Departments

Finance Department

Administrative services includes all of the vital records, motor vehicle and related services the Town provides.

Assessing Department

The Assessing Department is responsible for maintaining and updating the town's property assessment records and providing the taxpayers of Hanover with a cost effective property tax system that is both fair and equitable.

Building Code

The Building Inspector reviews plans for the construction or alteration of buildings/structures for compliance with a number of codes.

Fire Department

The mission of the Hanover Fire Department is to protect life, property, and the environment, and to reduce pain and suffering encountered through fire, medical, and environmental emergencies by providing education, prevention, suppression, and medical services to the citizens and visitors of our community in a professional and fiscally responsible manner.

Fire Marshal Office

Learn about the Fire Marshal.

General Welfare Assistance

Those in need of welfare assistance should begin here.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department promotes the morale and well being of Town employees, ensures fair and equitable employment practices, and fosters collaborative work environments that inspire excellence.

Library - Etna 🔗

Visit the Etna library.

Library - Howe 🔗

Visit the Howe library.

Parking

Parking enforcement offices are located in Town Hall just off the first floor at the back of the building, where staff accepts payments, answers questions and processes ticket payments through the use of their computer-based violation tracking system.

Parks and Recreation

Public Health

Learn about the Department of Public Health.

Zoning

See business resources related to zoning.

Planning, Zoning & Codes

The Planning, Zoning & Codes Department is responsible for planning the Town's future in such areas as land-use, economic development, transportation, natural resource protection, and maintenance and enhancement of Hanover's special character and quality of life.

Police Department

The mission of the men and women of the Hanover Police Department is to “provide professional and compassionate police service through partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment and enhance the quality of life in our community".

Public Works

The Department of Public Works provides a wide range of vital community services to the residents we serve including: constructing and maintaining the roads, bridges, intersections, sidewalks and parking lots, managing the Recycling Program, delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater, maintaining Town buildings, providing engineering design and construction services to Town projects and the Planning and Zoning Departments, maintaining the Town fleet and providing custodial services.

Senior Citizen Assistance

Learn about Senior Citizen Assistance in Hanover.

Tax Collector

Access information about the tax collector department.

Town Clerk

We are back open to the general public.

Town Manager

The Town Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Town, overseeing its day-to-day operations, managing all departments; reporting directly to the Selectboard; preparing all agenda items and policy recommendations for consideration by the Selectboard; and insuring that all Town operations respond to the needs of local citizens as effectively as possible.

Town Treasurer

As outlined in State Statute, the Treasurer is responsible for the custody, deposit and disbursement of Town funds

Voting Information

Find election and voting information.