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WATER MAIN BREAK: Due to a water main break on Central Avenue at Sixth Street, southbound traffic on Central Avenue is being diverted to Chestnut Street. Central Avenue is closed to southbound traffic between Chestnut Street and Fifth Street. In addition, the following areas are expected to experience significant traffic delays and disruptions: Central Avenue to Hough Street; Preble Street; Sixth Street, from Chestnut Street to Central Avenue; New York Street, from Park Street to Central Avenue. Please seek alternate routes to avoid the Central Avenue/Sixth Street intersection. For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450.

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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Dover Fire and Rescue seeks donations for annual Fire Safety Festival

posted on 4/15/2026
Dover Fire and Rescue is seeking community donations to support its annual Children’s Fire Safety Festival, a long-running program that teaches local students essential fire and life safety skills.
Produced in partnership with the Dover Firefighters Charitable Association, the festival is presented each year to approximately 2,000 students in kindergarten through fourth grade across Dover’s public and private schools.
The program, written and performed by Dover firefighters and staff, focuses on key safety messages such as “stop, drop and roll,” identifying two ways out of a home, emergency preparedness, and avoiding matches and lighters.
Organizers say the festival plays an important role in keeping fire-related injuries and home accidents low in the community by reinforcing these lessons at an early age....more
As move approaches, library to reduce hours, limit collection

posted on 4/13/2026
Starting Monday, April 20, and continuing until Wednesday, June 3, the Dover Public Library will reduce its hours and available book and media collection as staff prepare to open the newly renovated building on Friday, June 5.
Beginning April 20, the library will be open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Only books purchased within the last six months will be available for browsing and borrowing. Adult, teen, and children's collections will be in Room 306 of the McConnell Center, along with limited computing and related services. Room 306 is on the third floor of the McConnell Center. Use Door 3 for stairs and elevator access.
Programming will also be limited, with many events, such as book clubs, held off-site. Check the library calendar for a list of events and locations....more

State of the City 2026

The 2026 State of the City forum, held April 15 at the Cochecho Country Club focused on “Getting from Here to There” and the future of transportation in the region.
Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton was joined by Rad Nichols of COAST Bus and Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA).

posted on: 4/15/2026

Planning Board meeting, 4/14/2026

The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

posted on: 4/15/2026

School Board meeting, 4/13/2026

The regular meeting of the Dover School Board on Monday, April 13, 2026.

posted on: 4/14/2026

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