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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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Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Pine Hill Cemetery

posted on: 5/21/2026
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery and hosted by Dover's Woodman Museum and the American Legion, Post 8, Dover.
The event will begin with a ceremony to honor Dover’s fallen soldiers. The event will include opening remarks by Woodman Museum Executive Director Jonathan Nichols, a Memorial Day address by Dover Mayor Dennis Shanahan, remarks by American Legion Commander Wayne Gower, a wreath-laying ceremony, presentation of colors by the Dover High School NJROTC, the playing of Taps by Dover High School students Sofia Gonzalez Ramirez and Michael Ranti, and the National Anthem, performed by Dover High School student Luna Hubbard.
The ceremony will be held at Veterans Circle, which can be accessed from the East Watson Street entrance to New Pine Hill Cemetery....more
City Hall closed Memorial Day; Trash pickup delayed by one day all week

posted on: 5/21/2026
City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Dover Public Library at the McConnell Center will also be closed on Monday, May 25. The Library will open for regular hours at its temporary location on Wednesday, May 27.
Most Dover Recreation facilities, including the McConnell Center, Dover Arena, and the Dover Community Senior Center, are closed on Monday, May 25. The Dover Indoor Pool is open for limited hours on Memorial Day. The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool remains closed as repair and reconstruction work continues.
In addition, there is no trash pickup and curbside recycling on Monday, May 25, 2026. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day the week of May 25.
Memorial Day is also one of several parking holidays each year, during which time motorists are not required to pay for parking, except for the Orchard Street Parking Garage and Transportation Center parking lot, which are paid parking at all times....more

Zoning Board of Adjustment, 5/21/2026

The regular meeting of the Dover Zoning Board of Adjustment on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

posted on: 5/22/2026

On the Agenda: Planning Board, 5/26/2026

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, May 26, 2026.

posted on: 5/21/2026

School Board special session, 5/18/2026

The special session of the Dover School Board on Monday, May 18, 2026.

posted on: 5/19/2026

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