Hanover, Massachusetts

06/22/2026

Look at the week ahead in , get involved, and stay in the know! See what's happening in our community. Check out our calendar to view all upcoming events: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/calendar.

Upcoming virtual and in-person meetings for the week of June 22, 2026. Visit https://www.hanover-ma.gov/meetings for additional information and schedules.

⦁ Bylaw Review Committee, June 22, 2026: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/brc

⦁ Community Preservation Committee, June 22, 2026: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/cpc

⦁ Conservation Commission, June 24, 2026: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/concom

⦁ Hanover Day(s) 2026, June 26-27, 2026: https://www.hanoverday.com

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06/22/2026

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day, Hanover! ❤️

Today, we celebrate and thank all the fathers and father figures who make a difference in the lives of their families and our community.

Wishing all the dads a wonderful Father's Day.

06/21/2026

06/20/2026

Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency
June 20, 2026

We are pleased to share that Hanover's water tank levels have reached 117 feet, an accomplishment made possible by the collective efforts of our residents, businesses, and the entire community. By working together and making water conservation a priority, Hanover has successfully improved conditions.

While this progress is encouraging, water-use restrictions remain in effect, and enforcement of violations will continue throughout the summer. Irrigation using the public water system is prohibited. For those who wish to maintain extensive lawn irrigation, a private well remains the appropriate alternative, and certainly less expensive than incurring a $100-per-day violation fine.

As we move forward, we encourage everyone to continue reducing daily water use by approximately 10 percent whenever possible. These conservation efforts help maintain healthy water tank levels, reduce strain on the system, and can also lower household water bills.

We also urge residents not to become complacent. Reaching 117 feet is an important accomplishment, but maintaining a reliable water supply throughout the summer will require continued vigilance and responsible water use. Please continue to use good judgment and avoid unnecessary water consumption whenever possible.

Thank you for your cooperation, commitment, and dedication throughout this effort.

06/19/2026

Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency Update
June 19, 2026

We are pleased to share that Hanover’s water tanks are now up to approximately 108 feet. This is phenomenal progress and a direct result of the community’s continued conservation efforts. Yesterday’s rain (and rainbow) provided some welcome relief, and it looks like we may receive more rain over the next few days.

That said, we cannot become complacent. Weekend water use is typically higher, and we need everyone to continue limiting unnecessary water use for the next several days. Please continue conserving, avoid irrigation and outdoor watering, hold off on pool fills, and limit water use to essential needs whenever possible. If we can maintain these efforts through the weekend, we are hopeful we can get back above 110 feet with some breathing room.

We continue to see violations every day and night. Notices of Violation and fines will be issued throughout the summer. Irrigating from the public water system will not be tolerated, as it places unnecessary strain on the entire system.

We are optimistic that, if these conservation efforts continue, we may be able to give some of our pumps a much-needed rest early next week.

At the end of the day, this is a great success story about the Hanover community, residents, businesses, and town staff, stepping up and doing the right thing. We appreciate you and recognize the shared effort it has taken to get to this point.

A special tip of the cap goes to DPW Director Kurt Kelley, Water Superintendent Adam Flood, and the entire Water Department for their quick response, ongoing monitoring, and tireless work during this critical time.

06/19/2026

A brilliant rainbow arches over Hanover Town Hall, casting a golden glow across the historic landmark as the storm clouds drift away.

Photo by Peter Miraglia

06/18/2026

Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency Update
June 18, 2026

We want to express our sincere gratitude to Hanover for the commitment, vigilance, and conservation efforts. We continue to make significant strides. Our water tank levels have risen to approximately 100 feet, compared to just 84 feet on Sunday. While this progress is encouraging, our goal is to surpass the 110-foot mark, and we are not there yet.

While the impending rainfall is certainly welcome and the weekend weather may help, it will not significantly improve our water supply conditions on its own. Our water tank levels remain critically low, and continued conservation is essential to ensuring adequate water for fire protection, public safety, and basic household needs.

Unfortunately, we continue to identify water restriction violations each night. Violation notices, along with associated fines, will be issued daily throughout the summer. Irrigation is an unnecessary use of our public water supply during this emergency. While in previous years the Town has not always enforced the regulations as firmly as we are now, we must take a more aggressive approach moving forward to secure Hanover’s water resources.

As we head into the weekend, we ask everyone to remain focused and continue limiting water use to essential needs only. Please continue reducing consumption by at least 10% from your typical usage, avoid topping off swimming pools, and postpone all non-essential outdoor water use. If we can maintain these conservation efforts through the weekend, we will be in a much more comfortable position.

Hanover has consistently demonstrated the strength of working together, and your efforts are producing real results. By continuing to support one another and maintain our shared commitment to conservation, we can help protect our water system and ensure reliable service for the entire community.

We appreciate you, and we recognize the tremendous efforts being made across the community. Thank you again for your cooperation, dedication, and continued commitment to helping our Town.

06/18/2026

Juneteenth National Independence Day is celebrated annually on June 19th. This federal holiday is a time to reflect on African American history and how slavery affected our community and nation.

During this time, all Hanover town and school buildings will display the Juneteenth flag. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of General Order No. 3, announced by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. This day is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

Observance and Closures

On Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth, Hanover town offices and departments, including the Town Hall, Hanover MA Council on Aging, Town of Hanover, MA DPW, Transfer Station, Ames Way, and the John Curtis Free Library, will be closed. Normally scheduled hours (Hanover-MA.gov/Hours) will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

The Hanover Transfer Station and the Ames Way Brush Pile will not be open on Friday, June 19th.

Happy Juneteenth, Hanover!