Dover Warrant Committee reviews FY2027 budgets for four departments. Superintendent Beth McCoy presented the Dover-Sherborn schools budget at $9,380,175, down $2.07 million from prior year due to regional special education accounting changes, with in-district spending up 2.63 percent and no capital
Dover Board of Selectmen unanimously approves new police officer, youth committee seat, and ADU zoning transmittal. The three-member board, chaired by Robin Hunter and joined by Dave Havlin and Cam Hudson, voted 3-0 on all items at its March 5 remote meeting.
Dover's Finance Committee reviewed three department budgets and heard a new $50,000 sustainability request ahead of a March 9 public hearing.
The Dover Personnel Board reviewed the Town's updated classification and compensation framework during a March 4 meeting. Co-Chair Juris Alksnitis opened the session, and Robert Seiler arrived at 2:04 PM to establish a quorum. Consultants Heather Lemieux and Jennifer Thompson of Capital Strategic
Dover Open Space Committee approves prior minutes, hears state water crisis briefing. Board of Selectmen member Robyn Hunter reported that Aquarian, serving approximately 700 of Dover's 2,200 households, has discovered PFAS ("Forever Chemicals") contamination at multiple well sites and is exploring
The Dover Council on Aging unanimously approved a revised Transportation Policy following Town Counsel review, establishing reasonable accommodations for riders with disabilities while the board declined to cap alternative transportation costs that can reach $1,200 per trip. Director Janet
Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee appoints consultant to assess selectboard structure. David Peress was elected Chair in a 4-1 vote, with nominating member James Stuart dissenting; Town Administrator Michael Blanchard had raised optics concerns about Stuart's dual role as
Dover Board of Fire Engineers approves routine monthly expenses and posts EMS position. At the March 2 meeting, Chair Kate Cannie and Clerk James P. Dawley approved Ambulance vouchers of $2,361.34 and Fire Department vouchers of $3,804.09. Chief Gerry Smith reported February operations including 29
Dover Capital Budget Committee unanimously backed $1.9 million in capital spending for the coming fiscal year. Chair Barry Goldman and members approved a $1,725,000 recommendation for a replacement fuel island at the rear of the DPW building, plus $135,000 for a Ford 450 plow truck, $120,000 for a
Dover Conservation Commission approves enforcement orders addressing unpermitted wetlands work. The commission voted unanimously to approve restoration plans and enforcement orders for violations at 8 Hamlin's Crossing and 90 Claybrook Road, requiring removal of unpermitted structures and utilities
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