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This week in Hanover

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 17, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Protects Hanover's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
Special Conservation Commission meeting June 17 to act on wetland damage and restoration plan at 476 Webster St.
476 Webster St. – Wetland Restoration and Replication Review (SE 31-1312, COOC-25-11)
Commission will act on ECR, Inc.'s recommendations to restore and replicate wetland areas damaged during site clearing at 476 Webster St.; special meeting called to expedite resolution.
📍 476 Webster St., Hanover
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Roll Call of Members
Routine opening roll call.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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12 items · last 60 days

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📋 Proposed Select Board · June 15, 2026
Adopt Mission Statement and Expectations for Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee
Board to formally adopt a mission statement and expectations for the newly formed Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee.
Why this matters: Could affect lawn-care rules on private properties.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Select Board · June 15, 2026
Adopt FY2027 Water Rates
Board will vote on new water rates taking effect in FY2027; approval would directly change residents' water bills.
💰 New FY2027 water rates — amounts not specified in agenda
Why this matters: Sets water bills paid by Hanover homeowners next fiscal year.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Select Board · June 15, 2026
Adopt FY2027 Ambulance Rates
Board will vote on updated ambulance service rates for FY2027.
💰 New FY2027 ambulance rates — amounts not specified in agenda
Why this matters: Fee changes affect any resident needing emergency transport.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Select Board · June 15, 2026
Adopt FY2027 Water Rates (Policy 7-17)
New water rates for fiscal year 2027 up for adoption — amounts not specified in agenda.
💰 TBD — FY2027 water rates
Why this matters: Directly affects homeowner water bills starting FY2027.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Adopt FY2027 Ambulance Rates (Policy 7-6) Select Board · June 15, 2026
New ambulance service rates for fiscal year 2027 up for adoption — amounts not specified in agenda.
💰 TBD — FY2027 ambulance rates
Why this matters: Higher ambulance fees could mean larger out-of-pocket bills.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Executive Session — Police and Fire Union Contract Negotiations Select Board · June 15, 2026
Closed session to discuss contract negotiation strategy with the Police Union, Fire Union, Deputy Fire Chief, and Police Lieutenant.
Why this matters: Labor contracts affect town budget and ultimately property taxes.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Introduction of New Center School Principal: David E. Brown School Committee · June 10, 2026
David E. Brown will be introduced as the incoming Center School principal.
Why this matters: New principal affects Center School families directly.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Director of Student Services Contract Extension School Committee · June 10, 2026
Vote on extending the Director of Student Services contract; terms not specified in agenda.
Why this matters: Senior administrator contract affects district leadership continuity.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed 2026-2027 Student Handbooks – Final Approval School Committee · June 10, 2026
Final vote to adopt student handbooks for the 2026-27 school year, covering rules and policies affecting all students.
Why this matters: Policy changes affect all students and parents next fall.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Transportation Contract Extension School Committee · June 10, 2026
Vote on extending the school transportation contract (details in Appendix C); could affect busing costs and service.
Why this matters: Bus service and potential cost implications for district budget.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed FY26 Budget Close-Out Report School Committee · June 10, 2026
Finance Department presents the final FY26 budget close-out, showing how the year ended financially (Appendix D).
Why this matters: Shows whether district over- or underspent public funds this year.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Cedar School Improvement Plan School Committee · June 10, 2026
Discussion of Cedar School's improvement plan for the coming year (Appendix F).
Why this matters: Affects Cedar School students and families directly.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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Write to the board before the meeting
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Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Hanover and is not legal advice.

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