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Community event being held today in the area of 4-corners. Temporary road closures will be in effect at 11AM. Broadway, ...
10/24/2026

Community event being held today in the area of 4-corners. Temporary road closures will be in effect at 11AM. Broadway, Church St., Washington St., and Oakland Ave will be impacted for approximately 30 - 40 minutes. Please plan accordingly. HPD will be on site assisting with traffic.

Have you seen this dog? They were seen around the area of the Hanover Transfer Station. Please do not chase. Call 844-42...
10/08/2026

Have you seen this dog? They were seen around the area of the Hanover Transfer Station. Please do not chase. Call 844-423-3686 with any information.

🦌🏹 A friendly reminder, neighbors: archery deer season is getting underway here in Massachusetts.As our local hunters he...
10/06/2026

🦌🏹 A friendly reminder, neighbors: archery deer season is getting underway here in Massachusetts.

As our local hunters head out into the woods, it’s also a good time for all of us on the roads to take a little extra care. Deer are especially active around dawn and dusk, and they can cross the road unexpectedly.

Please slow down, stay alert, and keep an eye out for deer along wooded roads and rural areas. If you see one, remember that another may be close behind.

Special thanks to for dropping off some great food items from the menu to feed our staff. Please visit them if you ha...
10/06/2026

Special thanks to for dropping off some great food items from the menu to feed our staff. Please visit them if you haven’t done so already!

The Plymouth County DA's Office7th Annual Toiletry Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors Suggested Donation Ideas: Tooth...
09/28/2026

The Plymouth County DA's Office
7th Annual Toiletry Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors Suggested Donation Ideas: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Floss, Shampoo, Socks, Cosmetics, Conditioner, Combs,
Lotion, Body Wash, Disposable Razors, Feminine Hygiene Products, Diapers, Wipes, Lip Balm, Fragrances, hats, gloves, travel size items
NEW & UNOPEN ITEMS ONLY PLEASE

Collection Bins will be in the lobby of the police station at 129 Rockland St in Hanover

Thank you for your donation!

Do you recognize me? I was found at 1014 Broadway. I am currently at the Hanover Police Department. Come get me!
09/02/2026

Do you recognize me? I was found at 1014 Broadway. I am currently at the Hanover Police Department. Come get me!

PRESS RELEASE from Chief Timothy KaneArrest Made After Operator Flees Traffic Stop; Large Quantities of Drugs & Cash Sei...
08/21/2026

PRESS RELEASE from Chief Timothy Kane

Arrest Made After Operator Flees Traffic Stop; Large Quantities of Drugs & Cash Seized

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at approximately 10:00PM a Hanover Police officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Circuit Street. The officer observed a blue pickup truck turn left onto Summer Street at a high rate of speed.

After observing the violation, the officer followed the pickup truck onto Summer Street as the vehicle increased its speed and crossed over the center line numerous times. The involved officer attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop signaling the operator to stop. The pickup truck initially slowed down and pulled over near 100 Summer Street. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle accelerated and fled toward the Town of Rockland.

A visual of the pickup truck was maintained as Hanover officers pursued with the assistance of Rockland Police. Eventually the vehicle returned to Hanover with the operator pulling into a driveway on Webster Street. The operator exited the pickup truck through the passenger side fleeing on foot into a thickly wooded area. After a brief foot pursuit by responding officers the operator, identified as Paulo Vasconcelos Barbosa Jr. of Brockton, was taken into custody.

Following further investigation, Barbosa was charged with the following offenses:

• M.G.L. Ch. 90 § 25: Failure to Stop
• M.G.L. Ch. 90 § 24: Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• M.G.L. Ch. 89 § 4: Marked-Lanes Violation
• M.G.L. Ch. 90 § 17: Speeding
• M.G.L. Ch. 94C § 32E(g): Trafficking in He**in, 100–200 grams
• M.G.L. Ch. 94C § 32E(b): Trafficking in Co***ne, 100–200 grams
• M.G.L. Ch. 94C § 32E(b): Trafficking in Methamphetamine, 36–100 grams

In addition to seizing a large quantity of illicit narcotics, officers also seized $28,000.00 in cash.

Barbosa was held overnight at the Hanover Police Department. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, he was arraigned at Hingham District Court on the above charges where he was held in custody. A dangerousness hearing will be held Friday August 21st at Hingham District Court.

*All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law*

08/21/2026

PRESS RELEASE from Chief Timothy Kane;

Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Engaging in Lewd Conduct in Target Parking Lot

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 2:44 p.m., officers responded to Target, located at 1167 Washington Street, after receiving multiple reports of a disturbance in the parking lot.

Witnesses reported that a shirtless white male was seated in a gray Kia with the windows down and was engaging in lewd conduct while the vehicle was parked in the middle of the lot.

While officers were en route, they were informed that the vehicle had left the parking lot and was last seen traveling toward Route 53. Witnesses provided a registration number that matched the vehicle’s description. They also provided an additional description of the suspect as a white male with a beard and strawberry-blond hair.

Through further investigation, officers identified the suspect as a Weymouth resident. Hanover Police Detectives contacted Weymouth Police Detectives and through a joint investigation, the suspect was located in the parking lot of Marshalls, located at 35 Pleasant Street in Weymouth. The suspect, identified as Troy Bennet, was taken into custody, and charged with:

• M.G.L. Ch. 272, § 16: Open and Gross Lewdness & Lascivious behavior
• M.G.L. Ch. 272, § 53: Lewd, Wanton, & Lascivious Person

He was later released after posting $1500 cash bail and arraigned at Hingham District Court on the above charges.

*All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law*

07/30/2026

Roadwork Reminder

The Town’s 2026 Roadway Resurfacing Program will continue TODAY with roadway milling (cold planing) on:

• Pleasant Street (West Avenue to Cedar Street)
• Whiting Street (Cedar Street to Webster Street)

During milling operations, the existing asphalt surface is removed to prepare the roadway for new pavement. Motorists should expect rough pavement, temporary elevation changes around utility structures, lane restrictions, traffic delays, and possible temporary detours throughout the day.

During active work, southbound traffic on Pleasant Street and Whiting Street may be detoured via Main Street and Cedar Street.

Please use caution when traveling through the work zone, reduce your speed, and follow all posted signs and directions from police details and construction crews.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue these important roadway improvements to keep Hanover’s roads safe and in good condition.

Hanover, Massachusetts

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129 Rockland Street
Hanover, MA
02339

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+17818263231

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