News Flash

Morris County Hope One Dedicates New Van

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon unveiled a new Hope One vehicle today at a ceremony on Court Street in Morristown attended by human services and mental health professionals, law enforcement leaders, Superior Court staff and county employees.

The new ...

COVID 19 and Flu Vaccination Clinic

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic: Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from 10 am - 12 pm.

Hanover Township Day: EDAC and The Green Team Gave Away 1,000 Tote Bags!

Hanover Township Day was an enormous success! The Environmental Commission/Green Team and the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) teamed up and gave away 1,000 insulated tote bags to residents. Ann Kraynak, an Environmental Commission/Green Tea...

Recycling Cans Now Available to Hanover Township Residents

Recycling Cans are available to Hanover Township Residents on a first come first serve basis starting September 28, 2022.

Resident must show proof of residency and must obtain a receipt from the General Office in order to receive their free 32 gallon recyc...

Hanover Township Rabies Clinic

Hanover Township Rabies Clinic will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10:00-12:00 at the Whippany Fire Department. No appointments necessary.

Morris Area Paratransit System Public Hearing

The Township wishes to advise you that the Morris Area Paratransit System will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive input from the public concerning the System’s 2023 applica...

Pine Plaza Redevelopment Update

The former Pine Plaza site is in the process of being demised. The buildings have been eliminated, and the site is currently being stabilized as we await the cleanup of debris and redevelopment efforts to begin. The future of Pine Plaza is influenced by a...

Hanover Township Flu Clinic

2022 Flu Vaccination: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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

Hanover Township OEM's 'Are You Ready?' Citizen Preparedness Class

Hanover Township Office of Emergency Management is offering training for emergencies. The Course is called Are You Ready? Training will be on Thursday Evening, October 20^th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Hanover Community Center, 15 North Jefferson Road Whippa...

Status of Road Paving Projects

The following projects are scheduled to be completed in 2022.

Please refer to the website periodically for schedule updates and for information on milling and paving operations that may require road closures and detours.

Residents/Businesses within the proj...

Hanover Township Awarded Historic Preservation Grant for the Samuel Tuttle House

On July 13, 2022, the Morris County Board of Commissioners approved $2.65 million in grants from the County’s 2022 Historic Preservation Trust Fund to help preserve, restore, or protect 29 historic sites in 21 towns across Morris County. Hanover...

Forest Way and The American Road Update

As you are aware, a new traffic pattern was initiated last week to prohibit the flow of traffic from The American Road in Morris Plains onto Forest Way. The decision to institute the new pattern was not done capriciously and without taking into considerat...

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...

Volunteers Wanted for the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team

Volunteers are needed for the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team in our area. The program was formed through the collaboration of JBWS and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The program's mission is to respond to domestic violence victims' needs

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...

Morris County Ranks in Top 25 Healthiest Communities in America

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.

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.

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...

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 ...