THE DOVER DISPATCH
A Free Electronic Newsletter
8th Edition 7/6/2021
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE 4th OF JULY COMMITTEE FOR AN OUTSTANDING SHOW!
Our volunteers are some of the BEST!

Remember, you can help next years 4th of July celebration by sponsoring or you can "buy a firework" for just $17.76
Information available here!
Your contributions turn a good show into a GREAT show!
Donate today!

A BIG thank you to Chad Messina from SPINJOCS -
fantastic job, Chad!
BULK YARD WASTE
VS.
BULK HOUSEHOLD PICK UP SCHEDULE

All bulk waste shall be neatly stacked at the curb. Do NOT place piles directly under power lines or against buildings/fences. The maximum size is 4 ft wide by 4 ft tall and no longer than 8 ft in length.
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE THE PICK UP DAYS:
Bulk yard waste is collected on the same day as recycling.
Bulk Household is collected the opposite week of recycling.
For additional guidelines please click HERE
A reminder of the new rates. To view the rate change table on our website please click HERE

The local newspaper reported the information incorrectly for the tax rate change - they reported 2 cents, that is not accurate, it is 1 cent.
To see a larger copy of the sample billing please click HERE
Calculation is – Assessed Value (Market value on bill) x .00415.
In this case it is $182,800 x .00415 = $758.62.
A ONE cent increase.
This is a great opportunity for everyone in and around our community!

August 1st-9th those seeking
medical, dental or vision care can do so at
NO COST.

NO APPOINTMENTS - WALK IN SERVICE ONLY!

GREATER DELAWARE PARTNERSHIP FOR HOPE
(GREATER DOVER HEALTHCARE BLITZ 2021)

NO ID necessary and NO Insurance card needed
Locations are N. Dover, S. Dover and Towne point Elementary Schools from 8am-4pm daily.
(Click on above document to open as a pdf to read additional details)
Multiple complaints have come in regarding speeding particularly in residential neighborhoods. This is a reminder that children are out of school, they are riding bikes and crossing streets, for their safety PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
You may be seeing an increase in police presence in your neighborhood as they step up the enforcement - simply SLOW DOWN!
The City of Dover extends a sincere thank you to Representative Andria Bennett who championed for Dover Projects as a member of the Bond Bill Committee! We also want to recognize State Senator Trey Pardee and State Representatives Bill Bush, William Carson and Sean Lynn for their efforts as well.
Projects that were funded for Dover include the Persimmon Creek Drainage Project, Meetinghouse Branch/Tar Ditch Drainage Project, Dover Park Building and Spray/Splash Pad, North State Street Water line replacement and more!

We genuinely thank you all for helping put Dover first!
Pictured are Tony Rohrer, Vice President and General Manager for Dover Downs Hotel and Casino and Paul Waddell the
Electric Director for the City of Dover.
Mr. Rohrer recognized the City of Dover for reliable electric service with a plaque and a check for $500 to put towards the Electric Department's Employee Morale Fund!
Thank you Mr. Rohrer and Dover Downs Hotel and Casino for your generous gift of appreciation!
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHERYL BUNDEK

After serving the City of Dover for a total of 31 years, Cheryl is set to retire on July 9th.
Cheryl started with the City of Dover the summer before her senior year of high school (1990) in a temporary position in the Finance Office.
In April of 1992 Cheryl was hired on as a part time employee in the Assessor's Office where she has stayed ever since! Over the years Cheryl grew into the Assessor role earning her AAS designation and became the first certified Assessor for the State of Delaware.
Cheryl and her husband Scott, combined have 3 children (Jared, Reed and Bryce), two dogs (Gus and Xavier) and one special little one that they all love to spoil, her granddaughter Abigail.
Cheryl and Scott own a little piece of heaven in St. Albans, Maine where they are hoping to get to spend a little more time at, that is when she isn't tied up at Station 302 Nutrition!
Cheryl and her friend Angie recently opened a nutrition drink shop located in the north Dover Shopping Center (near Redner's) at the end of February, making that her future retirement job.
So many around the city have had the pleasure of dealing with Cheryl over the last 31 years, she is definitely going to be missed.
We wish you our very best!
Congratulations and thank you for 31 years!!
Wishing you our best!
OPENING DAY OF THE FARMER'S MARKET IS TOMORROW JULY 7th!
Capital City Farmers Market will be returning to the Loockerman Way Plaza tomorrow! This years market will run a little differently than previous years but we are glad to be back as we have missed our shoppers, vendors, and performers. Please check back soon for our calendar of complete dates and times but we can't wait to see you on opening day
Wednesday July 7th from
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
If you are interested in being a vendor, performer, volunteer, or would like to do demos; please send a detailed email to william@downtowndoverpartnership.com.
We look forward to seeing all of you soon! Be sure to follow the
Capital City Farmers Market Facebook page for more updates.
Summer is just getting started and the kids will start complaining "I am SO bored" - what can you do?
Check out the Dover Public Library Calendar of Events - you can change it to the month that you are interested in on the left as well as filter it by audience and more.
The Grab and Go kits have continued and are a BIG hit with the kids! Be sure to take a look and see which ones may interest them.
Stop by and pick it up on the designated dates and you can do the activity in the comfort of your own home, at the time of day you choose!
To see additional activities and more - follow the City of Dover Library on Facebook at Dover Public Library .
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES on THE GREEN
Sponsored by the City of Dover parks and Rec and the Dover Public Library, join us for Monday Night movies!

Monday, July 12th
The Croods; A New Age
will start at 8pm.

Please bring blankets, chairs and snacks.
On Monday, July 26th join us for a viewing of SOUL.

Free popcorn, movie snack pack and a movie related Grab and Go Kit will be available at both movies in July.

Masks are recommended.

In the event of rain, the movie night will be cancelled.

Follow the Dover Public Library on Facebook and check their website for more events!
(Pictured are members of the Dover Public Library Staff along with Ashley and Doug from Homestead Gardens and Interim City Manager Matt Harline.)
BIG thank you to HOMESTEAD GARDENS. Homestead Gardens made a generous donation to the library this past week.
"On behalf of Homestead Gardens, we are pleased to support the Dover Public Library with the plants and pot you requested. We understand the important role libraries play in our lives. In addition to being a resource for learning, libraries also serve as a community center."
A special shout out to Mike Golec, General Manager, Doug Hall, who championed our request and Ashley Games, Green Goods supervisor, all of whom are located at their Smyrna store
(5580 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977). 
Be sure to walk through the library and you will see all the beautiful greenery from Homestead Gardens on every floor.
The next time you are in the Smyrna area, stop in and tell them
THANK YOU!
(Pictured are left to right - Interim City Manager, Matt Harline, Mr. Doug Hall and Ms. Ashley Games from Homestead Gardens and Assistant library Director, Meegs Johnson.
Mayor and Dover City Council
City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE, 19901