Recent News and Announcements

posted on 8/17/2026

The Recreation Department will order another round of engraved bricks for Dover Veterans Park to be added in time for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The deadline to include bricks in that order is Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

Orders collected after the deadline, through Feb. 28, 2027, will be sent in the next batch for installation in the park by Memorial Day. The cost is $100 for an 8-inch-by-8-inch brick and $50 for a 4-inch-by-8-inch brick. The only requirement to have a name engraved is for the person to be a veteran. All bricks are engraved consistently with a full name, military rank and branch, and years of service and/or conflict. Upon request, bricks may also be grouped by family or service time.

Orders can be placed online at https://polarengraving.com/cityofdovernewhampshire. Contact the Recreation Department at 603-516-6410 with questions or help with ordering.

The Dover Veterans Park was dedicated on Veterans Day in 2017 and now has over 1,000 bricks honoring veterans....more

posted on 8/11/2026

A section of Henry Law Avenue is closed as part of the first phase of the Henry Law Avenue and Payne Street Improvements. 

Henry Law Avenue is closed 24-hours-a-day from Washington Street to the parking lot for the Dover Indoor Pool. The left turning lane from southbound Central Avenue to Henry Law Avenue will be blocked by cones.

Henry Law Avenue will temporarily become a two-way street between George Street and the pool parking lot. All parking spaces on Henry Law Avenue will be temporarily eliminated during the first phase to allow two-way traffic.

Williams Street will be closed to through traffic and only accessible from the Central Avenue side.

The parking lot, Adventure Playground, Indoor Pool and Children's Museum of New Hampshire remain open throughout the project....more

posted on 8/6/2026

The City of Dover is planning improvements to Morningside Park and invites the public to take a brief survey to help guide the project.

The 2.9 acres park located in the Morningside neighborhood is used for organized practices and informal recreational activities. Two years ago, unsafe swings and playground equipment were removed from the park.

What playground equipment should be considered as replacements? What other amenities and uses should be considered?

Take the Morningside Park survey and let the city know....more

posted on 8/3/2026

The City Council will hold a workshop session on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The workshop agenda topics include the Dover Police Department's outreach programming, and the review of the city's continuity of operations and local emergency plans.

Dover Police outreach has many facets, including the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4. It also includes the Teen Center, Dover Youth to Youth, DARE and other prevention programming, the Dover Police Social Work Unit, Dover Police Charites, and the Dover Housing Authority police liaison program. The workshop on Aug. 5 will focus on youth drug and alcohol prevention efforts and the various programs and initiatives offered by the department to address this need.

Continuity of operations planning is ensuring the city government can continue to perform mission essential functions during a wide range of emergencies — natural, human-caused, technological threats, national security emergency — where emergency operations management may need to temporarily relocate its operations to assure continuance of its essential functions....more

posted on 7/31/2026

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will host a Public Informational Meeting to discuss bridge rehabilitation and replacement alternatives, with associated roadwork and traffic control, including detours, of the state-owned Red List bridge (069/046) carrying Oak Street over the CSX rail line in the City of Dover and the Town of Rollinsford. The meeting will include Dover officials.

The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and the Council Conference Room at Dover City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.

The purpose of the meeting is to present citizens and public officials with information regarding the proposed project and to solicit public input to ensure that project decisions meet public transportation needs and community goals and protect and enhance the environment.

This project will affect cultural or historic resources that may be eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in the potential impacts to historic resources have an opportunity to become Consulting Parties under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Additional information will be provided at the public informational meeting....more

posted on: 7/23/2026

The Dover City Council has outlined the process it will use to select the city’s next city manager, following City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr.’s announcement that he will retire at the end of the year.

Joyal announced July 9 that he intends to retire from his position as city manager, effective Dec. 31, 2026, after more than 33 years of service to the city of Dover, including the last 21 years as city manager.

Mayor Dennis Shanahan said the City Council has reviewed the requirements of the city charter and developed a plan to begin the search by first seeking qualified candidates from within the city organization.

