Dover

Face coverings required in Dover, per Friday morning resolution

DOVER - At a special meeting held at 8 am on Friday, the Dover Selectboard passed a resolution to require face coverings in all town-owned buildings and businesses open to the public. The resolution, which will go into effect immediately, was passed after an hourlong debate, with members of the...

Cumbersome permitting process slows rebuild

Owner says Act 250 process “a flipping nightmare,” but real estate market is hot
DOVER - Rich Caplan says he’s getting ready to put “For Lease” signs on the former Little Flower building, located at 171 Route 100 N in West Dover. The building has space to house a cafe,...

Riders enjoying the Bluebird chairlift at Mount Snow last fall. The resort is opening June 26 with limited operations throughout the summer: Fridays to Sundays for scenic chairlift rides and hiking and the Bullwheel summit restaurant. The Mount Snow Golf Course is open Wednesdays to Sundays. Bi-town marketing committee members say their plan will offer flexibility with when and what they market. File photo

Towns agree to fund bi-town marketing campaign

Five year strategy will be included
DEERFIELD VALLEY- At a joint meeting on Tuesday, the Wilmington and Dover selectboards approved a plan from the bi-town marketing committee to spend a combined $71,500 to market Dover and Wilmington as a destination for tourists and...

Changes at chamber of commerce

Board has eye on continuity, says outgoing director WILMINGTON - It was announced last week that Eric Durocher will be leaving his position as executive director of the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce to become the economic development director in Dover....

Ten years into bakery business, couple has found their sweet spot

By Lauren Harkawik
DOVER - Sticky Fingers is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Owners Dave and Heather Kelly both say they hope to spend at least another 10 years being the destination for sweet treats in Dover.
The Kellys moved to Dover with the goal of opening the...

Board member asks for foreign language instruction across district

DOVER - At Monday’s meeting of the River Valleys Unified Union School District Board, the board discussed how its schools are providing equitable opportunity to all of its students. During the discussion, which happened at the request of board member Laura Sibilia, principals Matt Martyn and...

Town to use hybrid model for next meeting

DOVER - At its meeting on Tuesday, the Dover Selectboard decided to hold its next meeting using a hybrid model of in-person and remote access. In other matters, the board officially hired Eric Durocher as the town’s economic development director, extended vacation time parameters for town...

Teacher retiring after 32 years, known for helping students exceed potential

DOVER - Last week, Sue Neuman, who has taught sixth grade at the Dover School for 32 years, met with her students for an outdoor boat race, her annual Neuman Cup. It was the first time she’d seen them in person since March, and, save Wednesday’s drive-in-style graduation with students inside...

Fire departments fight blaze

No one injured, water a problem
DOVER - Fire departments from nearly every surrounding town were involved in fighting a fire in Dover on Sunday night.
West Dover Fire Chief Rich Werner says the fire at 19 Barber Road was called in at 5 pm. Werner arrived at the...

Dover board agrees to fund nonprofits, sets limits

DOVER - At its meeting on Tuesday, the selectboard approved four applications for its Non-Profits Emergency Appropriations Program. After some discussion, appropriations were capped at $2,000, despite the application from the program not stating a cap. And the board extended the application...