In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Police Lt. Marn Speidel, the traffic coordinator from the department, and Kelley Tidball from the Police Records Bureau about the process of obtaining permits for community events in Dover. They discuss the recent change in administering these permits, which has moved from the City Clerk's office to the Police Department, utilizing an electronic permit portal. The conversation covers various types of permits, including those for parades, road races, block parties, and other public events. Speidel and Tidball explain the importance of these permits in ensuring public safety and managing potential conflicts between events. They emphasize the streamlined process, which has reduced turnaround times for permit approvals. The discussion also touches on the role of the licensing board, the importance of early planning for larger events, and the need for additional permits like health licenses for food vendors. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to the Police Department for guidance on whether a permit is needed for their planned activities.

In This Week in Dover History, we learn about M&M Bakeries, founded in the 1920s, which made history in 1925 with the first aerial delivery of fresh bread in New England. The segment also covers the bakery's expansion, innovative techniques, and labor challenges in 1941.