Dover mulls possible creation of Department of Public Works
Wicked Local
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.
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Contact Information: 508-785-0032, ext. 226; townclerk@doverma.org
The Town Caucus originally scheduled to be held on Monday, March 8, will not be held due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead, this year we will be preparing nomination papers for each of the 12 open positions on elected boards for 2021.
The following positions are open:
Moderator (one position for a one-year term)
Board of Selectmen (one position for a three-year term)
Board of Assessors (one position for a three-year term)
Dover School Committee (one position for a three-year term)
Dover-Sherborn School Committee (one position for a three-year term)
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Contact Information: 508-785-0032, ext. 226; townclerk@doverma.org
The Town Caucus originally scheduled to be held on Monday, March 8, will not be held due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead, this year we will be preparing nomination papers for each of the 12 open positions on elected boards for 2021.
The following positions are open:
Moderator (one position for a one-year term)
Board of Selectmen (one position for a three-year term)
Board of Assessors (one position for a three-year term)
Dover School Committee (one position for a three-year term)
Dover-Sherborn School Committee (one position for a three-year term)
Dover plans Town Meeting for May 1 outdoors
Residents will convene on May 1 at 10 a.m. at Nora Searle Field.
Town Administrator Chris Dwelley had recommended an outdoor venue to Town Meeting given the still-tenuous situation around the coronavirus pandemic.
“The COVID situation is still fluid,” said Selectwoman Robyn Hunter during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Feb. 25. She asked whether a reduced quorum will be set, similar to last year. Dwelley replied he had yet to see an update from the state.
Selectman John Jeffries said “We should be in good shape by Town Meeting,” given the increased availability of vaccines and continued vigilance about wearing face masks and social distancing.