Free and Reduced Price School Meals, 2026–2027
Dover schools provide free and reduced price school meals to qualifying students. All information that’s shared by a parent or guardian remains private. It is not shared with teachers. If…
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My goal is to help Dover residents more easily understand our government by bridging the gap between City Hall and the State House — to connect policy actions to the impact they have on our quality of life.
Regular Meeting, Oct 14, 2026
The Council officially appointed a new City Manager, effective January 2027, marking a major leadership transition for the municipality. Significant public debate and Council discussion also centered around a proposed…
City Council & Planning Board Workshop, Oct 7, 2026
The joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Board focused on the presentation of the Fiscal Years 2028-2033 Capital Improvements Program to outline proposed municipal capital projects, funding sources,…
Community Meeting: Littleworth Road Water and Sewer Improvements
Councilor Robison and I attended the September 29, 2026, community meeting regarding the water and sewer improvements planned for Littleworth Road and Old Littleworth Road.
New Hampshire’s Sluggish Housing Growth Is Leading to Longer Commutes, Report Suggests
There is a growing gap in New Hampshire between how much it costs for housing and how much residents are earning — and nowhere is it clearer than in the…
City Council Regular Meeting, Sep 23, 2026
The City Council meeting focused on implementing major civic updates, including the adoption of the new toter waste collection system and the progression of the community trail expansion. Additionally, the…
As Drought Expands Across Central NH Again This Fall, in Some Places It Never Fully Went Away
It’s been more than a year since all of New Hampshire was completely drought-free, and despite some spring and summer rain, drought has returned to a central swath of the…
Remembering September 11th at 25 Years
I had the privilege of attending Dover’s ceremony honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The city unveiled a monument dedicated to those we lost, and to those who…
City Council Regular Meeting, Sep 9, 2026
The City Council approved several infrastructure investments, including water system improvements and facility maintenance, while also adopting updates to local health and parking ordinances. The meeting heavily featured community initiatives,…
City Council Workshop, Sep 2, 2026
The City Council convened to review the transition to an automated solid waste collection system, assess recent milfoil removal efforts, and evaluate water infrastructure and supply plans.
City Council Regular Meeting, Aug 26, 2026
The City Council focused on infrastructure and community planning, emphasizing water conservation and milfoil management while advancing multiple infrastructure and zoning initiatives. Additionally, the Council approved software upgrades for emergency…
Lawsuit Seeks to Strike down Tax-cap Ballot Question Before November
Republican lawmakers hope a new statewide ballot question will give voters a say this November in whether to impose a cap over their local school district property taxes. But two…
