Town Projects

B. Everett Hall Field Redesign Project	Status
Summary The Town of Hanover, in collaboration with students from the Conway School of Landscape Design, is working on a master plan to redesign B. Everett Hall Field, located at 495 Hanover Street. Please visit the B. Everett Hall Field Redesign Project page for information and project updates. Funding Funding provided by the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.	Members of the Conway School of Landscape Design will be available at the Food Truck Tuesday event at Forge Pond Park on June 6, 2023.

B. Everett Hall Field Redesign Project

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Summary
The Town of Hanover, in collaboration with students from the Conway School of Landscape Design, is working on a master plan to redesign B. Everett Hall Field, located at 495 Hanover Street.

Please visit the B. Everett Hall Field Redesign Project page for information and project updates.

Funding

Funding provided by the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.

Members of the Conway School of Landscape Design will be available at the Food Truck Tuesday event at Forge Pond Park on June 6, 2023.

Catch Basin Cleaning Program	Status
Summary Catch basin cleaning includes the removal of trash and sediments collected in the sump using a clamshell bucket truck. At this time, the Town also is able to assess the physical condition of our catch basins and identify repairs or defects that may need to be addressed at a future time. This cleaning is essential to maintain our catch basins in an effort to prevent blockages and minimize the number of pollutants entering the storm drain system, which may eventually discharge into local streams, wetlands, and waterways. The Catch Basin Cleaning program maintains compliance with the Town's Federal Storm Water Permit. Funding This activity is funded through the DPW's operating budget and is not a capital project.	The Annual Catch Basin Cleaning Program is scheduled to begin in the Summer of 2024.

Catch Basin Cleaning Program

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Summary
Catch basin cleaning includes the removal of trash and sediments collected in the sump using a clamshell bucket truck. At this time, the Town also is able to assess the physical condition of our catch basins and identify repairs or defects that may need to be addressed at a future time. This cleaning is essential to maintain our catch basins in an effort to prevent blockages and minimize the number of pollutants entering the storm drain system, which may eventually discharge into local streams, wetlands, and waterways. The Catch Basin Cleaning program maintains compliance with the Town's Federal Storm Water Permit.

Funding
This activity is funded through the DPW's operating budget and is not a capital project.

The Annual Catch Basin Cleaning Program is scheduled to begin in the Summer of 2024.

Fireworks Site	Status
Summary Please visit the Former National Fireworks Site page for information and project updates.	View the Former National Fireworks Site page for additional information and status updates.

Fireworks Site

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Summary

Please visit the Former National Fireworks Site page for information and project updates.

View the Former National Fireworks Site page for additional information and status updates.

Forge Pond Park Lighting	Status
Summary This project will provide an engineered overview plan and costs for lighting layouts, controls, and power distribution to provide systems for safe evening ball field uses. The increased demand to utilize this complex for recreational activities has resulted in the need to find ways to maximize usage opportunities. The addition of field lighting may provide the ability for the Town to alleviate certain time constraints on usage that puts a burden on the complex and its users. Funding $12,000 from the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.	This project needs to go through the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Permitting Required. Site plans and photovoltaic (lighting plan) submission to ZBA - pending. Subsurface testing took place in November of 2022. Work is ongoing with engineers in December 2022 on the foundation designs. In December 2022, an application was submitted to CPC to fund the necessary site work. The application has been approved by CPC and an article will move forward onto the Warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The funding for the lighting of 6 ball fields, adjacent parking and walkways was approved at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The project will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals at their April 12, 2023, meeting for consideration of a variance to allow for lighting in the Park. Consideration of Approval is pending the outcome of an Appeal filed by an Abutter.

Forge Pond Park Lighting

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Summary

This project will provide an engineered overview plan and costs for lighting layouts, controls, and power distribution to provide systems for safe evening ball field uses. The increased demand to utilize this complex for recreational activities has resulted in the need to find ways to maximize usage opportunities. The addition of field lighting may provide the ability for the Town to alleviate certain time constraints on usage that puts a burden on the complex and its users.

Funding
$12,000 from the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.

This project needs to go through the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Permitting Required.
Site plans and photovoltaic (lighting plan) submission to ZBA - pending.
Subsurface testing took place in November of 2022.
Work is ongoing with engineers in December 2022 on the foundation designs.
In December 2022, an application was submitted to CPC to fund the necessary site work.
The application has been approved by CPC and an article will move forward onto the Warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.
The funding for the lighting of 6 ball fields, adjacent parking and walkways was approved at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.
The project will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals at their April 12, 2023, meeting for consideration of a variance to allow for lighting in the Park.
Consideration of Approval is pending the outcome of an Appeal filed by an Abutter.