“After a careful review of the requirements of Dover’s charter, the City Council has developed a plan to select the next city manager,” Shanahan said. “The first step will be to solicit interest from qualified candidates among current city employees. The council believes this approach recognizes the depth of experience and talent within the organization while also allowing us to move through the process in a deliberate and orderly way.”

Current city employees interested in being considered for the position are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to the mayor by noon on Friday, Aug. 7. The cover letter should detail the candidate’s experience, qualifications and training for the position of city manager, as outlined in the city charter....more

posted on 7/22/2026

Don’t Trash Dover (DTD) and the Community Trail Advisory Committee (CTAC) are teaming up for a one‑hour cleanup effort along the Dover Community Trail on Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine and is open to all community members who wish to lend a hand.

During the cleanup, DTD volunteers will focus on removing litter from the trail and nearby areas. CTAC volunteers will concentrate on brush clearing, including picking up branches and sticks, removing debris, and trimming vegetation along the section of the trail between Silver Street and Fisher Street. CTAC will also provide trucks to collect and haul away brush and debris.

Participants are encouraged to bring hats, gloves, and loppers if available.

CTAC volunteers should meet at the Silver Street tunnel entrance to the trail. DTD volunteers will gather at Restoration Church, 80 Rutland St., where free parking is available for all participants....more

posted on 7/17/2026

The City of Dover will begin significant upgrades to Payne Street, Henry Law Avenue and Henry Law Park beginning in early August. This project will completed in three phases over multiple years.

The contractor selected for the project, Northeast Earth Mechanics, LLC and the city will host a neighborhood meeting to go over the project in detail on Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m. in the McConnell Center cafeteria.

The meeting will allow the contractor and the city to give the public a detailed overview of the upgrades of the project and the impacts during construction, and provide the public an opportunity to ask questions....more

posted on 7/14/2026

The city contractor removing the invasive milfoil plant from Willand Pond completed its work for the 2026 season last week.

Community Services Director John Storer provided a progress update to the City Council at its July 8 meeting on the removal contract the City Council authorized earlier this year for $149,000. The cost was partially offset by a $19,535 exotic aquatic plant control grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. 

The milfoil was removed by the firm C&D Underwater Maintenance utilizing the DASH method: diver-assisted suction harvesting. Underwater divers pulled out milfoil with a suction tube and boat-mounted pumps to remove the plant and its rooting system without the use of herbicides.

The contractor began the work on May 27 and demobilized from Willand Pond on July 10.

Storer said the divers had already removed 50,000 gallons of wet, milfoil material, enough to fill about 20 large dump trucks. The milfoil has been transported to McGuire Organics LLC on Crosby Road for composting....more

posted on: 7/9/2026

City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr. has informed Mayor Dennis Shanahan and the Dover City Council that he intends to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2026.

The City Council is expected to discuss next steps for selecting and appointing Dover’s next city manager at a future meeting. In the months ahead, Joyal said he will work with the mayor and City Council to help ensure a smooth transition.

“City Manager Joyal has provided steady, thoughtful and deeply committed leadership to the city of Dover for more than three decades,” Shanahan said. “The City Council will take up the process for selecting and appointing the next city manager at a future meeting, and we will approach that work carefully, with a focus on continuity for residents, city employees and the community. On behalf of the City Council, I want to recognize Mr. Joyal's extraordinary tenure in Dover, his stewardship of the city, and the lasting impact of his service.”

Joyal has served the city for more than 33 years, including the last 21 years as city manager. Joyal first joined the city in 1992 as an intern while completing graduate studies. He was hired as assistant to the city manager in 1993 and was appointed assistant city manager in 1995. In that role, he worked extensively on budgeting, labor negotiations, personnel matters and long-range municipal planning before being appointed acting city manager in early 2005. He was later appointed city manager that year.

