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Waterfront construction makes strides in 2024
posted on 12/31/2024
The decades of effort to redevelop the waterfront came into view in 2024 and will only accelerate in 2025. While the work started in 2023, it was in the past year that the public could see the buildings growing up from the ground around the newly paved streets.
The buildings constructed so far have been part of the private development by the city’s partner Cathartes, with the buildings known as C, D and E underway. Earlier this month, Foster's Daily Democrat reported Cathartes' announcement of its first commercial restaurant tenant for the new development with renowned local chef Evan Hennessey, owner of Stages at One Washington in Dover. The private development plan includes constructing three mixed-use buildings, two multi-family buildings, and three clusters of townhouses. The mixed-use development will provide approximately 26,000 square feet of commercial space and 418 residential units.
In 2025, the public park will begin to emerge. At its December meeting, the City Council authorized the contract to build the public pavilion that will be a part of the waterfront’s Nebi Park, with construction beginning in early 2025. The City Council awarded the bid to Pine Brook Construction for $1,462,875, which includes $100,000 of contingency funding; the cost will be partially offset by a $500,000 grant from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Council also authorized expending $52,000 for construction oversight by CJ Architects, the firm that designed the pavilion building....more
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Upcoming New Year's holiday hours for City facilities
posted on 12/29/2024; updated: 12/30/2024
City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, for the New Year's Day holiday. In addition, city administrative offices will close at 4 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
The Public Library will close at 4 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
The Dover Ice Arena will close at 2 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Dec.31, following recreational skating. The Arena will be open on New Year's Day.
The McConnell Center Recreation facilities will close at 2 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
The Dover Community Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
The Dover Indoor Pool will close at 1 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day all week beginning Wednesday for the holiday....more
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Ethics Commission to hold hearing on complaint Jan. 2
posted on 12/27/2024
The Ethics Commission will hold a special session on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room for a hearing on an ethics complaint recently filed by a Dover resident.
Caitlin Wilkie of Sixth Street filed a complaint with the City Clerk’s office on Nov. 26, 2024 alleging Fergus Cullen, Ward 6 City Councilor and the Council’s Planning Board designee, had conflicts of interest defined by Article 10 “Conduct of Officials” of the Dover City Charter and Chapter 21 “Code of Ethics” of the City Code. The complaint cites Charter Article 10-2 “Conflicts of Interest and Disqualification from Decision-Making Process,” and code sections Chapter 21-2 “Conflicts of interest,” Chapter 21-5 “Required disclosure by officers and employees; recusal,” and Chapter 21-8 “Investments in conflict with official duties.”
Click here for the Ethics Commission agenda and complaint.
Following the hearing, the Commission will discuss and deliberate. The Ethics Commission has 30 calendar days to issue a written report on whether the complaint’s allegations are actionable, and if so, any recommended remedies for the City Council to consider....more
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City of Dover achieves Housing Champion designation
posted on 12/26/2024
The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs recently designated the City of Dover as a Housing Champion community, recognizing Dover's commitment to fostering innovative and sustainable solutions to address the state’s housing needs.The city demonstrated its eligibility for the Housing Champion designation by meeting criteria that included encouraging and establishing workforce housing and other housing types that will help continue economic development. The BEA formally presented the city with its Housing Champion designation at a Dec. 18 recognition ceremony. Mayor Robert Carrier, Deputy Mayor Dennis Shanahan, Planning Director Donna Benton and Housing Navigator Ryan Pope accepted the award on behalf of the city.
The designation does not come with direct funding; however, it provides Dover and other Housing Champions preferential access to state resources including, but not limited to, discretionary state infrastructure funds, to continue the city's efforts in addressing housing challenges that contribute to the overall goal of solving the state’s housing crisis....more
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Dover's Nossiff hits 1,000-point milestone in win over Nashua North
posted on 12/24/2024
Dover High School senior Lilly Nossiff scored 34 points on Dec. 19 to lead the Green Wave to a 72-65 Division I victory over visiting Nashua North, reaching the 1,000-point milestone for her varsity career.Nossiff scored her 26th point of the game with five minutes remaining in the close contest. Play was briefly halted for the announcement.
