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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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Clock tower restoration begins

posted on 8/12/2022; updated: 8/15/2022
The project to rehabilitate the City Hall clock tower is now underway, and is expected to be completed in mid-November. The work will require the closure of City Hall's back parking lot.
The contractor is mobilizing on site and will begin to erect scaffolding on the roof of the building, around the clock tower. Work will begin in earnest during the last week of August or the first week of September once the scaffolding is installed and hazardous material tests on the site are complete.
The work includes removing the building antenna, repairing and restoring the gold leaf dome, copper roofing, metal sheeting and clock faces. It also includes repair or replacement of bell tower horizontal slats (louvers), repair of wiring within the bell and clock tower and replacement of internal wooden bead board ceiling. Lastly, the work includes the restoration of the exterior dome, repairing clock hands and mechanisms, replacing clock glass on the clock face in front of the building, replacing the roof access door for the clock tower and painting all exterior surfaces.
After a competitive bid, the City Council awarded the contract to Careno Construction Co. LLC of Portsmouth for a cost not to exceed $576,000....more
Dover Holiday Parade seeks volunteers

posted on 8/12/2022
Cochecho Friends, a local volunteer organization, is organizing the 2022 Dover Holiday Parade, the theme of which will be, “Holiday Countdown to Celebrating our Past, Present, and Future.”
The parade will be held on Nov. 27, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The parade organizing committee, which has been meeting since spring, is seeking volunteers to help prepare for this year’s event, including in the days leading up to the parade. Volunteers are needed to assist with safety, fundraising/sponsorship, and logistics, and to fill other committee positions. Parade organizers are also seeking marching bands, along with commercial and non-profit groups, youth organizations, and other parade participants.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Lori Nollet at CochechoFriends@gmail.com or Dennis Shanahan at d.shanahan@dover.nh.gov. ...more

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