Joyal has helped guide Dover through significant growth and change, including periods of downtown revitalization, investment in the city's infrastructure, financial planning, and redevelopment. His work has included fostering public-private partnerships that supported residential and commercial development, helping facilitate the relocation of the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire to downtown Dover, overseeing the rehabilitation of the former middle school into the self-sustaining McConnell Center, and supporting continued investment in the city's infrastructure. Joyal has also led efforts to strengthen the city’s financial stability and long-term planning, while working with successive City Councils, boards, commissions, department heads and municipal employees to advance major projects and maintain city services....more

posted on 7/6/2026

The City Council holds its first meeting of fiscal year 2027 on Wednesday, July 8. On the agenda are a number of resolutions and four public hearings.

One public hearing is for the resolution to authorize using $125,000 generated from Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority land sales in Enterprise Park to invest in downtown placemaking and cultural infrastructure, including $60,000 for the Dover Arts Commission sculpture base program, $60,000 for the Light Up Dover project and $5,000 for Fish Ladder Park. The resolution received a unanimous recommendation from DBIDA. “These investments will activate public spaces, attract visitors, and create a cohesive downtown experience that will support economic activity in Dover,” it states in the resolution’s background materials. “Targeting the downtown allows us to maximize the community and business benefits of these investments by supporting a larger number of individual businesses.”

Another public hearing will be held on a resolution that would amend sections of the Vehicle and Traffic ordinance. One part is the changing of parking restrictions on select streets to aid winter snow removal and emergency vehicle access. Another part is adding parking permit areas on sections of Washington and Chestnut streets. There is a separate public hearing and resolution related to setting the fees for these new parking permit areas. These proposed changes were recommended by the Parking Commission. 

The last public hearing is on the resolution authorizing the City of Dover to conduct its annual appraisal of real estate for fiscal year 2027 (tax year 2026). It’s been the city’s practice for decades to conduct the annual assessment to ensure assessments are proportional to market value. This is the first of two public hearings of the resolution. Another will be held on Wednesday, July 22, with a City Council vote on Wednesday, Aug. 22....more

posted on 7/2/2026

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the Independence Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

The Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.

The McConnell Center, including the Recreation Fitness Center, will close at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. The McConnell Center is open regular hours on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. 

The Dover Arena is closed Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5. The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool will operate under regular summer hours, except for Saturday, July 4, where it is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Indoor Pool will operate under regular summer hours.

The Dover Community Senior Center is closed on Friday, July 3.

Inspection Services on Mast Road will be closed on Friday, July 3. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

The Recycling Center on Mast Road is closed on Saturday, July 4.

Curbside trash and recycling pick-up is not affected by the holiday and will follow a regular schedule.

Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, is a parking holiday. Metered parking is not required on parking holidays in most locations, except for the Parking Garage and Transportation Center Lot, which are metered parking at all times....more

posted on 6/30/2026; updated on 7/1/2026

Dover will begin Independence Day with a familiar tradition Saturday, July 4, as the Declaration of Independence is read aloud from the steps of City Hall.

The annual reading begins at 9 a.m. at Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave. Mayor Dennis Shanahan will speak as part of the program.

This year’s reading takes on added significance as communities across the country mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain and setting out the principles that continue to shape the nation’s civic life.

Garrison Players Arts Center performers will portray three Founding-era figures for the reading. Kevin Collins will portray Thomas Jefferson, Don Briand will portray John Adams, and Brian Miskinis will portray Josiah Bartlett, a New Hampshire delegate to the Second Continental Congress and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

The Margery Sullivan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will also participate in the program. Members will appear in colonial clothing and will hand out copies of the Declaration of Independence and American flags.

The reading has been a Dover Independence Day tradition for more than two decades. The event was started in 2001 by former Mayor Wil Boc and has long been organized by Garrison Players Arts Center, whose performers bring the nation’s founding era to life each Fourth of July on the City Hall steps....more

posted on 6/25/2026

The City of Dover will host a community meeting on Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at Garrison Elementary School to help plan future improvements to Morningside Park.

At the meeting, city staff will discuss options being considered at Morningside Park and other city parks, as well as how the city budgets for park improvements. Staff will also discuss the former amenities at Morningside Park and why they were removed in 2024 for safety concerns.

The meeting will be held in the gymnasium at Garrison Elementary School, 50 Garrison Road. Morningside Park is located at 29 Riverdale Ave.

