Public Works News & Announcements

Plowing

Seeking Snow Plow Contractors for 2022-2023 Season

The Town of Hanover is currently seeking experienced snow plow contractors and equipment for hire in our 2022-2023 Snow and Ice Control... more ››

Drought Flyer

Massachusetts Drought and Water Conservation Information 8/23/22

The need for safe, clean water is one we all share.

Water Restrictions

Town of Hanover Mandatory Water Restrictions 2022

In accordance with Hanover's Water Management Act Permit (9P3-4-21-122.0l) and to ensure adequate and sustainable reserves for drinking and... more ››

Cleanup Day Trashcan

Annual DPW Town Cleanup Week 2022

This year's Annual Town Clean-Up Week will be held June 20th  through June 24th. This service, provided by the Hanover DPW, will allow for... more ››

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2022 Catch Basin Cleaning Program

The Town of Hanover Department of Public Works will begin its annual Catch Basin Cleaning Program the week of April 11, 2022.

Cemetery

Cemetery Decoration Removal

As part of our regular Seasonal Maintenance Program, the DPW will begin removing all graveside holiday decorations and ornaments from Town... more ››

Hydrant

Spring 2022 Water Main Flushing Program

The Hanover Water Department's Spring Water Main Flushing Program is scheduled to begin on the week of April 4th. 

Broadway Water Spigots

Broadway Water Spigots Update 2/23/22

The Broadway Water Treatment Plant, located at 507 Broadway, is scheduled to be back online on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022.Thank... more ››

Broadway Water Spigots

Broadway Water Spigots Unavailable 2/22/22

The Broadway Water Treatment Plant, located at 507 Broadway, is currently offline due to equipment issues.During this time, the outdoor... more ››

Plow

DPW Snow Warning 2021-2022

The Department of Public Works is notifying residents that when plowable snow occurs, vehicles parked on the public way must be removed in... more ››

Plowing

Seeking Snow Plow Contractors for 2021-2022 Season

The Town of Hanover is currently seeking experienced snow plow contractors and equipment for hire in our 2021-2022 Snow and Ice Control... more ››

Drinking Glass

Hanover Water Department has levels of PFAS6 above the Drinking Water Standard 11/4/21

Initial test results of our Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), which was authorized by DEP, show promising results and a deep reduction in... more ››

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Transfer Station 2022 Residential Permit Stickers

New ORANGE residential stickers for the Transfer Station will be issued beginning October 1, 2021.  All residents... more ››

SepticSmart

Do Your Part, Be SepticSmart in 2021!

Did you know that one-quarter of all U.S. homes have septic systems? Yours may be one of them. If you’re not properly maintaining your... more ››

Fish

Enter To Win One Of 12 Custom Painted Wall Hangings from the NSRWA! 9/17/21

Please help us keep the South Shore’s waters safe and clean for boating, fishing and swimming, as well as for all the wildlife that call... more ››

Hydrant

Fall 2021 Water Main Flushing Program

The Hanover Water Department's Fall Water Main Flushing Program is scheduled to begin on the week of September 20th. 

SepticSmart

Do Your Part. Be SepticSmart 8/31/21

Wastewater is one of those things we take for granted, it’s an out of sight out of mind topic. However, wastewater is a leading... more ››

Greenscapes

North and South Rivers Watershed Association WaterSMART Greenscapes Guide 2021

Create a beautiful healthy yard the natural way. View the North and South Rivers Watershed Association WaterSMART... more ››

Drinking Glass

The Hanover Water Department has levels of PFAS6 above the Drinking Water Standard 8/18/21

PFAS was recently detected at low levels in the source water of Hanover's water treatment plants and in the finished water at all three... more ››

Cedar Street Water Main Break

Temporary Water Main Outage in the Vicinity of 125 Cedar Street 7/21/21

Please be aware that Hanover Public Works crews are responding to an apparent water main break in the vicinity of 125 Cedar Street.Water... more ››

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