Hanover's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
330 items across 21 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss firefighters union collective bargaining, Curaleaf-related litigation strategy, and contract negotiations for Deputy Fire Chief and Police Lieutenant.
📋 Proposed
Routine opening procedures and public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Proposed appointment of Diane Campbell to the Council on Aging Advisory Board.
📋 Proposed
Proposed appointment of Laurie Lawrence as Hanover's alternate representative to the North River Commission.
📋 Proposed
Batch reappointments to multiple town boards, committees, trusts, and commissions pending approval.
📋 Proposed
Ratification of Town Manager's reappointments to the Conservation Commission.
📋 Proposed
Proposed appointment of Steve Louko to the CPA Committee as the Affordable Housing Trust representative.
📋 Proposed
Board to formally adopt a mission statement and expectations for the newly formed Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee.
📋 Proposed
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
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on updated ambulance service rates for FY2027.
💰 New FY2027 ambulance rates — amounts not specified in agenda
📋 Proposed
Board to review and adopt goals emerging from its recent retreat.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve an employment work agreement with the Deputy Fire Chief.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve an employment work agreement with a Police Lieutenant.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hanover Fire Fighters Union, likely relating to the collective bargaining discussed in executive session.
📋 Proposed
Routine closing items: Town Manager update, board forum, and adjournment.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of meeting at Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, with remote Zoom access available.
• Status unclear
Residents may address the Board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider appointing Diane Campbell to the Council on Aging Advisory Board.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider appointing Laurie Lawrence as alternate representative to the North River Commission.
📋 Proposed
Batch reappointments to multiple town boards and committees up for approval.
📋 Proposed
Board to ratify Town Manager's reappointments to the Conservation Commission.
📋 Proposed
New water rates for fiscal year 2027 up for adoption — amounts not specified in agenda.
💰 TBD — FY2027 water rates
📋 Proposed
New ambulance service rates for fiscal year 2027 up for adoption — amounts not specified in agenda.
💰 TBD — FY2027 ambulance rates
📋 Proposed
Board to review retreat outcomes and formally adopt its goals for the coming year.
• Status unclear
Routine update from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
General open discussion among Select Board members.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract negotiation strategy with the Police Union, Fire Union, Deputy Fire Chief, and Police Lieutenant.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider approving a work agreement with the Deputy Fire Chief following executive session.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider approving a work agreement with the Police Lieutenant following executive session.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Annual pre-meeting retreat to review and formally adopt the board's goals for the coming year.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on its own internal appointments and committee liaison assignments for the year.
📋 Proposed
Board to establish the timeline governing the FY2027 budget process, which will determine tax and spending decisions.
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the 6:30 PM regular meeting with opportunity for public comment.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on appointing Lauren Munns to the Historical Commission.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on naming Brian Rodick as alternate representative to the regional recycling cooperative.
📋 Proposed
Presentation on proposed water rates for FY2027 — outcome will directly affect residents' water bills.
💰 Rate changes to be presented; dollar amounts not yet specified
📋 Proposed
Presentation on proposed ambulance service rates for FY2027.
💰 Rate changes to be presented; dollar amounts not yet specified
📋 Proposed
Vote to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting development or use proposals for the town-owned Davis Street parcel (Assessor's Map 16/Lot 27).
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16/Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board to consider forming a committee to study use of organic herbicides, presumably for town grounds management.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract strategy for Police Union, Firefighters Union, Deputy Fire Chief, and Police Lieutenant (MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)2 and §21(a)3).
📋 Proposed
Following executive session, board to vote on a work agreement for the Deputy Fire Chief.
📋 Proposed
Following executive session, board to vote on a work agreement for the Police Lieutenant.
📋 Proposed
Routine adjournment.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Annual retreat (5:30–6:30 PM) to set board priorities for the coming year, with a vote to formally adopt goals.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on internal appointments and liaison assignments to town committees and agencies.
📋 Proposed
Board will establish the timeline governing the FY2027 town budget process.
📋 Proposed
Vote to appoint Lauren Munns to the Historical Commission.
📋 Proposed
Vote to appoint Brian Rodick as Hanover's alternate representative to the regional recycling cooperative.
📋 Proposed
Staff will present proposed water rate changes for fiscal year 2027 under Select Board Policy 7-17.
💰 FY2027 water rates — amounts not yet specified
📋 Proposed
Staff will present proposed ambulance fee rates for FY2027 under Select Board Policy 7-6.
