In This Issue:Dover Fire and Rescue urgesproperty owners to checkroofs for excessive snow

City of Dover flags at half­staff in remembrance of EarleGoodwin

Dover schools to holdkindergarten, first­graderegistration

Come to a 'SkyWatch' at theDover Library Feb. 17

Spring sports sign­upscontinue Saturday.

Learn about Dover SeniorCenter's Mediterranean tripduring info session

This week in Dover history

Meetings this week: School Board, Feb. 9,6:30 p.m.

The School Board will hold aregular meeting on Monday,Feb. 9, 2015, at 7 p.m. inSchool Board Chambers atthe McConnell Center.

To view the agenda, clickhere.

Friday, Feb. 6, 2015

Dover Fire and Rescue urgesproperty owners to check roofs for

excessive snowAfter recent storms left significant snowfall in Dover, andwith more snow expected over the weekend and intoMonday, Dove Fire Chief Richard Driscoll remindsresidents to check their roofs for excessive snow. Roofswith heavy snow can be at risk of collapsing.

A roof may collapse with little or no warning, and onecommon misconception is that only flat roofs aresusceptible to collapse. High roof parapets can accumulatesignificant drifting snow, especially during wind events. Thefollowing warning signs could indicate a roof is in danger ofcollapsing. Iimmediately evacuate the building and notifylocal building officials, Dover Fire and Rescue, or contact astructural engineer to determine if the building is safe if thefollowing signs are observed:

Sagging roof steel ­ visually deformed;Severe or new roof leaks;Cracked or split wood members;Bends or ripples in metal supports;Recent cracks in walls, drywall or masonry;Cracks in welds of steel construction;Sheared off screws from steel frames;Sprinkler heads pushed down below ceiling tiles;Doors that pop open;Doors or windows that are difficult to open;Bowed utility pipes or conduits attached to the ceiling;Creaking, cracking or popping sounds.

Earle Goodwin

Planning Board, Feb. 10,7 p.m.

The Planning Board will hold aregular meeting on Tuesday,Feb. 10, 2015, at 7 p.m. inCouncil Chambers at CityHall.

To view the agenda, clickhere.

City Council, Feb. 11, 6p.m.

The City Council will hold aworkshop session at 6 p.m.and a regular meeting at 7p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11,2015, in Council Chambers atCity Hall.

To view the workshopagenda, click here.

To view the meetingagenda, click here.

To view televised meetingsonline, on demand, visitwww.dover.nh.gov/dntv.

For a complete list ofupcoming meetings visit themeeting calendar page.

CITY OF DOVER, NH

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According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, past fireinvestigations have determined that gas service to somebuildings have been damaged due to heavy snow loadsand snow sliding off of roofs onto gas meters andcomponents. Also, snow sliding off roofs onto outside oiltanks has caused valves and filters to be broken off. TheState Fire Marshal urges all citizens to do the following:

Clear roofs of excessive snow and ice buildup, beingcareful not to damage gas and oil service to thebuilding. Clearing the roof can be dangerous andshould be left to professionals. Using a roof rake isrecommended while keeping away from electricallines.Keep all chimneys and vents clear to prevent carbonmonoxide from backing up into the building. Somevents, such as pellet stove vents, may exit thebuilding through a wall and are susceptible to beingblocked by excessive snow buildup on the outside ofthe building.Keep all exits clear of snow, so that occupants canescape quickly if a fire, or other emergency, shouldoccur. Keep in mind that windows should be clearedto allow a secondary means of escape in case theprimary means of escape is blocked by fire. Keepingexits clear also allows emergency workers to accessyour building.

For more information about fire and building safety, callDover Fire and Rescue at 516­6169.

City of Dover flags at half­staff inremembrance of Earle Goodwin

Dover City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., said this weekCity flags will be at half­staff through Monday inremembrance of Earle Goodwin, who died Feb. 3.

Goodwin was a longtime communityvolunteer and Citizen of the Yearrecipient. Over his decades of publicservice, Goodwin, who startedGoodwin's Stationery in downtownDover in 1960, served as chairman ofSt. Thomas Aquinas High School funddrive, a trustee of Wentworth­Douglass Hospital, and as a memberof the Cocheco Waterfront TaskForce committee. In 1995, hereceived the McIntosh College Hall ofFame award with Goodwin Hall beingdedicated in his honor. In 1996, theGreater Dover Chamber of Commerce named GoodwinCitizen of the Year.

