Dover Releases August Newsletter With Department Updates

DOVER — The Town of Dover published the August edition of its OUR TOWN newsletter this week, giving residents a rundown of what departments, boards, and committees have planned for the month, while a new Patch report pegged an $8.8 million grant as a factor in the town's move toward regional 911 dispatch.

TOWN HALL

The town released the August issue of its OUR TOWN newsletter, compiling updates from departments, boards, and committees on initiatives and events planned for the month, according to the town website. The newsletter is posted alongside the town's ongoing News Flash items, including the Tree Preservation Committee's resident survey, which remains open through September 11.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Patch AM: How will this $8.8M 911 grant change Dover's emergency response?" Patch reports an $8.8 million grant is tied to the regional 911 dispatch changes that have been under discussion in Dover, building on coverage the town's own channels have also touched on this week, per Dover-Sherborn Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/dover)

"Perseids, Solar Eclipse, Blood Moon Highlight August Skywatching In MA" Patch reports the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year's most-watched annual sky events, is expected to peak across Massachusetts on August 12 and 13. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/dover)

COMING UP

The Board of Selectmen and the Town Meeting Review Committee are both scheduled to meet Monday, Aug. 10, at the Dover Town House. The Dover Patch community calendar also lists a Dave McLellan concert for the arts in nearby Framingham on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.