{
 "city": "Dover",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/doverma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Town Meeting Review Committee to continue discussing improvement ideas",
   "summary": "The Town Meeting Review Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from July 22, 2026, and to continue discussions on ideas for improving town meeting processes. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-4281",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Tree Preservation Committee to discuss tree bylaw project",
   "summary": "The Tree Preservation Committee is meeting to review minutes and discuss tree-related events in Dover. The body will provide updates on the 2026 tree bylaw project and committee membership interviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-4280",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Fire Engineers",
   "headline": "Board to discuss deputy chief, Medicare rates",
   "summary": "The Board of Fire Engineers will review July meeting minutes, approve monthly vouchers, and hear an officer's report. They will discuss the deputy fire chief position posting and results, and vote on Medicare rates for ambulance services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-4277",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Park & Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Park & Rec Commission to vote on weekly bill approver",
   "summary": "The Dover Park and Recreation Commission will meet remotely via Zoom to vote on designating a commissioner as the weekly bill approver for the department. The agenda also includes accepting prior meeting minutes and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-4279",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to discuss land management plan and FY27 budget",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission and Open Space Committee are meeting jointly to discuss the Town-Wide Land Management Plan project goals, review the FY27 budget, and address trail maintenance including the Springdale bog bridge. The meeting also includes approval of recent minutes and other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-4276",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Selectmen to vote on climate plan contract and native species policy",
   "summary": "The Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on awarding a professional services agreement to Kim Lundgren Associates for the MVP 2.0 Planning and Climate Action Plan, and on adopting a Native Species Planting Policy on municipal properties. The board will also discuss drought status and water restriction enforcement, and consider updates to board roles and responsibilities guidelines. The agenda includes several routine appointments and a consent agenda with two $1,000 gifts to the police and fire departments and retroactive liquor licenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-4278",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review 6 property compliance requests and land regulations",
   "summary": "The Dover Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several property compliance requests, including a Certificate of Compliance for 6 Draper Rd. and a Notice of Intent for changes at 138 Pine St. The commission will also discuss and vote on conservation land regulations, encroachments, and a 10-year land management action plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4274",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board of Selectmen reviews Town Meeting process and objectives",
   "summary": "The Board of Selectmen’s Town Meeting Review Committee will meet to define its purpose, agree on discussion categories, and list items for future Town Meeting consideration. The group will also discuss potential resolutions and set the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4275",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to view site for garage height increase at 45 Pine Street",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeals will conduct a site walk at 45 Pine Street on July 20, 2026, as part of an open hearing on Dori and Todd Barclay's application for a special permit to add a second story and stairs to an existing non-conforming garage, staying within its current footprint.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4272",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "School Committees",
   "headline": "Virtual meeting to appoint interim assistant superintendent",
   "summary": "The Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to appoint an interim assistant superintendent. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4273",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Sustainability Committee to recommend planning vendor",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss and decide on a planning vendor to recommend, review a final draft planting plan, and handle minutes and other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-4270",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review barn addition, two subdivision plans, and housing study",
   "summary": "The Dover Planning Board will discuss a preliminary site plan for a storage barn addition at 40 Powissett Street, two Approval Not Required (ANR) subdivision proposals at 55 Willow Street and 0 Powissett Street, and updates on the Housing Development Study & Plan and Tree Preservation Bylaw. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of June 29, 2026 minutes, and future business items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-4271",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals to hear garage height variance for 45 Pine Street",
   "summary": "The Dover Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit request from Dori and Todd Barclay to add a second story and stairs to a non-conforming garage at 45 Pine Street, staying within the existing footprint. The meeting also includes citizen comments, board discussion, approval of prior minutes, and review of draft regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-4269",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-4269",
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Warrant Committee",
   "headline": "Warrant Committee to consider reserve fund and budget transfer requests",