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The gym at Dover Middle School is named the EarleGoodwin Gymnasium after Goodwin, who championed theconstruction of a new middle school. In 2002, the City'srecycling center on Mast Road was named the EarleGoodwin Recycling Center for Goodwin's longstandingcommitment to recycling, including the establishment of theBag and Tag program in Dover.

Dover schools to hold kindergarten,first­grade registration

Dover public schools will soon hold kindergarten and first­grade registration for children as follows:

Children five years old by Sept. 30, 2015, enteringkindergarten;Children Six years old by Sept. 30, 2015, enteringfirst grade (if not currently in Dover publickindergarten).

Horne Street School

Registration is by appointment only. Please call Ms. Mortonat 516­6756 to set up an appointment. Registration hoursare as follows:

Tuesday, March 10 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.;Wednesday, March 11, 1­6 p.m.;Thursday, March 12, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.

Woodman Park Elementary School

Registration is by appointment only. Please call Ms.Rouillard at 516­6700 to set up an appointment.Registration hours are as follows:

Tuesday, March 10, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.;Wednesday, March 11, 1­6 p.m.;Thursday, March 12, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.

Garrison Elementary School

Registration is by appointment only. Please call Ms. Lilakosat 516­6752 to set up an appointment. Registration hours are as follows:

Tuesday, March 10, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.;Wednesday, March 11, 1­6 p.m.;Thursday, March 12, 9­11 a.m. and 1­3 p.m.

As part of the registration process, parents registeringchildren for kindergarten are asked to select a half­hour slotfor an early screening skills check of their child.

These sessions will be held at the three elementary schoolsApril 14­16.

For more information, contact the schools at the phonenumbers above.

Come to a 'SkyWatch' at the DoverLibrary Feb. 17

Bundle up for the cold weather and come to the DoverPublic Library on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. toparticipate in a "SkyWatch", under the tutelage of the NewHampshire Astronomical Society. We'll start out inside witha brief (about 20 minutes) informational session and slideshow on "What's up in Tonight's Sky". Then we'll moveoutside to set up telescopes and do some star­gazing!

What happens at a"SkyWatch"? It's simply agathering of amateurastronomers with a focus onpublic outreach andeducation. It is "beginner­friendly." NHAS memberswill set up their equipmentand choose their celestialtargets. The equipment(telescopes and binoculars)is the property of themember and will be carefullyaligned and focused for you on an interesting celestialtarget. Your observer will explain what you will be seeing.Many celestial objects, while beautiful, are quite dim and itmay take some time before you begin to see all the detail.Atmospheric turbulence may also come and go, so you maysuddenly experience moments when the view isspectacularly better ­ watch for them! This is your specialtime at the telescope so we encourage you to make themost of it. Do ask any questions that come to mind, and ifyou don't see anything please say "I don't see anything!"since objects do sometimes drift out of view.

It's important to stay warm! Bring about twice as muchwarm clothing as you think you 'll need. Winter calls forinsulated boots, thermal underwear, corduroy jeans, parka,flannel shirt, gloves, and, very important, a warm knit cap.Participants may bring their own telescopes if they desire,but the Library's telescopes, as well as Society members'telescopes, will be available to use. In the event of a cloudynight, the informational slide show will still take place at6:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend. This programis free and open to the public.

For more information call the Dover Public Library at 603­516­6050.

Spring sports sign­ups continueSaturday

Dover Recreation will host sign­ups for spring sports at theMcConnell Center cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9a.m. to 12 p.m.

Dover Baseball, Cocheco Lacrosse, Dover SoccerAssociation, Dover Youth Softball, Dover Youth Football,Dover Little Green Football, Dover Little GreenCheerleading and the Dover Recreation Hershey Trackprogram will be available for sign­ups.

The spring sports sign­up flyer with more detailedinformation about each league can be viewed here.

Learn about Dover Senior Center'sMediterranean trip during info

session on Feb. 12Join the Dover Community Senior Center and Globus onThursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. to learn more about theSeptember 2015 trip to the iconic Aegean Sea. Take in thebeauty of charming Mediterranean towns and islands onthis breathtaking journey through Greece and Turkey. Enjoya two­night stay in Athens, where a visit to the Acropolis isincluded during your guided sightseeing. Then, board yourcruise ship to set sail in the deep­blue Aegean Sea for afour­night cruise.

Highlights along the way include visits to the Greek island ofMykonos, Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, andSantorini.

