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.

Latest news

Fall curbside leaf collection underway

posted on 10/29/2025
The City of Dover 2025 fall leaf curbside collection began this week and continues Monday through Friday, through Dec. 5.
Bagged leaves are collected by Waste Management on the same scheduled day as curbside trash and recycling. Please note that pickup is delayed by one day on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Leaves must be placed curbside in biodegradable paper leaf bags. No brush will be accepted. Paper bags can be purchased at local hardware or home improvement stores.
Grass clippings, leaves, brush and yard waste are also accepted at the Recycling Center during regular operating hours, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m....more
Trick-or-treating rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 31

posted on: 10/7/2025; updated 10/28/2025
Trick-or-treating in Dover has been rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., due to the predicted weather on Thursday.
For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 603-516-6401....more

The Greater Chamber of Commerce hosted the second of two candidate forums on Wednesday, Oct. 29, The second forum featured candidates for the six City Council wards. The first forum was held on Monday, Oct. 27 and featured candidates for Mayor and City Council At-Large.

posted on: 10/30/2025

Planning Board meeting, 10/28/2025

The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

posted on: 10/29/2025

Candidate Forum: Mayor and City Council at-Large

The Greater Chamber of Commerce hosted the first of two candidate forums on Monday, Oct. 27, at City Hall. The first forum featured candidates for Mayor and City Council At-Large. The second forum was held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for all other City Council wards.

posted on: 10/27/2025

Waterfront Development Update, October 2025

Jamie Stevens, the City of Dover's project manager for the ongoing waterfront development project, provides a tour of the site and the ongoing work.

posted on: 10/22/2025

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