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Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library

Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library

Paving on Goodfellow Road

Paving of Goodfellow Road is scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 7th, 8th & 9th.

Moderate delays should be expected.

Creating new public spaces at Town Hall

In the summer/fall of 2022, the Town began convening a group of downtown stakeholders and business owners to talk about how we can help support the goals of our downtown.One of the many interesting ideas that came up from this group was to increase the am...

1st Half Tax Issue

Unfortunately, on 05/24/23 an incorrect version of the 2023 1st Half Real Estate Tax Bills were produced. The incorrect bill dated 05/24/23 was emailed and mailed to residents. As of 05/26/23 the updated bills have been issued and mailed. 

Propert...

2023 Town Meeting Results

2023 Town Meeting Results

Updated 2023 - 2024 Budget Materials posted

Updates and new documents for the 2023 - 2024 budget have been posted to the Budget Dashboard that can be accessed on the Budget Dashboard page.

Updates on 3/9 include:

• Updates to presentation slides and Excel file
• Video links to all budget presentations fro...

News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

View News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (PDF)

Selectboard Public Hearing

Town of Hanover

Notice of Public Hearing

The Hanover Select Board will hold a Public Hearing starting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 to Review and Approve the 2023/2024 Budget.

Selectboard - Notice of Public Hearing

Town of Hanover

Notice of Public Hearing

The Hanover Select Board will hold a Pre-Town Meeting Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Warrant for the 2023 Town Meeting on starting at 7:30 pm on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Selectboard - Notice of Public Hearings

Town of Hanover

Notice of Public Hearings

The Hanover Select Board will hold the following Public Hearings starting at 7:30 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023:

• To Consider FY 2024 Budget;
• For Issuance of Bonds and Notes Related to Water Capital Improvement Replaceme...

Selectboard - Notice of Public Hearing

Town of HanoverNotice of Public Hearing

The Hanover Select Board will hold a Public Hearing starting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023 to Adopt the Updated 2023 Hanover Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Town of HanoverNotice of Public Hearing

The Hanover Select B...

Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Town Meeting 2023

View Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Town Meeting 2023 (PDF).

Residential Curbside Recycling Reminders

The Department of Public Works would like to provide some valuable resources for residents participating in the residential curbside recycling program.

Magnet calendars for 2023 are now available at both the Department of Public Works and Town Hall for res...

Town of Hanover announces new Human Resources Director

The Town of Hanover is excited to announce the appointment of a new Director of Human Resources - Katie Williams. Katie has a diverse background of wellness-oriented and employee-centered human resources experience in the private, nonprofit and public sec...

January 2023 Hanover Happenings Recap

Welcome to January's recap for Hanover Happenings. We've got a lot of big things in the queue as we start to look forward to Town Meeting in May. Thanks for joining for this update!

This month, we cover some updates from January'...

December Hanover Happenings

Welcome to the sixth installment of Hanover Happenings! This is your Town Manager here with your December recap.

In this edition of Hanover Happenings, we get updates on:

• The December 5th and 19th Selectboard meetings, where we covered topics such as:
  • Some a...

Town of Hanover announces new Finance Director

Town of Hanover announces new Finance Director

December 9th 2022

In Monday night’s Selectboard meeting, Town Manager Alex Torpey announced the appointment of the Town’s new Finance Director. The position was vacated in October when the p...

Tax bills are in the mail

As of Thursday, December 1st, Tax Bills have been mailed out. The due date for this year's tax bills is January 5th, 2023. Please note that if you have automatic payments, and need to pay your bill in CY 2022 rather than CY 2023, you may need to ...

Hanover Happenings November Recap

Welcome to the fifth installment of Hanover Happenings!

This is your Town Manager here with your November recap. Just a note: Going forward, I'm going to post the episodes somewhat differently. Instead of posting the updates and spotlight intervie...

Hanover Happenings October Recap

Welcome to Episode #4 of Hanover Happenings for a recap of the month of October! In this month's episode, we cover the following topics:

• Overview of Selectboard meeting agenda items from October 3rd and 17th
• October Town Manager report, including u...

