Protects Hanover's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
133 items across 11 meetings.
May 27, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening roll call by the Chairman.
📍 550 Hanover St., 2nd Floor
• Status unclear
Meeting is recorded with remote participation; next regular meeting is June 24, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Select Board Member Steve Louko presents a potential land donation to extend the Rail Trail to include Drinkwater Bridge and remaining rails, terminating near 1340–1390 Hanover St.
📍 Rear of 1340–1390 Hanover St.
📋 Proposed
Request to upgrade septic system within the buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetland (BVW) and riverfront area (RFA).
📍 300 Water St.
📋 Proposed
Proposal to convert a barn to a dwelling and install a new septic system, driveway, and site work within buffer zones to BVW and RFA.
📍 186 Elm St.
📋 Proposed
Construction of a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a water contaminant) treatment facility at Broadway Water Treatment Plant within buffer zones to BVWs.
📍 507 Broadway, Broadway Water Treatment Plant
📋 Proposed
Construction of a PFAS treatment facility at Pond St. Water Treatment Plant within buffer zones to BVW and pond.
📍 40 Pond St., Pond St. Water Treatment Plant
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on construction of a commercial building, parking lots, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration; continued from March 25, 2026.
📍 836 Washington St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on upgrades to Electric Substation #910 within riverfront area, wetland, and buffer zones; continued from March 25, 2026.
📍 191 Water St., Electric Substation #910
📋 Proposed
Emergency certification sought for culvert replacement after a section of roadway collapsed on Ponderosa Dr.
📍 Ponderosa Dr.
📋 Proposed
Review of compliance certificate request to close out a previously permitted project at 51 Mill St.
📍 51 Mill St.
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence from the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of draft minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
April 29, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening roll call.
• Status unclear
Meeting is recorded with remote Zoom participation; next regular meeting is May 27, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Select Board member Steve Louko presents a potential land donation to extend the West Hanover Rail Trail to Drinkwater Bridge, terminating at the rear of 1340–1390 Hanover St.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Notice of Intent for a room addition/ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the wetland buffer to on-site vegetated wetlands, with a certified vernal pool 100+ ft. from all work.
📍 43 Twin Fawn Rd., Hanover
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Notice of Intent for an inground pool within the Riverfront Area and bordering vegetated wetland buffer.
📍 243 Old Schoolhouse Ln., Hanover
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing (from March 25) on a commercial building, parking lots, stream-crossing upgrade, and stream restoration at 836 Washington St.
📍 836 Washington St., Hanover
📋 Proposed
Hearing on redeveloping and upgrading the electric substation within the Riverfront Area, wetland, and associated buffer zones.
📍 191 Water St. (Electric Substation #910), Hanover
📋 Proposed
Hearing on constructing a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance) treatment facility at the town water treatment plant, including wetland replication and floodplain/buffer restoration.
📍 100 Riverside Dr. (Beal St. Water Treatment Plant), Hanover
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence from the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of the 3/25/26 draft minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
April 29, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening roll call.
• Status unclear
Next regular meeting is Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6 PM; meeting is recorded with remote Zoom access available.
📋 Proposed
Select Board member Steve Louko will present a potential land donation to extend the West Hanover Rail Trail to include Drinkwater Bridge and remaining rails, rear of 1340–1390 Hanover St.
📍 Rear of 1340–1390 Hanover St.
📋 Proposed
Hearing for a Notice of Intent (wetland permit application) to build a room addition/ADU in the buffer to on-site wetlands, with a Certified Vernal Pool 100+ ft from all work.
📍 43 Twin Fawn Rd.
📋 Proposed
Hearing for an in-ground pool proposed within the Riverfront Area (RFA) and buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW).
📍 243 Old Schoolhouse Ln.
🔄 Postponed
Continued from March 25 — hearing for a new commercial building, parking lots, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration on Washington St.
📍 836 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Hearing for construction of a PFAS (toxic 'forever chemical') treatment facility at the town's Beal St. Water Treatment Plant, including wetland replication and compensatory flood storage.
📍 100 Riverside Dr. (Beal St. Water Treatment Plant)
📋 Proposed
Hearing for upgrades and redevelopment of Electric Substation #910 within wetland resource areas and associated buffer zones.
📍 191 Water St.
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence from the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
March 25, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening roll call by Chairman.
📍 550 Hanover St., Town Hall
• Status unclear
Meeting is recorded with remote Zoom option; next regular meeting is April 29, 2026 at 6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Request to close out the wetland file at 158 River Rd. based on all work being completed.
📍 158 River Rd.
📋 Proposed
Request to close out the wetland file at 870/880 Washington St. based on all work completed.
📍 870-880 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Second compliance closure request covering all three Washington St. parcels based on completed work.
📍 860-880 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Hearing to clarify the approved Main St. work accessway at 476 Webster St.
