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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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Aquifer update on Dover Utilities Commission’s Oct. 20 agenda

posted on 10/16/2025
At its Monday, Oct. 20 meeting, the Dover Utilities Commission will receive an update on the city’s aquifers used for drinking water.
The presentation from Emery and Garrett Groundwater Investigations, the city’s hydrogeological consultant. The presentation will include an overview of aquifer management and how they’ve been affected by the current drought conditions.
Agenda items also include reports from abatement review, utilities and finance.
The meeting will be held at the public works facility, 271 Mast Road, starting at 6 p.m....more
Capital Improvements Program presented to City Council and Planning Board

posted on 10/16/2025
City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., presented his proposed Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) during an Oct. 15. televised joint session of City Council and Planning Board. Deputy City Manager Christopher G. Parker walked the members through the sections of the CIP booklet.
The six-year CIP outlines significant capital expenditures over $25,000 with a useful life of three years or more. It includes the funding source for each project, such as capital reserve funds, bonding, grant funding, and the annual operating budget, and it also links the projects to the priorities outlined in the city’s Master Plan. The detailed CIP document is accessible online and physically at City Hall’s Planning Department and the Dover Public Library’s temporary location in the McConnell Center.
The Planning Board reviews the CIP to ensure the proposed projects are based on the priorities established by the city's Master Plan. It will begin its review process at its Tuesday, Oct. 28 meeting, where it will also hold a public hearing. After its review, the Planning Board will provide its recommendation to the City Council.
The City Council will begin its CIP review in November. At its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting, the Council will hold public hearings on the CIP resolutions. The Council is tentatively scheduled to adopt the CIP at its Wednesday, Dec. 10 meeting....more

Zoning Board, 10/16/2025

The regular meeting of the Dover Zoning Board of Adjustment on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

posted on: 10/16/2025

City Council and Planning Board, 10/15/2025

The joint workshop session of the Dover City Council and Planning Board. The workshop's sole topic was the presentation of the FY2027-32 Capital Improvments Program.

posted on: 10/15/2025

Planning Board, 10/14/2025

The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

posted on: 10/15/2025

Swearing-in Ceremony for Chief Terlemezian, 10/6/2025

Dover's new Chief of Police David Terlemezian was sworn into office at a ceremony held on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Dover City Hall.

posted on: 10/7/2025

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