Frequently Asked Questions

General

Where do I get a tranfer station permit (Dump)? 

Where do I get a burn permit?
How do I get a license for my dog?
How do I register to vote?
What are the hours of operation for the Transfer Station?

Park and Recreation

When is Summer Park and Rec Camp registration?
Is there a program for working parents who can not pick their children up at 2:30 from Park and Rec?
What is the Teen Extreme Camp?
How do I register for the Parks and Recreation children and adult year round programs?
How can I reserve a playing field?

Where do I get a tranfer station permit (Dump)?   

Department of Public Works
40 Pond Street

Where do I get a burn permit?

Hanover Fire Department
Contact number: 781-826-7850,
Hours: 9:30-2:00 Mon.-Fri.
32 Center Street

How do I get a license for my dog?

Come to the Town Clerk’s Office with your dog’s rabies information and they will issue the dog tags. The fee is $5.00 for a spayed or neutered dog, $10.00 if not.

How do I register to vote?

Please come to the Registrar’s Office to fill out a form and bring your driver’s license for ID.

What are the hours of operation for the Transfer Station?

Friday through Tuesday 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

When is Summer Park and Rec Camp registration?

Registration begins at the end of February and continues until the program reaches its capacity.

Is there a program for working parents who can not pick their children up at 2:30 from Park and Rec?

Yes, there is an After Camp Extension program that runs until 5:45PM. It is specifically designed for working parents.

What is the Teen Extreme Camp?

This is a field trip based program designed for middle school children who may have outgrown the Park and Rec day camp and would like to spend time exploring new and exciting activities such as paintball, kayaking, laser tag or a whale watching trip.

How do I register for the Parks and Recreation children and adult year round programs?

You can register online at http://hanover-ma.gov/recreation.shtml or the Parks and Recreation office located at 550 Hanover Street.

How can I reserve a playing field?

Please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 781-826-PLAY