Board and Committee Openings
Volunteer Opportunities
The Select Board welcomes residents who have an interest in serving on the Town’s various Committees/Boards. Please complete our Talent Bank Application.
You may also download a printable copy of the Talent Bank Application and return it to Janet Tierney, Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, Suite #29, Hanover, MA 02339, or via e-mail to janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov.
Letters of interest will be forwarded to the appropriate appointing authority. Please e-mail or call the Board or Committee's respective contact if you would like more information on a vacancy prior to submitting an application.
Current Select Board Appointment Vacancies
- Board of Trust Fund Commissioners
- Appointed by the Select Board.
- Composed of three members with terms expiring on a rotating three-year basis.
- Meetings throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
- Current openings: 2 Members.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.
- Cultural Council
- Appointed by the Select Board.
- Composed of five to twenty two members.
- Meetings throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
- Current openings: 1 Member.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.
- Master Plan Implementation Committee
- 2 Citizen At Large Members Appointed by the Select Board.
- This Committee meets as necessary throughout the year.
- Current openings: 1 Citizen at Large.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.
- MBTA Advisory Board
- Appointed by the Select Board.
- The MBTA Advisory Board plays a key role in the allocation of federal funds for MBTA capital-related projects.
- Current openings: 1 Hanover Representative.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.
- Planning Board Associate Member
- Appointed by the Select Board [General Bylaws 4-9(2)].
- Composed of five elected Regular Members and two Select Board appointed Associate Members.
- The Board typically meets twice a month on Monday nights.
- Current openings: 1 Associate Member.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.
- Route 139 Action Committee
- Appointed by the Select Board.
- This Seven Member Committee typically meets once a month.
- Current openings: 2 Members.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Appointed by the Select Board.
- Composed of three regular members and three associate members with terms expiring on a rotating three-year basis.
- Meetings throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
- Current openings: 1 Associate Member.
- Contact Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.