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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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Learn about John Adams in presidential series

posted on 2/11/2026
His vice presidency was the only time the president and vice president were from different parties. He was the first president of the United States to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Do you want to know more about John Adams?
Join Dover Public Library virtually on Friday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. to discover some more fun facts about our second president in this yearlong Presidential Series with “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler,” Heather Rogers. The program is in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Register to receive a link to the live stream.
In 2026, journey through Rogers’s sketchbooks as she shares her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. This yearlong series will take place the second Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and feature a new president each month. Sign up is needed to receive a link to the live stream. Register online at the Dover Public Library’s website for one or all of the programs. For those unable to attend, the program will be record and sent to registrants via email within 48 hours of airing....more
City Council to receive FY27 proposed budget Feb. 12

posted on 2/9/2026
City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. will introduce his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
The City Manager’s budget will incorporate the School Board’s adopted budget for the School Department, which the School Board approved on Jan. 12. The city-wide budget will also include the first-year projects in the latest six-year Capital Improvements Program adopted in December.
Once the budget is introduced, a digital version will be available on the FY2027 Budget Revealed webpage, which will also include video recordings of budget meetings and workshops and any accompanying documents. A physical copy of the budget will also be available for review at the Dover Public Library and the City Clerk’s office. School Board budget documents and video recordings are already posted on the page.
The introduction of the budget begins two months of budget review by the City Council. In subsequent weeks, the City Council will hold workshops to review each department's budget. The Council will also hold two public hearings: one for the public education component of the budget, and one for all other city departments. The City Charter requires the City Council to adopt the annual budget by April 15....more

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