long coat carrying a baseball bat walked into the Cardinal Spellman Center where several children were attending CCD classes. This male party had earlier entered the Holy Ghost Church. While in the Cardinal Spellman Center the male party was confronted by one of the teachers and asked if he needed assistance. He entered the gymnasium where there were approximately 20 children between the ages 10-13 years old. He then uttered some profanities and then exited the building.

In the parking lot outside of the building the male party smashed the windshield of a vehicle and then left the area in a dark-colored sedan with a moon roof.

Officers stayed on the scene until all of the children were picked up by their parents. The male suspect is described as follows: a white male in his 40’s or 50’s, salt and pepper hair, approximately 6’2”, balding, and rectangular framed glasses.

Images were recovered from surveillance cameras inside the Holy Ghost Church and the Cardinal Spellman Center. Whitman Police Chief Scott Benton is asking that anyone with any information concerning this suspect call the Whitman Police Department at 781-447-1212 and ask for Detective Mark Poirier.

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Girls soccer hangs in on tough week

October 6, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Teammates including Taylor Robertson (12) congratulate Eve Montgomery (27) on her goal against Plymouth North Sept. 23. Below, Alexis Fruzetti drives toward the goal. Photos by  Sue Moss

Teammates including Taylor Robertson (12) congratulate Eve Montgomery (27) on her goal against Plymouth North Sept. 23. Below, Alexis Fruzetti drives toward the goal.

 

The girls’ soccer team survived a tough week playing to draws against both Scituate and Weymouth before wrapping up the week with a thrilling 3-1 come from behind win at Plymouth North.

After a scoreless first half, Plymouth North took a 1-0 lead 5 mins in to the second half. Alexis Fruzzetti tied the score when she took a Katie Korzec pass and floated a shot over the keeper. Later Fruzzetti sent freshman Eve Montgomery towards the goal which she placed in the corner and gave Whitman Hanson a 2-1 lead.

With two minutes remaining junior Rachel Kelley took a Fruzzetti pass and fired a low shot into the corner for the final 3-1 score. Elana Wood, Kelsey Gilbert, Jill Shangold and Katherine O’Kane all played strong defense in front of keeper Arianna Comendul who made 9 saves in goal. Taylor Kofton played a strong game in the middle of the field.

The Lady Panthers started off a new week by defeating Quincy 4-1 Monday, Sept. 30.

Casey Corr, Elana Wood, Taylor Robertson and Lauren Bonavita all recorded single tallies. Katie Korzec, Katherine O’kane, Taylor Kofton and Kelsey Gilbert all had strong games. Arianna Comendul recorded 3 saves in the Whitman Hanson net.

 

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Obituary: Francis W. O’Brien, 96, WWII Navy veteran

September 25, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Francis W. “Obie” O’Brien 96, of Marshfield, formerly of Marco Island and Bradenton, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 21 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 70 years to Mary C. (Walsh) O’Brien.

Born and raised in Boston he was the son of the late Francis J. and Margaret (White) O’Brien and a graduate of South Boston High School.

He was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945.

Obie was a familiar face having worked for Whiting Milk and retiring as a mail carrier from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Patriots and had always enjoyed the challenge of a good card game.

In addition to his wife Mary he leaves his loving children Elaine Joyce and her husband Peter of Abington, Francis X. O’Brien and his wife Joanne of Norwell, Robert J. O’Brien and his wife Terri of Rockland and Janet Rice and her husband Donald of Whitman. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Agnes Corcoran, Mary Kennedy, Helen Dooley, Rita Ryan, Margaret Johnston and Ann DeSantis.

His funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Route 58 at the rotary) Whitman.  Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne.  Visiting hours were Wednesday, Sept. 24.

In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Obituary: Catherine S. Walleston, 66, worked at Whitman schools

September 25, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Catherine S. (Barbara) Walleston, 66, of Whitman died Sunday, Sept. 21, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of 46 years to John Walleston, Sr.

She was born to Camilla (Friscia) and Anthony Barbara in Gloucester, on Feb. 8, 1948.

Catherine was a graduate of Gloucester High School, Class of 1965.

In addition to raising her family, Mrs. Walleston worked for the Whitman Public School system in the late ’80s and early ’90s. She was also employed by Fabric Place in Randolph from 1997-2006.

Catherine enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, crafting and traveling.

In addition to her husband John, she leaves her loving children John Walleston, Jr. of Brockton, Daniel and Lilly (Stewart) Walleston and Anthony and Mary (Stewart) Walleston, all of Whitman, and Erin Walleston of Rockland. She also leaves her grandchildren; Carrissa, Anthony, Patrick, Jack, Dan, Shawn and Nick Walleston, all of Whitman, and Layla Walleston of Rockland. She was sister to Jack Barbara of Pittsfield, and the late Rosalind (Demetri) Hopkins and Anthony Barbara both of Gloucester.  She also leaves her nieces and nephew Denise (Demetri) Alves and Michael Demetri of Gloucester, and Donna Demetri-Friedman of New York City, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Route 58 at the rotary) Whitman.  Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Catherine, to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.

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Obituary: Matthew R. Taylor, 28, owned detailing business

September 25, 2014 By Larisa Hart, Media Editor

Matthew Ryan “Matt” Taylor 28, a lifelong resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 20.

Born in Weymouth and raised in Whitman he was a beloved son of Gary D. and Jacqueline (Lucas) Taylor and had attended Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.

For over more than five years Matt had worked at his Dad’s auto body shop, Pearl Street Auto Body of Braintree and for a short time had owned and operated his own detailing business “MRT Detailing.”

Matt enjoyed fishing and working out, and loved the time spent with family and his daughter Makenzie.

In addition to his parents Gary & Jackie he leaves his daughter Makenzie Taylor of Weymouth, his brother Gary D. Taylor Jr., and his wife Jennifer of Whitman, and his sisters Amy Proulx and her husband Adam of Whitman and Jennifer Comperchio and her husband Jim of Rockland. He also leaves his grandparents George and Joan Taylor of Florida, his longtime girlfriend Meagan Adukonis of Weymouth, six nieces and nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as many friends.  He was the grandson of the late John and Winifred Lucas.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 26 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Route 58 at the rotary) Whitman.  Burial will be at a later date. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25.

Donations in his name may be made to the Makenzie Taylor Benefit Fund, C/O Mutual Bank, 570 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382 or Learn2Cope, Box 60, Raynham, MA 02767 (learn2cope.org)

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