Julia Griffin
Town Manager
townmgr@hanovernh.org

Town Charter and Ordinances

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Frequent Questions

Town Manager Frequent Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Town Meeting

When is Town Meeting?  Town Meeting is the second Tuesday in May.

Selectmen's Meetings

When does the Board of Selectmen meet?  The Board of Selectmen usually meet twice a month, but please view the Selectmen's Meeting Schedule for more definite meeting dates, by clicking  Board of Selectmen.

Board of Selectmen and/or Town Manager

How do I contact the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Manager?   You can mail your correspondence to the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Manager, at Town of Hanover, PO Box 483, Hanover, NH or e-mail your correspondence to townmgr@hanovernh.org.  The office phone number for the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen is 603-643-0701.  Board of Selectmen   Town Manager

Raffle Permits

How do I obtain a Raffle Permit?  You may obtain a raffle permit from the Town Manager's Office, located in Town Hall, 41 South Main Street, Hanover, NH.  You will need to fill out a raffle application form which then needs to be approved by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager. 

Outdoor Activities Permits

When do I need an Outdoor Activities Permit?   For activities such as a large outdoor event open to invitees or the general public; private parties, parades or foot races; blocking of road, sidewalk or access to structures; fireworks; or any other activity which may result in substantial production of noise or disruption of the normal flow of activities.

Please allow at least 7 days prior to the date of your event, otherwise it will be your responsibility to obtain the appropriate approval for your event by going to the various offices and obtaining the signature approval yourself.  Outdoor Activities Permit applications can be obtained at the Town Manager's Office and at the Dartmouth College Conference & Special Events Office.  Please Note the Noise Ordinances #33 and #34 now in effect.   You can view the Town's Ordinances by clicking on  Town Charter and Ordinances 

How do I obtain an Outdoor Activities Permit?  If your event is going to be held on Dartmouth College property, then you need to go to the Dartmouth College Conference & Special Events Office located on the 2^nd floor of the Blunt building on North Main Street.  Phone number is 646-2923.  Contact Person: Mary Kate Shea [Mary.Kate.Shea@Dartmouth.EDU].

If your event is on public or private property, then you need to go to the Town Manager's Office in Town Hall, 41 South Main Street. 
Phone number is 643-0701.  Contact Person: Penny Hoisington (penny.hoisington@hanovernh.org).

Town Report

How can I obtain a copy of the Town Report?  Copies of the Town of Hanover's Annual Town Reports are available at the Town Manager's Office, in the front lobby of Town Hall, and at the Howe and Etna Libraries. 
Phone number is 643-0701.  Contact Person: Penny Hoisington (penny.hoisington@hanovernh.org).

Town Calendar

How can I obtain a copy of the annual Town Calendar?  Copies of the Town of  Hanover's Annual Town Calendar are available at the Town Manager's Office, in the front lobby of Town Hall, and at the Howe and Etna Libraries.  Phone number is 643-0701.  Contact Person: Penny Hoisington (penny.hoisington@hanovernh.org).

Please Note: The Town is NOT producing a Town Calendar anymore because the Town Calendar was cut from the budget, but Youth-in-Action creates a wonderful Pig & Wolf Calendar that they are selling for $12.00 each and proceeds will help support Youth-in-Action, a non-profit community service organization for high school students.  To purchase a copy of the Pig & Wolf Calendar, please contact Youth-in-Action at 643-4313 or by e-mail at yia@dresden.us or you may obtain a copy of the Pig & Wolf Calendar at the Hanover Town Clerk's Office, the Howe Library, Dartmouth Co-op, Main Street Kitchens, Rare Essentials and various other locations in the Upper Valley.