Health Department News & Announcements

Hanover Board of Health Approves Kratom Ban Effective July 6, 2026

The Hanover Board of Health voted unanimously on June 2, 2026, to adopt regulations prohibiting the sale and distribution of Kratom and... more ››

Public Hearing Scheduled to Share Information on Kratom, May 19, 2026

The Hanover Board of Health will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 12:00 pm in the second floor hearing... more ››

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 25, 2026

The Hanover Board of Health and the Hanover Police Department, in cooperation

PCMCP Truck

Notice of Aerial Application of Pesticides 2/9/26

The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will conduct aerial mosquito control treatments at various times throughout 2026. Applications... more ››

Notice of Aerial Application of Pesticides 2/9/26

The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will conduct aerial mosquito control treatments at various times throughout 2026. Applications... more ››

Town of Hanover Flu Clinics Scheduled for October 2025

The Hanover Board of Health is offering the seasonal influenza vaccine at the Hanover Council on Aging building, located at... more ››

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, October 25, 2025

The Hanover Board of Health and the Hanover Police Department, in cooperation

A Positive Sample of EEE Reported in a Surrounding Town 8/22/25

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has increased the risk level for... more ››

West Nile Virus Reported in Hanover 8/20/25

The Town of Hanover has been notified by the Plymouth County Mos...

Notification of Mosquito Adulticide Applications 7/29/25

Please be advised that the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will begin truck-based adulticide applications on June 2, 2025... more ››

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 26, 2025

The Hanover Board of Health and the Hanover Police Department, in cooperation

Register Now for SSRC's Household Hazardous Waste Collection on May 3, 2025!

Registration is now open for the South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) Household Hazardous Waste Collection on May 3, 2025! This event... more ››

Report of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project 1/14/25

The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project (PCMCP) are pleased to submit the following report of our activities... more ››

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance Central Posting Location 11/26/24

The Town of Hanover is a member of the South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance (SS5), a Public Health Excellence shared services group... more ››

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, October 26, 2024

The Hanover Board of Health and the Hanover Police Department, in cooperation with the U.S.

Town of Hanover 2024 Public Flu Clinics

Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. It's that time of year to think about your flu vaccination!

Mosquito-Borne Disease Precautions 8/29/24

At this time, the Town of Hanover is at a moderate level for West Nile Virus and a low risk... more ››

Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Plymouth County 8/28/24

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced plans to... more ››

West Nile Virus Reported in Hanover 8/20/24

On August 20, 2024, the Town of Hanover was notified that West Nile Virus-positive mosquito sample(s) w

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