Good for Dover Newsletter #6
Welcome to Spring. The days are getting longer and it's getting easier to take part in all that Dover has to offer. Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey. If you haven't responded yet, just click the link - it's short and will only take a few minutes. We are compiling responses and look forward to seeing what's important to you, and working with those who expressed an interest in getting more involved.
Welcome to Spring. The days are getting longer and it's getting easier to take part in all that Dover has to offer. Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey. If you haven't responded yet, just click the link - it's short and will only take a few minutes. We are compiling responses and look forward to seeing what's important to you, and working with those who expressed an interest in getting more involved.
This month’s newsletter includes:
- Public meetings
- Things to Do
- Notable News
- Fun Fact about our City
Public Meetings
Most public meetings allow for public comment at the begining. And all hold public hearings which you can find on their agendas on the city website. For meetings not included here, go to www.ci.dover.nh.us and use the drop-down menu.
School board –
6:30 p.m. the 2nd Monday of each month in City Council chambers.
As you may have heard, there hasn't been much input at these meetings, so it's a great opportunity to speak up for what's good for Dover's schools.
Planning board –
7:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in City Council chambers.
City council –
7:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in City Council chambers
Planning board –
7:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in City Council chambers.
City council –
7:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in City Council chambers
A hearing on the Energy Audit is scheduled for March 25 - see below for details.
Things to Do
April 4, 8:00 p.m. at First Parish Church
This performance includes soloists and a chamber orchestra with strings, woodwinds, and trumpet. You won't want to miss this presentation, with its many choruses, and solo sections, with the triumphant 'Hallelujah Chorus' and stirring 'Amen'.
Clean up Branches Damaged by Winter Storms
by April 13
Community Services will be picking up storm-related brush during two weeks starting April 13. Pick up in your neighborhood could be any time during that period. Stack brush by the curb with the cut side facing the road. This special pick-up is specifically for storm-related debris, not trash or other yard waste.
10th Annual Dover Pride: Clean Up Day
April 25, 8:00 am-noon, followed by lunch rain or shine
The Dover Main Street program’s tenth annual Clean Up Day kicks off downtown preparations for summer activities. Volunteers are treated to a Pancake Breakfast at the Cochecho Mills Courtyard on Central Avenue, where they are assigned to worksites. Please wear loose comfortable clothing (work gloves are recommended). Rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, pruners, brooms, etc., with your name on them are always welcome. Children with supervision are welcome. Help transform the downtown and make Dover bloom for summer! Please call the Dover Main Street Office at 740-6435 or email dovermainst@ci.dover.nh.us to volunteer.
Red's Shoe Barn Race For A Better Community
April 26, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Dover City Hall
5 Mile Road Race & 3 Mile Walk
April 25, 8:00 am-noon, followed by lunch rain or shine
The Dover Main Street program’s tenth annual Clean Up Day kicks off downtown preparations for summer activities. Volunteers are treated to a Pancake Breakfast at the Cochecho Mills Courtyard on Central Avenue, where they are assigned to worksites. Please wear loose comfortable clothing (work gloves are recommended). Rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, pruners, brooms, etc., with your name on them are always welcome. Children with supervision are welcome. Help transform the downtown and make Dover bloom for summer! Please call the Dover Main Street Office at 740-6435 or email dovermainst@ci.dover.nh.us to volunteer.
Red's Shoe Barn Race For A Better Community
April 26, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Dover City Hall
5 Mile Road Race & 3 Mile Walk
Dover Discussion
Watch Fosters and the Dover City News for announcement for the next DOVER DISCUSSIONS event. At press time the date had not been set but it is believed to be planned for sometime in April. This time the Discussion will be hosted by Ward 5 and 6 Councilors.
Notable News
Local resident and Planning Board member Kirt Schuman was recently named Executive Director of the Dover Chamber of Commerce. Kirt will be a tireless advocate for Dover's business community and their outreach programs in our community. Congratulations Kirt!
The Energy Audit completed by Johnson Controls was discussed at two recent City Council Workshops. The topic is now scheduled to be referred to a Hearing on April 8th with Council vote on April 22nd. The important feature of the proposal is that Johnson Controls guarantees a payback in energy savings (units) in 7.2 years. The cost of the proposal of energy upgrades to city structures is $2.4M with total costs ranging up to $3.5 M depending on how the program is financed, but as we all know, guarantees are few and far between! Good For Dover will be endorsing passage of the resolution for debt financing of this energy upgrade. Citizens are encouraged to support this by attending the hearing on April 8th and Citizens Forum on April 22nd. Letters to the editor are also welcome.
Fun Fact
Dover's name has changed many times over the years. Thanks to the Dover Public Library, we know that we could be living in Hilton’s Point, Pascataqua, Pascataway, Newichwannock, Cochecho, Bristol or Northam. Would we still be the Green Wave?
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