In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) Chair Michael Williams and Police Lt. Marn Speidel about the unique structure and function of Dover's TAC. The commission consists of nine members, including three voting staff liaisons and six citizen appointees, making it distinct from other city boards. They discuss how the TAC handles both specific transportation concerns (like crosswalk placement and speed limits) and broader policy issues affecting Dover's transportation infrastructure. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing immediate resident concerns with long-term planning, especially given budget constraints and technical requirements. They explain how the TAC differs from the Parking Commission and discuss the evolution of truck traffic regulations in Dover. Williams and Speidel emphasize the importance of having both technical expertise from staff members and community perspective from citizen representatives to make informed decisions about transportation issues.
In This Week in Dover History, we learn about Saint George Maronite Catholic Church, which celebrated 53 years of service in 2001. The church, established by Lebanese immigrants in 1948, originated from the Saint George Maronite Society formed in 1939. The building, formerly Lothrop Memorial Hall, was purchased in 1941 and continues to serve Dover's Lebanese American community while preserving both its religious traditions and cultural heritage.
