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Due to the weather, all Dover public schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. For more information, visit https://www.sau11.nh.gov/

The City of Dover, NH is a great place to live, work, and play. Dover is conveniently located in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and the 7th oldest in the United States.
The City of Dover, NHis ranked one of the top 100 communities in the United States and one of the nation's top communities for young people.

Source: CNN/Money and America's Promise Alliance
The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.

Source: U.S. Census
The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.

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Accessible dwelling unit use renewal required annually

posted on 1/6/2026
City ordinance requires property owners with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to renew their certificate of use annually by Jan. 1. There is no cost to renew.
Renewing the certificate of use is a simple, quick process that may be completed online through the City of Dover's permitting portal. New permit portal users will need to create an account. For questions or for assistance with the process, contact the Planning Department at 603-516-6008.
If the certificate of use is not renewed, city staff will follow up with a notice indicating that the certificate is no longer valid, and the ADU use must cease. If a ADU is no longer in use, please inform the Planning Department to update its records....more
Council workshop focuses on 9/11 memorial, public-private partnerships

posted on 1/5/2026
The newly sworn-in City Council will hold its first workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to receive updates on the progress of the 9/11 memorial and active public-private partnerships, including the Cochecho Waterfront project and the Littleworth Road redevelopment.
The 9/11 Memorial is planned to be installed on private property in the Cochecho Courtyard. Outgoing Mayor Robert Carrier, who has championed the project, has said the memorial will be ready for Sept. 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack.
The initial phase of the Cochecho Waterfront Development project, which broke ground in June 2023, is nearing completion. Tenants will begin moving into private development housing units in 2026. A second phase of private development is underway. Many of the public improvements to the 29-acre site are finished, with work ongoing in 2026 on the park, the park pavilion, and extending the granite toe wall that borders the river to the bulkhead area....more

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