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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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City Council outlines process for selecting Dover’s next city manager

posted on: 7/23/2026
The Dover City Council has outlined the process it will use to select the city’s next city manager, following City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr.’s announcement that he will retire at the end of the year.
Joyal announced July 9 that he intends to retire from his position as city manager, effective Dec. 31, 2026, after more than 33 years of service to the city of Dover, including the last 21 years as city manager.
Mayor Dennis Shanahan said the City Council has reviewed the requirements of the city charter and developed a plan to begin the search by first seeking qualified candidates from within the city organization.
“After a careful review of the requirements of Dover’s charter, the City Council has developed a plan to select the next city manager,” Shanahan said. “The first step will be to solicit interest from qualified candidates among current city employees. The council believes this approach recognizes the depth of experience and talent within the organization while also allowing us to move through the process in a deliberate and orderly way.”
Current city employees interested in being considered for the position are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to the mayor by noon on Friday, Aug. 7. The cover letter should detail the candidate’s experience, qualifications and training for the position of city manager, as outlined in the city charter....more
Dover Police to host National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4

posted on 7/22/2026
The Dover Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at police headquarters, 46 Chestnut St. The event is free and open to the public.
National Night Out is a time for community members to meet with police officers, discuss issues, learn what the police do, and unite with the common goal of crime prevention and safety.
Visitors can explore police vehicles and equipment, including a cruiser, motorcycle, crime scene vehicle, and tactical rescue vehicle. Officers, including the department’s K-9 unit, will be on hand to interact with the public.
There will also be other City of Dover departments as well as community organizations on hand to provide literature and other information related to the Dover community. Information on drug prevention, treatment and recovery resources, violence prevention, and local mental health resources will be available to the public through various booths at the event. The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 443 will be outside the station cooking hamburgers and hot dogs free for the public. ...more

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