News Flash

Status of Road Resurfacing Projects

The current status of the road construction projects is as follows;

• Resurfacing of South Jefferson Road from Ukraine Road to Eden Lane: The project was awarded on October 28, 2021, and contracts were received on December 3, 2021. We have been cont...

From JCP&L: Ways to Manage Your Energy Use This Summer

With summer heat likely to drive increased electricity use and higher bills, JCP&L wants you to have the tools and knowledge you need to effectively manage your energy use and budget.  

As summer temperatures rise, you can improve energy effic...

Morris County Ranks in Top 25 Healthiest Communities in America

Hanover Township Is the Official Host of the Morris County 200 Club 2022 First Responder Day

Hanover Township is proud to announce that we are the official host of The Morris County 200 Club 2022 First Responder Day!

Important Notice About Black Brook Park

Hanover Township Recreation’s Summer Plus Camp program will be held at Black Brook Park again this year.

As a result, Black Brook Park will be CLOSED to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning Monday, June 27 thr...

State Rental Assistance Program Announcement

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced that its Division of Housing and Community Resources (DHCR) will be accepting pre-applications online for the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) Wait...

SMCMUA Press Release - Annual Water Quality Report

The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (SMCMUA) announces that the 2021 Annual Water Quality Report is now available.

The Annual Whippany Fire Company 5K Race Returns

After taking an extended break due to the global pandemic, The Whippany Fire Company 5K Race will be returning on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The Whippany Fire Company is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; which...

NJ Department of Health - Drinking Water Facts: Lead

Please Participate in the New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (NJBRFS)

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is asking its residents to pick up the phone when we (NJDOH) call and to respond to the New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (NJBRFS), an ongoing anonymous telephone survey sponsored by the Centers for Disea...

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.

Morris County is Again Ranked “Healthiest” in New Jersey

Morris County has been ranked again as the No. 1 healthiest county in New Jersey in an annual, national study released this week by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

NJC4EPC Suicide Prevention Seminar - Video Recording

The NJ Coalition 4 Education & Positive Choices in conjunction with the Mental Health Association, Abundant Life Whippany, & the Morris County Sheriff's office recently held public Suicide Prevention Seminars. A recording of one can be found at the link.

Stop the Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly Information for Residents

Spotted Lanternfly Management Guide

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...

JCP&L to Begin Installing Smart Meters in 2023

As part of its plan to modernize the electric distribution system, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., will begin installing smart meters on customers' homes and businesses throughout its service territory in 2023.

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...

Announcing the Launch of the Hanover Township Business Directory

The Hanover Township Business Directory App is now live at https://hanover.business !

A short primer showing how to use the Directory App can be found here: https://hanover.business/help/index.html

The Township funded the development of this Busine...

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 ...