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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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Intermittent closures of Payne Street this spring

posted on 4/8/2025
Payne Street (formerly River Street) will be closed intermittently to vehicular and pedestrian traffic this spring, starting on Monday, April 7, to allow contractors to complete roadwork.
The street will be closed during daytime hours to allow workers to safely install the sidewalk, curbing, drainage and other improvements.
For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more
Contract for new water transmission line, voting machines on April 9 agenda

posted on 4/7/2025
The City Council will hold its first regular meeting of the month on Wednesday, April 9.
There is one public hearing on the agenda related to a resolution that would authorize $250,000 in bonding and appropriation through New Hampshire’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund to investigate and repair infiltration and inflow (I/I) issues within the sanitary sewer system in the area of Bellamy Road, Knox Marsh Road and Mount Vernon Street. The CSWRF fund allows for $100,000 in principal loan forgiveness. The City Council will vote on this resolution at its April 23 meeting.
The City Council will also consider awarding the construction bid for a new transmission line from Garrison Hill water tank to Oak Street and Broadway, which would replace the 1929-era cast-iron water line that has been subject to numerous significant water main breaks in recent years. City staff recommends the bid be awarded to S.U.R. Construction of Rochester for $1,457,625.
The City Council will also consider authorizing:...more

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