💰 FY2027 ambulance rates — amounts not yet specified
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to issue a Request for Proposals for the town-owned Davis Street parcel, Assessor's Map 16/Lot 27.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16/Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to establish a committee to study use of organic herbicides on town properties.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Open forum for Select Board discussion.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract strategy for Police Union, Fire Union, Deputy Fire Chief, and Police Lieutenant under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)2.
💰 Labor contract costs — amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to approve a work agreement with the Deputy Fire Chief following executive session.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to approve a work agreement with a Police Lieutenant following executive session.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Annual retreat (5:30–6:30 p.m.) to set board priorities before the regular meeting.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Board may formally adopt its priorities and goals for the coming year.
📋 Proposed
Board may fill committee appointments and assign member liaisons to town boards.
📋 Proposed
Board will establish the timeline for developing the FY2027 town budget.
• Status unclear
Residents may address the board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Staff will present proposed water rates for FY2027 — directly affects homeowner water bills.
📋 Proposed
Staff will present proposed ambulance service rates for FY2027.
• Status unclear
Routine update from the Town Manager on municipal operations.
• Status unclear
Open discussion among board members on town matters.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)2 to discuss strategy on four active labor contracts.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to approve a new employment agreement with the Deputy Fire Chief.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to approve a new employment agreement with a Police Lieutenant.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, with Zoom access available.
📍 550 Hanover Street
• Status unclear
Residents may address the board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Board will elect Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk for the coming year.
📋 Proposed
Board will set its meeting schedule, FY2027 budget schedule, and make committee appointments and liaison assignments.
💬 Discussed
First discussion on adjusting water rates under Select Board Policy 7-17; no vote expected yet.
💰 Potential water rate change — amounts TBD
💬 Discussed
Opening discussion on ambulance fee rates under Select Board Policy 7-6; no vote expected yet.
💰 Potential ambulance fee change — amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
Board to sign the deed finalizing the town's sale of 188 King Street.
📍 188 King Street
💬 Discussed
Informational review of recent Town Meeting outcomes.
💬 Discussed
Routine update from the Town Manager.
💬 Discussed
Board members may raise miscellaneous topics.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract strategy for Deputy Fire Chief, Police Lieutenant, AFSCME, and HMEL bargaining units.
📋 Proposed
Vote on a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME municipal employees' union.
💰 Multi-year labor cost commitment — amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
Vote on a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with the HMEL union.
💰 Multi-year labor cost commitment — amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve an employment work agreement for the Deputy Fire Chief position.
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve an employment work agreement for the Police Lieutenant position.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews the Town Manager's annual performance evaluation.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, with zoom access available.
• Status unclear
Residents may address the Board during the public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Board elects its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk; sets the goal-setting date, meeting schedule, and liaison assignments for the coming year.
💬 Discussed
Board begins reviewing water rates — early-stage discussion that could lead to changes affecting homeowners' water bills.
💬 Discussed
Board opens review of ambulance service rates; changes could affect what residents are billed for emergency transport.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews outcomes from the recent Annual Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager provides a general update to the Board.
💬 Discussed
Board members share updates or raise miscellaneous topics.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)2 to discuss negotiation strategy with the AFSCME municipal employees union.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to ratify a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME following executive session.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews the Town Manager's annual performance evaluation.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at Hanover Town Hall, also accessible via Zoom.
• Status unclear
Residents may address the Select Board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Board elects Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk; sets goal-setting date, meeting schedule, and liaison assignments for the coming year.
💬 Discussed
Board opens discussion on setting water rates — outcome could affect residents' water bills.
💰 Water rates under review
💬 Discussed
Board begins review of ambulance service rates charged to residents.
💰 Ambulance rates under review
💬 Discussed
Board reviews outcomes from the recent Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager provides a general update to the Board.
💬 Discussed
Board members share updates or raise topics for discussion.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss negotiating strategy for a contract with AFSCME (town employees' union).
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to approve a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME upon returning to open session.
💰 Multi-year labor contract; dollar value not specified
• Status unclear
Meeting formally closed.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at Town Hall and via Zoom at 6:30 PM.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period, max 3 minutes per person.
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Staff will present a mid-year spending update for the current fiscal year budget.
📋 Proposed
Consider reappointing Tammy Murray as Hanover's delegate to the regional elderly services advisory board.
📋 Proposed
Application to update officers, directors, and manager of record on an existing off-premise wine and malt beverage retail license at 1775 Hanover Street.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and vote on its official commentary to accompany Special and Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews the Town Manager's annual performance evaluation.