Hanover Crossing
Hanover Crossing is an exciting mixed-use location that combines an open-air retail experience with 297 high-end residential units to form an amenities-rich “Live, Work, Play” destination experience. Hanover Company has paid $500,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust as previously agreed. The Apartments at Hanover Crossing are complete. All 297 units have received occupancy permits. LL Bean, Chase Bank, J. Crew, Sephora, European Wax Center, the new Trader Joe's Location and Evviva Trattoria are under construction. Market Basket, MB Fine Wines, Showcase Cinema De Lux, Old Navy, Sullivan's Castle Island, 110 Grill, Prep Office Space and Macys are officially open.. View the Hanover Crossing Page for information and status updates. View the official The Hanover Crossing website.

Hanover Crossing

Hanover Crossing is an exciting mixed-use location that combines an open-air retail experience with 297 high-end residential units to form an amenities-rich “Live, Work, Play” destination experience.

Hanover Company has paid $500,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust as previously agreed.
The Apartments at Hanover Crossing are complete. All 297 units have received occupancy permits.
LL Bean, Chase Bank, J. Crew, Sephora, European Wax Center, the new Trader Joe's Location and Evviva Trattoria are under construction.
Market Basket, MB Fine Wines, Showcase Cinema De Lux, Old Navy, Sullivan's Castle Island, 110 Grill, Prep Office Space and Macys are officially open..
View the Hanover Crossing Page for information and status updates.
View the official The Hanover Crossing website.

Hanover High School Turf and Track Upgrades	Status
Summary Improvements and replacements need to be made to the track, turf field, and athletic facility at Hanover High School. This is a planned replacement of the artificial turf at the high school turf field. The existing turf is now twelve years old and is reaching the end of its useful life, which is normally ten years. The project will also relocate the long jump pits to the east end zone, allowing for the widening of the turf surface for soccer and lacrosse, as well as make repairs to, re-coat, and re-stripe the surface of the existing track. Funding The 2022 Annual Town Meeting voted in favor of an appropriation to fund this project - HHS Turf Field and Track ($1,750,000 Debt)	The new turf surface has been installed, painted and is currently in use. New goal posts and end zone safety netting have been installed. The track and field jump pits have been reoriented, and the track is prepared to be resurfaced in the Summer of 2024.

Hanover High School Turf and Track Upgrades

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Summary

Improvements and replacements need to be made to the track, turf field, and athletic facility at Hanover High School. This is a planned replacement of the artificial turf at the high school turf field. The existing turf is now twelve years old and is reaching the end of its useful life, which is normally ten years. The project will also relocate the long jump pits to the east end zone, allowing for the widening of the turf surface for soccer and lacrosse, as well as make repairs to, re-coat, and re-stripe the surface of the existing track.

Funding

The 2022 Annual Town Meeting voted in favor of an appropriation to fund this project - HHS Turf Field and Track ($1,750,000 Debt)

The new turf surface has been installed, painted and is currently in use.
New goal posts and end zone safety netting have been installed.
The track and field jump pits have been reoriented, and the track is prepared to be resurfaced in the Summer of 2024.

Hanover Police Accreditation	Status
Summary Hanover Police Department has begun the lengthy process of becoming Accredited, whereby HPD will be recognized as meeting the standards considered to be best practices in the profession. This process will entail going through all of the Department’s policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify where the Department meets or needs to work on meeting the standards of best practices on a National Level. Accreditation will not only help the Department on a day-to-day basis, but will also aid in attracting the best candidates as positions open up within the Department. Once achieved, there will annual reviews to maintain the accreditation. Funding Improvements made possible by ARPA funding.	Lieutenant Brian Metivier has completed the training and has passed the exam to become the Department's Accreditation Manager. Hanover Police Department (HPD) has been in contact with the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) regarding HPD's intent to begin the Certification/Accreditation process. MPAC has recently added an additional step to the process of incoming agencies ensuring that all police reform mandates are fulfilled prior to accepting agencies into the initial stage of the process which consists of the application phase & self-assessment phase. Lt. Metivier & Chief Kane have been developing and or updating policies that HPD either lacked or were in need if updating in order to meet acceptable standards prior to entering the program. Lt Metivier & Chief Kane will be attending an MPAC information session in April which is designed for agencies that are new to the process, and intend to apply for MPAC acceptance thereafter.

Hanover Police Accreditation

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Summary

Hanover Police Department has begun the lengthy process of becoming Accredited, whereby HPD will be recognized as meeting the standards considered to be best practices in the profession. This process will entail going through all of the Department’s policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify where the Department meets or needs to work on meeting the standards of best practices on a National Level.

Accreditation will not only help the Department on a day-to-day basis, but will also aid in attracting the best candidates as positions open up within the Department. Once achieved, there will annual reviews to maintain the accreditation.

Funding
Improvements made possible by ARPA funding.

