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Town Of Dover

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The Town of Dover is a rural suburban community located southwest of metropolitan Boston. Incorporated in 1784, Dover relied on agriculture and grazing until the late 18th century when mills were developed. Since the late 19th century Dover has been a residential community with a semi-rural character.

-First settlement recorded in 1640
-Established as the Springfield Parish of Dedham in 1748
-Incorporated as District Dedham in 1784
-Incorporated as a Town in 1836


Recent News

Town Of Dover Community Digital Newsletter - March 2023

March Issue of Dover's Community Digital Newsletter 'Our Town' is now available The March newsletter can be downloaded here. This newsletter is a collaborative effort with Town volunteers. The goal is to provide residents an easier and…

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Board of Selectmen - Community Center Project Status

Current Status At their February 9, 2023 Meeting, the Board of Selectmen reviewed the design modifications recommended by the project architects to be included in the current bid construction documents. The range of potential modifications were…

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Town Of Dover : Parks And Recreation is seeking Counselor And Volunteer applicants for summer 2023!

Apply to be a Summer Club Counselor, or Volunteer as part of our Leadership Training Program this Summer! All candidates must be current residents of Dover, MA Age Requirements: -16+ years old, by Saturday, June 24, 2023 for paid, Counselor…

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Town Of Dover News - Board of Selectmen Invite Residents to Complete Town Administrator Survey

Board of Selectmen invite residents to complete Town Administrator survey Dover's Board of Selectmen invite residents to complete a brief online survey regarding the skills and experience desired in Dover’s Town Administrator. We…

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Dover Parks And Recreation Winter Program Update For : Friday, February 3,2023

Nashoba Valley Ski Area will be Closed on Friday, February 3rd due to the frigid temperatures and high winds. Becaseu of this decsion, our Middle School Friday Night Trip To Nashoba Valley Ski Area Has Been Cancelled. This missed trip will made-up…

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Town Of Dover-February Issue of Dover's Community Digital Newsletter 'Our Town' is now available

The February 2023 newsletter can be downloaded here. This newsletter is a collaborative effort with Town volunteers. The goal is to provide residents an easier and consolidated way to receive official Town of Dover news, as well as keep residents…

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Town Of Dover Parks and Recreation Winter Program Updates - January 25, 2023

Winter Program Updates LEGO ADVENTURES with Right Brain Curriculum has been CANCELLED and a make-up week has been added onto the end of the current session which will now end on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023. All Blue Hills JUNIOR SKI &…

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Town Of Dover News : Recycling Committee Announces Fee Change Formattress Recycling At The Transfer Station

Massachusetts has banned the disposal of mattresses in the trash to keep them out of the trash so they can be recycled or donated for reuse. This has resulted in a significant price increase by all the companies which provide transportation of…

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Town Of Dover Parks and Recreation News - Winter Program Updates

Winter Program Updates - On FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th there will be NO MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIP TO NASHOBA VALLEY SKI AREA and the entire session has been pushed back one full week. - On SATURDAY, JANUARY 7th there will be NO INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL. As…

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Town Of Dover: Issue of Dover's Community Digital Newsletter 'Our Town' - January 2023

January Issue of Dover's Community Digital Newsletter 'Our Town' is now available The January 2023 newsletter can be downloaded here. This newsletter is a collaborative effort with Town volunteers. The goal is to provide residents an easier and…

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Town Of Dover News: Water Wednesdays - Septic System Care

Water Wednesdays - Septic System Care Improperly maintained septic systems can lead to failure, degrading the environment, and potentially contributing to stormwater contamination. Please consider the dos & don’ts for caring for septic…

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Town Of Dover Digital Newsletter - December 2022

December Issue of Digital Newsletter 'Our Town' is now available We're excited to roll out the December 2022 edition of Dover's digital newsletter 'Our Town.' The newsletter can be downloaded here. This newsletter is a collaborative effort…

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Town Of Dover News Board Of Selectmen Release FY2023 Dover Tax Classification Notice

The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dover will hold a remote Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM to determine the percentages of the local tax levy for Fiscal Year 2023 to be borne by each class of real property and by…

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Town Of Dover News Clothing And Textile Recycling Update

Effective November 1st, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has prohibited the placement in trash of ALL clothing and textiles. Read more here Examples of textiles include but are not limited to: bedding towels…

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Town Of Dover November Issue Of Digital Newsletter 'Our Town'

Click Here to view the Town Of Dover November Issue Of Digital Newsletter 'Our Town'

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Town Of Dover Parks And Recreation : Athletic Fields Status Update - october 27, 2022

All Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields (i.e. soccer/lacrosse/field hockey) and Baseball Diamonds, at Chickering Playfields and Caryl Park & Playfields, are OPEN. For any questions regarding your specific team practice or game schedule, you will…

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Town Of Dover Parks And Recreation : Current Athletic Fields Status

All Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields (i.e. soccer/lacrosse/field hockey) and Baseball Diamonds, at Chickering Playfields and Caryl Park & Playfields, are Open With Caution. For any questions regarding your specific team practice or game schedule,…

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Town Of Dover Parks And Recreation : Current Athletic Fields Status

All Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields (i.e. soccer/lacrosse/field hockey) and Baseball Diamonds, at Chickering Playfields and Caryl Park & Playfields, are Open With Caution.* *Open With Caution means... if it begins to rain OR has rained, and…

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Town Of Dover News : Dover Parks And Recreation : Special Weekend Athletic Fields Status

Dover Parks & Recreation oversees and handles all maintenance, care and closures of the public, athletic playing fields at Chickering Fields and Caryl Park. The department always does all that we can to keep all playing fields open for…

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Town Of Andover News : Special Recycling Day October 15 At The Dover Transfer Station

Special Recycling Day Saturday, October 15th at the Dover Transfer Station. Shredding will be offered from 9 am - Noon and is sponsored by the Norfolk District Attorney, Michael Morrissey. Bike donations for The Bike Connector will be accepted…

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Town Of Dover News Board Of Selectmen Community Center Project Status

At the October 3rd Board of Selectmen meeting, the Community Center Building Project’s Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) presented its responses to the BOS’s requests first raised at a joint BOS/Building Committee meeting on August…

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Town Of Dover News : Tips For Proper Disposal Of Leaves

As the leaves continue to fall and the temperatures drop, consider these tips for proper disposal of yard waste this season. Here are a few takeaways: - Finely chopped leaves make for an excellent lawn fertilizer. Mulch leaves by running over…

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