• Status unclear
Routine update from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Board member updates and meeting adjournment.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at Town Hall and via Zoom at 6:30 PM.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period; 3-minute limit per speaker, directed to the Chair.
📋 Proposed
Minutes from January 12, February 2, March 16, and March 30, 2026 up for approval.
📋 Proposed
Annual license renewal for Avitabile Fine Jewelers at 1774 Washington Street.
📋 Proposed
Annual license renewal for Hanover Coin & Jewelry at 803 Washington Street.
📋 Proposed
Annual license renewal for NASR Jewelers at 280 Columbia Road.
📋 Proposed
Annual bowling alley license renewal for Boston Bowl at 58 Rockland Street.
📋 Proposed
Annual bowling alley license renewal for Ryan Family Amusements at 1775 Washington Street, Building 400.
📋 Proposed
Board to review and approve the official Notice of Election for upcoming town officer elections.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve the wording of a debt exclusion ballot question — a temporary property tax increase above Prop. 2½ limits — going to voters in May 2026.
💰 Property tax implications pending ballot outcome
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss its commentary for the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.
• Status unclear
Town Manager provides updates to the Board.
• Status unclear
Board member updates and meeting adjournment.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the special meeting in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the board, 3 minutes each.
📋 Proposed
Board will hold a public hearing on recommending Town Meeting authorize selling or disposing of the parcel at Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27.
📍 Davis Street, Map 16 Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board reviews draft warrants for upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings.
📋 Proposed
Formal opening of the Annual Town Meeting warrant to add or amend articles.
📋 Proposed
Consider adding an Annual Town Meeting article authorizing disposal of the Davis Street parcel.
📍 Davis Street, Map 16 Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Consider adding an article to amend the South Shore Regional Vocational School District agreement to include Pembroke as a member town.
📋 Proposed
Reduce school capital allocation and add funding for a DPW dump truck, Assessor's 5-year revaluation, and Fire Dept grant match, all from meals tax receipts.
📋 Proposed
Swap a $65,000 voting tabulator request (Free Cash) for a $20,000 address printer, saving $45,000 in Free Cash spending.
💰 Reduces Free Cash expenditure from $65,000 to $20,000
📋 Proposed
Debt authorization for PFAS (drinking-water contaminant) remediation upgrades raised to $32,000,000.
💰 $32,000,000 debt request
📋 Proposed
Strike Fire Dept grant match, DPW dump truck, and 5-year revaluation articles (moved to Article 7) and renumber remaining articles.
📋 Proposed
Formally closes the Annual Town Meeting warrant after all amendments.
📋 Proposed
Formally opens the Special Town Meeting warrant to add items.
📋 Proposed
Consider lowering the Free Cash appropriation requested for snow and ice deficit spending.
📋 Proposed
Add a Special Town Meeting article to fund HVAC system upgrades at Hanover High School.
📍 Hanover High School
📋 Proposed
Add a Special Town Meeting article for cemetery water spigot repair or replacement.
📋 Proposed
Formally closes the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board will approve the official ballot question wording for a debt exclusion vote (override of Prop 2½ debt limit) at the May 2026 Town Election.
📋 Proposed
Board considers adopting a new per-item fee schedule for the Transfer Station, effective July 1, 2026.
💰 New per-item fees starting July 1, 2026
📋 Proposed
Meeting closes.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of special meeting at Town Hall and via Zoom.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Up to 3 minutes per resident; comments directed to the Board with no expected response.
📋 Proposed
Board will hear public input on recommending Annual Town Meeting authorize selling or transferring the Davis Street parcel.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board reviews draft warrants for both upcoming Town Meetings.
📋 Proposed
Formal opening of the Annual Town Meeting warrant to allow article additions and amendments.
📋 Proposed
Potential article to authorize disposal of town-owned Davis Street parcel at Annual Town Meeting.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Proposed article to amend the South Shore Voc district agreement to include Pembroke as a member town.
📋 Proposed
Reallocates Meals Tax capital funds away from schools toward a DPW dump truck, 5-year property revaluation, and fire department grant matching.
📋 Proposed
Replaces a $65,000 voting tabulator request with a $20,000 address printer, reducing Free Cash spending by $45,000.
💰 Reduces Free Cash use from $65,000 to $20,000
📋 Proposed
Raises the borrowing authorization for PFAS (drinking-water contaminant) treatment upgrades to $32,000,000.
