In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Mike Gillis about the evolution of the podcast over its first two seasons and what listeners can expect going forward. They discuss improvements in the podcast's production quality, as well as shifts toward more authentic, informative conversations that tell the story behind policies and decisions shaping Dover. Looking ahead, they plan to continue highlighting major policies and volunteers, while also diving deeper into city budgets, goals, and issues interconnecting Dover with surrounding communities. Parker and Gillis ask listeners to give feedback on potential live episodes, topics to cover, and personal stories to share.
In This Week in Dover History, we learn about the devastating fire that destroyed the Morrill Block Building, a large complex housing over two dozen businesses, apartments, and offices in downtown Dover on Jan. 3, 1932. The fire required firefighters from numerous surrounding towns and caused over $1 million in damage.