Lieutenant Brian Metivier has completed the training and has passed the exam to become the Department's Accreditation Manager.
Hanover Police Department (HPD) has been in contact with the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) regarding HPD's intent to begin the Certification/Accreditation process.
MPAC has recently added an additional step to the process of incoming agencies ensuring that all police reform mandates are fulfilled prior to accepting agencies into the initial stage of the process which consists of the application phase & self-assessment phase.
Lt. Metivier & Chief Kane have been developing and or updating policies that HPD either lacked or were in need if updating in order to meet acceptable standards prior to entering the program.
Lt Metivier & Chief Kane will be attending an MPAC information session in April which is designed for agencies that are new to the process, and intend to apply for MPAC acceptance thereafter.

Hanover Police Body Worn Camera Program	Status
Summary Hanover Police Department is actively pursuing grant opportunities to fund the Body Worn Camera Program. Funding Grant funds will aid in the cost of obtaining the equipment and training on its use and care.	As part of the State's commitment to supporting the need for transparency and Police legitimacy, The Hanover Police Department was awarded a $110,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security branch of the Department of Justice. The grant award, which was one of the largest awarded in the State, is for cameras, training and other needs associated with getting the Body Worn Camera Program up and running. After viewing several presentations from various camera vendors the Hanover Police Department has decided to take part in a free trial from Motorola which will outfit 6 officers, with no commitment necessary during the trial period, before fully committing and outfitting everyone. This will offer the opportunity to see how the equipment works and to work out any bugs prior to fully rolling out the program. The Department is pursuing grant or other funding opportunities for the required cloud based storage for the Body Worn Camera Program as the grant funds are not eligible to be used to cover this expense. Hanover Police Department has issued body cameras to all officers who are now wearing them on patrol. While the program is going well in terms of functionality and officer acceptance, HPD has identified some areas in the Body Worn Camera policy that need to be strengthened. HPD is working with the Hanover Police Union to address these areas. HPD has been working with Mike Wildrick & Tom Nee from the Hanover IT Department in getting this program going and is grateful for their time & assistance. Their expertise has proven to be invaluable to launching this program.

Hanover Police Body Worn Camera Program

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Summary

Hanover Police Department is actively pursuing grant opportunities to fund the Body Worn Camera Program.

Funding
Grant funds will aid in the cost of obtaining the equipment and training on its use and care.

As part of the State's commitment to supporting the need for transparency and Police legitimacy, The Hanover Police Department was awarded a $110,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security branch of the Department of Justice. The grant award, which was one of the largest awarded in the State, is for cameras, training and other needs associated with getting the Body Worn Camera Program up and running.
After viewing several presentations from various camera vendors the Hanover Police Department has decided to take part in a free trial from Motorola which will outfit 6 officers, with no commitment necessary during the trial period, before fully committing and outfitting everyone. This will offer the opportunity to see how the equipment works and to work out any bugs prior to fully rolling out the program.
The Department is pursuing grant or other funding opportunities for the required cloud based storage for the Body Worn Camera Program as the grant funds are not eligible to be used to cover this expense.
Hanover Police Department has issued body cameras to all officers who are now wearing them on patrol.
While the program is going well in terms of functionality and officer acceptance, HPD has identified some areas in the Body Worn Camera policy that need to be strengthened. HPD is working with the Hanover Police Union to address these areas.
HPD has been working with Mike Wildrick & Tom Nee from the Hanover IT Department in getting this program going and is grateful for their time & assistance. Their expertise has proven to be invaluable to launching this program.

Hanover Police Co-Response Program	Status
Summary The Hanover Police Department launched a Co-Response Program in September 2023, which pairs a mental health clinician with a uniformed police officer. Our clinician, Jillian Wager, responds to calls for service, including all mental health emergency calls in town. By design, this program utilizes the specific skillset of a trained clinician to assist police in de-escalating situations in which we encounter someone actively in crisis. As our Clinician, Jillian’s mission is to assess an individual’s level of crisis and determine a proper level of care. Individuals are then provided with services in order to keep them safe and supported within the community while also diverting them from the criminal justice system when/if appropriate. Funding This program is funded through a state grant we were awarded through the Department of Children and Families in a joint effort with our neighbors from Pembroke Police Department. As such, Jillian splits her time between Hanover and Pembroke and serves as a valuable tool in law enforcement's effort to assist those struggling with their mental health.	Please check back for an update.

Hanover Police Co-Response Program

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Summary

The Hanover Police Department launched a Co-Response Program in September 2023, which pairs a mental health clinician with a uniformed police officer. Our clinician, Jillian Wager, responds to calls for service, including all mental health emergency calls in town. By design, this program utilizes the specific skillset of a trained clinician to assist police in de-escalating situations in which we encounter someone actively in crisis. As our Clinician, Jillian’s mission is to assess an individual’s level of crisis and determine a proper level of care. Individuals are then provided with services in order to keep them safe and supported within the community while also diverting them from the criminal justice system when/if appropriate.

