News from City of Dover

Citizen Speak-Out Session slated for Feb. 23

City Councilor Michael Crago will host a "Citizen Speak-Out Session" at Langdon Place on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at 7 p.m. Langdon Place is located on Middle Road.

The session is intended to promote and encourage constructive feedback from residents, as well as provide an opportunity for residents to voice concerns to City Councilors and City staff, according to Councilor Crago.

Crago will be joined by other members of the City Council, as well as City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., and City department heads.

The session is open to all.

For more information, contact Councilor Crago at m.crago@dover.nh.gov.

Still time for public comment on potentially costly new EPA regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency recently held a public hearing in Dover on potentially costly new regulations that could force Dover's sewer rates to spike.

The EPA is proposing to add nitrogen discharge limits to Dover's new wastewater treatment plant permit. If that happens, Dover's sewer rates will increase significantly, depending on the nitrogen limit established in the new permit. The estimated cost of implementing the new EPA regulations is $25 million, which would cause sewer rates to double. A less costly approach that addresses nitrogen levels in Great Bay is supported by the City of Dover and a coalition of neighboring communities.

A public comment period on the proposed regulations remains open until March 5.

The public is encouraged to participate in the process.

The public hearing, as well as an informational video and workshop on the topic, can be seen on Channel 22 and online.

A page dedicated to the issue, including detailed information and video clips, can be found here.

The City Council has voted to support less expensive, alternative measures, including a strategy drafted by a coalition of neighboring communities. In addition, at a goal-setting session on Jan. 28, 2012, the City Council identified this issue as one of its top priorities.

For more information, contact Community Services at 516-6450.

Chamber of Commmerce to host forum on Dover trends

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee will hold for a moderated forum focusing on the trends, economy, demographic changes, and the opportunities and challenges Dover faces in the future. The forum, "Dover: Fastest Growing City in the State; Challenges and Opportunities," will be held on Wednesday, March 14, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the McConnell Center.

Registration is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for nonembers. A continental breakfast will be provided.

For more information, visit the Chamber website at www.dovernh.org.

Dover Children's Home holds annual Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser

The fourth annual Dover Children's Home Bowl-a-Thon will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, in 90-minute sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Lane fees and bowling shoes will be free during the Bowl-A-Thon. Bowlers of all skill levels and ages are invited to participate. Prizes will be awarded each session for the best team theme outfits, most money raised, and highest score.

All funds raised will directly support the Children's Home.

Reserve a lane by contacting Donna at dcoraluzzo@doverchildrenshome.org or 742-4289, Ext. 12.