Pictured are the additions to Bicentennial Park, located on King Road in the town of Hanover. Among the ongoing improvements is a 16-by-24-foot canopy off the front and a 16-foot extension to the side of the pavilion.

HANOVER — Improvements to Bicentennial Park are in progress, and just like at the Main Street senior living facility in Silver Creek, the winter weather is not standing in the way.

In September, the Town Board approved a bid from Byler Construction for an addition at Bicentennial Park to extend the pavilion to allow for more seating. Byler Construction was the lowest responsible bid at $28,400 for a 16-by-24-foot canopy off the front, and a 16-foot extension to the side of the pavilion. Additions to the park are currently underway, with a substantial portion already completed. The rafters are up, and the roof is being constructed.

Hanover Supervisor Lou Pelletter believes the construction of the addition will be completed by the spring, when concrete can then be poured for the flooring of the expanded space. Additional picnic tables will be purchased in the near future.

“I was really surprised that it is up in the snow. The poles are up, and it is huge,” Pelletter said.

Bicentennial Park, located on King Road in the hamlet of Forestville, has undergone significant renovations in recent years. An indoor kitchen and restrooms were installed in 2024, as well as a seating area for public gatherings. Shortly afterward, the Town began working on a playground, which was installed prior to summer of 2025. The latest renovations appear on track to be completed by summer of 2026.

The Town has also installed a canopy over the entrance to the Town Hall and Court, which was completed in time for the recent snowstorms.

Another Town project is advancing during the winter, as the Town of Hanover received grant funding through the Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District to place riprap at the Town Boat Launch. Work has already begun, but weather has caused a slight delay in the process. This spring, plants that combat erosion will be planted around the Boat Launch.

“I look forward to seeing that,” Town Board member Ed Schintzius said.

The Town of Hanover will be holding training for new lifeguards at the Silver Creek Central School pool this upcoming spring. The Town is seeking lifeguards for its beach program this summer, ages 16 and up. The Town will cover the training costs for any new lifeguard hired this year contingent upon commitment to work as a lifeguard for the Town this summer.

Also of note, a meeting regarding the town of Hanover’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Forestville Meeting House.

“We’re still looking for more people to help,” said Town Board member Aimee Rogers.

The Town Clerk’s Office collected $634 in revenue in the month of December, stemming from 32 Dog Licenses issued, 13 State Department of Environmental Conservation Licenses, tags, and permits issued, and six Handicap Tags issued.

The Town Justice Court disposed of 173 vehicle traffic law cases, 16 penal law cases, two civil law cases, two transportation law cases, and one environmental law case in the month of December. A total of $16,104 was collected by the court in December.

The Code Enforcement Office collected $955 in the month of December thanks to nine permits issued – six in the town of Hanover and three in the village of Silver Creek.

The Town Clerk’s annual report in 2025 showed a total of $21,882 in state, county, and local revenues. The State Department of Environmental Conservation received a total of $15,805.77. Total local shares remitted in 2025 amounted to $4,888.23. Non-local revenues totaled $16,993.77. The Town Clerk’s Office and the Town Justice Court finances were found to be in order during an annual audit.

The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., beginning with a public hearing for the purpose of increasing the income limit to $30,000 for senior citizens to remain eligible for a partial property tax exemption in the town.