Mayor, City Council proclaim March as Women's History Month

posted on 3/18/2025

Mayor Robert Carrier and the Dover City Council formally recognized March as Women's History Month and March 8 as International Women's Day during the council meeting Wednesday night, March 12.

Carrier invited councilors Linnea Nemeth, Lindsey Williams, April Richer and Debra Hackett to join him at the podium as he read two proclamations honoring women's contributions locally and globally.

"Throughout history, women have played integral roles in shaping societies, contributing to every facet of human achievement, and breaking barriers in countless fields," the mayor said, reading from the proclamation. "Women's History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of women from all walks of life, acknowledging their resilience, leadership, and perseverance in the face of adversity."

The proclamations highlighted both the progress made toward gender equality and the challenges that remain.

"Despite significant advancements, women continue to face challenges such as gender inequality, discrimination, and barriers to opportunity, which must be addressed to ensure a just and equitable society for all," Carrier read from the proclamation.

Councilor At-Large Linnea Nemeth spoke about the city's ongoing commitment to inclusivity.

"I just wanted to acknowledge that we continue to push for acknowledgment, recognizing people of all backgrounds and genders in the city," Nemeth said. "And one part that we do is with proclamations and through our work on the Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion, which continues to recommend making these proclamations." 

Nemeth also mentioned plans to further honor women's contributions in Dover.

"We're going to work on some opportunities to further recognize the women in our community that have come before us and will come after us in leadership and important positions, and we're looking at potentially creating our own flag for Women's History Month or Women's Day that might tie into some other historical aspects of the city," she said.

The proclamation for International Women's Day encouraged all Dover citizens "to celebrate, support, and advocate for the rights and achievements of women in our communities and around the world."

The proclamations can be read in their entirety at https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/city-council/proclamations-and-awards/