The Urban Refugee

Hanover Parties at the Dartmouth Outing Club:

Occom Pond Party 2009

As always, a good time was had by all but we WERE NOT USED TO such incredible weather!  32^F / 0^C and a cloudless sky - what world are we living in?  Years past have seen blizzards, thaws and a bit of each in the same hour!

Let’s set the scene for you…

Gold Medaling in Fun in the Sun !

Occom Pond is a 10 minute walk from Main St in Hanover and a 5 minute walk from most places on the Dartmouth Campus.  It is bordered on one side by the Hanover Country Club (a public-private course) and ringed by a series of lovely houses built mostly between 1920 and 1940.  This GREAT skating, sledding and nordic skiing spot is the winter home of the Dartmouth Outing Club which is run by Michael Silverman, a wonderful individual who you will meet if you EVER ride a bike or strap-on skis in Hanover!

Getting Pulled Across the Ice by Joanna

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2008 Upper Valley Housing Market (in Miniature)

Like the actual housing markets in Norwich, Hartford, Hanover & Lebanon…

A Highly Desirable Neighborhood !

the ranks of houses on the ginger bread market have swelled and buyers can certainly command a great deal!   Each year in December a huge number of gingerbread creations are displayed and bids are collected silent auction-style throughout the day with the winners announced at 4:00pm.   The proceeds of these “closings” go to benefit The Family Place, a shining example of a Vermont Parent Child Center doing what they do best - helping parents and families in the Upper Valley find the services they want.   Continue Reading…