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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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Annual Holiday Parade available online and on DoverTV

posted on 12/11/2025
Missed the annual Dover Holiday Parade, or want to experience it again? This year's parade is available online here, and is airing on DoverTV.
This year’s theme was “Christmas Carols.”
D.F. Richard Energy was this year’s grand marshal.
The parade also honored several community members, including 2024 Citizen of the Year Sean O’Connell, 2025 Citizen of the Year Beth Fisher, and Woodman Museum representative Jonathan Nichols, the 2025 Champion of the Arts.
The Dover Holiday Parade is organized by the Cochecho Friends, a volunteer committee that includes Nicole Andrews, Robert Carrier, Angela Carter, Aaron Cronkrite, Lori Nollet, Michelle Routhouska, Mayor-elect Dennis Shanahan, and Samantha Tukey....more
State certifies Dover’s tax rate; tax bills to be mailed soon

posted on 12/9/2025
The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) certified the City of Dover’s property tax rate for fiscal year 2026 (tax year 2025) on Dec. 8, 2025, at $19.68 per $1,000 assessed valuation.
Tax bills are being prepared and will be mailed to property owners on or about Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The first half of the tax bill will be due 30 days from the bill date in January 2026, and the second half of the tax bill will be due on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The tax rate set by the DRA represents a $1.51 increase, or 8.3%, over the prior year. In email to the City Council about the certified tax rate, City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., wrote, “It should be noted that the overall tax rate would have been $0.16 lower as a result of an increase in assessed value created by new construction; however, this reduction was offset by a $0.09 increase attributable to the change in the County tax apportionment, and a $0.07 increase required for the statewide education property tax (SWEPT) assessment.
“The overall rate increase is comprised of a $0.47 increase for the City portion of the tax bill, a $0.96 increase for the combined local and State School portions, and a $0.08 increase for the County,” City Manager Joyal said....more