in observance of Labor Day.

There will also be no trash or recycling picked up.

Monday customers will be picked up starting on Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Please be sure to have your cans out no later than

7am on Tuesday the 7th.

Please leave cans out until emptied.

If you have questions concerning sanitation services,

please call 302-736-7025.

We extend our sympathies to the families of the fallen men and women who were killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan and arrived back to Dover Air Force Base over the weekend.

Our thoughts go out to the families of these young men and women and to their fellow soldiers.

May you rest in peace.

We honor:

Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts

Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California

Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, California

Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska

Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana

Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas

Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Missouri

Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming

Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, California

Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California

Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio

Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee

Are you and your family prepared if a Hurricane or other natural disaster strikes Delaware?

So many families were impacted by the tornado that came through on August 4, 2020 - leaving homes without electric for days. Now with Hurricane Ida hitting Louisiana, we are reminded just how vulnerable we really are.

Preparede.org has great information pertaining to natural hazards, loss of electric, pandemics, terrorism and more -

Take a moment and look at the

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS link as well.

Do you know what you should have on hand for a preparedness kit? (also known as a 72 hour kit, containing things you will need to get through a minimum of the first 72 hours following an emergency or natural disaster.)

Ideas of what to have in your 72 hour kit (can be found by clicking that link - good information from www.ready.gov)

The City of Dover is working with Energize Delaware and the HELP Initiative to install at no cost an energy efficient LED light bulb on your front porch and some homes may qualify for a LED solar flood light in their backyards.

Program participation is 100% voluntary and at no cost to you.

Please call the numbers on the hangers (pictured above) for any questions regarding the program.

Face masks are required in all city buildings due to COVID-19.

Anyone school age and above, coming to a city facility must wear a face mask for their protection and the protection of our staff.

Where can I get the vaccine?

Go to the website and see all the available resources to get your free vaccine at a date and time convenient for you!

The Teen Loft will open at 12 pm Monday-Friday. Please note that the Library will be closed on

We invite you to participate in our Annual Survey to provide feedback about library operations.

CLICK HERE to take the survey!

Have you heard? Black Swamp Artisanal Market will be opening soon! I took this post from their Facebook page, look how many vendors will be part of this incredible experience being brought to the heart of Downtown Dover! Congratulations to Tara and Justin Brant and to all of us who live in Dover - this is a fabulous addition! #supportlocal

Effective Saturday, August 28th the United States Post Office which has been located on Loockerman Street, (next door to the library) has moved to 445 Bank Lane. (Right by the Police Department).

Everyone in our area should have received a postcard like the one pictured below announcing the move.

For several years, the City of Dover has "Turned the Town Teal" with our friends from the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation. By pinning up Teal Bows, we draw the public's attention to the deadly, silent symptoms of ovarian cancer and hopefully help save the lives of many women. To learn the symptoms of ovarian cancer please click HERE.

“Kids will be able to paint with chalk and even enjoy a colorful sidewalk obstacle course made of chalk,” said Rosie Mujica of Dover Public Library Youth Services, explaining that “these courses are imaginative, playful, and directional kinds of paths that include things like jumping, spinning, hopscotch or other maneuvers.” CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE

Additional First Friday musician buskers and their locations include:

·        Crafts for kids at the Dover Art League (26 W. Loockerman St.)

·        Oversized games for all ages, and activities for small children, at the intersection of S. Bradford and Loockerman Streets.

·        A fire truck and Dover Fire Department (DFD) members who will show firefighting uniforms and chat with community members about what it takes to become a fire fighter.

Seems as though we take 1 step forward, 2 steps back with trying to get ahead (and stay ahead) of this virus.

The Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus is making its appearance in our area. Governor Carney has gone back to face coverings (masks) in all state facilities, schools and child care facilities. Face Covering Guidance information is available by clicking HERE.

View Governor Carney's Orders

Click here to Find a Vaccine

Looking for assistance with your rent or utility bill due to COVID?

You can apply by clicking HERE.

For those going to the FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, AEG announced last week that all patrons must be vaccinated or tested within 72 hours of the event. To read the press release from AEG it can be found here AEG PRESS RELEASE.

(There is still time to be considered fully vaccinated by

getting the Johnson and Johnson vaccine! To be considered fully vaccinated- it is 14 days from the date of your last dose.)

To view the profiles (which includes their contact information) of the Mayor and City Council please click HERE.

Click HERE to download the map of the district to see!