Funding
This program is funded through a state grant we were awarded through the Department of Children and Families in a joint effort with our neighbors from Pembroke Police Department. As such, Jillian splits her time between Hanover and Pembroke and serves as a valuable tool in law enforcement's effort to assist those struggling with their mental health.

Please check back for an update.

Hanover Police Comfort Dog Program	Status
Summary Hanover’s request has been accepted and HPD is on the waitlist to receive a donated comfort dog from Boonefield Labradors. It is anticipated that HPD will receive the dog in the Spring and thereafter will begin having the dog accompany his or her handler on project outreach, family intervention cases and in crisis situations in order to provide comfort, stress relief, and emotional support to those affected by crisis or disasters. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the comfort dog will promote strong relationships and trust between the Hanover Police Department and the Community which it serves. The selection process for the Policeman or Policewoman who will serve as the Comfort Dog Handler is anticipated to begin soon, with Boonefield Labradors taking part in the interview process in order to assure that the dog will be treated as a member of the family. Funding The Department is pursuing grant and funding opportunities from local pet supply stores, veterinarians, and residents to support the Comfort Dog program. Offers of support are already beginning to flow in.	The Comfort Dog Program has just completed its first year & the impact in the community has been better than anticipated. Lainey, (HPD's yellow lab), is in high demand as HPD receives weekly requests for appearances. Lainey has been working with the Plymouth County DA's Office in providing assistance with juvenile interviews. These interviews are often times regarding a very sensitive matter & Lainey has been highly effective in providing youths with a sense of calm in what would otherwise be a difficult setting. HPD has been notified that additional grant funding towards the Plymouth County Comfort Dog program may be awarded to Hanover in the near future. These funds will assist in keeping the program thriving as it is highly dependent on donations from the community.

Hanover Police Comfort Dog Program

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Summary

Hanover’s request has been accepted and HPD is on the waitlist to receive a donated comfort dog from Boonefield Labradors. It is anticipated that HPD will receive the dog in the Spring and thereafter will begin having the dog accompany his or her handler on project outreach, family intervention cases and in crisis situations in order to provide comfort, stress relief, and emotional support to those affected by crisis or disasters. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the comfort dog will promote strong relationships and trust between the Hanover Police Department and the Community which it serves.

The selection process for the Policeman or Policewoman who will serve as the Comfort Dog Handler is anticipated to begin soon, with Boonefield Labradors taking part in the interview process in order to assure that the dog will be treated as a member of the family.

Funding
The Department is pursuing grant and funding opportunities from local pet supply stores, veterinarians, and residents to support the Comfort Dog program. Offers of support are already beginning to flow in.

The Comfort Dog Program has just completed its first year & the impact in the community has been better than anticipated. Lainey, (HPD's yellow lab), is in high demand as HPD receives weekly requests for appearances.
Lainey has been working with the Plymouth County DA's Office in providing assistance with juvenile interviews. These interviews are often times regarding a very sensitive matter & Lainey has been highly effective in providing youths with a sense of calm in what would otherwise be a difficult setting.
HPD has been notified that additional grant funding towards the Plymouth County Comfort Dog program may be awarded to Hanover in the near future. These funds will assist in keeping the program thriving as it is highly dependent on donations from the community.

Hanover Police Mall Officer Program	Status
Summary A “Special Police Officer” will have the duty to preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, and enforce the law in the Hanover Crossing Shopping Area within the Town of Hanover.	The Hanover Mall Officer Program is fully operational as of the Spring of 2023. Currently Special Police Officer Joe Tosone has been assigned full-time and Permanent Intermittent Police Officer Roderick Gillis has been assigned to a part-time position. Mall management has been very pleased with the efforts of Hanover Officers assigned to the Mall thus far. Both Officers take part in weekly safety meetings with mall management, offering suggestions and providing valuable input to enhance safety concerns. Collectively the Officers work 56 hours a week on the property, providing a constant Police presence and contributing to the Hanover Police Department's overall commitment to community engagement.

Hanover Police Mall Officer Program

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Summary

A “Special Police Officer” will have the duty to preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, and enforce the law in the Hanover Crossing Shopping Area within the Town of Hanover.

The Hanover Mall Officer Program is fully operational as of the Spring of 2023.
Currently Special Police Officer Joe Tosone has been assigned full-time and Permanent Intermittent Police Officer Roderick Gillis has been assigned to a part-time position.
Mall management has been very pleased with the efforts of Hanover Officers assigned to the Mall thus far.
Both Officers take part in weekly safety meetings with mall management, offering suggestions and providing valuable input to enhance safety concerns.
Collectively the Officers work 56 hours a week on the property, providing a constant Police presence and contributing to the Hanover Police Department's overall commitment to community engagement.

