Board and Committee Openings
Volunteer Opportunities
The Select Board welcomes residents who have an interest in serving on the Town’s various Committees/Boards. Please complete our Talent Bank Application.
You may also download a printable copy of the Talent Bank Application and return it to Janet Tierney, Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, Suite #29, Hanover, MA 02339, or via e-mail to janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov.
Letters of interest will be forwarded to the appropriate appointing authority. Please e-mail or call the Board or Committee's respective contact if you would like more information on a vacancy prior to submitting an application.
Current Select Board Appointment Vacancies
- Board of Assessors
Appointed by: Select Board to fill elected position until next election
Composed of three members
Meetings typically take place on the third Wednesday of the month, and meet additionally as needed
Current openings: 1 Member
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - Board of Trust Fund Commissioners
Appointed by: Select Board
Composed of three members with terms expiring on a rotating three-year basis.
Meetings throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
Current openings: 2 Members
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - Council on Aging Advisory Board
Appointed by: Select Board
This seven Member Board typically meets once a month
Current openings: 1 Member
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - Master Plan Implementation Committee
2 Citizen At Large Members Appointed by: Select Board
This Committee meets as necessary throughout the year
Current openings: 1 Citizen at Large
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - MBTA Advisory Board
Appointed by: Select Board
The MBTA Advisory Board plays a key role in the allocation of Federal Funds for MBTA Capital Related Projects
Current openings: 1 Hanover Representative
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - Planning Board - Associate Member
Appointed by: Select Board [General Bylaws 4-9(2)]
Composed of five elected Regular Members and two Select Board appointed Associate Members
The Board typically meets twice a month on Monday nights.
Current openings: 2 Associate Members
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - Route 139 Action Committee
Appointed by: Select Board
This seven Member Board typically meets once a month
Current openings: 2 Members
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032 - Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointed by: Select Board
Composed of three regular members and three associate members with terms expiring on a rotating three-year basis.
Meetings throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
Current openings: 1 Associate Member
Contact: Janet Tierney, janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov, 781-826-5000 ext. 1032