For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more

posted on 6/23/2026

Members of the public are invited to participate in a community charrette later this month to help shape the future of the former Liberty Mutual campus in Dover.

The interactive planning workshop will be held Saturday, June 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 100 Waumbec Drive. The site, which includes 50, 100 and 150 Waumbec Drive, is being redeveloped by Brady Sullivan Properties as a mixed-use project now known as The Village at River’s Edge.

A charrette is a community planning process designed to gather input from residents, stakeholders and local organizations. Participants will be able to share ideas, priorities and feedback on what they would like to see as future phases of the property are planned.

The former Liberty Mutual campus is one of Dover’s largest redevelopment projects. The first phase includes residential units and commercial space at 150 Waumbec Drive. Future phases are expected to require additional Planning Board review and approval....more

posted on 6/18/2026

A city contractor will begin upgrades to Central Avenue's pedestrian crossings at First and Second streets starting next week. The project is scheduled to be finished by Aug. 14, 2026, conditions permitting.

The contractor, S.U.R. Construction, Inc., plans to mobilize equipment and establish work areas on Monday, June 22, and begin demolition work on Tuesday, June 23. The contractor plans to complete upgrades to both crossings at the same time.

Work includes installing curb bump-outs and street lighting similar to Central Avenue crossing Waldron Court constructed earlier this year. These upgrades will reduce the pedestrian crossing distance on Central Avenue and improving pedestrian visibility in a high-traffic area. New drainage infrastructure will also be installed as part of the project.

During construction, motorists, pedestrians, property owners, and businesses should expect temporary impacts in the project area, including parking restrictions, lane closures, sidewalk adjustments, pedestrian detours, and short-term changes to access around the First Street and Second Street crossings....more

posted on 6/15/2026

It wasn’t easy convincing George Washington to sit for a portrait, but when Gilbert Stuart finally convinced him in his last year of presidency, the artist had an important task on his hands: how do you depict the leader of a new nation? With hidden images of hope and references to the Roman Republic, of course!

Explore American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution in the virtual lecture “Portraits of a Revolution” with Art Historian Inez McDermott. The program, in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library, takes place on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Register to receive a link to the livestream.

In the talk, McDermott will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers”, as well as of lesser-known individuals, showing how these artworks are documents that can be read like texts. She will show how the ideals, values, and virtues expressly stated in the founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits. Audiences will be introduced to art analysis skills, practice them, and learn how artworks can reveal so much about a culture. They will also study the tradition of portraiture and the influences of earlier art movements, artists, and artifacts that informed these American portraits....more

posted on 6/11/2026

With the spring bloom in full effect, the city reminds property owners to trim vegetation on their land that extend into public roads and sidewalks. Failure to do so may result in city enforcement, as it it’s against city code for vegetation to encroach into the public way.

Trees and plants on private property must not obstruct traffic sight lines or sidewalks. They must also not block streetlights or create any public hazard. The minimum vegetation clearance is 10 feet above sidewalks, 12 feet above most public streets, and 16 feet above truck thoroughfare routes. See chapters 125-17 and 133-6 for complete requirements.

If a property owner fails to maintain their trees or shrubs, the city will issue a written notice requiring them to prune or remove the plants. If the vegetation is still not pruned, it is lawful for the city to complete the work and charge the property owner for the cost.

The public may report vegetation obstructions using the online Service Request Portal. It allows the user to enter an issue category, location, and description of the issue, which then creates a digital work order....more

posted on 6/8/2026

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution that would authorize bonding $2,433,068 for the Dover Middle School geothermal HVAC upgrades and parking lot repairs as part of a fiscal year 2027 Capital Improvements Program project.

The project would install geothermal well technology, a rooftop solar installation, and flat roof restoration work, as detailed in the School Department's energy infrastructure modernization plan. It would also repair the parking lot after the geothermal well installation is complete. The City Council has authorized $7,854,980 for the project in previous resolutions. According to background materials, the project is estimated to be eligible for $3,442,279 in rebate and incentive revenues. The School Board received a presentation on the proposed project at its May 11 meeting. The City Council will vote on the resolution at its Wednesday, June 24 meeting.