Hanover Trail Improvements	Status
Summary This project is for improvements including trail/bridgework, viewing platform (Chapman’s Landing), signage, and boardwalks, to be made to the following trails; Chapman’s Landing, French’s Stream, Colby Phillips, Denham Property, and Folly Hill. Hanover residents widely use our trail system and these improvements will further the goal of the Community Preservation Fund. Chapman’s Landing: replace the Iron Mine Brook bridge, install bog bridge hold-downs to secure against flooding, install new trail and boardwalks from Luddam’s Ford to Chapman’s Landing, and a new sign on Elm Street. French’s Stream: new bridging and boardwalks on Old Rockland Road trail and new signage. Colby Philips: replace a missing sign on Pleasant Street, a new sign off the Rail Trail, and a New Boardwalk approaching the bridge. Denham Property: replace the deteriorated bridge at the rear of the property and install a new boardwalk approaching the bridge. Folly Hill Property: install new signs on Rt. 139 and Willow Road, and install a new boardwalk. Funding $22,000 from the Town’s Community Preservation Fund, $7,500 of which is estimated to be used on the Chapman Landing Viewing Platform project with the rest to be used on similar trail improvements as written in the article.	The Chapman Landing Viewing Platform project is underway, with construction prep anticipated to take place in early September of 2022, and completion of this project is anticipated in October of 2022. The Conservation Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing in September of 2022 for work in a riverfront area and wetland/buffer areas. Hanover excavating has been hired for minor excavation work and installation of the platform.

Hanover Trail Improvements

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Summary

This project is for improvements including trail/bridgework, viewing platform (Chapman’s Landing), signage, and boardwalks, to be made to the following trails; Chapman’s Landing, French’s Stream, Colby Phillips, Denham Property, and Folly Hill. Hanover residents widely use our trail system and these improvements will further the goal of the Community Preservation Fund.

Chapman’s Landing: replace the Iron Mine Brook bridge, install bog bridge hold-downs to secure against flooding, install new trail and boardwalks from Luddam’s Ford to Chapman’s Landing, and a new sign on Elm Street.
French’s Stream: new bridging and boardwalks on Old Rockland Road trail and new signage. Colby Philips: replace a missing sign on Pleasant Street, a new sign off the Rail Trail, and a New Boardwalk approaching the bridge.
Denham Property: replace the deteriorated bridge at the rear of the property and install a new boardwalk approaching the bridge.
Folly Hill Property: install new signs on Rt. 139 and Willow Road, and install a new boardwalk.

Funding
$22,000 from the Town’s Community Preservation Fund,

$7,500 of which is estimated to be used on the Chapman Landing Viewing Platform project with the rest to be used on similar trail improvements as written in the article.

The Chapman Landing Viewing Platform project is underway, with construction prep anticipated to take place in early September of 2022, and completion of this project is anticipated in October of 2022.
The Conservation Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing in September of 2022 for work in a riverfront area and wetland/buffer areas.
Hanover excavating has been hired for minor excavation work and installation of the platform.

John Curtis Free Library HVAC Upgrades	Status
Summary The current system is 20 years old and has required some recent repairs. This project aims to modernize components and make improvements for long-term reliability and operation. Funding Improvements made possible by ARPA funding. This project is estimated to cost approximately $45,000.	Currently working with a contractor to determine the extent of necessary upgrades.

John Curtis Free Library HVAC Upgrades

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Summary

The current system is 20 years old and has required some recent repairs. This project aims to modernize components and make improvements for long-term reliability and operation.

Funding
Improvements made possible by ARPA funding. This project is estimated to cost approximately $45,000.

Currently working with a contractor to determine the extent of necessary upgrades.

John Curtis Free Library Long Range Plan	Status
Summary The John Curtis Free Library will form a focus group of approximately 20 people in April of 2023. The Group will be made up of representatives from agencies as well as Hanover residents from various walks of life. The goal is to identify what people would like to see from the library going forward and create a 5-year plan with three realistic and achievable goals as well as develop steps to achieve those goals within 5 years.	Currently scheduled to develop an emergency plan with help from Hanover Emergency Services.

John Curtis Free Library Long Range Plan

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Summary

The John Curtis Free Library will form a focus group of approximately 20 people in April of 2023. The Group will be made up of representatives from agencies as well as Hanover residents from various walks of life. The goal is to identify what people would like to see from the library going forward and create a 5-year plan with three realistic and achievable goals as well as develop steps to achieve those goals within 5 years.

Currently scheduled to develop an emergency plan with help from Hanover Emergency Services.

Nathan Estates	Status
Summary Please check back for an update.	The existing structure has been razed and infrastructure is being worked on. As of February 2023, no building permits for new construction have been applied for. The lots being released by the Planning Board is pending the installation of a base coat asphalt. The road infrastructure has been installed and the dwelling onsite has been razed.

