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Town of Hanover SelectBoard 6-15-26
Published: Jun 15, 2026
Hanover Select Board Clarifies Water Violation Notifications Amidst Conservation Efforts and Adopts Committee Mission Statements
The Hanover Select Board addressed resident concerns regarding the potential public posting of addresses for water restriction violations. Town officials clarified that while the ability exists, the intention is not to publicly shame individuals but to encourage compliance. The discussion involved resident feedback on due process, the necessity of such measures, and the impact of development on water resources. Additionally, the board reviewed and adopted updated mission statements and expectations for newly formed committees, including the Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee, and assigned liaisons for various town goals.
Hanover Select Board Finalizes Goals with Detailed Objectives and Member Assignments
The Hanover Select Board refined and adopted their goals for the upcoming year, adding more narrative detail to each objective. Members also confirmed their assignments as leads and supporters for each goal area, ensuring accountability and focus on key town priorities.
Hanover Faces Critical Water Shortage, Select Board Urges 10% Conservation and Approves Revised Water Rates
The Hanover Select Board discussed the critical water supply situation due to low tank levels, exacerbated by high demand and dry conditions. Officials urged residents to conserve water by 10% to replenish reservoirs and reduce strain on pumps. The town is considering long-term solutions like connecting to the MWRA and has implemented stricter enforcement of outdoor water use bylaws, though public shaming is discouraged. Several options for water rate adjustments for fiscal year 2027 were presented to balance expenses and encourage conservation, with a revised Option 4 ultimately adopted to provide relief to low users while increasing rates for excessive users and establishing a cushion for future projects like PFAS remediation.
Hanover Select Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Ambulance Rates
The Hanover Select Board discussed and adopted the fiscal year 2027 ambulance rates, agreeing in principle with the rates presented at the previous meeting. No new information or changes were presented, indicating the board's satisfaction with the proposed structure.
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