City of Dover, NH - Official Website

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.

Latest news

Annual fireworks display to be launched July 6 from Garrison Hill

posted on 6/27/2024
The City of Dover will launch its annual fireworks display from Garrison Hill on Saturday, July 6 at dusk, around 9:15 p.m.
For best fireworks viewing, find a location where you can clearly see Garrison Hill and the Garrison Hill Tower. There are some places, such as Henry Law Park, where the site line to the hill and tower is blocked.
Before the fireworks, The Visitor Band of NH will play at Henry Law Park at the Rotary Arts Pavilion from 4 to 7 p.m.
Traditionally, the fireworks have been launched in Dover on the Fourth of July. However, the date change is due to the increased cost of launching the fireworks on the Fourth, as City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., told the City Council recently. ...more
New Portland Avenue retaining wall underway

posted on 6/25/2024
The city’s contractor rebuilding the Portland Avenue retaining wall has completed about 25% of the new structure so far, with plans to finish the wall near the Fourth of July holiday, weather and other conditions permitting.
When the retaining wall is complete, the contractor, G.W. Brooks & Sons, can begin other aspects of the project, including installing a sidewalk, guardrail and street lights on that section of Portland Avenue between Cochecho Street and Chapel Street. The new wall is being built further off Portland Avenue than the original one, allowing the installation of the new sidewalks, guardrail and lights. Work began earlier this month with excavation at the old wall and partially demolishing an old structure at the site.
The current traffic pattern of a single lane of alternating traffic by temporary traffic signals is projected to continue through the end of September, as the project remains on schedule. The signal timing was reprogrammed after the first few days of work, due to traffic at times backing up to Washington Street. The new timing has improved traffic conditions. ...more

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