Since Hanson was killed Saturday in her Newton home, allegedly by her husband, those close to her have come together to mourn her and offer support for her sons.
FROM THE MAYOR S OFFICE: A goodbye and a hello: Dana Hanson and Hattie Kerwin Derrick
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Mayor Ruthanne Fuller recently announced staff changes in her office. The following is what she wrote in her email to the City:
“When I was campaigning for mayor four years ago, I knocked on doors and spoke with residents from every village in our city. I heard what our neighbors already loved about Newton and their hopes and aspirations for a better Newton in the future. A theme that emerged was that many in our city wanted to find ways to feel more connected, both to City Hall and to one another. When I was elected and deciding how to structure staffing in the mayor’s office, I wanted a member of my team dedicated to working on bringing us together in the city and I created the position of director of community engagement and inclusion.