Public Grounds and Cemetery Division
The Public Grounds Division operates and maintains approximately 88 acres of facilities with a staff of six full-time employees and is assisted in its larger projects by employees of other department divisions. The FY19 budget for the Public Grounds Division is $501,578.
Responsibility
Operate and Maintain the Town's Three Cemeteries
- Hanover Center Cemetery
- Union Cemetery (Assinippi)
- Darling Cemetery (West Hanover)
Operate and Maintain the Town's Athletic Complexes
- B. Everett Hall Field (Sylvester)
- Ellis Field
- Ceurvals Field (Myrtle Street)
- Forge Pond Park
- Gallant Field
- Brigg's Field
Maintain the Grounds of Various Town Facilities
- Library
- Stetson House
- Center of Town
- Water Department Facilities
- Luddam's Ford Site
- Transfer Station
- Traffic islands
Maintains an Active Tree and Roadside Brush Control Program Around the Town
Cemeteries
- All inquiries regarding the Town's cemeteries should be directed to the DPW office at 781-826-3189
- Cemetery Rules and History Handbook
Reserve a Playing Field
- All inquiries regarding reserving a playing field should be directed to the Hanover Parks and Recreation office at 781-826-5000, ext. 1057.
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