She joins a select group of Dover girls who have scored more than 1,000 points in their careers. Nossiff, who will play basketball at Saint Anselm College next year, follows in the footsteps of former Dover standouts Jill Downer, the school's all-time leading scorer, and Curran Leighton.
Nossiff's name will be added to the wall in Ollie Adams Gymnasium alongside other 1,000-point scorers: Katrina Krenzer (2019), Curran Leighton Goodwin (2009), Seana Boyle (2003), Jessica Clark Cummings (2002), Downer (1998), Lynne Richard Chavez (1979) and Karen Vitko Wood (1979).
A game ball presentation will honor Nossiff before Dover's next home game on Jan. 2, 2025....more
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Upcoming Christmas holiday hours for City facilities
posted on 12/18/2024
City administrative offices, including City Hall and Inspection Services, will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, Dec. 26. In addition, administrative offices will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24.
The Public Library will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The Dover Indoor Pool will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The Dover Ice Arena will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The McConnell Center Recreation facilities will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The Dover Community Senior Center will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24; Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Dec. 26.
Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day all week beginning Wednesday for the holiday....more
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COAST reports 30% ridership growth, $31M economic impact in 2024
posted on 12/19/2024
The Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) saw significant ridership increases across its services in fiscal year 2024, generating over $31 million in regional economic activity.
The nonprofit transit provider reported 349,143 trips on its fixed-route services, a 30.3% increase from 2023. Its demand-response services provided 24,797 trips for older adults and people with disabilities, up 7.8% from the previous year.
"COAST is a common thread," said Rad Nichols, COAST executive director. "We offer everyone an affordable and reliable connection to the opportunities and services they need to succeed."
The organization's TripLink call center, which coordinates regional transportation services, facilitated over 41,000 trips in 2024, an 11% increase. New client registrations rose 16%....more
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Council postpones vote on proposed High School athletic complex
posted on 12/17/2024
The funding proposal for the Dover High School athletic complex was withdrawn at the City Council’s Dec. 11 meeting to allow the Joint Building Committee to further refine design alternatives and costs and allow the School Board to complete its FY2026 budget planning. With the funding proposal withdrawn, the City Council has canceled its Wednesday, Dec. 18 special meeting.
City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. told the City Council that when a refined athletic complex proposal is brought forth in 2025, it will go through the same three-meeting process to authorize debt financing: one meeting to refer the resolution to a public hearing; a second meeting to hold the public hearing; and a third meeting to vote on a resolution at least one week after the public hearing.
JBC Chair and Ward 6 Councilor Fergus Cullen and JBC Secretary and Councilor At-Large Linnea Nemeth updated the City Council at the Dec. 11 meeting during its Committee Reports, which can be viewed here. The JBC’s report followed a lengthy public hearing at the beginning of the meeting....more
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City Council honors state champion St. Thomas Aquinas girls soccer team
posted on 12/16/2024
Mayor Robert Carrier and the Dover City Council honored the St. Thomas Aquinas High School girls soccer team Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, celebrating their second consecutive state championship with an official proclamation.
"The St. Thomas Aquinas Girls Soccer Team has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and teamwork in the 2024 season, culminating in their second consecutive State Championship victory," the mayor said, reading from the proclamation.
Under Coach Hureau's leadership, the Saints have reached the state championship game four straight years. Their championship victory featured stellar defensive play, anchored by goalkeeper Genna Bolduc, who was named Player of the Year and earned First Team All-State honors....more
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Tax bills mailed; first-half due Jan 15
posted on 12/13/2024
City of Dover property tax bills have been mailed to property owners who should begin receiving them today, Friday, Dec. 13. The first half of the tax bill is due on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025; the second half is due on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Tax bills can be paid by mail, online at https://www.dover.nh.gov/services/online-services/payment/, or in person at the City Clerk/Tax Collector’s office, located in City Hall, 288 Central Ave., during regular hours.
The online payment accepts Visa and Mastercard, subject to a transaction fee of 2.5% of the total payment. Electronic check payments (ACH) are also accepted with a $1 transaction fee. The payment processor collects the transaction fees. ...more