Hanover

Welcome to Hanover

Hanover was established in 1727, a little over 100 years after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, 17 miles to our south. We have maintained our “country town” atmosphere over the years , yet combined it with the convenience of shopping malls, light industry, and, of course, technology.

Today’s population of nearly 14,000 still allows room for open space and woodlands, and most homeowners enjoy sizable lots, often with stone fences left over from a bygone era. Ponds, streams, and rivers, which join historic North River as it flows to the Atlantic Ocean, provide both summer and winter recreational opportunities.

Hanover is within easy commuting range of the world famous educational institutions in the Boston/Cambridge area. Other fine New England colleges and universities are within short driving range and many Hanover students commute.

Six churches are located within Hanover. Many other religious faiths are represented in convenient, surrounding cities and towns. Internationally acclaimed medical facilities are within commuting distance of Hanover. Six large well equipped local hospitals are available to residents as are walk-in medical centers in Hanover and surrounding towns.

The John Curtis Library facilities serve the needs of students, businesses, and residents of the town with a full range of books, cassettes, and a connecting link with several neighboring libraries.

Like many New England towns, the government of Hanover consists of an elected Board of Selectmen which is responsible for the overall operation of the town. Other elected officials are Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Board of Public Works, Board of Assessors, Tax Collector, School Committee, Board of Health, Trustees of the Public Library, Planning Board, Housing Authority, and a Town Moderator. At the Annual Meeting, all registered voter residents of the town may vote for or against articles in the warrant. The Board of Selectmen is responsible for appointing a Police Chief, Fire Chief, and citizens to fill positions on various committees and commissions vital to the operation of the town.

Responsibility for the educational needs of Hanover children rests with the elected School Committee. Day-to-day operational responsibility is delegated to the School Superintendent. Hanover is proud of its school system which ranks high in both state and national levels. Sixty-five to seventy percent of graduates from the Hanover schools typically pursue college careers.

There are nearly 1,000 business and professional establishments in Hanover which range in size from home business and “mom-and-pop” stores to those employing one hundred or more. the Cardinal Cushing School & Training Center, although a “not-for-profit” establishment, is one of the largest employers in Hanover. Their staff of 300+ educate a student body of 550 young handicapped persons. The majority of banking, professional, retail and service establishments are located on the four-mile stretch of Route 53 which runs north and south between the adjoining towns of Norwell and Pembroke. The two east and west main roads, Route 139 and Route 123, support an equally interesting variety of business and professional establishments. Light industry firms in Hanover are located mostly in West Hanover off Route 139. State Highway Route 3, one of the major links to Cape Cod and Boston, runs through the northeast corner of Hanover where it affords travelers easy access to the town. The availability of Boston’s Logan International Airport via Route 3 and the Southeast Expressway greatly enhances Hanover’s attractiveness as a business or residential site.

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