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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026

One Hanson-connected obituary was published this week: Dibbern, Gerald L., formerly of Hanson and most recently of Springfield, who died September 16, 2026, at his residence with his wife, Donna, by his side. The notice, posted by Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service via Legacy.…

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Morning Brief

Hanson logs ten property transfers as sale prices await registry update

Hanson recorded ten property transfers this week as most sale prices await a registry update. From our own coverage: Hanson records ten property transfers in latest roundup. Also in today's brief (3 items): Longtime Hanson resident Shirley Butterfield dies at 95; Former Hanson resident …

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Government · Board of Health

Health Board Requires Well Tests At Property Transfer

Hanson's Board of Health adopted a rule requiring well testing whenever a Title 5 septic inspection is performed, closing an enforcement gap. Health Agent Gilbert Amado told the board, "It says in our well regulations, at time of transfer, the well has to be tested. But nobody's testing them."

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 7, 2026 through September 13, 2026

One Hanson obituary was published this week: Fostello, Rosalind Ann (Russell), 86, of Hanson, who died September 7. She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, James F. Fostello, and is survived by six children. The notice was posted through MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation …

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