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Committees: Veterans' Services Veterans' Services 2007 Annual Report Veterans’ Services saw a significant increase in the number of veterans and/or their dependents assisted in the past year in the distribution of Massachusetts Chapter 115 Veterans’ Benefits as well as assistance in the processing of federal disability and pension claims. The major focus of which continues to be medical care for qualifying veterans and their dependents. There has also been a significant increase in the number of informational walk-ins, telephonic and electronic inquiries. Educational, job training and housing assistance was administered on an as needed basis. Continued emphasis was placed on outreach strategies to better identify eligible Hingham veterans and their dependents. The town’s annual Memorial Day observances returned to the high school auditorium with Hingham resident Navy Petty Officer Keith Jermyn, an Iraqi veteran, as the quest speaker. Petty Officer Jermyn capped the day’s ceremonies by publicly re-enlisting in the Navy in an outdoor ceremony at the G.A.R. Hall. Hingham resident and Iraqi veteran US Army Major Bill Ramsey administered the oath. Retired US Army Captain Dan Everts was the keynote speaker at the town’s annual Veterans’ Day ceremony held at the Veterans’ Memorial in front of the town hall. Both ceremonies were well-attended events. The Town of Hingham continues to be on the forefront in the administration of veterans’ benefits through the emphasis on pro-active strategies and the unparalleled support of the Town Administrator Charles Cristello and the Board of Selectmen. Michael Cunningham, Director
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