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Dover Open Space Committee approves prior minutes, hears water crisis update.

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

Council on Aging approves revised Transportation Policy.

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 Peress as chair.

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

Board of Fire Engineers reviews February operations and personnel activity

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

Capital Budget Committee backs $1.9M in DPW and building projects

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