💰 $32,000,000 debt authorization
📋 Proposed
These three items are being folded into amended Article 7 (Meals Tax capital) and removed as standalone articles.
📋 Proposed
Formal action to finalize and close the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Formal opening of the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board may cut the Special Town Meeting appropriation for snow and ice removal from Free Cash.
📋 Proposed
Proposed addition of a Hanover High School HVAC upgrade project to the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📍 Hanover High School
📋 Proposed
Minor capital item to repair or replace water spigots at town cemetery may be added to Special Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Formal action to finalize the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews and approves the wording of a debt exclusion question for residents to vote on in May 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board may adopt a new per-item fee structure for the Transfer Station, taking effect July 1, 2026.
💰 New per-item fees starting July 1, 2026
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening at Hanover Town Hall at 6:30 PM, also accessible via Zoom.
📍 550 Hanover Street, Hanover Town Hall
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the Board — max 3 minutes each, name and address required.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on whether Annual Town Meeting should authorize the Select Board to dispose of a town-owned parcel on Davis Street.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board reviews the draft warrants for both upcoming Town Meetings.
📋 Proposed
Formal opening of the Annual Town Meeting warrant for amendment.
📋 Proposed
Board may add a warrant article authorizing disposal of the Davis Street town-owned parcel.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Proposed amendment shifts capital funding: reduces school capital allocation and adds a DPW dump truck, Assessor's 5-year revaluation, and Fire Dept grant match.
📋 Proposed
Swap would replace a $65,000 voting tabulator (Free Cash) with a $20,000 address printer, saving $45,000 in Free Cash spending.
💰 Reduces Free Cash use from $65,000 to $20,000
📋 Proposed
Board may raise the debt authorization for PFAS (drinking water contamination) treatment upgrades to $32,000,000.
💰 $32,000,000 debt authorization
📋 Proposed
Articles for Fire Dept grant match, DPW dump truck, and 5-year revaluation would be removed (rolled into Article 7) and remaining articles renumbered.
📋 Proposed
Formal closure of the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Formal opening of the Special Town Meeting warrant for amendment.
📋 Proposed
Board may lower the amount of Free Cash allocated for snow and ice costs in the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board may add a warrant article for HVAC system upgrades at Hanover High School.
📍 Hanover High School
📋 Proposed
Board may add a warrant article to repair or replace water spigots at town cemeteries.
📋 Proposed
Formal closure of the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board may approve the wording of a debt exclusion ballot question for voters in May 2026, likely tied to the PFAS upgrade borrowing.
📋 Proposed
Board may set new Transfer Station (dump) fees taking effect July 1, 2026.
💰 New fee schedule effective July 1, 2026
📋 Proposed
Town Manager provides updates to the Board.
📋 Proposed
Board open discussion and adjournment.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the special meeting at Town Hall and via Zoom.
📍 550 Hanover Street
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the Board — 3-minute limit per person per Select Board Policy 2-6.
📋 Proposed
Board will hear public input on recommending Town Meeting authorize disposal of a town-owned parcel on Davis Street.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board reviews draft warrant articles for both the Special and Annual Town Meetings.
📋 Proposed
Board may approve wording for a debt exclusion ballot question — a yes vote would allow borrowing outside the Prop. 2½ tax cap — on the May 2026 town election ballot.
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant for article additions.
📋 Proposed
Board may add the Davis Street land-disposal article (Map 16, Lot 27) to the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📍 Davis Street, Assessor's Map 16, Lot 27
📋 Proposed
Board may raise the borrowing request for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance water contamination) remediation to $32,000,000 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
💰 $32,000,000 borrowing request
📋 Proposed
Board may reallocate meals-tax capital funds by cutting school capital spending and adding a DPW truck purchase.
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant, locking in articles.
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for article additions.
📋 Proposed
Board may lower the amount of free cash (unspent prior-year surplus) appropriated for snow and ice removal in the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board may add a warrant article for HVAC upgrades at Hanover High School to the Special Town Meeting.
📍 Hanover High School
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to close the Special Town Meeting warrant, locking in articles.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager provides updates to the Board.
📋 Proposed
Board member comments and adjournment.
March 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening at Town Hall with remote Zoom access available.
📍 550 Hanover Street, Hanover Town Hall
📋 Proposed
Open public comment period, max 3 minutes per person.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Affordable Housing Trust and Crocker Design will present findings on developing an affordable housing project on an 8-acre town-owned parcel next to Legion Housing.
