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A Day in the Life of a Police Officer Jan 31, 2023

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In this episode of Dover Download, another in our "A Day in the Life" series, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker digs deeper into the work of a police officer with Police Chief William Breault and Police Officer Dennis Elbert.

In This Week in Dover History, we remember a World War I veteran from Dover who received a special and overdue honor in his final year.

Don Briand: The Voice of Dover Jan 24, 2023

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In the latest episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Don Briand, whose voice was heard on Dover's radio airwaves for decades. In addition to his familiar voice, Don Briand is also known for emceeing many of Dover's special events, including the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce annual awards gala, and the inauguration ceremonies of Dover's elected officials. Briand was named Citizen of the Year in 2015.

In This Week in Dover History, we catch up with local historians Mark Leno and Thom Hindle to look back at one of the city's worst fires. For more information about the fire, as well as the book they collaborated on about the fire, see the video mentioned in this week's episode here: https://youtu.be/W2GlOqOLMNU.

A Day in the Life: Community Services Jan 17, 2023

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In this episode of Dover Download, another in our "A Day in the Life" series, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker takes a deeper dive into Community Services, the department responsible for the city's roads and streets, maintenance of city facilities, the water and wastewater systems and infrastructure, public cemeteries, and much more. Joining Chris to talk about why every day at Community Services is different is Inventory Coordinator Bill Purpura, a longtime Community Services employee, Superintendent of Public Works and Utilities Mike Nadeau, and Community Services Director John Storer.

In This Week in Dover History, we look at the evolution of winter sports and the Dover Arena.

A Day in the Life: Plowing City Streets Jan 10, 2023

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In this episode of Dover Download, another in our "A Day in the Life" series, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker discusses the planning and logistics of plowing city streets and roads during a snowstorm. Helping dig into the nuts and bolts of the city's plowing operations are Superintendent of Public Works Joe Boucher, Heavy Equipment Operator Brian Landry, and Director of Community Services John Storer.

In This Week in Dover History, we take a trip back a few decades to revisit when public kindergarten came to Dover.

Outreach and Community Planning Jan 03, 2023

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In this episode of Dover Download, the first of season two, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Erin Bassegio, the Planning Department's Outreach Coordinator, and Planning Director Donna Benton about the department's outreach efforts.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to one of the city's most devastating fires, which destroyed an entire city block and destroyed one of the city's biggest businesses.

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter Dec 27, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, the last of season one, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker introduces "A Day in the Life," an occasional series showcasing various city services and functions. This episode digs deeper into the work of a firefighter with Fire Chief Michael McShane and Firefighter Jonathan Demers.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to a radio program that sparked a Christmas Day fire in downtown Dover.

How the City of Dover is Responding to Mental Health Needs Dec 20, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker discusses how Dover Police and the City of Dover are responding to mental health calls for service and needs with Dover Police Chief William Breault and Police Social Worker Kaitlin Jones. Among the topics discussed in this episode are how police are responding to those in need of mental health services, the role of the Police Department's social worker, and the recently released strategic plan for how the City of Dover plans to address significant rise in demand for mental health services.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to one of the first fire companies in Dover and New England.

The Willand Warming Center Dec 13, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker discusses the Willand Warming Center with Tory Jennison, Strafford County's Population Health Systems Chief; and John Burns, the director of SOS Recovery Community Organization. SOS was awarded a bid by the cities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth to operate the tri-city warming center this winter. Strafford County is overseeing the contract. In this episode, Jennison and Burns talk about the warming center's role, how and when it's activated, what services are provided, and the need for volunteers and donations. More information about the warming center can be found at https://www.sosrco.org/what-we-do/willand-warming/.

In This Week in Dover History, we revisit the career of a retired Dover educator revered for his decades of work in Dover's public schools.

December 2022 Mail Bag: Your Questions Answered Dec 06, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker sits down with Mike Gillis, the city's director of Media Services, to answer some of the questions received from listeners and residents. Some of the topics include community engagement, the City Manager and City Council form of government, and plans for the redesign of the city's website.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to the holiday ham caper of 1924.

Librarian, Historian, Citizen of the Year: A Conversation with Cathy Beaudoin Nov 29, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Cathy Beaudoin, Dover's former longtime library director, a local historian, and a past Citizen of the Year. Parker and Beaudoin discuss a variety of topics, including the history of Dover's mills.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to 1924 and one of the worst storms to hit Dover.

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