In This Issue:
Friday, Feb. 6, 2015
Dover Fire and Rescue urges
property owners to check
roofs for excessive snow
City of Dover flags at half­
staff in remembrance of Earle
Goodwin
Dover schools to hold
kindergarten, first­grade
registration
Come to a 'SkyWatch' at the
Dover Library Feb. 17
Spring sports sign­ups
continue Saturday.
Learn about Dover Senior
Center's Mediterranean trip
during info session
This week in Dover history
Meetings this week:
School Board, Feb. 9,
6:30 p.m.
The School Board will hold a
regular meeting on Monday,
Feb. 9, 2015, at 7 p.m. in
School Board Chambers at
the McConnell Center.
To view the agenda, click
here.
Dover Fire and Rescue urges
property owners to check roofs for
excessive snow
After recent storms left significant snowfall in Dover, and
with more snow expected over the weekend and into
Monday, Dove Fire Chief Richard Driscoll reminds
residents to check their roofs for excessive snow. Roofs
with heavy snow can be at risk of collapsing.
A roof may collapse with little or no warning, and one
common misconception is that only flat roofs are
susceptible to collapse. High roof parapets can accumulate
significant drifting snow, especially during wind events. The
following warning signs could indicate a roof is in danger of
collapsing. Iimmediately evacuate the building and notify
local building officials, Dover Fire and Rescue, or contact a
structural engineer to determine if the building is safe if the
following signs are observed:
Sagging roof steel ­ visually deformed;
Severe or new roof leaks;
Cracked or split wood members;
Bends or ripples in metal supports;
Recent cracks in walls, drywall or masonry;
Cracks in welds of steel construction;
Sheared off screws from steel frames;
Sprinkler heads pushed down below ceiling tiles;
Doors that pop open;
Doors or windows that are difficult to open;
Bowed utility pipes or conduits attached to the ceiling;
Creaking, cracking or popping sounds.
Planning Board, Feb. 10,
7 p.m.
The Planning Board will hold a
regular meeting on Tuesday,
Feb. 10, 2015, at 7 p.m. in
Council Chambers at City
Hall.
To view the agenda, click
here.
City Council, Feb. 11, 6
p.m.
The City Council will hold a
workshop session at 6 p.m.
and a regular meeting at 7
p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11,
2015, in Council Chambers at
City Hall.
To view the workshop
agenda, click here.
To view the meeting
agenda, click here.
To view televised meetings
online, on demand, visit
www.dover.nh.gov/dntv.
For a complete list of
upcoming meetings visit the
meeting calendar page.
According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, past fire
investigations have determined that gas service to some
buildings have been damaged due to heavy snow loads
and snow sliding off of roofs onto gas meters and
components. Also, snow sliding off roofs onto outside oil
tanks has caused valves and filters to be broken off. The
State Fire Marshal urges all citizens to do the following:
Clear roofs of excessive snow and ice buildup, being
careful not to damage gas and oil service to the
building. Clearing the roof can be dangerous and
should be left to professionals. Using a roof rake is
recommended while keeping away from electrical
lines.
Keep all chimneys and vents clear to prevent carbon
monoxide from backing up into the building. Some
vents, such as pellet stove vents, may exit the
building through a wall and are susceptible to being
blocked by excessive snow buildup on the outside of
the building.
Keep all exits clear of snow, so that occupants can
escape quickly if a fire, or other emergency, should
occur. Keep in mind that windows should be cleared
to allow a secondary means of escape in case the
primary means of escape is blocked by fire. Keeping
exits clear also allows emergency workers to access
your building.
For more information about fire and building safety, call
Dover Fire and Rescue at 516­6169. City of Dover flags at half­staff in
remembrance of Earle Goodwin
Dover City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., said this week
City flags will be at half­staff through Monday in
remembrance of Earle Goodwin, who died Feb. 3. CITY OF DOVER, NH
288 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
603­516­6000
City Hall hours:
Monday­Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Recycling Center hours:
Goodwin was a longtime community
volunteer and Citizen of the Year
recipient. Over his decades of public
service, Goodwin, who started
Goodwin's Stationery in downtown
Dover in 1960, served as chairman of
St. Thomas Aquinas High School fund
drive, a trustee of Wentworth­
Douglass Hospital, and as a member
of the Cocheco Waterfront Task
Force committee. In 1995, he
received the McIntosh College Hall of
Earle Goodwin
Fame award with Goodwin Hall being
dedicated in his honor. In 1996, the
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce named Goodwin
Citizen of the Year.
Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The gym at Dover Middle School is named the Earle
Goodwin Gymnasium after Goodwin, who championed the
construction of a new middle school. In 2002, the City's
recycling center on Mast Road was named the Earle
Goodwin Recycling Center for Goodwin's longstanding
commitment to recycling, including the establishment of the
Bag and Tag program in Dover.
Dover schools to hold kindergarten,
first­grade registration
Stay
social
with your City
Want the latest news and
important information about
your city? Check out the City
of Dover's official Facebook
page and twitter feed for
the latest updates. Dover public schools will soon hold kindergarten and first­
grade registration for children as follows:
Children five years old by Sept. 30, 2015, entering
kindergarten;
Children Six years old by Sept. 30, 2015, entering
first grade (if not currently in Dover public
kindergarten).
Horne Street School
Registration is by appointment only. Please call Ms. Morton
at 516­6756 to set up an appointment. Registration hours
are as follows:
Tuesday, March 10 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 11, 1­6 p.m.;
Thursday, March 12, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.
Woodman Park Elementary School
Registration is by appointment only. Please call Ms.
Rouillard at 516­6700 to set up an appointment.
Registration hours are as follows:
Tuesday, March 10, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 11, 1­6 p.m.;
Thursday, March 12, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.
Garrison Elementary School
Registration is by appointment only. Please call Ms. Lilakos
at 516­6752 to set up an appointment. Registration hours are as follows: Tuesday, March 10, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 11, 1­6 p.m.;
Thursday, March 12, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.
As part of the registration process, parents registering
children for kindergarten are asked to select a half­hour slot
for an early screening skills check of their child.
These sessions will be held at the three elementary schools
April 14­16.
For more information, contact the schools at the phone
numbers above.
Come to a 'SkyWatch' at the Dover
Library Feb. 17
Bundle up for the cold weather and come to the Dover
Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. to
participate in a "SkyWatch", under the tutelage of the New
Hampshire Astronomical Society. We'll start out inside with
a brief (about 20 minutes) informational session and slide
show on "What's up in Tonight's Sky". Then we'll move
outside to set up telescopes and do some star­gazing! What happens at a
"SkyWatch"? It's simply a
gathering of amateur
astronomers with a focus on
public outreach and
education. It is "beginner­
friendly." NHAS members
will set up their equipment
and choose their celestial
targets. The equipment
(telescopes and binoculars)
is the property of the
member and will be carefully
aligned and focused for you on an interesting celestial
target. Your observer will explain what you will be seeing.
Many celestial objects, while beautiful, are quite dim and it
may take some time before you begin to see all the detail.
Atmospheric turbulence may also come and go, so you may
suddenly experience moments when the view is
spectacularly better ­ watch for them! This is your special
time at the telescope so we encourage you to make the
most of it. Do ask any questions that come to mind, and if
you don't see anything please say "I don't see anything!"
since objects do sometimes drift out of view.
It's important to stay warm! Bring about twice as much
warm clothing as you think you 'll need. Winter calls for
insulated boots, thermal underwear, corduroy jeans, parka,
flannel shirt, gloves, and, very important, a warm knit cap.
Participants may bring their own telescopes if they desire,
but the Library's telescopes, as well as Society members'
telescopes, will be available to use. In the event of a cloudy
night, the informational slide show will still take place at
6:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend. This program
is free and open to the public. For more information call the Dover Public Library at 603­
516­6050.
Spring sports sign­ups continue
Saturday
Dover Recreation will host sign­ups for spring sports at the
McConnell Center cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. Dover Baseball, Cocheco Lacrosse, Dover Soccer
Association, Dover Youth Softball, Dover Youth Football,
Dover Little Green Football, Dover Little Green
Cheerleading and the Dover Recreation Hershey Track
program will be available for sign­ups.
