Dover

Memorial Day flea market

DOVER - Kids in the Country, a nonprofit child care center, is hosting a Memorial Day flea market fundraiser at Dover Town Hall on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, open 9 am to 5 pm each day. The center is looking for both vendors and customers.
Customers will have the market as well...

Dover plans to repave Handle Road from its intersection with Tannery Road to the Dover-Wilmington town line this summer.

Tax billing error could cost town

DOVER- Selectboard members discussed what may be a costly error in tax billing, approved a bid for this season’s road paving, and granted a funding request for a proposed historical driving tour.
Town assessor Linda Sherman and treasurer Marco Tallini told board members that an error in...

Dr. Robert Backus received a standing ovation at the end of Tuesday’s River Valleys School District annual meeting. Backus announced he is stepping down as moderator after serving for many years. From left are school board member Kate Rideout, district clerk Andy McLean, Backus, board chair Rich Werner, and board member Chad Staro. Randy Capitani

RVUSD approves budget, Dr. Backus steps down

DOVER- Voters approved the 2023 River Valleys Unified School District budget at their annual meeting on Tuesday night.
The first article on the agenda for the meeting stirred up the most debate. Article 1 is to elect a moderator for the upcoming year, starting on July 1. Dr. Robert Backus...

“Elizabeth I”

DOVER - On Monday, April 25, the Dover Free Library will present “Elizabeth I,” part one, starring Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons. Showtime is 3 pm. Runtime is 109 minutes. The film is not rated. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802) 348-7488.

Festival, trails funds approved, participation rules to be considered

DOVER - At its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, the Dover Selectboard approved several funding requests, including one for the Blueberry Festival Street Fair and one for maintenance of the Hathaway Trail. The board also discussed a provision for how it will spend its ARPA money, the...

Date set for RVUSD annual meeting

WARDSBORO- At Monday’s regularly scheduled River Valleys Unified School District board meeting, the board discussed a variety of subjects, including how it develops and implements policies. The board also prepped for the district’s upcoming annual meeting, slated for Tuesday, April 26.
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“No camping” signs at Dover trailheads

DOVER - No camping and no open fires signs have been posted at the Crosstown Road trail head parking lot, following complaints that people have been using the lot for overnight parking of motor homes. The selectboard recently approved the purchase and posting of the signs.

End of the season, end of an era

DOVER - Skiers made the most of the remaining snow at Carinthia before the mountain closes this Sunday. A skier at Carinthia enjoyed the last of the snow. Big changes were already underway at Mount Snow, seen in picture three with a disassembled Tumbleweed lift.

“Eyes of Tammy Faye” film

Screening at the library

DOVER - On Monday, April 11, the Dover Free Library will present the feature film “Eyes of Tammy Faye,” starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Showtime is 3 pm. The runtime is 126 minutes. The film is rated PG-13. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802) 348-7488.

Wardsboro and Dover to host summer camp

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board discussed summer school and camp, private versus public board discussions, and the International Baccalaureate self-study during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday.
Wardsboro and Dover schools are planning to operate a joint...