📍 Abutting Legion Housing, Hanover
📋 Proposed
South Shore Race Management seeking approval to hold the Hanover Day 5K road race on June 27, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on new Transfer Station (trash/recycling facility) fee schedule taking effect July 1, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board will review the warrants listing articles to be voted on at upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss placing a debt exclusion question on the town election ballot, which would allow borrowing above the Prop. 2½ tax levy cap.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss a resident's interest in purchasing town-owned land at Main Street and Davis Street.
📍 Main Street and Davis Street, Hanover
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant for article submissions.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider adding citizen petition articles certified since January 26, 2026 to the Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider amendments to the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant, finalizing the list of articles.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss its positions or commentary to present at the Special and Annual Town Meetings.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve its section of the FY 2025 Annual Town Report.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Open discussion period among Select Board members.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract negotiations for Police, Fire, AFSCME, and HMEL union contracts, and litigation strategy related to PFAS contamination.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
March 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Open public comment period; max 3 minutes per speaker.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Affordable Housing Trust and Crocker Design to present investigation and analysis of a potential affordable housing project on an 8-acre town-owned parcel abutting Legion Housing.
📍 8-acre parcel abutting Legion Housing
📋 Proposed
South Shore Race Management seeks approval for the Hanover Day 5K road race on June 27, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board to adopt new Transfer Station (trash/recycling drop-off) fees; specific amounts not listed in the agenda but take effect July 1, 2026.
💰 New fee schedule effective July 1, 2026; amounts not specified in agenda
📋 Proposed
Board reviews warrant articles for both the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses a debt exclusion question for the ballot, which would allow borrowing above the Prop 2½ tax levy limit; dollar amount not specified.
💰 Amount unspecified; a debt exclusion can temporarily raise property tax bills
📋 Proposed
Board discusses a resident's interest in purchasing town-owned land on Union Street.
📍 Union Street
📋 Proposed
Board to formally open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, add certified petition articles submitted since January 26, adopt any amendments, then close the warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses its commentary on warrant articles for residents ahead of Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of the Select Board's section of the FY 2025 Annual Town Report.
📋 Proposed
Routine Town Manager update.
📋 Proposed
Routine Select Board member updates and discussion.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract negotiations for Police, Firefighters, AFSCME, and HMEL unions, plus litigation strategy related to PFAS (chemical contamination) claims.
💰 Union contract outcomes and PFAS litigation could have significant fiscal impact
March 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📍 550 Hanover Street, Hanover Town Hall
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the Board, max 3 minutes each; no Board response expected.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to set new Transfer Station (town dump) fees taking effect July 1, 2026.
💰 Fee changes TBD — amounts not specified in agenda
📋 Proposed
Board reviews the articles scheduled for the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses a debt exclusion question — a temporary property-tax increase outside Prop 2½ limits — to appear on the Town Election ballot.
💰 Could raise property tax bills if approved by voters
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to officially open the Annual Town Meeting warrant for article submissions.
📋 Proposed
Board may add citizen-petitioned articles to the Town Meeting warrant that were certified after January 26, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to amend existing articles in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant, setting the final list of articles.
📋 Proposed
Board prepares its commentary and positions on Town Meeting articles.
📋 Proposed
Board may approve its section of the FY2025 Annual Town Report.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager provides updates to the Board.
📋 Proposed
Open discussion among Select Board members.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss union contract negotiations (Police, Fire, AFSCME, HMEL) and legal strategy on PFAS contamination litigation.
💰 CBA outcomes affect town labor costs; PFAS litigation may carry financial liability
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
March 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at Hanover Town Hall and via Zoom at 6:30 PM.
📍 550 Hanover Street
• Status unclear
Residents may address the Board — 3-minute limit per person.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to set new Transfer Station (town dump) user fees taking effect July 1, 2026.
💰 New fee schedule — amounts not specified in agenda
💬 Discussed
Board reviews the warrant articles scheduled for upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses placing a debt exclusion question on the town election ballot, which if passed would temporarily raise property taxes outside Prop. 2½ limits.
💰 Potential temporary property tax increase — amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant for new articles.
📋 Proposed
Board may add citizen-petition articles certified after January 26, 2026 to the Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board may amend existing articles in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Formal vote to close the warrant, finalizing the list of articles for Annual Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses its official positions or comments on Town Meeting warrant articles.
💬 Discussed
Routine update from the Town Manager.
