Dover Finance Committee Organizes Working Groups, Sets Leadership Ballot Deadline

DOVER -- June 4, 2025, Dover's Finance Committee organized its fiscal year 2027 work plan at a June 4 meeting, approving liaison assignments and outlining up to four internal working groups. Chair Woody told members he had received only two nominations after three weeks of solicitation, himself for chair and member Simony for vice chair, and directed all six members to submit ballots within one week to a member identified as Cam for tabulation. The committee prioritized revising its "blue book" reference guide, strengthening the budget guidance letter process, and improving community outreach, with members discussing a joint calendar with the Board of Selectmen and town administration to set hard deadlines ahead of town meeting. The panel also flagged a heavy Planning Board liaison load ahead, with two MBTA-related special town meetings scheduled for September 29 and November. Reserve fund transfer votes are set for June 25.