Nathan Estates

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Summary

Please check back for an update.

The existing structure has been razed and infrastructure is being worked on.
As of February 2023, no building permits for new construction have been applied for.
The lots being released by the Planning Board is pending the installation of a base coat asphalt.
The road infrastructure has been installed and the dwelling onsite has been razed.

Oakland Estates	Status
Summary	A demo permit has been filed for, to raze the existing structure. The Additional information required before releasing the demo permit is pending. The under road infrastructure and base coat asphalt has been completed. The first building permit application for a new home has been received.

Oakland Estates

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Summary

A demo permit has been filed for, to raze the existing structure.
The Additional information required before releasing the demo permit is pending.
The under road infrastructure and base coat asphalt has been completed.
The first building permit application for a new home has been received.

Parcel 30-12, Washington Street	Status
Summary The owners of a vacant parcel of land (Parcel ID 30-12; hereinafter the "Parcel") having frontage on Washington Street (Route 53) are offering to sell the Parcel to the Town of Hanover. The Parcel is located adjacent to the YMCA Early Learning Center, 1075 Washington Street. The Parcel is located within a well protection zone. Should the Town of Hanover purchase the Parcel, the land would increase the area of land already owned by the Town within the well protection zone. View information about Parcel 30-12.	On November 21, 2022 the Select Board granted authority to the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager to enter into negotiations with the property owner and bring any proposals back to the Select Board for consideration.

Parcel 30-12, Washington Street

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Summary

The owners of a vacant parcel of land (Parcel ID 30-12; hereinafter the "Parcel") having frontage on Washington Street (Route 53) are offering to sell the Parcel to the Town of Hanover. The Parcel is located adjacent to the YMCA Early Learning Center, 1075 Washington Street. The Parcel is located within a well protection zone. Should the Town of Hanover purchase the Parcel, the land would increase the area of land already owned by the Town within the well protection zone.

View information about Parcel 30-12.

On November 21, 2022 the Select Board granted authority to the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager to enter into negotiations with the property owner and bring any proposals back to the Select Board for consideration.

PFAS Information

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Summary

This project will allow funding to perform upgrades to the Pond Street Water Treatment Plant to meet new drinking water regulations established by MassDEP. In October 2020, MassDEP promulgated a new drinking water regulation setting the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 20 nanograms per liter for the sum of six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS6) This past summer, we found that water from our Pond Street Treatment Plant is in excess of this new drinking water regulation.

View information, scope, and additional status updates

Funding
As a significant addition to the Pond Street plant was anticipated, this project was originally estimated to cost approximately $5,000,000. Initial pilot testing of the GAC in FY22 was funded through the operating budget. A supplemental appropriation of $80,000 was made at the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting which will fund work for FY23. While the filter work that has been performed has reduced PFAS levels, the EPA is in the process of modifying their PFAS regulations which may require additional significant modifications at Pond Street as well as possibly the Beal and Broadway Water Treatment Plants.

The project will perform upgrades to the Pond Street Water Treatment Plant to meet new drinking water regulations established by MassDEP. In October 2020, MassDEP promulgated a new drinking water regulation setting the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 20 nanograms per liter for the sum of six perfluoroalkyl and plyfluroralkyl substances (PFAS6). In the summer of 2021 we found that the water from our Pond Street Treatment Plant was in excess of this new drinking water regulation. A pilot study was initiated in the fall of 2021 to evaluate the effectiveness of granular activated carbon (GAC) in reducing PFAS levels. One of the three Pond Street WTP filters was upgraded. The results of the program were promising and in the spring of 2022 the Town petitioned Mass DEP to allow for further renovations of the remaining filters. A second filter was modified in the spring of 2022 and is undergoing tests. The media for the third filter has been installed.

Hanover Branch Rail Trail Extension	Status
Summary The Town of Hanover plans to construct a shared-use pathway that extends the Hanover Branch Rail Trail across West Hanover to the Drinkwater River. This project will connect Hanover with the successful shared-use pathway that travels through neighboring towns of Abington and Rockland. Trail users can experience a quintessential New England journey through the natural beauty of woods and wetlands, historic village centers, and suburban post-industrial town settings while enjoying the natural and cultural wealth of Massachusetts and spending time outdoors. View information, scope, and additional status updates Funding $22,000 from the Community Preservation Fund, and $379,142 awarded from the MassTrails Grant.	Town Meeting approved CPC funds. On June 28, 2022, the Hanover Branch Rail Trail Extension was awarded a $379,142.00 Grant from MassTrails. An Engineering Firm has conducted surveying work and has been developing design plans for the rail trail. DCR is currently working on their own internal review of the Town of Hanover's current Notice of Intent and Site Plans. No major delays or changes are anticipated at this time. Notice of Intent and Plans for the proposed Rail Trail Project have been submitted to the Conservation Agent and the Conservation Commission. Conservation has issued an order of conditions for the project. The DCR internal review has been completed a construction access permit for the work has been approved. Bids are being solicited for erosion control, rail and tie removal and limited tree clearing. The bids are scheduled to be opened on January 9th. Site amenities and parking area improvements have been completed. Fencing installations have been completed Safety railings are scheduled to be installed in the Spring or 2024.

