The town is holding its second community cookout to recognize its employees and volunteers for their efforts and achievements, on Sept. 23 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Town Hall. Town residents and members of the business community are invited to join in the cookout, which is free. As part of the event, the town also will be recognizing and honoring Hanover’s World War II veterans. In addition to hot dogs and hamburgers, the cookout will feature activities for children and information tables about town departments. In case of rain, the event will be held inside Town Hall. The cookout is organized by the Board of Selectmen’s office with the help of other town departments. For more information, contact Audrey Barresi or Ann Lee at the selectmen’s office, at 781-826-5000, ext. 1084.