DOVER — The Mayor and Town Council will hold their regular meeting Monday, September 29, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Mayor James P. Dodd will open the session with the Sunshine Statement. An interpreter will be available, and attendees are asked to silence electronic devices.
How to join: Zoom Meeting ID 865 3265 7738, Passcode 862503.
Click here to download the agenda.
What’s on the agenda
- Second reading & public hearing: Ordinance 30-2025 to formally create a Department of Public Safety, consolidating Police, Fire, and OEM under a Director of Public Safety (replacing the chief positions) and setting ranks and reporting structure.
- First readings: Four ordinances to add handicapped parking spaces at 109 Baker Street, 9 Sanford Street, 56 Ann Street, and 147 Liberty Street, plus Ordinance 35-2025 amending Chapter 72 (Salaries & Compensation) for certain town positions.
- Bills list: Resolution 264-2025 to approve payments totaling $3,299,016.75.
- Licensing: Resolution 265-2025 to approve taxi/limo licenses for Dover operators following inspections.
- Facilities: Resolution 266-2025 to increase the Health Department renovations contract with AB Contracting by $14,605.65 (new total $252,064.65).
- Public safety in schools: Resolution 267-2025 appointing Ruben Arenas, Frank Marino, and Glicerio Piazza as crossing guards for 2025.
- Closed session: Resolution 268-2025 authorizing an executive session on confidential personnel matters; any actions will be considered afterward in open session.
Public comment
Comments will be taken twice (agenda items and general), three minutes per speaker. Residents are reminded to keep remarks respectful and focused on issues.