For more information, or to RSVP, call Marcia at 603­516­6437, or e­mail Krista Trefethen atk.trefethen@dover.nh.gov.

Downtown Dover has plenty tooffer, easy parking

Visiting downtown Dover? There's plenty to do, whethershopping, dining or exploring, and parking in downtownDover is easy.

For a map of available parking, as well as additional parkingresources, visit drivingdover.com.

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D I D Y O U K N O W?

The following events are recorded in "Notable Events in theHistory of Dover, New Hampshire: From the FirstSettlement in 1623 to 1865," by George Wadleigh, "HistoricRambles About Dover," by Robert A. Whitehouse, "Port ofDover: Two Centuries of Shipping on the Cochecho" byRobert A. Whitehouse and Cathleen C. Beaudoin, andseveral other historical sources. For more on the history of Dover, settled in 1623 and theoldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire andseventh oldest in the country, visit the Dover Public Library,Locust Street; and the Woodman Institute Museum, CentralAvenue. The Public Library also maintains an onlinecollection of historical information, located athttp://www.dover.lib.nh.us/DoverHistory/cityof.htm.

Feb. 8, 1699 ­ Experience Heard, alias Jenkins, who wasscalped by the Indians July 26, 1696, recovered and lived tohave one child, died chiefly of her wounds bleeding.

Feb. 6, 1722 ­ The Provincial Council having heard thatthere were a considerable number of Indians at Doverwhose words and actions gave just grounds of suspicion ofan ill design against that town, requested the Governor tocover the inhabitants there with fifty men for six days : andordered that the Treasurer supply them with three hundredweight of bread.

Feb. 6, 1733 ­ A petition of 226 inhabitants of Dover toGov. Belcher and his Majesty's Council represented "thatthere was a very considerable tract of land verycommodious for settlement lying nigh Winnepessocay Pond(Lake Winnipesaukee), and these humble petitioners nothaving a competency of land to afford them a comfortablesubsistence, prayed that their honors would be pleased togrant them said tract of land for a township of suchdimensions, and with such limitations, restrictions andconditions as they in their great wisdom should thinkproper." The petition was ordered to "lye for consideration."

Feb. 7, 1840 ­ By a decision of the Court of CommonPleas, the Turnpike from Dover to South Berwick wasdeclared a free road from this date and the toll­gateremoved.

Feb. 7, 1924 ­ About 3,000 people attend the opening ofthe new 1,000­foot­long toboggan chute at Garrison Hill.The event included a torchlight parade and bonfire. At 8p.m. Mayor Waldron and Park Commissioner Richardsonswitched on the park lights. Council President A.C.Wentworth and William Penn Tuttle, president of theChamber of Commerce winter sport committee, rode thefirst toboggan down the chute, about 600 feet into a field atthe bottom of the slide.

M U N I C I P A L M A T T E R S

City's boards and commissions keep our community vibrant

The City of Dover is a vibrant community due in large partto the energy and talent of citizen participation on boardsand commissions.

The City's boards and commissions encourage publicparticipation, including new members to fill vacant positions.

For a complete list of the City's boards and commissions,as well as more information about how to apply for boardsand commissions, click here.

To download an application for board and commissions,click here. Completed forms should be returned to the CityClerk's Office. Committee application forms are kept on filefor one year from date of submission.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 516­6018.

Time to register your vehicle?Save time, register online

Did you know you can save yourself time and a trip to CityHall by registering your vehicle online?

Online vehicle registration renewal is easy, safe andsecure. You can register online by providing a PIN numberor your license plate number. Your PIN number is providedby the City of Dover and can be found on your renewal

notice.

For your convenience, you can now pay for motor vehicleregistration by credit card.

For more information on the E­registration process, clickhere.

Missed the meeting?Catch it again online

Don't forget: If you missed the live City Council, SchoolBoard or Planning Board on Channels 22 and 95, you cancatch it again, online and on demand.

Simply visit the City's website at www.dover.nh.gov/dntv tobegin watching meetings on demand. Online meetings areorganized by agenda item for convenience.

C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R

Want to stay up to speed on exciting events and activities inDover? Sign up for the Greater Dover Chamber ofCommerce's weekly newsletter, Peek at the Week, for up­to­date information on what's happening in Dover. Whether it's the schedule for the Cochecho Arts Festival,art exhibits or where to shop for local products, sign up forPeek at the Week, and you'll be ready for the week ahead.

You can sign up to receive the Chamber's Peek at theWeek by e­mail here.

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