Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
74 items across 8 meetings.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and potentially vote on local regulations for kratom, an herbal supplement with stimulant/opioid-like effects sold in some stores.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for Honeygrow, a new restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for Outer Isles, a new restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for B Wild, a new restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for Birdcode, a new restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board will reorganize, likely electing officers/chair for the coming term.
📋 Proposed
Review of septic system plan for 130 Pine Tree Drive submitted by McGlone Enterprises.
📍 130 Pine Tree Drive, Hanover, MA
📋 Proposed
Review of septic system plan for 300 Water St submitted by Collins Civil Engineering.
📍 300 Water St, Hanover, MA
📋 Proposed
Review of septic system plan for 32 Gail Road submitted by Grady Consulting.
📍 32 Gail Road, Hanover, MA
✅ Approved
Septic plan for 21 King St by Terry McSweeney was previously approved 5/18/26; listed for record.
📍 21 King St, Hanover, MA
✅ Approved
Septic plan for 86 Hearthstone Way by Clearwater Recovery was previously approved 5/18/26.
📍 86 Hearthstone Way, Hanover, MA
✅ Approved
Septic plan for 535 Webster St by McGlone Enterprises was previously approved 5/18/26.
📍 535 Webster St, Hanover, MA
✅ Approved
Septic plan for 9 Great Acres Drive by Zenith Consulting was previously approved 5/18/26.
📍 9 Great Acres Drive, Hanover, MA
• Status unclear
Public comment period for residents to raise health-related concerns.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and vote on local regulations governing the sale or use of kratom, a botanical substance with stimulant/opioid-like effects.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for Honeygrow restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for Outer Isles restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for B Wild restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews food establishment plans for Birdcode restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan at 130 Pine Tree Drive pending board review.
📍 130 Pine Tree Drive
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan at 300 Water St pending board review.
📍 300 Water St
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan at 32 Gail Road pending board review.
📍 32 Gail Road
✅ Approved
Septic plan at 21 King St already approved 5/18/26; on agenda for confirmation.
📍 21 King St
✅ Approved
Septic plan at 86 Hearthstone Way already approved 5/18/26; on agenda for confirmation.
📍 86 Hearthstone Way
✅ Approved
Septic plan at 535 Webster St already approved 5/18/26; on agenda for confirmation.
📍 535 Webster St
✅ Approved
Septic plan at 9 Great Acres Drive already approved 5/18/26; on agenda for confirmation.
📍 9 Great Acres Drive
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on banning kratom (an herbal stimulant) sales and updating town tobacco regulations will be rescheduled; new date TBD.
📋 Proposed
Health Agent to provide a general status update on department activities.
📋 Proposed
Free prescription drug disposal event on April 25, 10 AM–1 PM — residents can safely discard unused medications.
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan for 1203 Hanover Street submitted by Grady Consulting up for review.
📍 1203 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan for 84 Circuit Street submitted by Grady Consulting up for review.
📍 84 Circuit Street
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan for 365 Broadway submitted by Webby Engineering up for review.
📍 365 Broadway
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan for 168 Larchmont Lane submitted by Outback Engineering up for review.
📍 168 Larchmont Lane
📋 Proposed
Irrigation well application for 81 Laurie Lane up for BOH review.
📍 81 Laurie Lane
📋 Proposed
Irrigation well application for 100 Old Schoolhouse Lane up for BOH review.
📍 100 Old Schoolhouse Lane
📋 Proposed
Irrigation well application for 50 Herring Brook Way up for BOH review.
📍 50 Herring Brook Way
📋 Proposed
Public comment period open to attendees.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing to ban the sale of kratom (an herbal stimulant with health risks) and update tobacco regulations will be rescheduled; new date TBD.
• Status unclear
Routine update from the Health Agent on current public health matters.
📋 Proposed
Free prescription drug drop-off event Saturday, April 25, 10 AM–1 PM; safe disposal keeps unused medications out of homes and water supply.
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan submitted by Grady Consulting (dated 3/4/26) for 1203 Hanover Street under Board review.
📍 1203 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan submitted by Grady Consulting (dated 3/19/26) for 84 Circuit Street under Board review.
📍 84 Circuit Street
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan submitted by Webby Engineering (dated 3/31/26) for 365 Broadway under Board review.
📍 365 Broadway
📋 Proposed
Septic system plan submitted by Outback Engineering (dated 4/1/26) for 168 Larchmont Lane under Board review.
📍 168 Larchmont Lane
• Status unclear
Public open forum session.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
March 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Tobacco Coordinator Kathleen Mahoney will report on inspections and program updates.
📋 Proposed
Health Agent will provide a brief update on recent or upcoming staff trainings.
📋 Proposed
Board will review a septic system plan submitted by Stenbeck & Taylor for 77 Old Bridge Road.
📍 77 Old Bridge Road, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Board will review a septic system plan submitted by Morse Engineering for Lot 4 Cervelli Farm Estates.
📍 Lot 4 Cervelli Farm Estates, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Board will review a proposed grease trap installation at 965 Washington St, submitted by Morse Engineering.
📍 965 Washington Street, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Public comment period open to attendees.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
February 24, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The February 24, 2026 Board of Health meeting was cancelled.
📍 Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Tobacco Coordinator Kathleen Mahoney was scheduled to present inspection results and updates.
📋 Proposed
Health Agent was scheduled to provide a training update.
📋 Proposed
Septic plan submitted by Stenbeck & Taylor dated 2/12/26 for 77 Old Bridge Road was scheduled for review.
📍 77 Old Bridge Road, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Public open forum was scheduled.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
January 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public Health Nurse Nancy Funder introduces Keri Ball as the new SS5 Regional Public Health Nurse serving the area.
📋 Proposed
Tobacco Coordinator Kathleen Mahoney will present updates and report on a tobacco sales violation by a local retailer.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a septic system plan submitted by Grady Consulting (dated 12/18/25) for 145 Hackett's Pond Drive.
📍 145 Hackett's Pond Drive, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a septic system plan submitted by Grady Consulting (dated 12/19/25) for 283 Plain Street.
📍 283 Plain Street, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a septic system plan submitted by McGlone Enterprises (dated 1/1/26) for 115 Myrtle Street.
📍 115 Myrtle Street, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a septic plan for an ADU (accessory dwelling unit — added housing unit on same lot) at 81 Center Street, submitted by ADU Connection/Merrill Engineers (dated 12/18/25).
📍 81 Center Street, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Public comment period open to attendees.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.