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  • Recycling Center accepting Christmas trees

    posted on 1/8/2026

    The City of Dover Recycling Center on Mast Road is now accepting natural Christmas trees during regular hours. 

    Trees must be free of all ornaments, lights, tinsel, tree bags, and tree stands, or they will not be accepted.

    Trees can be placed in the brush pile.

    Artificial trees are not accepted in the brush pile and should be discarded as regular trash.

    The Recycling Center is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ...more

  • 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   If the certificate of use is not renewed, city staff will follow up with a notice indicating that the certificate is no longer valid, and the ADU use must cease.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

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City Council workshop, 1/7/2026

Video thumbnail of City Council workshop on Jan 7 2026 with Chief Perry Plummer at the podium

The workshop session of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

posted on: 1/7/2026




On the Agenda: Planning Board, 1/13/2026

Image of Planning Director on right and Planning Board 1/13/26 agenda

Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton reviews what's on the agenda at the next Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

posted on: 1/8/2026




School Board workshop, 1/6/2026

School Board, 1/6/2026

The budget workshop session of the Dover School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

posted on: 1/7/2026




Inaugural Ceremony for City Council and School Board

Inauguration 2026

The inaugural ceremony for the City Council and School Board, held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at City Hall

posted on: 1/6/2026




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