In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with William Harbron, the superintendent of Dover schools, about the upcoming school year and recent developments in the district. Harbron discusses the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for students, ongoing facility improvements, and his upcoming retirement. He also touches on curriculum adoptions, staffing updates, and the district's strategic planning efforts.

Following this, Parker speaks with Brian Early from the Media Services Department and Erin Bassegio from the Planning Department about recent activity by the city's public bodies. Early provides updates on City Council meetings, including discussions on the parking system, library renovations, and upcoming reviews of the curbside waste and recycling collection program. Bassegio shares information on recent land use board meetings, including zoning board decisions, Conservation Commission endorsements, and Planning Board approvals. She also mentions ongoing work on the city's master plan and impact fee program.