Hanover Branch Rail Trail Extension

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Summary
The Town of Hanover plans to construct a shared-use pathway that extends the Hanover Branch Rail Trail across West Hanover to the Drinkwater River. This project will connect Hanover with the successful shared-use pathway that travels through neighboring towns of Abington and Rockland. Trail users can experience a quintessential New England journey through the natural beauty of woods and wetlands, historic village centers, and suburban post-industrial town settings while enjoying the natural and cultural wealth of Massachusetts and spending time outdoors.

View information, scope, and additional status updates

Funding

$22,000 from the Community Preservation Fund, and $379,142 awarded from the MassTrails Grant.

Town Meeting approved CPC funds.
On June 28, 2022, the Hanover Branch Rail Trail Extension was awarded a $379,142.00 Grant from MassTrails.
An Engineering Firm has conducted surveying work and has been developing design plans for the rail trail.
DCR is currently working on their own internal review of the Town of Hanover's current Notice of Intent and Site Plans. No major delays or changes are anticipated at this time.
Notice of Intent and Plans for the proposed Rail Trail Project have been submitted to the Conservation Agent and the Conservation Commission.
Conservation has issued an order of conditions for the project.
The DCR internal review has been completed a construction access permit for the work has been approved.
Bids are being solicited for erosion control, rail and tie removal and limited tree clearing.
The bids are scheduled to be opened on January 9th.
Site amenities and parking area improvements have been completed.
Fencing installations have been completed
Safety railings are scheduled to be installed in the Spring or 2024.

Roadway Resurfacing and Paving Work	Status
Summary Currently working with a firm to develop a more formal Pavement Management Program and Capital Improvement Plan. Funding Please check back for updates.	2024 Paving Work is currently being reviewed by the Chapter 90 Program for funding approval. Work will include resurfacing portions of Main Street and Center Street.

Roadway Resurfacing and Paving Work

Status

Summary
Currently working with a firm to develop a more formal Pavement Management Program and Capital Improvement Plan.

Funding
Please check back for updates.

2024 Paving Work is currently being reviewed by the Chapter 90 Program for funding approval.
Work will include resurfacing portions of Main Street and Center Street.

Route 139 Corridor Study
The study will provide a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions (traffic volumes and speed, congestion levels (level of service), pavement conditions, lighting, signage, sidewalks and other pedestrian infrastructure, bicycle capacity, and crash history and crash rates). The study will forecast future conditions based on both baseline growth and anticipated development. View information, scope, and status updates

Route 139 Corridor Study

The study will provide a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions (traffic volumes and speed, congestion levels (level of service), pavement conditions, lighting, signage, sidewalks and other pedestrian infrastructure, bicycle capacity, and crash history and crash rates). The study will forecast future conditions based on both baseline growth and anticipated development.

View information, scope, and status updates

Street Sweeping Program	Status
Summary Street Sweeping is an ongoing activity to remove sand and other fine particulates that have deposited in he road through winter snow and ice operations. This program maintains compliance with the Town's Federal Storm Water Permit. Funding This activity is funded through the DPW's Operating Budget and is not a capital project.	The 2024 Annual Street Sweeping Program is schedule to begin in the Spring or 2024.

Street Sweeping Program

Status

Summary
Street Sweeping is an ongoing activity to remove sand and other fine particulates that have deposited in he road through winter snow and ice operations. This program maintains compliance with the Town's Federal Storm Water Permit.

Funding
This activity is funded through the DPW's Operating Budget and is not a capital project.

The 2024 Annual Street Sweeping Program is schedule to begin in the Spring or 2024.

Sylvester Field Conservation	Status
Summary Please check back for updates. Funding Please check back for updates.	The scenic street approval was granted by the Planning Board in 2021. Conservation Restriction (CR) was approved by the Select Board on July 18, 2022, and has been sent to the State. The parking area has been designated and it is planned to be cordoned off with a post and rail design. State review and approval is pending.

Sylvester Field Conservation

Status

Summary
Please check back for updates.

Funding
Please check back for updates.

The scenic street approval was granted by the Planning Board in 2021.
Conservation Restriction (CR) was approved by the Select Board on July 18, 2022, and has been sent to the State.
The parking area has been designated and it is planned to be cordoned off with a post and rail design.
State review and approval is pending.