September Hanover Happenings (Episode 3) Now Live

Welcome to Episode #3 of Hanover Happenings! In this month's episode, we cover the following topics:

• Overview of Selectboard meeting agenda items from September 12th and 26th
• September Town Manager report, including updates on:
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • On...

Learn More About Rental Housing

The Selectboard is considering an ordinance to improve the safety and health of rental housing units in Hanover. Learn more and find ways to participate on our Rental Housing page.

What's happening in Hanover?

Good question! We hope this new monthly update will help answer that. Going forward, we will be sending emails approximately once per month with general Town information that you might find useful, in addition to sending emails about anything specific you...

Hanover/Dartmouth College 11th Annual Community Yard Sale Registration Form

View the Hanover/Dartmouth College 11th Annual Community Yard Sale Registration Form (PDF).

Daily Closure of Town Clerk's Office as of August 1, 2022

Due to staffing shortages, the Town Clerk's  Office will be closed each day from 1:30 to 2 pm. During this time the following administrative services will not be able to be performed:  Car Registrations, Vital Records, Voter Reg...

Dartmouth College's "North End" Redevelopment Plans

For any questions or comments about Dartmouth College's 'North End' redevelopment plans, please visit the Dartmouth website or email your questions. If any Town or land use board meetings are held on the subject, such informatio...

RFQ for Shared Street Planning Service

View the RFQ for Shared Street Planning Service (PDF).

Climate Change Leadership Academy Accepting Applications

Addressing climate change requires action not just on the national and international level, but here in our own homes and communities. 

Building that corps of Upper Valley local climate leaders is the goal of the Climate Change Leadership Academy ...

Sustainable Hanover Ready for 100 Video

This year Hanover is celebrating the fifth year anniversary of its historic vote to support our Ready for 100 goals -- 100% renewable energy to meet the entire Town's electrical needs by 2030 and its transportation, heating, and cooling needs by ...

Glass Recycling Location for Hanover Residents Has Moved

Residents may bring clean glass to our drop off location at 194 Lebanon Street (the Department of Public Works) in Hanover to place in the dumpster marked for glass recycling.

When you enter the drive, take an immediate right toward visitor parking. &n...

Sustainable Hanover Newsletter Spring 2022

View the Sustainable Hanover Newsletter Spring 2022 (PDF).

Results of 2022 Town Meeting

View Results of 2022 Town Meeting (PDF).

PFAS in New Hampshire: What you Need to Know

View the PFAS in New Hampshire: What you Need to Know Informational Document (PDF).

Town of Hanover Reinstates Emergency Mask Ordinance #39

As a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hanover, specifically impacting fully vaccinated individuals, the Hanover Selectboard on Wednesday, August 4th, voted to reinstate Emergency Mask Ordinance (Ordinance #39) to require indoor masking. &nb...

Learn About the Launch of Hanover Community Power

Join Sustainable Hanover and Town Staff on Wednesday, June 2nd at 7 pm for a Zoom webinar on Hanover Community Power.  Find out all about the proposed Hanover Electric Aggregation Plan that will be considered at Town Meeting on July 13th and find...

Weatherize Hanover - NH Saves Zoom

Weatherize Hanover just sponsored a Zoom about the NHSaves rebates for home weatherization projects.  If you qualify, you can receive 100% of the cost of air sealing your home and 75% of insulating and other costs up to $8000!

Here is the link to ...

Considering an Electric Vehicle

Are you considering buying an electric vehicle (EV), but don’t know where to start? We can send you information that might help. Sixty-five Upper Valley owners have offered to tell other residents about their car. If you need basic information, ...

Sustainable Hanover Newsletter Winter 2021

Contents

• Town of Hanover - Closing in on 100% Renewable Energy
• Community Solar - My Best Option
• Network of Electric Vehicle Owners
• Greenest Energy is the Energy You Don’t Use
• Looking for a Good Read?
• Composting Updates

Read the Winter 2021 Newsletter (...