Also on the agenda is a resolution that would authorize the city to seek the use of $510,000 from the Jeremy Belknap Guppey Trust to help fund Dover’s portion for the building of the Strafford County warming center. The charitable trust was created in 1917 by the will of Jeremy Belknap Guppey. It included property in Rollinsford for the City of Dover, which the city sold last year for $510,000. The city would need to enter into a nonjudicial settlement agreement with the New Hampshire Director of Charitable Trusts and obtain judicial approval for the use of the funds. Dover’s portion of the warming center is $1,698,878. The building is being constructed on the Strafford County land near the county jail....more

posted on 6/4/2026

The major rehabilitation of the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool is nearly complete, with the Recreation Department preparing to reopen the pool on July 1. The pool has been closed since Aug. 10, 2025.

The rehabilitation of the pool includes repairing its foundation, named after the decorated Olympian who trained there in her youth. Work also includes the resurfacing of the pool deck and upgrading the pumping, filtration, and operational control equipment. The project also encompasses general site improvements, including a new perimeter fence, a storage building, ADA-accessible parking accommodations, and restorative landscaping.

Last month, the pool’s old plaster was removed and and the new main water piping was installed. This allowed for comprehensive leak and pressure testing of all pipes, both of which the pool passed successfully. The project contractor, NorthEast Earth Mechanics, LLC., then finalized the deck drainage system. The contractor is preparing to install new concrete for the pool deck and a new fence around the pool in the coming days.

The Dover Indoor Pool continues operation during the outdoor pool’s construction....more

posted on: 6/1/2026

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to hold a public hearing on a resolution that reconfirms the City Council’s authorization to sell bonds for the waterfront project that was previously authorized by the City Council in April 2023. The special meeting begins at 6 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers.

The need to reauthorize the 2023 resolution will correct a procedural error regarding the sale of bonds, which requires that a public hearing notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation. The notice was never published. The city recently discovered the error while preparing for the sale of bonds scheduled for next month. The resolution will validate, ratify, and adopt the resolution to sell $6 million in bonds, retroactive to April 26, 2023. The vote on the resolution will occur at the City Council’s June 10 regular meeting. The repayment of the debt will be funded through the Waterfront Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.

During the special meeting, the City Council will also take up two resolutions related to pending bills in the state legislature. One resolution would voice the City Council’s support of House Bill 1491, which would establish a new statutory framework for the continued operation of “non-assessable risk pools,” subject to the oversight of the New Hampshire Department of Insurance. The City of Dover is a participating member of HealthTrust, “a non-assessable government risk pool created by political subdivisions to pool risks and provide stable, cost-effective health coverage for municipal employees and retirees,” according to the resolution....more

posted on: 5/30/2026

The reopening date for the Dover Public Library has been postponed to Friday, June 26, 2026, due to construction delays.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 26. The public is invited to attend and explore the renovated library during an open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 26, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

The Dover Public Library will continue to operate temporarily in Room 306 of the McConnell Center through Monday, June 22. The temporary location is open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Services available at the McConnell Center include:...more

posted on 5/27/2026

The splash pad at Dover Adventure Playground in Henry Law Park is now open for the season.

The splash pad, located next to the Indoor Pool and Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For additional information, visit the City of Dover Recreation page....more

posted on 5/26/2026

The City of Dover is embarking on another phase of identifying and reducing inflow/infiltration (I/I) of stormwater into the sanitary sewer system. The work is necessary both for federal and state compliance, as well as ensuring the health and vitality of natural resources like the Great Bay Estuary.

The city’s sewer and drainage systems have evolved over the course of 100-plus years, moving from a combined sewer and drainage system that dumped directly into the Cochecho River in its early years into a separated system: one for stormwater and one for the sanitary sewer system with a complex treatment system. With thousands of homes in the city built before the separated system was introduced in the 1970s, there have been stormwater outflows from roof drains and basements that have been unwittingly connected to the sanitary sewer system. When significant rain events occur, this stormwater “inflows” into the sanitary sewer system, which overwhelms the wastewater treatment facility, reducing its treatment efficiency. “Infiltration” occurs when stormwater seeps into cracked sewer pipes and broken maintenance holes.

