Governors Blvd. / Ross Street / N. Bradford Street Intersection

Traffic Calming Options - Looking for your input!

The City of Dover has been working with the State of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), in conjunction with Representative Sean Lynn and the Dover City Council, to develop proposed traffic calming options for the Governors Boulevard / Ross Street / N Bradford Street Intersection. The public workshop is being held to review the concept plans developed by DelDOT and receive input from the public regarding the preferred option(s). A recommendation will then be provided to the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee in April.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023

6:00pm

City Hall - Council Chambers 

We look forward to you joining us at this public workshop. 

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (302) 736-7005.

Not able to join us in person?

Your input is still valued! Please feel free to call in or join us on Webex.

Below is the Webex info for March 30^th’s DelDOT Public Workshop.

Dial: 1-650-479-3208

Link: https://rb.gy/lcktq5

Event number: 2534 428 7469

Event password: DOVER (if needed)

Request for Proposals

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Round 2 grant availability for

Nonprofit Organizations

For Housing and Community Service Projects

The City of Dover is accepting Requests for Proposals for Housing and Community Service Projects. Available funding for these projects is $499,610.82. The grant award for Community Service Projects ranges from $10,000 to $99,610.82. The grant award for Housing Projects ranges up to $400,000. All projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.

All activities for this grant must service City of Dover residence and encourages assistance to be provided in low to moderate income communities impacted by the pandemic.

Eligible projects include but are not limited to, food assistance, rent, mortgage and utility assistance, counseling and legal aid to prevent eviction and homelessness, emergency assistance for burials, home repairs and weatherization, grants to assist small businesses impacted by Covid 19, development of affordable and supportive housing, support services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, and the purchase of personal protective equipment to support the prevention and mitigation in health care and congregate living facilities.

Minimum eligibility requirements for a Nonprofit Organization

• Grant applications will only be accepted for projects responding to COVID 19 negative economic impact in the community

• Must be an established 501(c)(3) for at least 1 year and provide copies of tax returns

• All Nonprofit Organizations will be required to follow the Purchasing Policy

and Procedures for the City of Dover

The application deadline is April 12, 2023 by 5:00 pm. All applications must be submitted electronically. Application can be accessed on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under Quick Links or by clicking here.

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!

The Education and Employment Department from West End Neighborhood House will be offering workforce readiness services which includes employable skills development, resume workshops, job placement assistance, digital literacy, occupational skills training which leads to industry recognized credentials, and financial literacy and resource management, and so much more!

We strive to build strong work forces and provide opportunities for people to become self-sufficient with less need for outside help and for communities to thrive. 

These services will be available every Wednesday and Thursday from 9AM-1PM, on the second floor of the Dover Library starting April 5th. 

THE NEXT DOVER DAYS FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023!

The annual Dover Days Festival is one of Delaware’s largest and longest-running free events, and is entirely dedicated to promoting our state’s heritage and culture.

Dover Days is easily the biggest parade in Kent County, with Delaware’s Governor serving as Grand Marshal.

Each year’s Dover Days activities showcase our state’s history and heritage, as well as highlights from more contemporary times such as the parade, traditional Maypole Dancing, games, tethered hot air balloon rides, moon bounce village, over 100 craft and food vendors, music, colonial artisans’ village and historic re-enactment groups. 

Event Schedule

Dover Days Fireworks Kick-Off Event - Fri., May 5, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dover Days Festival - Sat., May 6, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dover Days Parade - Sat., May 6, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.

(CLICK ON PICTURE BELOW TO BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE)

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.)

What about the leaves?

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.)

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

Tax filing deadline is April 18, 2023

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!

Take A Kid Fishing Event at Silver Lake in Dover:

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, Silver Lake Park

Additional Take a Kid Fishing! dates for 2023

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

Want to use the gym at the Pitts Center? Check to see when it is available - Call the Open Gym Schedule Line: (302) 736‐4443

Dover 4th of July is looking for sponsors and you could sponsor a FIREWORK for only $17.76!

One of the events everyone looks forward to is the 4th of July - do your part in helping make this another fantastic year!

For more information CLICK HERE!

Plans are underway for the parade as well for more information on the parade click here.

Creature Feature! with Brandywine Zoo

"Come on down to the John Bell House Interpretive Center today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for something completely different! Our colleagues from the Brandywine Zoo will be visiting, including three of their animal friends. Make sure you visit and say hello to them after their long trip down."

"The Dover Green has been the heart of this capital since its 18th-century founding. Led by a knowledgeable interpreter, experience the stories of the sites and people that have defined the First State experience. There is always something new to discover each time you visit First State Heritage Park!"

Join us in Downtown Dover for this and more on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

(Click on the image above to be directed to the First Saturday website for more details)

City offices including the library and Pitt Center will be closed on April 7, 2023 in observance of Good Friday. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection by the City of Dover on the Friday, April 7, 2023. Trash and recycling collection that would normally be made on Friday will be on Monday, April 10, along with the normal Monday collection. Please have containers set out on Monday by 7:00 a.m. Trash and recycling collection not completed on Monday will continue until completed. Please leave containers out for collection.

Questions? Call Public Works at 736-7025.

Please see below for the full holiday schedule.

Looking for fun things to do?

Dover Motor Speedway has many activities planned that are free and available to ALL during the race weekend!

Be sure to check out the world's largest bounce house at over 12,000 square feet! It is free and open all weekend long!

There will be music, fireworks, outdoor movie night and more.

Go to Dover Speedway Event for additional details and to see all they are offering over the April 28-30th race weekend!

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