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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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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
Chamber’s State of the City forum is Wednesday; event to focus on transportation

posted on 4/12/2026
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will present its annual State of the City forum on Wednesday, April 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover. The event, which is underwritten by Eversource, will focus on the Transportation Chapter of the city’s Master Plan. Additional sponsors include Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Kennebunk Savings.
City of Dover Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton will provide an overview of the city’s Master Plan process along with an update on the Vision and Land Use Chapters. Following that, Benton will discuss the Transportation Chapter.
After her presentation, Benton will be joined by panelists Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) and Rad Nichols from the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST). They will provide information about two of the region’s major public transportation providers: the Amtrak Downeaster and COAST Bus. The event will conclude with a question-and-answer session with the audience.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 8 a.m. for check-in and breakfast. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The fee to attend the State of the City forum is $30 ($25 for Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce members) and includes breakfast. Visit www.dovernh.org/sotc for more information or to register....more

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