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What is Infill Development? Nov 22, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker discusses infill development and how it's used in Dover. Infill development typically involves reusing underutilized urban land for new construction. Parker is joined by Dover's Director of Media Services, Mike Gillis.

In This Week in Dover History, we revisit a terrible tragedy atop Garrison Hill.

Budget Revealed: Preparing the City's Budget Nov 15, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. and Finance Director Dan Lynch about the city's budget process, including how the budget is prepared, deliberations by the City Council, and what happens after a budget is adopted. This year's budget process is already underway, beginning with the presentation of the School Department's budget to the School Board this week. Joyal will present the combined school and city budget for fiscal year 2024 to the City Council in February. Learn more at https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/open-government/budget-revealed/.

In This Week in Dover History, we revisit a legend of the old circus, who trained the likes of PT Barnum and lived here in Dover.

Dover Main Street Serves Up Holiday Cheer Nov 08, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Gail Daudelin, Chair of Dover Main Street, and Jennifer Brown, Dover Main Street's Treasurer, about what's on tap from the organization this holiday season, including the annual food drive, the popular ice sculptures, and the Santa Parade. Daudelin and Brown also discuss Dover Main Street's mission, some of the organization's other signature events, and what's planned for the future. To learn more about Dover Main Street, visit https://dovermainstreet.org/.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to what was described as "the first shot" against Sunday sports, and how it would affect more than sports for many years.

Dover's Wards and Ward Boundaries Explained Nov 01, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Deputy Mayor Dennis Shanahan about the city's new ward boundaries, and why the boundaries changed after the last Census. In February, the City Council adopted new ward boundaries through an ordinance change to ensure near-equal representation in Dover’s six wards based on the 2020 Census data.

In This Week in Dover History, we remember a longtime Dover volunteer whose name remains synonymous with a number of projects and initiatives.

Curating Family Fun: The Children's Museum of New Hampshire Oct 25, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Jane Bard, president of the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, and former Dover Mayor Jack Buckley about the Children's Museum of New Hampshire's move to Dover from Portsmouth in 2008, and why the museum is a vital hub of Dover's downtown. To learn more about the museum, visit https://childrens-museum.org/.

In This Week in Dover History, we look back to 1956 and a massive fire that destroyed one of the city's largest retail stores at the time.

Dover Votes: A Guide to the 2022 General Election Oct 18, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with City Clerk Susan Mistretta about the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Mistretta discusses how to register to vote, absentee ballots, polling places and times, and much more. For more information about the upcoming General Election, visit https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/open-government/election-information/2022-general-election/.

In October 1931, the death of a former mayor and one of Dover's leading citizens prompted the closure of all businesses so a community could pay its respects. Find out who and why in This Week in Dover History.

What is Stormwater and How is it Managed? Oct 11, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Community Services Director John Storer and Environmental Projects Manager Gretchen Young about stormwater. Stormwater, which comes from ran, snow and other precipitation, is absorbed by soil and plants or remains on impervious surfaces, like pavement or rooftops. Young and Storer discuss how Dover manages stormwater runoff, including the possible creation of a stormwater utility, which has been recommended to the City Council by a committee formed to look at stormwater funding options.

Once one of the largest fraternal orders in the country, the Knights of Pythias were well established in Dover. This week, in 1933, was an important time for the Pythians in Dover. We look back at why in This Week in Dover History.

Staying Informed and Engaged Oct 04, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker talks with City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. and Director of Media Services Mike Gillis about how citizens can stay informed and be engaged.

The Lothrop family businesses were once staples in the downtown. In this segment of This Week in Dover History, we look back to a day when the J.E. Lothrop Piano Company turned potential tragedy into good business.

The Woodman Museum: A Dover Treasure Sep 27, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker talks with Jonathan Nichols, the executive director of the Woodman Museum in Dover. Nichols discusses the museum's varied collections, previews upcoming events, and shares his favorite piece at the museum. For more information about the museum, visit https://woodmanmuseum.org/.

September 1911 offered good news about Dover's cotton mills. But that news was short-lived. In This Week in Dover History, we look back at the fate of the Cocheco Printworks. We'll save the story about the spelling of "Cochecho" for another time.

What is Dover's Master Plan, and How Does it Inform the City's Strategic Plan? Sep 20, 2022

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In this episode of Dover Download, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker talks about the city's strategic planning and how Dover's Master Plan works, including its history and which chapters of the plan are currently in the works.

Dover's form of government -- City Council-City Manager -- hasn't always been how the city governed. In This Week in Dover History, we look back to when the city's form of government changed, and some of the challenges it faced along the way.

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