📍 476 Webster St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued from March 4: proposed commercial building, parking lots, upgrade to an existing stream crossing, and stream restoration at 836 Washington St.
📍 836 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Proposed 20'×50' shed in the BVW (Bordering Vegetated Wetland) buffer at the Transfer Station for temporary hazardous-waste-event storage.
📍 118 Rockland St. (Hanover Transfer Station)
📋 Proposed
Proposed room addition and deck within the BVW buffer at 401 Cedar St.
📍 401 Cedar St.
🔄 Postponed
Applicant has requested to continue the inground pool/BVW buffer hearing to April 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM.
📍 243 Old Schoolhouse Ln.
📋 Proposed
Proposed residential room addition and balcony expansion within the Riverfront Area (RFA) to the North River at 16 River Rd.
📍 16 River Rd.
📋 Proposed
Proposed construction of a residential garage within the BVW buffer at 218 Ponderosa Dr.
📍 218 Ponderosa Dr.
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence from the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
March 25, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 550 Hanover St., Town Hall
• Status unclear
Meeting is recorded with remote Zoom access; next regular meeting is April 29, 2026 at 6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Commission to issue a Certificate of Compliance confirming all permitted work at 158 River Rd. is complete.
📍 158 River Rd.
📋 Proposed
Hearing to clarify the approved Main St. work accessway associated with this property's permit.
📍 476 Webster St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued from March 4: Notice of Intent for a new commercial building, parking lots, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration at 836 Washington St.
📍 836 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Proposed 20'×50' storage shed in the BVW (bordering vegetated wetland) buffer at the Transfer Station for temporary use during household hazardous waste events.
📍 118 Rockland St. (Hanover Transfer Station)
📋 Proposed
Proposed room addition and deck construction within the BVW buffer at 401 Cedar St.
📍 401 Cedar St.
🔄 Postponed
Applicant has requested this inground pool/BVW buffer hearing be continued to April 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM.
📍 243 Old Schoolhouse Ln.
📋 Proposed
Proposed residential room addition and balcony expansion within the Riverfront Area (RFA) to the North River at 16 River Rd.
📍 16 River Rd.
📋 Proposed
Proposed residential garage construction within the BVW buffer at 218 Ponderosa Dr.
📍 218 Ponderosa Dr.
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence from the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Commission to review and approve the draft minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
March 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of meeting.
• Status unclear
Meeting is recorded with remote Zoom participation; next regular meeting is March 25, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Partial COC requested for completed house and site work; wetland replication monitoring (two growing seasons) remains outstanding.
📍 62 Larchmont Ln.
🔄 Postponed
COC request for completed work is on hold.
📍 962 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
3-year permit extension sought to continue a single-family dwelling project.
📍 646 Main St.
📋 Proposed
3-year permit extension sought to continue an RFA (riverfront area) redevelopment project.
📍 104 Plain St.
🔄 Postponed
NOI (Notice of Intent) continued from Jan. 28 for demolition and new construction of Hanover High School, including athletic fields and accessory structures, with wetland buffer impacts and BVW (bordering vegetated wetland) fill mitigated at 2:1 replication.
📍 476 Webster St.
🔄 Postponed
NOI continued from Jan. 28 for a new commercial building, parking, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration; applicant requests continuation to March 25, 2026.
📍 836 Washington St.
🔄 Postponed
NOI for solar array installation and site cleanup within the Indian Head River's riverfront area continued to an indefinite date pending pre-hearing requirements; new date will be advertised.
📍 96 Industrial Way
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting concludes.
March 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of meeting.
• Status unclear
Next regular meeting is Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Partial COC requested for completed house and site work; wetland replication monitoring (2 growing seasons) remains outstanding.
📍 62 Larchmont Ln.
📋 Proposed
Full COC requested based on all work being completed.
📍 962 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
3-year permit extension sought to continue a single-family dwelling project.
📍 646 Main St.
📋 Proposed
3-year permit extension sought to continue an RFA (riverfront area) redevelopment project.
📍 104 Plain St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on demolition and new construction of the high school, athletic fields, and accessory structures within wetland buffer zones, including two areas of bordering vegetated wetland fill with 2:1 replication.
📍 476 Webster St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing for a commercial building, parking lots, and stream-crossing upgrade; applicant has requested continuance to the March 25, 2026 meeting.
📍 836 Washington St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on site cleanup and solar array installation within the riverfront area of the Indian Head River.
📍 96 Industrial Way
💬 Discussed
Pre-application review of ground-mount solar arrays with proposed tree removal and filling of an isolated vegetated wetland (IVW) with 2:1 replication.
📍 55-85 Winter St.
• Status unclear
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence from the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
February 25, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening roll call by the Chairman.
📍 550 Hanover St., 2nd Floor
📋 Proposed
Partial compliance certificate requested for completed house and site work; wetland replication monitoring still required for two growing seasons.
📍 62 Larchmont Ln.