The spring sports sign­up flyer with more detailed
information about each league can be viewed here. Learn about Dover Senior Center's
Mediterranean trip during info
session on Feb. 12
Join the Dover Community Senior Center and Globus on
Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. to learn more about the
September 2015 trip to the iconic Aegean Sea. Take in the
beauty of charming Mediterranean towns and islands on
this breathtaking journey through Greece and Turkey. Enjoy
a two­night stay in Athens, where a visit to the Acropolis is
included during your guided sightseeing. Then, board your
cruise ship to set sail in the deep­blue Aegean Sea for a
four­night cruise. Highlights along the way include visits to the Greek island of
Mykonos, Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, and
Santorini. For more information, or to RSVP, call Marcia at 603­516­
6437, or e­mail Krista Trefethen at
[email protected]. Downtown Dover has plenty to
offer, easy parking
Visiting downtown Dover? There's plenty to do, whether
shopping, dining or exploring, and parking in downtown
Dover is easy. For a map of available parking, as well as additional parking
resources, visit drivingdover.com.
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D I D Y O U K N O W? The following events are recorded in "Notable Events in the
History of Dover, New Hampshire: From the First
Settlement in 1623 to 1865," by George Wadleigh, "Historic
Rambles About Dover," by Robert A. Whitehouse, "Port of
Dover: Two Centuries of Shipping on the Cochecho" by
Robert A. Whitehouse and Cathleen C. Beaudoin, and
several other historical sources.
For more on the history of Dover, settled in 1623 and the
oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and
seventh oldest in the country, visit the Dover Public Library,
Locust Street; and the Woodman Institute Museum, Central
Avenue. The Public Library also maintains an online
collection of historical information, located at
http://www.dover.lib.nh.us/DoverHistory/cityof.htm. Feb. 8, 1699 ­ Experience Heard, alias Jenkins, who was
scalped by the Indians July 26, 1696, recovered and lived to
have one child, died chiefly of her wounds bleeding.
Feb. 6, 1722 ­ The Provincial Council having heard that
there were a considerable number of Indians at Dover
whose words and actions gave just grounds of suspicion of
an ill design against that town, requested the Governor to
cover the inhabitants there with fifty men for six days : and
ordered that the Treasurer supply them with three hundred
weight of bread.
Feb. 6, 1733 ­ A petition of 226 inhabitants of Dover to
Gov. Belcher and his Majesty's Council represented "that
there was a very considerable tract of land very
commodious for settlement lying nigh Winnepessocay Pond
(Lake Winnipesaukee), and these humble petitioners not
having a competency of land to afford them a comfortable
subsistence, prayed that their honors would be pleased to
grant them said tract of land for a township of such
dimensions, and with such limitations, restrictions and
conditions as they in their great wisdom should think
proper." The petition was ordered to "lye for consideration." Feb. 7, 1840 ­ By a decision of the Court of Common
Pleas, the Turnpike from Dover to South Berwick was
declared a free road from this date and the toll­gate
removed. Feb. 7, 1924 ­ About 3,000 people attend the opening of
the new 1,000­foot­long toboggan chute at Garrison Hill.
The event included a torchlight parade and bonfire. At 8
p.m. Mayor Waldron and Park Commissioner Richardson
switched on the park lights. Council President A.C.
Wentworth and William Penn Tuttle, president of the
Chamber of Commerce winter sport committee, rode the
first toboggan down the chute, about 600 feet into a field at
the bottom of the slide.
M U N I C I P A L M A T T E R S City's boards and commissions keep our community vibrant
The City of Dover is a vibrant community due in large part
to the energy and talent of citizen participation on boards
and commissions.
The City's boards and commissions encourage public
participation, including new members to fill vacant positions.
For a complete list of the City's boards and commissions,
as well as more information about how to apply for boards
and commissions, click here. To download an application for board and commissions,
click here. Completed forms should be returned to the City
Clerk's Office. Committee application forms are kept on file
for one year from date of submission.
For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 516­
6018.
Time to register your vehicle?
Save time, register online
Did you know you can save yourself time and a trip to City
Hall by registering your vehicle online?
Online vehicle registration renewal is easy, safe and
secure. You can register online by providing a PIN number
or your license plate number. Your PIN number is provided
by the City of Dover and can be found on your renewal
notice.
For your convenience, you can now pay for motor vehicle
registration by credit card.
For more information on the E­registration process, click
here. Missed the meeting?
Catch it again online
Don't forget: If you missed the live City Council, School
Board or Planning Board on Channels 22 and 95, you can
catch it again, online and on demand.
Simply visit the City's website at www.dover.nh.gov/dntv to
begin watching meetings on demand. Online meetings are
organized by agenda item for convenience.
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