Announcing a New Option to Decrease Your Trash and Protect Resources

Good News, bad news

A Menu of choices for your food scraps

The bad news—meal preparation in our homes and restaurants creates a huge amount of leftover food.  Tons of food scraps are a valuable resource that needn’t be wasted.

Th...

Hanover and Etna Dog Owners - 2021 Dog Licenses Available Now!

It's that time of year again! 2020 Dog licenses expire April 30, 2021. Regardless of when the license is obtained, the local dog license shall be effective May 1 of each year to April 30 of the subsequent year. All dogs 4 months and older must be...

Recycling Schedule and Reminders

Recycling pickups at the following locations will now take place on Fridays unless the service week includes a holiday observed by Casella

• Choate Road
• Elm Road
• Etna Highlands Road
• Gibson Road
• Hayfield Rd
• Hilltop Drive
• 19, 21 & 21 ½ Lyme Road
• Mourly...

Changes to Curbside Recycling Program

Residents have been receiving information in the mail from Casella and the Town of Hanover regarding changes to the curbside recycling program. Please note that containers may no longer be placed out the night before pickup due to changes in the Solid Was...

Notice to all Hanover Residents

As our school year begins today with the return of local students to the Ray, Richmond Middle and Hanover High Schools and the initial arrival of the first group of what will ultimately be 2,300 Dartmouth students returning to live on-campus and hundreds ...

Ordinance #40 - Emergency Public Health Regulation Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

View Ordinance #40 - Emergency Public Health Regulation Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF).

Ordinance #26 - Solid Waste Management Ordinance

View Ordinance #26 - Solid Waste Management Ordinance (PDF).

Deer Management Hunting Map

View a Deer Management Hunting Map (PDF).

Hanover Voter Update

How should voters send back their completed absentee ballots?

• Hanover voters are encouraged to drop their completed absentee ballots off in the Town Hall drop-box (located directly to the left of the main front entrance of Town Hall at 41 South Main Street...

Mink Brook Community Forest Seeks Your Support

Mink Brook Community Forest Seeks Your Support

The Town of Hanover, together with our wonderful colleagues at the Trust for Public Land and the Hanover Conservancy, would like to ask Hanover residents to consider supporting this major conservation project....

Solarize Open House

Meet residents who have gone solar and see why they love it (PDF).

Ordinance #39 Emergency Mask Ordinance Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

View Ordinance #39 Emergency Mask Ordinance Related to COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF).

Sustainable Hanover Summer Newsletter

Summer Issue - Sustainable Hanover Newsletter (PDF)

• COVID Challenge: Making Our Food Go the Distance
• Two Ways to Compost Food Waste
• Changes for Hanover Curbside Recycling 
• Use the Sunshine - Solarize 2020
• Managing Garbage if Someone in Your Household ...

Goodwin Town Forest Report

View the Goodwin Town Forest Report (PDF).

Community Update on Hanover Police Department Operations and Transparency

View a Community Update on Hanover Police Department Operations and Transparency (PDF).

Hanover Police Department Media Release

View a Hanover Police Department Media Release (PDF).

Solarize Hanover is here for 2020!

View an information sheet for Solarize Hanover 2020 (PDF).

Cyanobacteria Alert for Goose Pond in Canaan/Hanover

View a Cyanobacteria Alert for Goose Pond in Canaan/Hanover (PDF).

Hanover Conservancy Survey

View Hanover Conservancy Survey (PDF).

Exciting Conservation News: Mink Brook Community Forest

Exciting Conservation News: Mink Brook Community Forest (PDF)

Statement by Hanover Police Chief and President of the NH Association of Chiefs of Police Charlie De

View a statement by Hanover Police Chief and President of the NH Association of Chiefs of Police Charlie Dennis Regarding the Death of George Floyd (PDF).

Joint Petition with NH Department of Revenue and Town of Hanover Approved

View the Joint Petition with NH Department of Revenue and Town of Hanover Approved (PDF).

Moderator's Notice of Postponement and Rescheduling of Town Meeting

View the Moderator's Notice of Postponement and Rescheduling of Town Meeting (PDF).

