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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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Eversource program provides free trees to Dover residents while supplies last

posted on 4/8/2026
Eversource is partnering the Arbor Day Foundation and local communities to promote sustainability and increase greenspace. Eversource is donating 1,000 trees to local communities through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program, an initiative across Eversource’s three-state service territory.
Residents can reserve a free tree online while supplies last. If you are a renter, please consult your landlord before reserving.
Applications must be completed online through the application portal. Application steps include: ...more
Council considers McConnell Center HVAC upgrades, solar array installations at select buildings

posted on 4/7/2026
The City Council is considering authorizing energy infrastructure improvements, including the additional of solar panels, to the McConnell Center and other city buildings.
The proposed upgrades to the McConnell Center and solar power installations were the topics of the City Council's March 25 workshop. Public hearings on these funding authorization resolutions will occur at the City Council’s Wednesday, April 8 meeting.
Last year, the City Council authorized contracting with Energy Efficient Investments (EEI) after a competitive bid process, to conduct intensive energy audits on most municipal buildings and make recommendations to improve efficiency and lower operation costs. The firm conducts these audits at no cost to the city.
The McConnell Center was identified as a top priority due to the need to replace the aging boiler system. Energy Efficient Investment President Michael Davey explained in his presentation to City Council that EEI identified other HVAC improvement opportunities in their audit, including replacing numerous aging heat pumps and reinstalling them in more efficient locations, installing new system controllers, adding a dehumidification system for the gym, and replacing the cooling tower. Davey said the total maximum cost for replacing all items at once would be $2.6 million, which would generate $33,000 in guaranteed annual energy and operations savings....more

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