Dover enters late June under active drought restrictions and with a major land-protection deal drawing scrutiny. The town's Level 2 Significant Drought declaration remains in force, limiting outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or cans used only between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m., while the DPW p…
Dover's dual water challenges — a Level 2 Significant Drought and unresolved PFAS and discoloration concerns in the Aquarion system — defined the town's week heading into late June. The drought declaration restricts all nonessential outdoor watering to hand-held devices used only before…
Dover is under tightened water restrictions and grappling with unresolved water quality issues as summer begins. A Level 2 Significant Drought declaration has capped nonessential outdoor watering to hand-held devices used only before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m., while Aquarion Water Company …
Dover Warrant Committee backs continuation of dual FY2027 working groups. The Committee unanimously approved minutes from June 3, 2026, and heard Selectmen's Liaison Dave Haviland brief members on a proposal to coordinate with State Representative Josh Tarsky's office on compiling a rolling list of
Dover Conservation Commission resolves dumping complaint and enforces wetland violations. Owner Sammy Aroustamian of 1 Snows Hill Lane agreed to remove debris from town conservation land with no fines; landscapers were instructed not to dump materials on public property going forward. In a separate
Dover Finance Committee holds planning session with no reserve fund votes, eyes new budget software and state funding pipeline.
Dover's Housing Task Force seeks community input on the town's long-term housing roadmap, even as a Level 2 Significant Drought keeps outdoor watering restrictions in force. The task force has opened a public engagement portal where residents can follow planning efforts and contribute f…
Stormwater from Tuesday's downpours pushed Massachusetts beach closures to 28, with local waterways potentially affected as Dover heads into peak summer. The Warrant Committee and Conservation Commission are both scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 24, at Dover Town House. Per Dover Patch…
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One Dover obituary was published during the week of June 15–21, 2026: DeCoste, Mary Philomena (Finnerty), of Dover, who died June 15, 2026; services were held June 18–19 at George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home and at the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Dover.