   "summary": "The Dover Warrant Committee will meet remotely to consider reserve fund and budget transfer requests, and discuss working group updates on the Blue Book, Town Meeting, and guidance letter/budget reviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4262",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear multiple Incendia Partners NOIs on Trout Brook Road",
   "summary": "The Dover Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including multiple filings by Incendia Partners for lots on Trout Brook Road and Edgewater Drive. The agenda also includes continued hearings, an enforcement order compliance, and discussion items such as land management regulations and a conservation restriction violation at 165 Centre St.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4267",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board to vote on advancing funds for school roof project",
   "summary": "The Dover Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on advancing funds in lieu of borrowing for the Dover-Sherborn Regional School roof restoration and skylight replacement project. The board will also discuss drought status and water restrictions, consider appointments, and hold an executive session on union negotiations and threatened litigation over the Community Center building project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-4268",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Fire Engineers",
   "headline": "Dover Fire Engineers to review June minutes, approve monthly vouchers",
   "summary": "The Board of Fire Engineers will hold a remote meeting to review and approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and monthly vouchers. The agenda also includes an officers' report and scheduling of the next meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-4259",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-4259",
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Tree Preservation Committee discusses bylaw project and public forum feedback",
   "summary": "The Dover Tree Preservation Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss tree-related events, and provide updates on priorities for 2026, including the tree bylaw project, community education, and committee membership. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-4263",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Dover Sustainability Committee to discuss Dover Days, appoint vice-chair, and review MVP 2.0 & Climate Action Plan RFP submissions",
   "summary": "The Sustainability Committee will discuss plans for Dover Days in September, vote to appoint a vice-chair, and review submissions for the MVP 2.0 & Climate Action Plan RFP. If time permits, they will also approve minutes and handle other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-4265",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Selectmen to vote on stormwater engineering contract, solid waste trucking bid",
   "summary": "The Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on several contracts and appointments, including a $23,152 grant for the Council on Aging, a professional engineering services proposal from Woodard & Curran for MS4 stormwater permit compliance, and awarding a solid waste and recycling transportation contract to B-P Trucking of Ashland, MA. They will also consider a Town Meeting Study Committee charge, feedback on the annual Town Meeting, and an intersection improvement plan for Centre Street/Springdale Avenue/Walpole Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-4266",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear scenic road tree removal and three site plans",
   "summary": "The Dover Planning Board will hold a scenic road hearing for removal of 8 trees at 146 Claybrook Road, and review preliminary site plans for an ADU, pool, and barn at 138 Pine Street, a pool and shed at 1 Wilsons Way, and updates on a housing study and sidewalk guidelines. The board will also vote on reappointments to the Tree Preservation Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-4264",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-4264",
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Warrant Committee",
   "headline": "Dover Warrant Committee meets remotely June 24 to approve minutes and discuss FY2027 working groups",
   "summary": "The Dover Warrant Committee will hold a remote meeting on June 24, 2026, to approve prior meeting minutes, review any pending budget transfers, and set membership and goals for FY2027 working groups. No substantive decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-4225",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-4225",
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission reviews land management plans and enforcement cases",
   "summary": "The Dover Conservation Commission meets remotely to discuss land management plans, enforcement orders, and conservation regulations. Items include compliance reviews, a management plan update, and public hearings scheduled for July 8, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-4260",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Personnel Board",
   "headline": "Personnel Board to finalize draft rating manual",
   "summary": "The Dover Personnel Board will conduct a final review of the draft Personnel Rating Manual. The board will also continue discussing current and upcoming board vacancies and efforts to recruit new members. Prior meeting minutes will be reviewed and accepted as available.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-4257",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to discuss town-wide land management plan draft",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission and Open Space Committee will discuss a draft of the Town-Wide Land Management Plan, purchasing remaining supplies for the fiscal year, and trail maintenance. They will also review and approve recent minutes. The meeting is procedural with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06192026-4258",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Demolition hearing for 15-17-19 Strawberry Hill Street",
   "summary": "The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the main house and old school house at 15-17-19 Strawberry Hill Street are preferably preserved under Dover's demolition review bylaw. The applicant seeks a demolition permit for the structures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-4243",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.doverma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}