A member of the Strafford County Board of Commissioners said the board will participate in an upcoming Dover public hearing regarding a contract to operate the county’s warming center in partnership with Dover and Rochester.

The commissioner reported they met with some Dover city council members and said Dover approved moving forward with the contract. The city has scheduled a public hearing next Wednesday; the commissioner said they plan to attend to answer any questions about the county’s role in a more permanent solution for warming center operations.

County officials did not provide further contractual details or the text of the proposed agreement during the county meeting. The comment was entered into the meeting record as an update under new business.