You are invited to the public presentation of the Downtown Dover master plan unveiling on March 22nd at 6pm. You will hear all about the plans for the transformation of our downtown and how you can be a part of the strategy to move forward!

The presentation will be held at the Kent Levy Court building, located at 555 S. Bay Rd. Dover, DE 19901.

You can view the full written plan ahead of time and come prepared with your list of questions by visiting: tinyurl.com/CapitalCity2030

The City of Dover would like to thank the Kent County League of Women Voters and the Modern Maturity Center. They are hosting a Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Palmer Room at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904.

The League of Women Voters will moderate the debate. This event provides area residents the opportunity to learn where the candidates stand on issues of major concern to the citizens of Dover.

The Candidates Night will be streamed LIVE on the League of Women Voters, Kent County Facebook page for those who cannot attend. We hope many take advantage of the Candidates Night to ask questions and get the answers they are seeking!

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

We would like to thank everyone who came out in the chilly weather to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade! Our winners below will be recognized Monday, March 27, 2023.

Shamrock Award (Best Performance)

Hester Academy of Irish Dance

Saint Patrick Award (Traditional Irish Heritage)

Deacon Bob McMullen from Holy Cross

Pot O' Gold (Most Spirit)

Jen-Mor Florist

Leprechaun Award (Best Youth Group Under 18)

Royalty Dance Team

Luck O' The Irish (Best Overall Float)

Jen-Mor Florist

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners, and thank you to EVERY participant who made this event a success !!

We invite you to join us on March 27, 2023 at the City of Dover City Council meeting to be presented your certificate and award.

Please RSVP your attendance to Brandy in the Mayor’s Office at 302-736-7004 or by email at bridgeway@dover.de.us (be sure to let Brandy know who will be in attendance so they know who to call down for the award)

Meeting starts at 6:30pm (City Hall 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover 19901)

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SPRING CLEAN UP SCHEDULED!

April 17 – 28, 2023

SPRING CLEAN UP is intended to encourage all citizens in the City of Dover to clean up and beautify their premises.  

Please note: For RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY



What day do I set out bulk trash?

Large bulk YARD WASTE will be collected the same day as your recycling.

Large bulk HOUSEHOLD items will be collected on your trash day opposite of recycling week.

There is NO CHARGE during Spring Clean Up for bulk items.

We ask residents to set out trash by 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. 

Each home will get one bulk yard waste and one household waste pick up. You are not limited on the amount, but you must keep it in front of your home and avoid electrical lines and parked cars.

(NOTE: The City of Dover WILL NOT pick up items such as cement, tires, bricks, sand, and concrete blocks. If you have questions regarding particular items for pick up please call 736-7025.)

Loose leaves along the curb or in the alley will be collected (weather

permitting) during Spring Clean Up. Leaves cannot be in bags or contain litter or yard waste which includes sticks (no foreign objects or debris permitted those items will not be collected.) 

The schedule for leaf collection will be the day after your regular trash pickup day. (If your trash collection day is Friday, leaves in your area will be collected on Monday, April 17, 2023 and Monday, April 24, 2023.)

PFC. AVILESTO REPRESENT DOVER PD

CONGRATULATIONS to PFC. Aviles represent the Dover Police Department, and participate in the first-ever "Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Network. PFC. Aviles serves in our Community Policing Unit and was selected to be a part of this innovative networking group, designed to support public safety professionals in the highly specialized community engagement sector, in collaboration with MovementForward, Inc.

For more information on this exciting new program, click the link below.

Dover Police Department Selected to be Inaugural Member of the Nation’s First-Ever Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Network – City of Dover Police Department

A press conference was held at City Hall on March 20, 2023 where Mayor Robin R. Christiansen welcomed the Governor and leaders from other municipalities announcing a statewide initiative for free broadband access.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal benefit that aims to connect these individuals by providing eligible households with a discount of $30/month toward their home Internet bill. In addition, the benefit provides a one-time $100 discount toward a connected device through a participating provider. At this time, only 26% of eligible households have applied for the benefit due to a lack of awareness, lack of trust in the program, or inability to enroll due to application barriers

“High-speed home Internet allows Americans to work remotely, send their children to school and access healthcare, job training, critical government services, and to keep in touch with loved ones.’’ said Mayor Christiansen. “We are committed to closing the broadband affordability gap in Dover so that every resident has equal access to the opportunities of the digital age.” 

The City of Dover has information available on our website as well at https://www.cityofdover.com/AffordableConnectivityProgram.

The City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater will be flushing various sections of the City’s water distribution system in an effort to alleviate concerns regarding brown water. Staff intends to flush all sectors of the distribution system as long as time and weather conditions permit. Flushing will occur continuously each night from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., starting on Sunday evening and ending on Friday morning. (In the event of adverse weather conditions, the flushing operations may be postponed by one week.) 

Spring flushing is scheduled to start Sunday, April 16, 2023 and end Friday, May 5, 2023.

Maps of the anticipated flushing locations for each night of flushing will be posted on the City of Dover Water & Wastewater webpage (https://www.cityofdover.com/WaterandWastewater) and on the City of Dover Facebook page.

Assistance Available for Tax Preparation

AARP TAX APPOINTMENTS: AARP Tax Assistance is on Fridays from February 4-April 14 (closed on 4/7 for Good Friday). Appointments are made by library staff and we will begin making those appointments on January 15^th. Book an appointment by calling the library at 302-736-7030 and asking for the Reference Desk.

NEHEMIAH GATEWAY APPOINTMENTS: Nehemiah Gateway will be here on Saturdays and Mondays beginning January 21^st. This program is for taxpayers with a household income of $57,000 or less, or those that have $0 taxable income but need to file to receive stimulus payments or child tax credit. Appointments must be made online at https://nehemiahgateway.org/tax-prep/.

Members of the public MUST have an appointment for either service – no walk-ins.

Mulch and Compost Giveaway

Mark your calendar!

Mulch giveaway will Monday, May 1st through Saturday, May 13th from 8am - 2pm. Please note there will be no giveaway on Sunday, May 7th.

Location - Schutte Park

Schutte Park is located on Electric Avenue off of Hazlettville Road, west of Proctor & Gamble. Public Works personnel will be onsite for assistance.  

Questions concerning this program should be directed to the Department of Public Works at 736-7025.

No matter what career you may be contemplating, we likely have

an opening in your area of interest!

The City of Dover is currently hiring positions in Customer Service, Public Works, Planning and more! 

To see the full listing CLICK HERE or follow City of Dover Human Resources on Facebook today!

From classes to leagues and things in between the staff at the John W. Pitts Center has plenty of opportunities for you to get active! Can't find something you are interested in joining? Join us for open gym time.

Click Here to see the offerings at the Parks and Rec Department.

Follow them on Facebook by clicking here: FACEBOOK

Need help over Spring Break?

What are your kids doing for Spring Break? It will be here before you know it! Sign your 6 - 12 year old up for our SPRING BREAK

Campers will play both inside and out (weather permitting). Games, sports, craft activities and more! Campers will need to pack their lunch each day. Held at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center (Schutte Park). (We do not offer before or after care.) Activity Fee: $100 PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED!!

Activity #: SC

Days: Monday - Friday

Dates: April 10 – 14

Time: 7:30 AM – 5 PM

SIGN UP HERE

Looking for fun things to do indoors?

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

Wondering who your representatives are for your district?

Click HERE to download the map of the district

City Hall

15 Loockerman Plaza

Dover, DE 19901