The greatest flow reductions have been achieved by reducing direct inflow connections into the sewer system, such as from roof drains, catch basins, and residential sump pumps. These connections are illegal under city code. The city understands that many of these illegal connections, if not all, are not done knowingly by the property owner. It just evolved with the sewer and drainage systems.

Since 2000, the city has been working to identify and correct inflow and infiltration into the system. It’s made significant progress in reducing stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer system, but a significant amount of work remains. In 2019, the city, working with a vendor, conducted flow tests at strategic locations in the sewer system. These flow tests help identify areas where high volumes of stormwater are entering the system during rain events. The Bellamy Road, Knox Marsh Road, and Mount Vernon Street areas were identified as having high flow. ...more

posted on: 5/21/2026

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Dover Public Library at the McConnell Center will also be closed on Monday, May 25. The Library will open for regular hours at its temporary location on Wednesday, May 27.

Most Dover Recreation facilities, including the McConnell Center, Dover Arena, and the Dover Community Senior Center, are closed on Monday, May 25. The Dover Indoor Pool is open for limited hours on Memorial Day. The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool remains closed as repair and reconstruction work continues.

In addition, there is no trash pickup and curbside recycling on Monday, May 25, 2026. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day the week of May 25.

Memorial Day is also one of several parking holidays each year, during which time motorists are not required to pay for parking, except for the Orchard Street Parking Garage and Transportation Center parking lot, which are paid parking at all times....more

posted on 5/19/2026

Each month, Mayor Dennis Shanahan holds office hours at City Hall, offering the public an opportunity to stop by and speak directly with the mayor.

The next office-hours session is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m.

June's office hours are Tuesday, June 9, at 9 a.m., and Thursday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m.

Office hours are held in the Council Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall and last approximately 90 minutes. Residents are welcome to attend during the scheduled time. City Hall is located at 288 Central Ave....more

posted on 5/15/2026

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Dover Mental Health Alliance will present Resilience in the Workplace: Creating a Psychologically Safe Culture, a forum intended to bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the critical connections between mental health, wellness, and recovery in today’s professional environments. The forum, which takes place during Mental Health Awareness Month, is underwritten by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and sponsored by Kennebunk Savings.

The event takes place on Tuesday, May 19, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 121 Broadway in Dover. Immediately following the program, Suzanne Weete of Dover Mental Health Alliance and Community Partners will conduct a free 60-minute A.I.D. (Awareness, Interaction, Direction) training session for anyone who is interested.

“Human resource professionals, supervisors, and managers play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture,” says Weete. “This training is designed specifically for those leaders—offering tools to recognize early signs of distress, respond effectively, and embed psychological safety into everyday practices.”...more

posted on 5/12/2026

The last day a registered voter can change their political party affiliation before the 2026 State Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Per state law, voters may not change their party affiliation 90 days before a primary. 

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on June 2 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the City Clerk's office at City Hall, 288 Central Ave. The supervisors will register new voters, record changes of address, name and party affiliation, and make other necessary corrections to the checklist.

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, with the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. At the election, voters will cast ballots for county, state and federal offices. 

Voters domiciled in Dover may change their party affiliation at the City Clerk's Office, or any scheduled meeting of the supervisors of the checklist except between the first day of the filing period for the primary election and the date of the primary election itself. ...more

posted on 5/8/2026

City staff will hold a public informational meeting on the plans to reconstruct Central Avenue from Stark Avenue to Silver Street on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Staff anticipates soliciting construction bids this fall, with work to begin in spring of 2027.

Roadway reconstruction include upgrades to underground utilities, drainage systems, roadways surfaces, sidewalks and other related infrastructure. The project will also improve the Central Avenue intersection at Stark Avenue, East Watson Street and Jenness Street. The project is being designed to be safe and accessible for all users regardless of age, physical ability or mode of transport.

