Town Of Hanover
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Officials:
Supervisor - Katherine Tampio
Town Clerk - Janine Salzman
Highway Superintendent - Steve D'Angelo
Councilperson - Wayne Ashley
Councilperson - Kenneth Cross
Councilperson - Fritz Seegert
Councilperson - Kevin O'Connell

SNOWMOBILING - a great way to enjoy the snow covered countryside!

"WHAT'S HAPPENIN" in HANOVER?

Get OFF the thruway and find out! 

 

Wine tasting, dining, shoping, golfing, fishing, boating, picnicing, swimming, snowmobiling

PICK YOUR SEASON!

 PICK YOUR PASSION!

 Find your favorite fun thing "happenin" in Hanover.

 Just an easy drive to exit 58 of Interstate 90 (30 minutes southwest of Buffalo) will drop you off on NYS Routes 5 & 20 - you are now at the sandy shores of Lake Erie and the beginning of the Lake Erie Wine Trail.

 

 

     Come to SUNSET BAY and experience a boat load of beach parties and live entertainment!   The Village of Silver Creek is host to the annual Festival of Grapesthe third weekend in September, a children's fair in June, summer concerts in the park (every Thursday evening in July & August), Laurel Run (8K certified run, 5K walk) in July, a village-wide yard sale the first weekend in August and the Polar Bear Swim  in early January.  The Village of Forestvillecelebrates the harvest with a Fall Festival in October.   We are also home to one-of-a-kind businesses like Stagecoach West and Just Pets(Routes 5 & 20) who sponsor equestrian competitions and pet shows.   Hanover is home to two public golf courses - Tri-County Golf Club on Route 39 and Rosebrook Golf Courseon Bebee Road.  Just across Cattaraugus Creek you'll find yourself at Seneca Bingo (also go-carts, batting cages, miniature golf and driving range).  If you've got a sweet tooth then you've got to stop at Valvo's candies(Routes 5 & 20) or Petri's Baking Products (downtown Silver Creek), WOW -  the whole village smells like a chocolate chip cookie!

 

     For anyone interested in relocating to our community we have two fine K-12 school systems - Silver Creek Central and Forestville Central.  We are 15 minutes from SUNY Fredonia and Jamestown Community College North.  There are mature homes available in the villages of Silver Creek and Forestville and vacant rural land available for building lots.  Major employers include Lake Shore Health Care Center, Silver Creek and Forestville Central Schools, Petri Baking Products, Excelco/Newbrook Manufacturing, Megatech/Bailey Manufacturing and Remtronics

 

 

 


News:
TOWN BOARD MEETING - - MONDAY, February 8, 2010
February 05, 2010

 

The Town Board workshop meeting (located in the Supervisor's office) will begin at 6:30pm.

 

Town Board meeting begins at 7:30pm. in the Court room at the Town Hall.  

 

Members of the public who wish to address the Town Board will be given the privelege of the floor to make public comments at the beginning of the public meeting.  

 

Those wishing to review Town Board meeting minutes may make a request at the Town Clerk's office.

PLANNING BOARD OPENING
January 15, 2010

Due to the vacancy created by Kevin O'Connell joining the Town Board, the Town of Hanover Planning Board has an open seat.  Community members who are interested in being considered for this opening are encouraged to submit a  letter of interest to the Hanover Town Board by mail or by hand delivering to the Town Clerk's office at 68 Hanover St., Silver Creek, NY  14136.

 

The Planning Board meets regularly the 3rd Monday of each month.  It is a state and local requirement that each Planning Board member complete 4 hours of approved training per year - all related expenses are reimbursed by the Town.  Upon proof of regular meeting attendance, a Planning Board member recieves a stipend of $550 per year.  An eligible Planning Board member must be a permanent resident of the Town of Hanover. 

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR WIND POWER PROJECTS IN LAKE ERIE & LAKE ONTARIO
December 04, 2009

On December 1, 2009, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) called for proposals to develop the first fresh water wind energy initiative in the nation.  Among the prime areas targeted for development is the eastern shore of Lake Ontario, roughly from Oswego to Cape Vincent.  Parts of Lake Erie and southern Lake Ontario are also potential sites.  NYPA has asked developers to submit proposals by June 1 and plans to award contracts by the end of 2010.  The targeted commercial operation date has been set for 2015. 

 

For more information go to the NYPA website - www.nypa.gov

 

 

LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN - for Sunset Bay and Hanford Bay
June 23, 2009

The Town maintains a Local Emergency Management Plan for Hanford and Sunset Bay area residents.  To view the plan click on the "Public Safety" page found on the page directory on the left hand side of the website.

 

This document is designed as a community informational tool to keep residents informed of emergency procedures in place to address emergencies specific to the Bay areas - such as spring flooding conditions, Lake Erie storm events and railroad related incidents.

 

For more information about the Town of Hanover's emergency preparedness - contact Supervisor Kathy Tampio at 934-2273 or Highway Superintendent/Disaster Coordinator Steve D'Angelo at 934-4993.

REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS!
April 01, 2008
Town of Hanover Law regulating dog ownership specifies that a dog may not be allowed to become a "public nuisance" by continual barking, attacking any person or domestic animal, damaging property, displaying aggressive behavior, running at large and must be under the direct control of the owner or person otherwise having custody of such dog. This local law is enforced by Dog Control Officer Wally Baker, who may be contacted by calling 934-4539 or the Town Clerk at 934-2273. Owners are also reminded to keep their dog licenses up to date!

Hanover Town Hall / 68 Hanover St.