News Flash

Community Center Hours & Activities: 3/24 - 3/27

The Hanover Township Community Center is closed to the public on Friday, March 24, 2023. However, you can call or email the staff in the Recreation Department if you need help between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The phone number is 973-428-2463. To emai...

New Art on the Wall Exhibit: The Fire that Started Itself & Opening Reception

The paintings and mixed-media collages of Highlands, NJ resident, Yolanda Navarra Fleming, strike a match upon view in her solo exhibition at Hanover Township’s Art on the Wall space at the Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, Whippany. 

Sponsored b...

Introducing "Ask Your Governing Body"

On January 5th, Mayor Gallagher introduced his Communication Initiative for improving the way the Township connects with and provides information to its residents in real-time. The Township partnered with TAPinto and created a Twitter page to expand its r...

Mayor's Wellness Campaign Lifts Off in Hanover Township

Hanover Township Mayor Thomas "Ace" Gallagher kicks off the 2023 Mayors Wellness Campaign with a weightlifting workout session on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Joining the Mayor at Powerhouse Gym on Route 10 in Whippany will be members of the...

Important Voter Information: Change in Polling Locations - Please Read

Dear Registered Voter:

Starting with the June 6, 2023, Primary Election and all subsequent primary and general elections moving forward, the Township of Hanover will be utilizing the following facilities as polling locations, Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Churc...

Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop (CDSMP)

CDSMP is for adults with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and other ongoing health problems.

MCMUA: Recycling Updates - No Plastic Bags

Plastic bags continue to be a huge source of contamination in the recycling stream in our curbside towns. In an effort to eliminate this contamination, the MUA has created “No Plastic Bag” stickers. The crew has been asked to place the...

A Notice Regarding the Eden Lane Condo Association

The Township of Hanover is disappointed by the actions taken by the Eden Lane Condo Association against the Township and the affordable homeowners of Eden Lane.

The Township of Hanover Administration is reviewing this matter with the Township Attorney and ...

Hanover Township Introduces Its 2023 Operating Budget

On behalf of the Township Committee, I would like to provide you with information concerning our current financial and budgetary outlook for 2023. In 2022, the Township did not experience a significant increase in commercial or residential development. In...

2023 Sewer Bills

Please note 2023 Sewer Bills are scheduled to be mailed out on April 1, 2023.  

Updates will be on the Township website and the electronic sign out front of the Municipal Building.

Local Businesses Show Up for Shop Hanover

The Hanover Township Economic Development Advisory Committee’s (EDAC) Shop Hanover subcommittee held its inaugural event, a Business Card Swap/Meet & Greet for the businesses in Hanover Township at Double Tap Brewery on Tuesday, February 28t...

Hanover Township Communications

Towns Join Together in Forming the Whippany and Passaic Rivers Flood Mitigation Task Force

Flood waters from the Whippany and Passaic Rivers and their tributaries have caused humanitarian and economic losses to the thousands of inhabitants who either  live or operate businesses in Hanover, East Hanover, Parsippany, Florham Park, Morris...

2023 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority holds disposal event days to provide residents with a safe, cost-free, and environmentally conscious way to properly dispose of their unwanted household items. View the 2023 schedule.

“26 Parsippany Road” Development in Hanover NJ Affordable Rentals - Now Accepting Applications!

The Silverman Group with their Administrative Agent “Rehabco Inc.”, is now accepting applications for their soon-to-be-completed housing development located at 26 Parsippany Road, Hanover NJ.  Three (3) buildings at the development will have twen...

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Sign up for Hanover’s emergency notification system to be notified about important events and urgent situations.

NJ COVID-19 Updates and More

Want to know about current topics in New Jersey? The State of New Jersey Update features information, news, and resources, as well as guidance for COVID-19 and more. Additional featured news is also available at NJ.gov

SMCMUA 2022 Lead and Copper Monitoring Results

The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (SMCMUA) is issuing this press release to provide our community with results of the 2022 Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) monitoring program. Monitoring for lead and copper is a requirement of the United...

PSE&G Launches New Online Home Energy Assessment Tool for Residential Customers

PSE&G invites you to review the updated, user-friendly online Home Energy Assessment (HEA) tool which is available to all PSE&G residential customers. The online HEA can be accessed through PSE&G’s My Account (www.pseg.com/myaccount)...

Morris Habitat for Humanity Launches New Volunteer Website

The Morris Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the launch of its new volunteer website! Their new website makes it easy to navigate and offers a modern experience so the viewers can find volunteer opportunities that best fit their interests and sk...

How to Report a Street Light Outage in Hanover Township

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988.

Hanover Releases Mobility Plan to Promote Inclusivity for People with Disabilities

The Township of Hanover is proud to release the Inclusive Healthy Communities Mobility Plan, a long-range vision for the future of mobility in Hanover. The plan offers guidance to maximize the efficiency of the Township's existing transportation ...

Altice USA's Optimum Is Now Participating In The Affordable Connectivity Program

You may qualify for FREE 300 Mbps Internet.

Today, Altice USA announced that the company will offer Optimum 300 Mpbs home internet speeds for free to eligible households participating in the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (A...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Goes Live on July 16, 2022

On July 16, 2022,  988 will become the nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention. It will replace the 1-800 number currently used by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. On this date, when someone calls 988 all phones...

Baby Formula Shortage Information

The Hanover Township Health Department would like to share a collection of resource links and information for families struggling with the baby formula shortage:

• State of New Jersey - Baby Shortage Formula Information and Resources
• Advisory from the NJ Pois...

Hanover Twp Public Transportation Guide for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities Now Available!

The Township of Hanover is proud to debut the Public Transportation Guide for seniors and persons with disabilities! This guide was funded by an Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant from the Division of Disability Services, New Jersey Department of Human S...

Change of Polling Locations For All Future Elections

Starting with the June 7, 2022, Primary Election and all subsequent primary and general elections moving forward, the Township of Hanover will no longer be utilizing the elementary and high school facilities as polling locations.

Cut-Through Traffic Evaluation – Cedar Knolls (Trailwood Section)

As requested by the Hanover Township Governing Body, Dynamic Traffic has performed an analysis of various roadway configuration alternatives for the Trailwood/Countrywood Neighborhood. Linked below is the resolution approving the recommendation made and t...

Lead Service Line Information

To reduce the potential risks from lead in drinking water, New Jersey enacted the Lead Service Line Replacement Law in July 2021 (P.L. 2021, Ch. 183) that requires drinking water systems to inventory service lines, notify residents of the potential presen...

JCP&L - Who Owns What?

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) reminds customers that they need to be aware of individual outages to their homes that may require an electrician and inspection before service can be restored.  The attached PDF provides information t...

Help Prevent Fires - Recycle Properly!

Fire events are increasing with more frequency at New Jersey materials recycling facilities due to unacceptable metal containers and other items. 

For additional information about the proper disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) and to make ...