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THE DOVER DISPATCH
A Free Electronic Newsletter
13th Edition 9/28/2021
City of Dover Trick or Treat will be on
Saturday, October 30th from 5-8pm.

To read a few safety tips please click on the photo below and a document page will open for easy reading!
WATER DISTRIBUTION FLUSHING IS STARTING SOON!
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. To view the entire schedule and when they will be in your area please click on the flyer below to open it as a document.
The Department of Water & Wastewater anticipates increased amounts of brown water within the system until the flushing operation is complete.
Any customers who experience discolored water should run cold water to clear their service lines. It is recommended that one faucet be utilized to clear service lines, preferably an outside faucet. Customers are requested to refrain from washing laundry during the week the operation is in your neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to not park across from, or within fifteen (15) feet of, fire hydrants during the flushing period to ensure that all lines can be flushed. We apologize for any inconvenience the flushing operations may cause. If necessary, additional days may be added to the flushing schedule without additional public notice.
Please go to City of Dover, Delaware - City Hall on Facebook for an updated map daily!
Check out this video!
This video provides answers you may have regarding brown water.
What causes brown water?
What should I do if I have it?
Click the button below to view the short video.
HAPPENING SOON!
LEAF COLLECTION!

The Department of Public Works announces the following schedule for the collection of leaves: Starting October 18, 2021 and ending January 14, 2022 LEAVES MAY BE PLACED IN THE CITY STREET FOR COLLECTION. 
 
For most areas leaves in the street will be collected the day after your normal trash pickup day by a leaf vacuum truck. Those areas with trash pickup on Friday will have their leaves picked up on Mondays during the scheduled collection period.  Many areas where street sweeping occurs overnight will have their leaves collected on the street sweeping schedule. Leaf piles in alleys will be collected at the end of leaf collection season in January. For clarification, please contact our office.
 
Leaf Collection Guidelines
•     Put out leaf piles one day prior to your designated collection day only.
•     Leaf piles can be no larger than 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall.
•     Do not place leaf piles near catch basins or within the gutter pan.
•     Provide a clear space of 3 feet on either end of leaf piles.
•     Do not bag or tarp piles as the bags and tarps cannot be collected by the vacuum.
•     Do not place limbs, sod, concrete, trash, or other foreign materials (including dog waste) in leaf piles as they cannot be collected.
•     Leaf Piles left in roadways, in the gutter pan, or on catch basins can cause flooding when it rains.

Leaf piles that do not meet specifications will not be picked up and will be left at the curb.
You may set out yard waste according to the rules below on your regular yard waste day during leaf collection season.
 
After January 14, 2022, regular yard waste collection rules apply. All leaves must be placed in privately owned 35 gallon or less plastic yard waste containers. Yard waste containers are picked up on the regular weekly collection schedule. Only loose leaves/yard waste material (i.e. grass clippings) can be placed inside the containers. No plastic or paper bags can be used.
 
Questions?  Call Public Works at 736-7025.
 

BISHOP L.T. BLACKSHEAR
PARK DEDICATION
The City of Dover dedicated the park formerly referred to as New Street Park (or Dover Street Park) to Bishop L.T. Blackshear Park on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Bishop L.T. Blackshear Park was a community activist, a dedicated family member and a pastor for over 70 years.
Bishop Blackshear passed away September 19, 2008.

We are proud to remember Bishop Blackshear with this well deserved dedication, and were thrilled that so many of his family and friends were able to join us.
Pictured below are Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Council Members (President Roy Sudler, Jr., William "Bill" Hare, David Anderson and Gerald Rocha) as well as the family of Bishop Blackshear
unveiling the new park sign.
Also in attendance were many members of the clergy
representing the IMA. (Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance)

COVID Testing is available in the Library Parking lot every Friday (until further notice) from 10am-5pm.
This is a PCR test.
Appointments are NOT necessary.
This will be the 5th day since FireFly ended.
Those who attended, worked or transported people, it is the perfect opportunity to get tested!
Even if you have previously tested negative before day 5 it is recommended testing be done on day 5 from last known exposure.
"WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT"
Mayor ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN'S
ANNUAL KAYAK REGATTA
and Cardboard Boat Contest!
(click photos below to enlarge)
No Entry Fee
Judging: 12:00 PM
Boats in the Water:  12:15 PM
Onsite Registration: 10 AM – 11:45 AM
Open to anyone that wants to turn recycled cardboard into a festive floating boat!
Boats may be any size, shape or design, but must be made of recycled cardboard. Boats should be painted with multiple coats of any one‐part polyurethane or enamel paint.
(Click image below for the rest of the rules!)
There is still time to get in on the survey for the Dover Library!
Dover Public Library wants to hear your voice!
We invite you to participate in our Annual Survey to provide feedback about library operations.
This 12 question survey will only be accepting responses during the month of September!
Log in by SEPTEMBER 30TH so we can consider your ideas and concerns when developing our programs and making other decisions.
We want everyone to feel welcome coming into our facility. Our goal is to offer a diverse collection and offer programming reflective to that.

CLICK HERE to take the survey!

Thank you for your willingness to participate!

SAVE THE DATE! JOB FAIR COMING UP!
In person storytime has returned!
We will have storytime on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30am as of September 14th .
More information can be found
JOIN THE LIBRARY ON FRIDAYS IN OCTOBER FOR AFTER HOURS PROGRAMMING!
October 8th at 6:00pm - Juggling with Cascading Carlos
October 15th at 6:00pm - Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (Online)
October 22nd at 5:00pm - Teen Fall Craft Night
October 29th at 5:00pm - Teen Fright Night​
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.


Click here to Find a Vaccine


Looking for assistance with your rent or utility bill due to COVID?
You can apply by clicking HERE.
Mayor and Dover City Council
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 to see!
City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE, 19901