Town Manager

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Duties of the Town Manager

  • The town manager shall be the chief executive officer of the town.
  • The town manager shall be responsible to the Selectboard for the effective management of all town affairs placed in the town manager's charge by this act, the Selectboard, or vote of the town meeting.
  • The town manager shall be responsible for the implementation of town policies established by the Selectboard.

The Town Manager Act

Organizational Charts

Feedback

The town prides itself on the outstanding services it provides to its residents and business owners. If you have any suggestions or problems relating to the town or services, please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate town department.

Ask the Town Manager

Ask the Town Manager a question by sending an email message to askttm@hanover-ma.gov

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Joseph Colangelo Town Manager 781-826-5000, ext. 1084
Julie Burke Administrative Assistant 781-826-5000, ext. 1033
Ann Lee Assistant Town Manager/CDMI Director/Human Resources Director 781-826-5000, ext. 1059
Janet Tierney Director of Public Affairs, Licensing, and Insurances 781-826-5000, ext. 1032
Stephen Ryerson Communications Specialist 781-826-5000, ext. 1050