📋 Proposed
Full compliance certificate requested for all work completed under Order SE 31-1167.
📍 962 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Three-year permit extension sought to continue a single-family dwelling project under Order SE 31-1264.
📍 646 Main St.
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on demolition and new construction of the high school building, athletic fields, and site work within wetland buffer zones, including two areas of wetland fill with 2:1 replication.
📍 476 Webster St.
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing for a new commercial building, parking lots, stream crossing upgrade, and stream restoration within regulated wetland areas.
📍 836 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing for site cleanup and solar array installation within the riverfront area to Indian Head River.
📍 96 Industrial Way
📋 Proposed
Pre-application discussion for ground-mount solar arrays requiring tree removal and filling of an isolated vegetated wetland (IVW) with 2:1 replication.
📍 55-85 Winter St.
📋 Proposed
General updates, administrative permits, and correspondence reviewed by the Conservation Agent.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
January 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening roll call.
📍 550 Hanover St, 2nd Floor
📋 Proposed
Next regular meeting is Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Commission to close out permit SE 31-1230, all work completed at 85 Grove St.
📍 85 Grove St
📋 Proposed
Commission to close out permit SE 31-1278, all work completed at the Water St. substation.
📍 191 Water St
📋 Proposed
Request for a 3-year permit extension to continue work at 26 River Rd.
📍 26 River Rd
📋 Proposed
Hearing on installing an inground pool 65 ft from a BVW (bordering vegetated wetland) at 40 Homestead Ln.
📍 40 Homestead Ln
📋 Proposed
Hearing on installing an inground pool 55 ft from a BVW at 1160 Hanover St.
📍 1160 Hanover St
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a septic system repair located more than 50 ft from a BVW at 115 Myrtle St.
📍 115 Myrtle St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on demolishing and rebuilding Hanover High School with athletic fields and site work within wetland buffer zones, including two areas of BVW fill with 2:1 replication; continued from Dec. 17, 2025.
📍 476 Webster St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on constructing a commercial building, parking lots, and upgrading an existing stream crossing at 836 Washington St.; continued from Dec. 17, 2025.
📍 836 Washington St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on site cleanup and solar array installation within riverfront area to Indian Head River; applicant requested continuance to the Feb. 25, 2026 meeting.
📍 96 Industrial Way
💬 Discussed
Pre-application discussion for ground-mount solar arrays involving removal of trees, a vernal pool, and isolated vegetated wetlands at 55-85 Winter St.
📍 55-85 Winter St
💬 Discussed
Pre-application discussion for a single-family home requiring relocation of an isolated vegetated wetland (IVW) at 111 & 123 Birchwood Rd.
📍 111 & 123 Birchwood Rd
📋 Proposed
Staff updates including buffer-zone cleanup enforcement at 1378 Broadway, a deck permit, septic upgrade at 28 Old Shipyard Ln., hazardous tree removal, HPD firing range training sessions, and site inspections.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of two sets of draft minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
January 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 550 Hanover St., Town Hall, 2nd Floor
• Status unclear
Next regular meeting is Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested confirming all permitted work is complete at 85 Grove St.
📍 85 Grove St.
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested confirming all permitted work is complete at the Water St. substation.
📍 191 Water St.
📋 Proposed
3-year permit extension requested to continue previously approved work at 26 River Rd.
📍 26 River Rd.
📋 Proposed
Request to determine if installing an inground pool 65 ft. from BVW (bordering vegetated wetland) requires a full wetlands permit.
📍 40 Homestead Ln.
📋 Proposed
Request to determine if installing an inground pool 55 ft. from BVW requires a full wetlands permit.
📍 1160 Hanover St.
📋 Proposed
Wetlands applicability determination for septic repair located more than 50 ft. from BVW.
📍 115 Myrtle St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued Notice of Intent for demolition and new construction of Hanover's high school, accessory structures, and athletic fields within wetland buffer zones, with two areas of BVW fill requiring 2:1 replication.
📍 476 Webster St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing for construction of a commercial building, parking lots, stream-crossing upgrade, and stream restoration at 836 Washington St.
📍 836 Washington St.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing for site cleanup and installation of a solar array within the riverfront area along Indian Head River.
📍 96 Industrial Way
💬 Discussed
Pre-application discussion for ground-mount solar arrays involving removal of trees, a vernal pool, and isolated vegetated wetlands (IVW) at 55-85 Winter St.
📍 55-85 Winter St.
💬 Discussed
Pre-application discussion for a new single-family home with relocation of IVW at 111 & 123 Birchwood Rd.
📍 111 & 123 Birchwood Rd.
• Status unclear
General updates including administrative approvals for buffer-zone cleanup at 1378 Broadway, a deck and septic upgrade at 1378 Broadway and 28 Old Shipyard Ln., tree removal, HPD firing-range training sessions, and site inspections at multiple properties.
📍 Multiple locations including 1378 Broadway, 28 Old Shipyard Ln.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns.