Animal Care and Control

The Town of Hanover Animal Control Officer is responsible for apprehending any dog found running at large on any public way or public recreational area within the Town of Hanover. The Animal Control Officer, upon receiving any such dog, shall make a complete registry by entering the breed, color, sex, and whether the dog is licensed. If licensed, the Animal Control Officer shall enter the owner's name, address, and license tag number. The owner, if known, shall be notified as soon as possible that the dog has been impounded. The owner of any dog so impounded may reclaim the dog upon payment of the fines, license fees, as set by the Select Board, and all of the costs incurred by the Town of Hanover for the impounding and maintenance of such dog as provided by law.ACC Logo

    Lost and Found Pets

    To reunite lost pets with their families, we have developed this resource as another avenue for residents to report and locate missing pets.

    Black Bears in Massachusetts

    Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Massachusetts and are moving further to the east. As fascinating as black bears are, on occasion they can cause problems for people. With the increasing number of bears found in many areas of Massachusetts, it is important for residents to brush up on their bear knowledge. Learn how you and your neighbors can take steps to prevent negative encounters with bears.

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    Staff Contacts

    Name Title Phone
    Lee-Ann Meehl Animal Control Officer 781-826-4119
    Kim Dixon Director of Public Health / Health Agent 781-826-5000 ext 1024