Sylvester School Building	Status
Summary Please check back for updates. Funding Improvements made possible by CARES and ARPA funding.	The Department of Public Works Offices are now located in the Sylvester School Building. Hanover Public Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Program is now utilizing a portion of the Sylvester School Gymnasium for programming needs. The Food Pantry moved into the building in September 2021. The gymnasium in the building was used during the Winter by Hanover Youth Wrestling. A wheelchair ramp has been installed for public access to the first floor. Research is being conducted about fire regulations and sprinklers to allow access to the entirety of the building, basement and second floor are not being used as of right now. Fire sprinkler estimate for the basement and first floor has been received. Interior survey of the building has been performed in preparation for a sprinkler system design. Engineering Design is underway. It is anticipated that the Sprinkler System and Basement Access will be complete prior to the end of this calendar year.

Sylvester School Building

Status

Summary
Please check back for updates.

Funding
Improvements made possible by CARES and ARPA funding.

The Department of Public Works Offices are now located in the Sylvester School Building.
Hanover Public Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Program is now utilizing a portion of the Sylvester School Gymnasium for programming needs.
The Food Pantry moved into the building in September 2021.
The gymnasium in the building was used during the Winter by Hanover Youth Wrestling.
A wheelchair ramp has been installed for public access to the first floor.
Research is being conducted about fire regulations and sprinklers to allow access to the entirety of the building, basement and second floor are not being used as of right now.
Fire sprinkler estimate for the basement and first floor has been received.
Interior survey of the building has been performed in preparation for a sprinkler system design.
Engineering Design is underway.
It is anticipated that the Sprinkler System and Basement Access will be complete prior to the end of this calendar year.

Water Meter Replacement Project
Residents may have received a door notice indicating that their water meter needs to be replaced. The DPW is stepping up its efforts to replace aging water meters. The goal of this multi-year program is to replace all water meters over a ten-year cycle. Older meters can currently be read through a touchpad mounted on the side of the house. Newer meters are read via a radio. Currently, 58.7 percent of the existing meters can be read from the street via a radio. The goal of the program is to convert all meters to radio reads. While improving meter reading efficiency, the newer technology has additional benefits such as the minimization of meter reading errors, minimization of the need to access private property, the ability to show customers when their water is being used, and the ability to detect if there is a probable leak in the plumbing system. View information and status updates. The waterline replacement design is complete and the project is going out to bid in June of 2023, with construction anticipated to take place in the Summer of 2023.

Water Meter Replacement Project

Residents may have received a door notice indicating that their water meter needs to be replaced. The DPW is stepping up its efforts to replace aging water meters. The goal of this multi-year program is to replace all water meters over a ten-year cycle. Older meters can currently be read through a touchpad mounted on the side of the house. Newer meters are read via a radio. Currently, 58.7 percent of the existing meters can be read from the street via a radio. The goal of the program is to convert all meters to radio reads. While improving meter reading efficiency, the newer technology has additional benefits such as the minimization of meter reading errors, minimization of the need to access private property, the ability to show customers when their water is being used, and the ability to detect if there is a probable leak in the plumbing system.

View information and status updates.
The waterline replacement design is complete and the project is going out to bid in June of 2023, with construction anticipated to take place in the Summer of 2023.

Waterline Replacement Program	Status
Summary This project will provide for the design of approximately 2,200 feet of replacement ductile iron water main on King Street from Briarwood Drive to the Hanson Town line. This project is expected to improve water quality on this stretch of King Street and the adjacent subdivisions that are currently served by the existing unlined cast iron main on King Street. Funding $75,000 from Water Retained Earnings.	The design for this work has been completed. The project has been put out to bid and has been awarded. The project has been substantially completed.

Waterline Replacement Program

Status

Summary
This project will provide for the design of approximately 2,200 feet of replacement ductile iron water main on King Street from Briarwood Drive to the Hanson Town line. This project is expected to improve water quality on this stretch of King Street and the adjacent subdivisions that are currently served by the existing unlined cast iron main on King Street.

Funding
$75,000 from Water Retained Earnings.

The design for this work has been completed.
The project has been put out to bid and has been awarded.
The project has been substantially completed.

Wind Turbine Removal	Status
Summary Removal of the Wind Turbine. The turbine never met expected performance goals due to insufficient wind resources. An electrical fire in the base of the turbine further curtailed the turbine's use. Funding We are in ongoing negotiations with the Town's insurance carrier to cover the cost of removal.	The Town is in the process of developing a bid specification and soliciting bids to remove the wind turbine.

Wind Turbine Removal

Status

Summary
Removal of the Wind Turbine. The turbine never met expected performance goals due to insufficient wind resources. An electrical fire in the base of the turbine further curtailed the turbine's use.

Funding
We are in ongoing negotiations with the Town's insurance carrier to cover the cost of removal.

The Town is in the process of developing a bid specification and soliciting bids to remove the wind turbine.

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