Recap

The City Council held this workshop to review the status of housing initiatives and receive a project update on the ongoing dredge cell closure and waterfront park reconstruction.

The City Council approved critical infrastructure and public safety contracts, advanced regional planning initiatives, and formally adopted the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan to secure federal funding eligibility. Proclamations were issued…

The session finalized key capital projects, addressed community input on safety and sustainability, and highlighted upcoming city initiatives.

The meeting was called to address the Dover School District’s health insurance carrier transition due to a $1.7 million assessment and threats to stop paying claims from SchoolCare. The board…

The City Council finalized the FY2027 budget with key financial adjustments to stay under the tax cap, including strategic reallocations from TIF funds. The meeting marked the formal adoption of…

The April 1, 2026 workshop focused on finalizing adjustments to the proposed FY2027 budget to ensure compliance with the tax cap through revenue increases, expense reductions, and fund reallocations.

The city completed its annual financial audit with a clean opinion, demonstrating strong fiscal health and a 26.8% unassigned fund balance — an appropriate level for a city like Dover…

The session presented time-sensitive energy efficiency and solar initiatives for city facilities, driven by federal incentive deadlines and critical infrastructure needs at the McConnell Center.

The City Council reviewed FY2027 budget proposals for Community Services and Recreation, focusing on infrastructure needs, staffing challenges, rate impacts, and service delivery improvements.

The council prioritized environmental stewardship by approving a mechanical removal plan for Willard Pond’s milfoil infestation, aligning with the city’s 2018 organic resolution despite higher costs. Several financial and infrastructure…

The purpose of the session was to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2027 budgets for police and public safety, fire rescue, library services, and information technology, including staffing,…

The City Council approved a $1 million grant authorization for the Dover Housing Authority to establish a recovery housing facility at 7 Avon Avenue, with the city acting as a…