posted on 4/22/2026

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City forum on April 15 at Cochecho Country Club, bringing together city and regional leaders to discuss transportation and Dover’s future growth.

The program featured a keynote presentation from Planning and Community Development Director Donna Benton, who outlined how the city’s Master Plan guides long-term development, including the upcoming update to the transportation chapter. Benton was joined by Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and Rad Nichols of COAST, who shared insights on rail and bus service across the region.

The discussion focused on how Dover’s growth, shifting commuting patterns, and evolving transportation needs are shaping planning efforts, with an emphasis on walkability, traffic management, and access to regional transit options.

The full program is airing on DoverTV and is available to watch online in 4K

State of the City forum now available to watch on DoverTV, online

posted on 4/22/2026

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City forum on April 15 at Cochecho Country Club, bringing together city and regional leaders to discuss transportation and Dover’s future growth.

The program featured a keynote presentation from Planning and Community Development Director Donna Benton, who outlined how the city’s Master Plan guides long-term development, including the upcoming update to the transportation chapter. Benton was joined by Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and Rad Nichols of COAST, who shared insights on rail and bus service across the region.

The discussion focused on how Dover’s growth, shifting commuting patterns, and evolving transportation needs are shaping planning efforts, with an emphasis on walkability, traffic management, and access to regional transit options.

The full program is airing on DoverTV and is available to watch online in 4K at https://youtu.be/jyE3LLUQ2ls and on demand at https://dovernh.viebit.com/watch?hash=nyyXPaWllgbBTzW8

The event was underwritten by Eversource and sponsored by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Kennebunk Savings.