School Board special session, 4/2/2026 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=EBZly2bMqjhWi7Av #DoverNH #Video
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City Council workshop, 4/1/2026 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=mSMRVY3kIYbu18ko #DoverNH #Video
City Council special meeting, 4/1/2026 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=Ib63woASO15B5z0s #DoverNH #Video
Pond Plans, Budget Talks, and the Power of an Hour https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cityofdovernh/episodes/Pond-Plans--Budget-Talks--and-the-Power-of-an-Hour-e3h2hq7 #DoverNH #DoverDownload
Pond Plans, Budget Talks, and the Power of an Hour by Dover Download
In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Media Services Director Mike Gillis about key actions taken by Dover's boards, committees, and commissions during March. The two discuss the City Council's decision to pursue diver-assisted mechanical removal of milfoil in Willand Pond, a state-owned waterbody shared with Somersworth, opting against herbicide treatment despite the state's recommendation. They review the FY27 budget process, noting that public hearings have been held and final deliberations are expected in early April. Parker and Gillis also cover the reprogramming of surplus Capital Improvements Project funds toward the Horne Street reconstruction design and First and Second Street crosswalk enhancements, updated property tax exemptions, and the SchoolCare health insurance assessment issue, for which a joint Council-School Board meeting with the Secretary of State is planned. On the planning front, they highlight conditional approval of a Marriott hotel at the former Burger King site on Central Avenue and ongoing Transfer of Development Rights discussions. They also pay tribute to the late Cliff Blake, a dedicated community volunteer. Parker then speaks with Deb Clough of Don't Trash Dover about the annual "Power of an Hour" cleanup event on April 25. Clough explains that volunteers check in at their ward locations by 9:15 a.m. and spend an hour picking up litter citywide. The event features a friendly ward-versus-ward competition with handmade "trash trophies," and last year volunteers collected a ton and a half of litter.
Dover Dog License Deadline: Renew by April 30 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=m3DTjZHVBHy9CuzZ #DoverNH #Video
Dover Dog License Deadline: Renew by April 30
Dover dog owners are reminded to renew their dog licenses by April 30 to avoid late fees. Licensing helps ensure your pet can be identified and returned if lost. Learn what you need and how to register online, by mail, or in person through the City Clerk’s Office.
27th Annual Don Heyliger Awards https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=7GAuTb2gsKboA4VJ #DoverNH #Video
27th Annual Don Heyliger Awards
The 27th annual Don Heyliger Awards were presented on March 26, 2026, at Dover City Hall. The annual awards ceremony is hosted by Dover Recreation and the Dover Recreation Advisory Board. The ceremony recognizes local athletic organizations, volunteers and sponsors.
City Council meeting, 3/25/2026 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=QUzw7UJsFr5Iwq1a #DoverNH #Video
City Council workshop, 3/25/2026 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=E981Nxm2IMc3Aalp #DoverNH #Video
Planning Board, 3/24/2026 https://dovernh.viebit.com/player.php?hash=a0qXh0R43NdQMc73 #DoverNH #Video
Building the Budget: Community Services and Recreation in FY2027 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cityofdovernh/episodes/Building-the-Budget-Community-Services-and-Recreation-in-FY2027-e3gntua #DoverNH #DoverDownload
Building the Budget: Community Services and Recreation in FY2027 by Dover Download
In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Community Services Director John Storer and Recreation Director Kevin Hebert to wrap up the podcast's look at the FY27 municipal operating budget.Storer opens by walking Parker through the complexity of building Community Services' proposed $38 million budget, the largest departmental budget outside the School Board. He explains that more than half of that figure covers water and sewer enterprise funds, with the general fund portion including streets, snow plowing, facilities, and grounds. Because so many costs are driven by outside forces — electricity, chemicals, road salt, and fuel — Storer describes budgeting as a 365-day process of tracking trends and responding to market conditions. He highlights two notable swings in the wastewater budget: a $140,000 savings from improved biosolids disposal options as the industry adapts to PFAS concerns, offset by a $120,000 increase in curbside recycling tipping fees due to weak demand for recyclable materials. Storer also previews the city's transition from the bag-and-tag pay-as-you-throw program to automated curbside collection, set for July 1, 2027, which is expected to generate roughly $80,000 in first-year savings.Hebert then discusses Recreation's FY27 priorities, including the expansion of Nebi Park, a new pilot volleyball program that nearly sold out immediately, and upgrades to the Jenny Thompson and Indoor pools. He notes that a proposed pool maintenance specialist position did not make the final budget but remains a priority for future years.In This Week in Dover History, we look back at Dover's transition from a town to a city in 1856, when Andrew Pierce, a 70-year-old businessman and longtime civic leader, became Dover's first mayor, accepting the city's official seal and records from the outgoing Board of Selectmen. The segment covers how the new city charter enabled Dover to establish a municipal fire department, improve its waterworks and public schools, and replace a fragmented system of 12 separate school districts with unified city governance.