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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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CIP, Waterfront on Council’s Dec. 11 agenda

posted on 12/9/2024
The City Council will consider adopting the FY2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program at its Wednesday, Dec. 11 meeting.
The CIP resolutions include authorization and appropriation for bonding and non-debt financed capital reserve funds for CIP projects – except for the funding proposals for the Dover High School Athletic Complex. The CIP was introduced to the City Council and Planning Board at a joint Oct. 16 workshop. Both entities held public hearings on the CIP, with the Planning Board providing the City Council with its endorsement of the long-term capital planning document.
The two athletic complex funding resolutions will be the subject of two public hearings on Dec. 11, with a final vote to occur at a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The DHS athletic complex proposal and cost were presented this week at a Dec. 3 workshop, which can be viewed here.
The Council will consider several pending resolutions related to the ongoing waterfront development project, including:...more
School Board budget deliberations continue Dec. 9

posted on 12/6/2024; updated 12/9/2024
The School Board will hold its fourth budget workshop at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. It will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m.
The School Board held its third budget workshop on Dec. 2. They also held a joint budget workshop with the City Council to discuss preliminary FY2026 budget numbers. Those meetings are posted on the FY2026 Budget Revealed online resource along with the other School Board budget meetings/workshops.
The regular meeting includes approving a tuition agreement with the Barrington School District, changes to the 2025-2026 Dover High School and Career Technical Center Program of Studies, and the school district’s 2025-2026 academic calendar....more

School Board workshop, 12/9/2024

The budget workshop session of the School Board on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

posted on: 12/10/2024

Breaking Barriers: The Police Response to Homelessness

The Dover Police Department showcases its comprehensive strategy for addressing homelessness, combining law enforcement with social services.

posted on: 12/6/2024

Holiday Parade 2024

This year's annual Dover Holiday Parade was held on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. The parade is organized by Cochecho Friends.

posted on: 12/2/2024

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