Dover Holiday Parade thanks sponsors and volunteers
The 2004 Holiday Parade Committee thanks all contributors for an amazing night despite rain. Special gratitude goes to Liberty Mutual and numerous sponsors, agencies, and volunteers including Dover Police and Mounted Unit, Fire Departments, UNICEL, and local media for covering and supporting the event.
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Magical, Musical Holiday Letters
A festive note wishing readers a safe and happy holiday season features warm greetings and seasonal cheer from the publication.
Dover Citizens urge charter review to curb taxes
A Dover residents group urges residents to vote January 18 for nine charter commission members. They say limiting municipal spending keeps property taxes affordable and that the city charter’s structure hampers budget decisions. They provide emails and a mailing address for more information.
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Dover Charter Commission vote aimed at curbing overspending
Dover residents approved a Charter Commission on November 2 by a comfortable margin. Homeowners noted governance issues and called for a review of the charter to fix spending and governance problems where appropriate.
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Letters to the Editor guidelines for readers
Readers are invited to submit signed letters with name address and phone for verification. Must reach DCN by 5 p.m. Friday before publication. Published opinions do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's views.
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Real life economics lessons spark tax debate at home
A parent writes about a looming parent teacher conference at Garrison School addressing her son’s math grade and the district’s Everyday Math program. She notes a dramatic 2004 property value rise on a home built in the 1970s and questions private schooling as a solution amid rising taxes and tuition costs.
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Christmas as holy day not holiday, letter to editor
John W Sammel writes that Christmas should be observed as a holy day rather than a holiday. He recalls 1932 family traditions in a German bakery town, emphasizes church and family, and contrasts past simplicity with modern materialism while blessing all faiths.
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