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News Icon | Update : Demolition Begins! Dover Knolls Development

All are invited to join us for our Annual Spring Open House.

Sunday May 1
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Manor House

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News Icon | Update : Demolition Begins! Dover Knolls Development

Completing the environmental review allows work to begin. Dover Knolls funded the NYS Certification training of 16 people so they could be hired for the start of demolition work.

Cleaning out of Building #4

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News Icon | Update : Dover Knolls Fall Fest Dover Knolls Development

Come Join Us
Saturday, Oct. 30
at the Manor House
12:00 to 4:00 PM
for food, drink and conversation

Buffet & BBQ in the Backyard
News Icon | Update : Board Adopts Dover Knolls Findings StatementDover Knolls Development

This step ends the environmental review and the project now enters the Site Plan Application process with the hopes of starting new construction next year.

Southern view from Manor House

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News Icon | Update : Town Board Declares FEIS CompleteDover Knolls Development

Please join us at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 24th 6:30 PM at the Dover Middle School Auditorium

Site Plan

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News Icon | Update : Dover Knolls Accepting Job ApplicationsDover Knolls Development

Applications will be available March 24th starting at 5:30 PM at the Dover Middle School Lobby

Steam Plant Workers

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News Icon | Update : Open HouseDover Knolls Development

Dover Knolls Development is honored to once again invite you to our Annual Holiday Open House. All are welcome to join us here at the Manor House on Saturday, Dec. 5th 2009 beginning at 1:00pm. Please see the Invitation for more details.

Manor House In Winter

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News Icon | Update : Review Process Entering Final PhaseDover Knolls Development

After receiving public comment on the DEIS, the Dover Town Board will be responsible for the Final Enviromental Impact Statement (FEIS)

Former Hospital Campus

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News Icon | Update : DEIS Public HearingsDover Knolls Development

The Dover Town Board is hosting two Public Hearings on The Knolls of Dover DEIS.
Saturday, May 30 at 9:00am
Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm
Dover Middle/High School Auditorium

Please come, voice your thoughts to help move this project forward.

East Wheeler Rd. and Rt. 22 Intersection

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News Icon | Update : DEIS SubmittedDover Knolls Development

Spring has finally arrived! The draft environmental impact studies (DEIS) are being reviewed by the Dover Town Board and we expect they will be scheduling a Public Hearing soon. In the meantime, check out our latest newsletter.

View of Dover Knolls Reservoir

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News Icon | Update : Public MeetingDover Knolls Development

Dover Knolls invites you to an informal informational meeting Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 PM at the Dover Middle/High School Auditorium. Our consultants will be on hand to answer questions as we continue to work on the DEIS, moving forward through the SEQRA process.

Former Long Island Developmental Center

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News Icon | Update : Final Scope AdoptedDover Knolls Development

The Town Board adopted the Final Scope on June 25, 2008 which allows Dover Knolls Development to go forward with the environmental studies for the project. We hope to complete these studies and submit the report by this Fall.

Dover Knolls welcomes you to view the Final Scope.

Artist Rendering

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News Icon | Update : Public MeetingDover Knolls Development

Dover Knolls Development presented it Renewed Application to the Dover Town Board and the public on March 12th. 2008

For more information about the project, see our latest newsletter.

John Saccardi discusses SEQRA Process

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News Icon | Update : Press ConferenceDover Knolls Development

Denise Coyle, General Counsel to the Benjamin Companies on August 7, 2007: "We deeply regret to announce we have withdrawn our application for the site." »

Dover Knolls Press Conference

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News Icon | Update : Bicentennial FestivalDover Knolls Development

Mr. Alvin Benjamin visits the business tent at Dover's Bicentennial Festival and talks to community members after having recently sent letters to all residents expressing his desire for more communication with the public.

Dover's Bicentennial Festival

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News Icon | Update : Official DocumentsDover Knolls Development

The Torti Gallas and Partners Possible Alternative Development Scenario has been uploaded. Click Here to View it now!»



Also: Understand the Complete Project, view the Phasing Plans now! Click Here»

Close-Up of East Side Site Plan
News Icon | Update : Recent CorrespondenceDover Knolls Development
Dover Knolls Development - Artist Render

Dover Knolls hired Torti Gallas and Partners and Economic Research Associates as required by the Dover Town Board to design a "new urbanism" alternative plan. After months of technical workshops with the board and its consultants, Dover Knolls started to prepare the DEIS (Draft Environmental Impact Statement).

The February 2nd letter from the Town Board called that next step into question. »

"Main Street" - Artist Rendering

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Adobe PDF File Icon | Update : Our Winter Newsletter Arrives!Dover Knolls Development
Dover Knolls Development - Artist Render

This just in, our winter newsletter has arrived. Download your copy today – to keep up to date with the latest news regarding the Knolls of Dover project.

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SAVE THE DATE
DOVER KNOLLS PUBLIC
INFORMATION MEETING
Monday, Feb. 26 at 7:00 PM
Dover High School Cafeteria

"The Square" - Artist Rendering

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| Update : Explore Our History Room!Walls That Talk
Manor House - History Room

The completed History Room located in the Manor House, is an exciting and inspiring window into the past. For those reasons we would like to share the experience with everyone!!

Manor House - History Room

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Photograph Icon | Update: New Image GalleryDover Knolls Development
Dover Knolls Development - New Image Gallery

Our Image Gallery page has been updated with a brand new four page gallery. So sit back, enjoy the tranquil views, and take a peak at what the surrounding area has to offer. (opens in new window) »

Dutchess County Views

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Photo | Update : New Image GalleryDover Knolls Development
Dover Knolls Development - New Image Gallery

A special thanks to the Harlem Valley Partnership for providing us with these stunning aerial photographs of the former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center.

The Partnership commissioned American Images to take these photos shortly after the campus closed in 1994. »

Former Administration Building

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News | Update : About UsDover Knolls Development
Dover Knolls Development - About Us

Small Quote Start Redevelopment of the vacated state facilities requires a major investment for clean-up of the grounds and the buildings. The Benjamin Companies have faced the challenges of adaptive reuse before and have successfully overcome them. The redevelopment plan for this site focuses on the architectural details of the buildings and the quality of their construction. »

View of newly restored Manor House.

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