Below are draft or final versions of the four (4) Community Preservation Plans developed by various Town Committees with the help of their consultants.  Funding for the development of these focused long-range plans was provided by the Community Preservation Committee and vote of Town Meeting.  Each plan will assist the Town in guiding long-term preservation initiatives such as open space acquisition, and will be incorporated into Hanover's new "Comprehensive" Master Plan.  Click on one of the links below to view or obtain additional information about each plan.  For more information, please contact the applicable Committee or the Hanover Town Planner.  To send us your feedback on the draft or final plans, Click here for our online Feedback Form.

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Historical Preservation Plan

Affordable Housing Plan

Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan

Open Space & Recreation Plan

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Historical Preservation Plan

This plan was prepared by the Hanover Historical Commission with assistance from the consulting firm Concord Square Development and the Hanover Town Planner.

Hanover Historical Preservation Plan - Entire Report Now Available for Download!

Historical Resources Inventory

Historical Plan Maps:

          Historic Buildings in Hanover

          Historic Districts & Scenic Roads in Hanover

          Historic Objects, Bridges, Sites & Burial Grounds in Hanover

          Scenic Landscapes, Trails & Views in Hanover

          Potential Historic Districts & Scenic Roads in Hanover

Affordable Housing Plan

This plan was prepared by the Hanover Housing Authority with assistance from consultants Karen Sunnarborg and Abacus Architects & Planners and the Hanover Town Planner.

Hanover Affordable Housing Plan - Final Plan Now Available for Download!

Introduction to Hanover Housing Needs Assessment

Glossary of Affordable Housing Terms

Affordable Housing Plan Presentation (By Abacus Architects & Planners)

Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan

This plan was prepared by the Hanover Parks & Recreation Committee with assistance from the consulting firm Weston & Sampson and the Hanover Town Planner.

Draft 2008 Recreation Facilities Master Plan (Draft) - Draft Plan Now Available for Download!

Also available is the conceptual layout for new fields and facilities at the King Street/Cervelli property off King Street.  Click here to view the concept plan.

Open Space & Recreation Plan

This plan was prepared by the Hanover Open Space Committee with assistance from the consulting firm Beals & Thomas, Inc. and the Hanover Town Planner.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Maps:

          Five Year Action Plan

          Open Space Inventory

          Plant & Wildlife Habitat

          Scenic Resources

          Soil Features

          Water Resources

          Zoning Map