Town of
Dover
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-785-0032
Interim Town Administrator:
Carl ValenteSelect Board:
Robyn Hunter
John Jeffries
Bob Springett
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, not later than the second Monday
Municipal Election:
May 20, 2024May, not later than the last day in the month
Demographics
| Population | 5,892 | |
| Population Density | 390 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,380 | |
| Income Per Capita | $271,550 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $484,535 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 94.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,152,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,536 | |
| Total Households | 1,887 | |
| Average Household Size | 3.12 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.19 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $12.19 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,673,616,736 | |
| Total Expenditures | $36,924,488 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $36,443,919 | |
| State Aid | $1,813,020 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,044,160 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Predominantly residential, Dover provides a peaceful rural setting with many scenic roads, miles of shady trails and woods for walking, cross-country skiing, birding, and horseback riding, as well as access to the Charles River.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,836 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 15.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 62.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Rebecca Rausch
Mass. House
Denise Garlick