Formatting for Bylaw Revisions or Additions

Revisions or additions to the Town’s General Bylaws appear as either Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting articles. The Committee requests that sponsors provide us with a “draft” proposal, in the appropriate format, as part of your submission.

“Drafts” are subsequently reviewed and approved “as to form”, by Town Counsel, prior to inclusion in the Town Meeting warrant.

To further assist in this process, we recommend a review of previous Town of Hanover Annual Town Reports. These reports contain Town Meeting articles from the previous year, including examples of “approved” formatting to address your request.

Annual Town Reports are available at the Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, or by going to our Bylaws and Regulations page.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with the current Committee Chair with requests.