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Clock tower restoration, Dover Olympian recognition among items before City Council June 22
posted on: 6/20/2022
t its regular meeting on June 22, the City Council will consider a resolution to fund the restoration of the City Hall clock tower. The resolution would award the bid for the work to Careno Construction Company of Portsmouth. Careno Construction is the same firm currently replacing the Public Library's 100-year-old slate roof.
According to the resolution, the cost of the clock tower restoration is $576,000. The bid total includes removal of the former communication tower atop City Hall, and new copper sheeting for the clock tower dome.
The City Council at its June 22 meeting will also consider a resolution to recognize and memorialize Olympic and Paralympic athletes with connections to Dover. The resolution allows the installation of a plaque at Henry Law Park that will include images and biographies of the Olympian athletes. The athletes recognized are Jessica Parratto, Barb Marois, Cathy O’Brien, Jennis Marshall, Jenny Thompson, Liza Corso, and Ted Vogel. The plaque will also include the following inscription: “Dover is proud to honor a roster of United States Olympians who have called our city “home” during their renowned sports careers. From collegiate and international contests to Olympic and Paralympic events, these outstanding athletes excelled in their sports and reached the highest echelons of competition, often winning gold, silver, or bronze medals in their quest for excellence.”
Also at the June 22 meeting, the City Council will formally adopt voting hours and polling places for the New Hampshire State Primary Election on Sept. 13, 2022 and the New Hampshire General Election on Nov. 8, 2022. If adopted, polling times for the upcoming elections will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Polling places would be established as follows: Ward 1, Horne Street Elementary School, 78 Horne St.; Ward 2, Dover Ice Arena, 110 Portland Ave.; Ward 3, Woodman Park Elementary School, 11 Towle Ave.; Ward 4, Garrison School, 50 Garrison Road; Ward 5, Dover Middle School, 16 Daley Drive; and Ward 6, Hellenic Center, 219 Long Hill Road.
The complete agenda for the June 22 City Council meeting can be viewed here. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
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