Sustainable Hanover Newsletter

View the  Sustainable Hanover Newsletter - Spring 2020: Sustainability during the Pandemic (PDF).

NH Department of Revenue and the Town of Hanover agree on a way forward

NH Department of Revenue and the Town of Hanover agree on a way forward, view the release (PDF).

Dartmouth Outing Club Appalachian Trail Restrictions

The Dartmouth Outing Club (Appalachian Trial maintainer)  has asked that the following informaiton be distibuted regarding trail use:  

Appalachian Trail Restrictions

The Lyme Police Department has been struggling with cars parking in/near...

Hanover 2020 Census

Help Hanover – participate in the 2020 Census

It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.

It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.

Your respons...

Assessing Notice - Assessors Out and About

Just a note to let you know the Hanover Assessors are out and about. We are presently working on Building Permits issued over the last few years along with abatement applications that were filed this past year. At this time, we will not ask to go into you...

2020 Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting

View the 2020 Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting (PDF).

Hanover Adopt-a-Trail Program

Hanover has over 100 miles of public trails. Please help us by adopting a trail.

What does a trail adopter do?

• Visit the trail twice a year, in the spring and fall, and complete an online Trail Monitoring Form
• Clear brush and debris from the trail
• Clear debri...

Dog Licenses - Register Now!

Dog Licenses - Register Now! View our notice for more information (PDF).

April 2, 2020 Building Permits & Inspections

The Town of Hanover maintains its permitting and inspections administration.

 Permits are required for work regulated by the Town's Building Code Adopting Ordinance and codes adopted by the State of NH. Construction shall not commence unt...

Don't Flush That PSA

See a collaborative PSA from Keene High School and the City of Keene's Wastewater Treatment Department informing the public in an entertaining way on what is okay and what is not okay to flush down the toilet.

Property Record Cards - Now Online

Property Record Cards - Now Online! View more information (PDF).

New Applicants for Tax Exemptions and Tax Credits Information

The Town of Hanover Assessing Department, in light of the Coronavirus, is extending the filing deadline from April 15th, to June 1, for new applicants for the following tax exemptions and tax credits. This is done in compliance with State laws and adminis...

Limited Access to Town Hall

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Town Hall will be closed to the public and in-person transactions will be suspended, with limited exceptions, until further notice. We urge all of our citizens to take advantage of the Town’s online services ...

Hanover Police Department Fingerprint Services Suspended

Hanover Police Department Fingerprint Services Suspended, view more information (PDF).

Selectboard - Notice of Public Hearing Cancelled

Town of HanoverNotice of Public Hearing

The Hanover Selectboard will hold a Public Hearing starting at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 23, 2020 in the Board Room of the Municipal Building at 41 South Main Street, Hanover, NH, pursuant to a request for a Proposed ...

Sustainable Hanover Newsletter - Winter Issue

The Sustainable Hanover Newsletter - Winter 2020 Issue (PDF) includes articles on:

• Students leading climate actions at HHS
• Weatherize Hanover update and drop-in sessions
• First Person: How I qualified for a rebate to weatherize
• New initiatives for sustainabili...

Do You Have a Sustainability Project or Idea Waiting to Happen?

Do You Have a Sustainability Project or Idea Waiting to Happen? View our Sustainable Project Flyer (PDF) for more information.

Town Response to Questions Posed During September 16th Assessing Public Input Session

View the Town Response to Questions Posed During September 16th Assessing Public Input Session (PDF).

Weatherize Hanover

Check into Weatherize Hanover for experienced contractors, rebates and advice for a less costly, more comfortable home.

Sustainable Hanover Special Issue 2020

View articles on the trip Town of Hanover staff, members of the Sustainable Hanover Committee and Dartmouth College students made to Denmark this past September – one of the best national examples of sustainable practices.  Many applica...

Winter Parking Ban

Now in effect for all Town Streets and controlled parking lots.  Parking Ban is in effect from November 15th through April 30th.  No Parking: midnight to 7 am.

