Public Works

The mission of the Hanover Department of Public Works is to protect, preserve, improve, and manage the Town's infrastructure and related assets. Infrastructure includes the Town's roadway and drainage networks, cemeteries and parks, transfer station, water distribution system, and water treatment plants. The department employs 38 full-time and five seasonal or part-time employees. Public works employees are either working or on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to respond to any infrastructure-related challenges that may arise.

The Department of Public Works crews perform interesting tasks every day to keep the infrastructure of the Town running. The goal of this page is to provide interesting and timely updates on the work that the department is performing. Check back often for updates or click on the daily newsletter link to see what we are up to today.

Administrative

• Administration

Buildings and Facilities

• Operations

Field Operations

• Highway
• Public Grounds / Cemetery
• Transfer Station

Water Operations

• Water Treatment
• Water Distribution

Facilities

Main Office

495 Hanover Street (Sylvester School), Hanover, MA 02339
The Department of Public Works is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

Transfer Station

118 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA 02339
The Transfer Station is open Friday through Monday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Ames Way Brush and Compost Pile

229 Ames Way, Hanover, MA 02339
The compost pile is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, from April 1^st to December 1^st. Additional hours are available on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Department Organization

• View the Department Organizational Chart

Office Hours and General Contact

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Phone: 781-826-3189
General Office: [email protected]
Water Billing Questions: [email protected]
Accounts Payable: [email protected]
Contracting: [email protected]