City of Dover, NH - Official Website

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 Outdoor Pool slated to reopen July 1

posted on 6/4/2026
The major rehabilitation of the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool is nearly complete, with the Recreation Department preparing to reopen the pool on July 1. The pool has been closed since Aug. 10, 2025.
The rehabilitation of the pool includes repairing its foundation, named after the decorated Olympian who trained there in her youth. Work also includes the resurfacing of the pool deck and upgrading the pumping, filtration, and operational control equipment. The project also encompasses general site improvements, including a new perimeter fence, a storage building, ADA-accessible parking accommodations, and restorative landscaping.
Last month, the pool’s old plaster was removed and and the new main water piping was installed. This allowed for comprehensive leak and pressure testing of all pipes, both of which the pool passed successfully. The project contractor, NorthEast Earth Mechanics, LLC., then finalized the deck drainage system. The contractor is preparing to install new concrete for the pool deck and a new fence around the pool in the coming days.
The Dover Indoor Pool continues operation during the outdoor pool’s construction....more
Mayor announces June office hours

posted on 6/4/2026
Each month, Mayor Dennis Shanahan holds office hours at City Hall, offering the public an opportunity to stop by and speak directly with the mayor.
The next office-hours session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at 9 a.m.. A second session in June is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Office hours are held in the Council Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall and last approximately 90 minutes. Residents are welcome to attend during the scheduled time. City Hall is located at 288 Central Ave.
For more information, contact Mayor Shanahan at 603-534-3750 or d.shanahan@dover.nh.gov....more

Dover High School Graduation 2026

Dover High School held its commencement ceremony and graduation of the Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Whittemore Center in Durham, on the campus of the University of New Hampshire.

posted on: 6/5/2026

City Council workshop, 6/3/2026

The workshop session of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

posted on: 6/4/2026

City Council special meeting, 6/3/2026

The special meeting of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

posted on: 6/4/2026

On the Agenda: Planning Board, 6/9/2026

In this video, Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton reviews what's on the agenda at the next Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

posted on: 6/3/2026

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