2018 Revaluation Update

View a 2018 Revaluation Update (PDF).

River Trail Open

River Trail Open, view more information (PDF).

Deer Management Hunters Map

• View Deer Management Hunters Map (PDF)
• View Deer Management Landowners with Parking Information (PDF)

ParkMobile

The Town of Hanover welcomes ParkMobile as a new way to pay for parking.

2019 1st Half Property Tax Bills - due July 1, 2019

The 1st half property tax bills for the 2019 tax year will be mailed to the property owner of record on Friday, May 31, 2019. Please note that these bills are due on Monday, July 1, 2019. If you have any questions about your tax bill, please email our Tax...

Sustainable Hanover's Energy Forum Newsletter

View Sustainable Hanover's Energy Forum Newsletter (PDF).

2019 NH Boat Registrations now can be done at Hanover Town Hall

2019 NH Boat Registrations now can be done at Hanover Town Hall, view more information (PDF).

Hanover Open Space Priorities Plan Update Spring Meetings

Hanover Open Space Priorities Plan Update Spring Meetings (PDF)

Questions about Taxes or Assessments

See Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Request for Qualifications for Solar Energy Development Services

The Town of Hanover seeks qualifications from qualified, interested parties to design, procure, install, test, and commission a solar photovoltaic (PV) power generating system(s) and Battery Storage systems, if feasible, at two or more of the sites identi...

2018 Assessment Update Complete

The required 5-year update of all Hanover property values is now complete. The new values can now be found online. Notices of the new assessments are being printed and will be mailed before the end of October. Resources covering A Citizen's Guide...

Complete Streets Guidelines

View Complete Streets Guidelines (PDF).

Want to garden but don’t have the space?

Consider joining the Hanover Community Gardens! Visit the Hanover Gardens website.

How Can Hanover Increase Citizen Attendance at May Town Meeting?

Provide your Input to the Hanover Selectboard! Email us your ideas!

Official NH DHHS Health Alert - Tickborne Diseases in NH

View an Official NH DHHS Health Alert - Tickborne Diseases in NH (PDF)

Community Nurse Services Now Available

We are pleased to announce that Doris Yates, RN has started work as Hanover’s first Community Nurse!  Doris brings a wealth of nursing experience to her new role and is looking forward to working with community members, health care prov...

Hanover Police Department Offering C.R.A.S.E. Training

Hanover Police Department Offering C.R.A.S.E. Training, view more information (PDF).

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events - Training Opportunity

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events - Training Opportunity, view more information (PDF).

Tips from the Water Department-Avoiding Frozen Pipes

The Water Department has responded to a number of reports of frozen pipes due to the extreme cold.

Allowing your faucet to run cold water at a very light stream may help prevent your pipes from freezing and/or bursting.

Please also try to keep the area wher...

Recycling Pickups and Snowstorms

During snowstorms and other inclement weather, Casella will not make any changes to its scheduled recycling pickup route and will attempt all pickups as scheduled.  For any areas that they are unable to reach, they typically are able to return th...

Hanover Police Department Warns of Email Scams Targeting Businesses

Hanover Police Department Warns of Email Scams Targeting Businesses (PDF)

New Publications on Toxic Products

There are many toxic and dangerous products in our lives.  Scroll down to find management information for some of the more common items.

An important and often overlooked component of Hazardous Waste management is teaching people not to purchase o...

Letter to the Hanover Community from Hanover Police Department

View a Letter to the Hanover Community from Hanover Police Department (PDF)

Impacts of a Global Economy on Local Recycling Efforts

Date: December 7, 2017Time: 11:30 am to 2:30 pmPlace: Hypertherm, 71 Heater Road, Lebanon, NH

Recycling markets have always had seasonal fluctuations.  Holidays like Christmas and the Chinese New Year have also impacted recycling commodity pricing...

Winter Parking Ban Notice

The Hanover Police Department announces the start of Hanover's winter parking ban.  The parking ban is in effect November 15th through April 30th (regardless of weather conditions) and includes all town streets and lots between 12:01 am ...

