Dover brief: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Board of Health hears wildlife toll of rat poison, sets Oct. 6 hearing on well and pool rules
Board of Health hears wildlife toll of rat poison, sets Oct. 6 hearing on well and pool rules.
From Dover News
- Board of Health sets Oct. 6 hearing on well, pool rules. Dover's Board of Health took up a proposed PFAS testing standard and a pool violation fine after a wildlife rehabilitator described a rodenticide driven blood clotting problem in the town's foxes, and set an October 6 public hearing.Dover News
Today in Dover
- Fall youth program registration now open. Dover Parks and Recreation opened online registration for all fall youth programs, workshops and special events, including sports and enrichment offerings for children.Town of Dover
- Fall adult program registration now open. The Town of Dover opened online registration for fall adult activities, workshops and special events through Parks and Recreation.Town of Dover
- 4-H club holds annual animal show at Powisset Farm. The Powisset 4-H Club held its annual livestock show at Powisset Farm on September 20, spotlighting young handlers and their animals, according to Westwood Minute.Westwood Minute
Coming up
- Fri, Sep 25: Dover-Sherborn soccer faces Medway Friday. Dover-Sherborn's soccer team plays a conference match against Medway on Friday, September 25, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Sat, Sep 26, 9 a.m.: Selectmen, Aquarion hold water quality meeting Saturday. The Board of Selectmen and Aquarion Water Company hold a public meeting Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to noon to continue discussing options for Dover's water quality.Town of Dover
- Sat, Sep 26: Pumpkin patch attraction returns to the area. A seasonal pumpkin patch returns to the Dover-Sherborn area from September 26 through October 31, according to Dover-Sherborn Patch's event calendar.Dover-Sherborn Patch
- Mon, Sep 28, 7 p.m.: Planning Board meets Monday evening. Dover's Planning Board meets Monday, September 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Dover