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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 June 7 workshop to focus on Inspection Services space needs, online permitting

posted on 6/2/2023
The City Council will hold a workshop on Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. to receive updates on the city’s online permitting process and the space needs analysis for the Inspection Services division.
The City Council will review the electronic permit review system that was implemented last year. The permit system was first authorized by the City Council in fiscal year 2020. The City Council will be given an update on the implementation and overview of the software.
City staff will also update the Council on a project to conduct a space needs analysis for Inspection Services, which was included in the most recent Capital Improvements Program. The space needs component has been completed, and staff will review a proposed solution determined by the analysis. Lastly, the Council will receive an update on proposed organizational changes to continue to enhance the development process and provide efficiencies for staff and customers....more
National citizen survey seeks opinions from Dover residents

posted on 6/1/2023
The City of Dover has released its biannual National Community Survey, and Dover residents are encouraged to participate to help the city measure service performance and quality and assess community needs.
"Participation in the survey is crucial as it serves as a guide for decision-making that shapes the future of our city," said City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. "I urge all Dover residents to take a few moments and complete the anonymous survey, and share your valuable insights."
The community survey results, combined with other feedback, help the City Council, various city boards and commissions, and the city administration understand and respond appropriately to the community’s needs in the upcoming years and make comparisons to other peer cities. The questions focus on community livability, quality of life, local policies, rating of local government services, and resident use of services.
The online survey can be accessed here: https://polco.us/dover2023op. Randomly selected residents were mailed in May either a physical copy of the survey or a postcard that directed recipients to an online survey via a private link. If you received the survey's paper version or a private online survey link, please complete those versions instead.
Survey results will be available after the survey concludes on June 16, 2023....more

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