Composting Opportunities for Hanover Residents

Update on Composting Opportunities for Hanover Residents

We're happy to announce new opportunities for Hanover residents who would like to compost their food scraps and yard trimmings.  A new company, Upper Valley Compost is now operating...

Important Notice for Green Power Challenge Participants

If you are enrolled with ENH Power through Hanover's Green Power Challenge, The Town of Hanover and Sustainable Hanover has some important information to share with you.

We want to ensure that you are aware of a significant change in this program....

Deer Hunting Season Has Started

Please stay safe: wear bright colors when using our trails and forests. 

Special reminder:  The trails of Hanover’s Conservations lands, including the Trescott Water Company Lands, are open to all outdoor enthusiasts, hunters an...

School Street Park - Sustaining Landscapes

Join. Support. Help.

S.W.A.T. Sites

Our volunteers will be creating several S.W.A.T. teams to develop model sites, starting with the School Street Park.

Sustaining Landscapes is an initiative of the Sustainable Hanover Committee.

Summer Pollinator Events

Summer pollinator field trips will cover these topics:

• ID of pollinators in a meadow,  
• Family Fun Day at the Monshire Museum:  Insects, including native pollinators.

For more information, please see the Hanover Biodiversity homepage.

News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Outreach is Key in Resolving Bear-Human Conflicts

Read today's article from New Hampshire Fish and Game.  Specifically, as of May 26, 2017, a decision has been made to attempt to trap and relocate the problem bears.

Trescott Property Survey

This Dartmouth student-developed survey is regarding public use of the Trescott Property.

Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions about your use of the Trescott Property/Reservoir.

Access the survey.

Garlic Mustard is in Bloom

Displays are up in the Howe and Etna Libraries, in Town Hall, Black Community Center and the three schools. You will find an actual plant, map of known colonies, poster with garlic mustard life cycle, and bookmark handouts to help you identify the plant, ...

I-89 Commuter Transit Service Feasibility Study - Final Report

View the I-89 Commuter Transit Service Feasibility Study - Final Report (PDF).

RFP - Trescott Company Trail System Inventory, Assessment, Expansion and Maintenance Plan Services

The Town of Hanover is requesting proposals for:

• Trescott Company Trail System Inventory, Assessment, Expansion and Maintenance Plan Services

2016 Town Report Now Available on Website

The 2016 Town Report is now available on our website.

The paper copy of the Town Report will not be available until Monday, April 24th 

I-89 NH Commuter Transit Service Feasibility Study

Findings:  April 2017 (PDF)

Subject: Do you commute on I-89 in NH? 

Good day,

As you probably already know, the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission (UVLSRPC) is currently working with the New Hampshire Department of Trans...

Be Bear Wise

With spring on the way, our woodland neighbors are out and about enjoying the hint of warmer weather.  That also means more frequent human encounters with wildlife, including black bears.

In Hanover, there have been several sightings reported of b...

Be Bear Smart!

A free indoor workshop sponsored by the Hanover Conservancy, USDA, NH Fish and Game and the Hanover Conservation Commission. View more information about the workshop (PDF).

Trescott Lands Re-Open!

As of December 15, the Trescott Water Supply Lands are once again open to the public for recreation.  The Trescott Recreation Committee strongly urges the public to observe the rules for use, especially these:

• The reservoirs are strictly off-limit...

Spoofed Email Accounts

We are sorry to say that one our employee's email account was spoofed late in the day on Friday.  The intent was to hoax, fake or deceive another person/computer by using the identity of another user.  Therefore, if you received...

Hanover Achieves Bronze Level Designation as Bicycle Friendly Community

Congratulations Hanover! The League of American Bicyclists has designated Hanover as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level and Dartmouth College as a Bicycle Friendly University at the Gold level. This award is presented only to communities and...

Bear Complaints

NH Fish and Game has advised us that any bear complaints can be directed to Wildlife Services at 603-223-6832. They will be handling all Bear complaints this year. Remember to bring in your bird feeders and secure your trash. If possible, bring your trash...