Committees

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee studies all town meeting articles and provides recommendations to the town on each article at all annual and special town meetings. It is a nine-member committee with members appointed for three-year terms. 

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee develops and evaluates proposals for the expenditure of town funds from the Community Preservation Act tax surcharge and presents recommended expenditures to town meetings for a vote. It is a nine-member committee. Members are appointed for three-year terms.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee is responsible for the protection and enhancement of open space. It is a seven-member committee. Members are appointed for three-year terms.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee develops and manages recreation facilities and programs. It is a seven-member committee. Members are appointed for three-year terms. 

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee reviews the bylaws of the town and makes recommendations to town meeting to add, delete or change the bylaws. It is a five-member committee with members appointed for three-year terms.

Community Access and Media Committee

The CAM Committee manages the Public Educational and Government (PEG) television services to the town through public access cable. The studio facilities are located at Hanover High School, 287 Cedar Street. This is a seven-member committee appointed for one-year terms.

Temporary Committees

Residents are encouraged to participate and volunteer on the study and other temporary committees. Please send us a note if you are interested in getting involved.