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📋 Proposed Zoning Board (ZBA) · July 8, 2026
Public Hearing – Variance Request, 57 Cheryl Lane (ZBA-26-6)
Owner seeks a front-setback variance to build a one-car garage at 57 Cheryl Lane in a Residence A District; board will hear the request July 8.
📍 57 Cheryl Lane
Why this matters: Setback variance could affect neighborhood character near this address.
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📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 30, 2026
Barn/Animal Keeping Permit — 68 Cedarwood Road
Board will discuss a permit application to keep animals/barn at 68 Cedarwood Road.
📍 68 Cedarwood Road, Hanover
Why this matters: Animal keeping near residential area may affect neighbors.
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🔄 Postponed Planning Board · June 29, 2026
Continued Public Hearing – Our Lady of the Angels Church, 392 Hanover St & 34 Spring St (PB 25-11)
Continued hearing on proposed new church construction at the existing St. Mary's Church site at 392 Hanover St and 34 Spring St.
Why this matters: Large new construction project on Hanover Street near residential area.
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💬 Discussed Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Enforcement Order/Restoration Plan Review – 436 & 476 Webster St. (SE 31-1311, COOC-26-12)
Update on existing enforcement order and restoration plan at 436 & 476 Webster St.
📍 436 & 476 Webster St., Hanover
Why this matters: Ongoing enforcement action on wetlands-related violation.
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📋 Proposed Permit Extension – 579–637 Washington St., Starland Complex (SE 31-1212, BL 20-40) Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Three-year extension requested for the Starland Complex permit covering 579–637 Washington St.
📍 579–637 Washington St., Hanover
Why this matters: Large development site seeking additional 3-year extension.
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🔄 Postponed Public Hearing – 186 Elm St., Barn Conversion to Single-Family Dwelling (SE 31-___, COOC-26-7) Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Continued hearing (from 5/27/26) for conversion of a barn to a single-family home with new septic system, driveway, and site work in wetland buffer zone.
📍 186 Elm St., Hanover
Why this matters: New home and septic system proposed in wetland buffer zone.
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🔄 Postponed Public Hearing – 836 Washington St., Commercial Building (SE 31-1311, COOC-25-12) Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Continued hearing (from 5/27/26) for construction of a commercial building, parking lots, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration at 836 Washington St.
📍 836 Washington St., Hanover
Why this matters: New commercial development with stream work near Washington St. corridor.
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📋 Proposed Permit Extension – 579–637 Washington St. (Starland Complex) Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Starland Complex is requesting a 3-year extension on its wetlands permit (SE 31-1212, BL 20-40).
📍 579–637 Washington St.
Why this matters: Large complex permit extension affects nearby area development timeline.
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💬 Discussed Enforcement/Restoration Order Update – 436 & 476 Webster St. Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Commission receives status updates on existing enforcement and certificate of compliance (SE 31-1311, COOC-26-12) at two Webster St. parcels.
📍 436 & 476 Webster St.
Why this matters: Active enforcement orders near residential parcels.
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🔄 Postponed Public Hearing – 186 Elm St.: Barn Conversion to Single-Family Home Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Continued hearing on converting a barn to a single-family dwelling with new septic system, driveway, and site work in the buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) and Riverfront Area (RFA); continued from 5/27/26.
📍 186 Elm St.
Why this matters: New home and septic in wetland buffer zone affects neighbors.
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🔄 Postponed Public Hearing – 836 Washington St.: Commercial Building & Stream Crossing Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Continued hearing on construction of a commercial building, parking lots, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration in a wetland area (SE 31-1311, COOC-25-12); continued from 5/27/26.
📍 836 Washington St.
Why this matters: New commercial development and stream alteration near Washington St. corridor.
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🔄 Postponed Meeting Cancelled Planning Board · June 22, 2026
The June 22, 2026 Planning Board meeting was cancelled; all agenda items, including the Our Lady of the Angels public hearing, did not take place.
📍 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Why this matters: Cancellation delays decisions on pending church construction hearing.
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⚠️ 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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