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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.
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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
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The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
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The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.
Source: U.S. Census
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The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.
Latest news
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Holiday hours for city offices and facilities; No change to trash/recycling pickup schedule
posted on 7/2/2026
City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the Independence Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
The Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
The McConnell Center, including the Recreation Fitness Center, will close at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. The McConnell Center is open regular hours on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
The Dover Arena is closed Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5. The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool will operate under regular summer hours, except for Saturday, July 4, where it is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Indoor Pool will operate under regular summer hours.
The Dover Community Senior Center is closed on Friday, July 3.
Inspection Services on Mast Road will be closed on Friday, July 3. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
The Recycling Center on Mast Road is closed on Saturday, July 4.
Curbside trash and recycling pick-up is not affected by the holiday and will follow a regular schedule.
Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, is a parking holiday. Metered parking is not required on parking holidays in most locations, except for the Parking Garage and Transportation Center Lot, which are metered parking at all times....more
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Community Services to host Career Fair July 21
posted on 7/1/2025
The City of Dover’s Community Services Department will host a career fair on Tuesday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 271 Mast Road.The event offers job seekers an opportunity to learn more about career openings across the department. Community Services staff will be on hand to discuss open positions, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.
Community Services provides essential services that keep Dover running.
For more information about the career fair or current openings, visit the City of Dover website, call 603-516-6450, or scan the QR code on the event flyer....more
Dover Independence Day Fireworks and Safety Reminder
Dover’s Independence Day celebration begins Thursday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Henry Law Park, featuring live music from the 39th Army Band. Fireworks are launched from Garrison Hill about 9:15 p.m. For the best view, choose a location with a clear line of sight to Garrison Hill. The City of Dover also reminds residents that fireworks are dangerous and illegal in Dover. Celebrate safely by enjoying the city’s professional fireworks display.
posted on: 7/1/2026
Waterfront Development Project Update and Tour: Summer 2026
Project Manager Jamie Stevens leads a tour of the Cochecho Waterfront Development Project, highlighting recent progress throughout the site, including Nebi Park, the pavilion and plaza area, Riverwalk pathways, paddle dock, public art, landscaping, lighting, seating, stormwater features and shoreline restoration work.
posted on: 6/30/2026
Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation Tour and Project Update
Recreation Director Kevin Hebert and Facilities Project Manager Eric Sanderson lead members of the City Council and Recreation Advisory Board on a June 24 tour of the newly rehabilitated Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool.
posted on: 6/26/2026
The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
posted on: 6/24/2026
In the first episode of At Your Service, the City of Dover’s new video series explaining how local government works, we take a closer look at one of the new sidewalk bump-outs installed downtown.
posted on: 6/20/2026
