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Re-envisioning South Main Street for Everyone

Project Goals

• Open for business: Preserve and enhance what makes Downtown vibrant and supportive of local businesses.
• Genuinely multimodal: Improve safety and comfort for walking, biking, transit, and driving.
• Healthier environment: Address failing infrastructure, add Street trees, improve drainage, and support better environmental outcomes.
• Inclusive and accessible: Prioritize design that works for people of all ages and abilities.
• Community-driven: Ensure the final design reflects what we hear from the community.

January 13, 2026, Video Presentation

Please watch the video and share your input by completing the survey.

January 13, 2026, South Main Street Presentation PDF.

To read our Welcome Message, see a complete list of events and activities, and to learn more about Pig and Wolf, click here!

Announcing the Sustainable Hanover, Hanover/Norwich Styrofoam-String Light Collection on January 31st (Snow Day Feb.7th) at the Richmond Middle School at 63 Lyme Rd. from 10AM to Noon.  Bring any Styrofoam packaging, meat trays, styrofoam coolers/boxes, egg cartons and more.  What is accepted must have tape and stickers removed.  All will be taken to the Gilford, NH Recycling Center where they compress the Styrofoam and send it to manufacturers of decking boards to house molding. String Lights that aren't working or need to be discarded are also being accepted at this Collection. The String lights should not be in packaging and should have rubber bands removed. They will be taken to Bolduc Recyclers in Middlesex, VT for reuse of the copper wires. 

If you would like to Volunteer to help with the Collection go to:  https://forms.gle/NA3LaeJFAS91AYY66

ACCEPTED ITEMS:  All sized #6 Styrofoam coolers (remove tape and labels), Meat & produce trays (incl. black), Egg cartons (any color),   Packing blocks around furniture/appliances/electronics, Plates and cups,  Food clam shells or trays,  Coffee cups. 

NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS:  Pipe insulation, Bubble wrap or thin foam wrap, Items without a #6 recycle symbol, Packing peanuts, Soft or squishy foam, Dirty foam food containers, Eggcrate foam layer, Craft foam, Foam board insulation. Expanded polystyrene (#6 plastic) is commonly known as foam or Styrofoam. All items brought for foam recycling MUST BE RINSED AND CLEAN, with no food particles or liquids.

The Hanover Water Department has been undergoing a water meter upgrade project to replace meters which are at the end of their service life or will be in the very near future. The existing meters will be replaced with Badger meters that will provide residents with visual information on their meter as well as access to a new portal system (see below for more information). The new meters will transmit data to the Water Department via cellular transmission and will help with quarterly billing.  Postcards have been being mailed in groups notifying residents and asking that they schedule an appointment to replace the meter and transmitting device. Technicians will be knocking on doors as time allows. If the available days and times do not work please contact Christina.hall@hanovernh.org or call 603-640-3384, to schedule an appointment.

Please note that ALL properties on the Town's water and or sewer system will be required to have this upgraded meter.  If you have not received a notice yet, you may still schedule your appointment now.

To schedule your appointment online, please select here.

Once your meter has been changed, you will be able to Track Your Water Use With Eye On Water!

In an effort to continually improve our customer service, we offer secure access to your household’s water usage data through EyeOnWater®.

This tool shows your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly usage activity through easy-to-understand consumption graphs to help you monitor and conserve water use.

Access EyeOnWater through a secure smartphone app or online portal to gain a greater understanding of how much water you’re using to reduce use and save on water bills.

This tool is available through our utility at no additional cost to you—sign up for free today at https://eyeonwater.com/signup.   You will need your account number, which begins with a “U” (or a “9” if you are a sewer-only customer) as well as service address zip code.  Your account number can be found on your most recent water/sewer bill.

A mobile app is also available. Search “eye on water” in your app store.

Please allow approximately one week from the installation of your new meter to gain access to this customer portal.  If you need assistance with your account number, please contact Adriane at the Water Department at 603.640.3372.