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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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Jenny Thompson Pool 'Grand Splash' event Wednesday

posted on 7/31/2026
Celebrate the first season of Dover's renovated Jenny Thompson Pool at the Grand Splash event on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the Dover Recreation Department.
Activities will include a dunk tank, swimming relay races, balloon toss, water volleyball and basketball, lifeguard challenges, a kids zone with giant bubbles, temporary tattoos and sidewalk chalk, among others.
There will also be food and treats available for purchase from Kona Ice of the Seacoast and the hotdog truck. Cash or check only....more
Oak Street bridge topic of NHDOT informational meeting

posted on 7/31/2026
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will host a Public Informational Meeting to discuss bridge rehabilitation and replacement alternatives, with associated roadwork and traffic control, including detours, of the state-owned Red List bridge (069/046) carrying Oak Street over the CSX rail line in the City of Dover and the Town of Rollinsford. The meeting will include Dover officials.
The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and the Council Conference Room at Dover City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.
The purpose of the meeting is to present citizens and public officials with information regarding the proposed project and to solicit public input to ensure that project decisions meet public transportation needs and community goals and protect and enhance the environment.
This project will affect cultural or historic resources that may be eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in the potential impacts to historic resources have an opportunity to become Consulting Parties under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Additional information will be provided at the public informational meeting....more

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