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This free program offers Dover residents a firsthand look at local government and municipal operations and provides attendees an opportunity to help shape the future of the city. This series will increase citizens' knowledge of local government and introduce them to opportunities to be more involved as an active community member. Citizens Leadership Academy will include presentations from the Fire Chief, Police Chief, City Manager, Library Director, Superintendent of Schools, Community Services Director, Recreation Director, and more!
The classes take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm, running October 8 through November 5, with one class taking place on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00am-2:00pm.
See Event Highlights for the full schedule, and further information on each session.
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Oct 08, 2026 · 6:30 PM - Nov 05, 2026 · 8:30 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Session One: Getting to Know the City Government Thursday, October 8, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Location: City Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 288 Central Avenue
Presenters: J. Michael Joyal, Jr., City Manager
Session Two: Public Safety – Police Department Thursday, October 15, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Location: Police Station, 46 Chestnut Street
Presenter: Police Chief David Terlemezian
Session Three: Public Safety – Fire and Rescue Department Thursday, October 22, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Location: North End Fire Station, 262 Sixth Street
Presenter: Fire Chief Brendan Driscoll
Session Four: Community Services Saturday, October 24, 2026 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Location: Bus Tour, departing from Community Services at 271 Mast Road
Presenter: John Storer, Community Services Director
Session Five: Culture, Recreation and Quality of Life Thursday, October 29, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Location: City Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 288 Central Avenue
Presenters: Christopher G. Parker, Deputy City Manager: Development and Strategic Initiatives, Donna Benton, Director of Planning and Community Development, Kevin Hebert, Recreation Director, Denise LaFrance, Library Director,
Session Six: Public Education and Citizen Leadership Academy Graduation Thursday, November 5, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dover High School Library, 25 Alumni Drive
Presenters: Christine Boston, Superintendent of Schools, J. Michael Joyal, Jr., City Manager, also invited will be Mayor Dennis Shanahan, Dover City Councilors and School Board members.
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Deadline:
Oct 06, 2026
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Participants are not required to make every meeting, but regular attendance is strongly encouraged. This program is free of charge and is open to Dover residents.
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