💬 Discussed
General discussion among Board members.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss contract negotiation strategy for Police, Fire, AFSCME, and HMEL union agreements (CBAs).
💰 Labor contract costs — amounts not specified
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
March 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of meeting at Town Hall and via Zoom.
• Status unclear
Public comment period, max 3 minutes per speaker per Select Board Policy 2-6.
📋 Proposed
Approving minutes from December 15, 2025, January 5, January 20, and February 12, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Town Moderator nominates Scott Warner to the Open Space Committee, term through June 30, 2027.
📋 Proposed
Wholesale auto dealership at 198 Columbia Road seeks a Class II dealer license.
📍 198 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339
📋 Proposed
Agreement with regional cooperative to host a household hazardous waste collection depot at Hanover's Transfer Station.
📍 Transfer Station
💬 Discussed
Apex Companies' Eric Kelley and DPW Water Deputy Adam Flood present latest status on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance) contamination remediation.
📋 Proposed
Board considers adopting the town's multi-year Capital Improvement Plan and associated budget.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses potential changes to Hanover water rates.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses potential changes to Transfer Station fees paid by residents.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews draft warrant articles for both the Special and Annual Town Meetings.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses a debt exclusion question to appear on the town election ballot, which if passed would allow borrowing outside the Prop 2½ tax levy cap.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to formally open the Annual Town Meeting warrant for article submissions.
📋 Proposed
Board considers including citizen petition articles certified since January 26, 2026 in the Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board considers revising wording of Article 19 and the dollar amount in Article 24 based on the PFAS project presentation.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to formally open the Special Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board considers an article to authorize payment of outstanding invoices from prior fiscal years.
📋 Proposed
Board considers an article to cover snow and ice budget overruns for FY2026.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to close the Special Town Meeting warrant.
• Status unclear
Town Manager provides updates on municipal operations.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
March 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of meeting at Town Hall with remote Zoom access.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period, 3-minute limit per speaker.
📋 Proposed
Approval of draft minutes from Dec. 15, 2025; Jan. 5, Jan. 20, and Feb. 12, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Town Moderator's appointment of Scott Warner to the Open Space Committee through June 30, 2027.
📋 Proposed
Wholesale auto dealership at 198 Columbia Road seeks a Class II Auto Dealer License.
💬 Discussed
Apex Companies' Eric Kelley and DPW Water Operations Deputy Adam Flood update the board on PFAS contamination remediation progress.
📋 Proposed
Board considers adopting the town's Capital Improvement Plan and its associated budget.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses potential changes to water rates residents pay.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses potential changes to Transfer Station (trash/recycling) fees.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews warrant articles slated for the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses a debt exclusion question — a voter-approved override of Prop. 2½ limits for specific borrowing — for the town election ballot.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to formally open the Annual Town Meeting warrant for article submissions.
📋 Proposed
Board considers adding citizen-petition articles certified since Jan. 26 to the Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to formally close the Annual Town Meeting warrant, locking in all articles.
📋 Proposed
Board considers an agreement with the South Shore Recycling Cooperative to host a regional household hazardous waste collection depot at the Hanover Transfer Station.
• Status unclear
Routine update from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Board open discussion and adjournment.
March 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening at Town Hall and via Zoom.
📍 550 Hanover Street, Hanover Town Hall
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the Board (3-minute limit per person).
📋 Proposed
Approving minutes from December 15, 2025; January 5, 20, and February 12, 2026 meetings.
📋 Proposed
Town Moderator's appointment of Scott Warner to the Open Space Committee through June 30, 2027.
📋 Proposed
Wholesale auto dealership license application for Dealer Direct Motors LLC at 198 Columbia Road.
📍 198 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339
💬 Discussed
Update from Apex Companies and DPW Water Operations on the PFAS (drinking-water contaminant) remediation project.
📋 Proposed
Board votes on the town's Capital Improvement Plan and associated budget.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of possible changes to municipal water rates that could affect homeowner bills.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of potential changes to Transfer Station (trash/recycling) fees paid by residents.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews the warrant articles proposed for the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of a debt exclusion question (property-tax override for specific debt) to appear on the town election ballot.
📋 Proposed
Board formally opens the Annual Town Meeting warrant, adds certified petition articles submitted since January 26, 2026, then closes it.
📋 Proposed
Approval of an agreement with South Shore Recycling Cooperative to host a regional Household Hazardous Waste collection depot at the Transfer Station.
💬 Discussed
Routine update from the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Board member updates and adjournment.