Town Meeting Capsules for Dover, Sherborn and Medfield
How Many Articles in Warrant: 26
What’s in the Warrant: In addition to deciding on the town’s annual budget, residents will also determine whether to amend the zoning bylaws on accessory apartments; accept Stagecoach Lane as a public way; amend the bylaws for Highland Cemetery; and transfer funds from free cash to reduce the tax rate.
Residents will also be asked to expend $100,000 for a water resources assessment (Article 12).
Capital budget requests include $75,000 from the Police Department to replace its portable radios; $700,000 to replace the Town House roof; and $80,000 for renovations to the offices, classrooms and floors at Chickering Elementary School.
Dover mulls possible creation of Department of Public Works
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DOVER – In the near future, the town’s Superintendent of Streets may be called the Director of Public Works.
The name swap is part of a plan being considered by the town that would consolidate the Highway Department, along with elements of Parks and Recreation and Cemetery, into one public works department.
In a meeting with consultants Community Paradigm on April 1, principal Bernard Lynch said the recommendations came after meeting with town officials, employees and residents, and making comparisons with other communities.
Although “the system has worked well over the years,” with a nice facility and good personnel, Lynch made the recommendation for the consolidation.
Community Notes for Dover and Sherborn: What s on DSCTV
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