The city has contracted with Sebago Technics, Inc. to assist with designing the project. Staff from Sebago Technics will also be at the informational meeting to discuss the design of the project....more

posted on 5/5/2026; updated 5/14/2026

The Supervisors of the Checklist's annual verification of the voter checklist has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. It was originally scheduled for May 14.

During the session, the supervisors will identify registered voters who have not cast a ballot in five years. These voters will mailed a letter informing them of their removal from the checklist and that they will need to reregister before voting. Voters can re-register at the City Clerk’s office during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters may also register at the polls on election day. The next election is the state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. 

Any voter who has voted at least once in the last five years, or who has registered to vote since the 2024 general election will remain on the checklist and do not need to take any action.

Active voters can review their voter registration information through the state’s secretary of state’s voter information lookup portal, app.sos.nh.gov....more

posted on 5/1/2026

A Strafford County Superior Court justice granted the Dover School District’s and Superintendent Christine Boston’s motion for a preliminary injunction to require SchoolCare to continue paying covered health care claims for the school district’s enrolled members, spouses, dependents and retirees until further court order.

In an invoice transmitted to the Dover School District on Oct. 1, 2025, SchoolCare had threatened to suspend the payment of medical claims of Dover’s SchoolCare enrollees if the district did not pay a special assessment fee of nearly $1.7 million, with interest, by May 1, 2026. The SchoolCare Board of Directors approved an overall $30 million special assessment on Sept. 21, 2025, to be allocated to all its members due to depleted its reserves. The special assessment came after the contract year with the school district began on July 1, 2025. 

In early April 2026, the Dover School District and Superintendent Boston filed an action in Strafford County Superior Court contesting the lawfulness of the assessment on various grounds, along with a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to preserve the status quo.  

The court’s April 30 order requires the status quo to continue, with the Dover School District continuing to pay SchoolCare premiums, and SchoolCare paying the District’s medical claims....more

posted on 4/28/2026

Property tax bills will be mailed to property owners on Friday, May 1. It’s the second half of the annual tax bill, due Monday, June 1, 2026.

Property tax payments can be made online by clicking the "Pay My Bill" button on the City's home page at www.dover.nh.gov. Payment of property tax bills is only available for current-year tax bills and is not available for properties with prior-year tax liens. The payment processing company charges a fee to complete an online transaction. For credit card payments, the fee is 2.5% of the payment. For electronic check payments (ACH), there is a $1 fee. Credit cards accepted include Mastercard and Visa. Discover and American Express are not accepted.

Payment can also be made by mail, in person at the City Clerk and Tax Collector's Office, or by using the dropbox in the vestibule of the Customer Service Center at City Hall, which is accessible from the Locust Street side of City Hall.

As calculated and certified by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration, the City of Dover's property tax rate for fiscal year 2026 (tax year 2025) is $19.68 per $1,000 assessed valuation....more

posted on 4/22/2026

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City forum on April 15 at Cochecho Country Club, bringing together city and regional leaders to discuss transportation and Dover’s future growth.

The program featured a keynote presentation from Planning and Community Development Director Donna Benton, who outlined how the city’s Master Plan guides long-term development, including the upcoming update to the transportation chapter. Benton was joined by Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and Rad Nichols of COAST, who shared insights on rail and bus service across the region.

The discussion focused on how Dover’s growth, shifting commuting patterns, and evolving transportation needs are shaping planning efforts, with an emphasis on walkability, traffic management, and access to regional transit options.

The full program is airing on DoverTV and is available to watch online in 4K...more

posted on 4/17/2026

The City of Dover will host a community information session on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Dover Police Station, 46 Chestnut St. This is a great opportunity to learn more about ADUs, whether you’re just exploring ADUs, have a project in mind, or just want to learn more. Register for this free event.

City staff will provide an overview of zoning, permitting, and the approval process, as well as highlight financing options for ADU construction or conversion. The discussion will also cover common questions, misconceptions and barriers. Attendees will have a chance to connect with local organizations offering ADU-specific loan options. Staff from Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspections will be on hand to answer questions and talk through your specific property or ideas.

An accessory dwelling unit is a smaller home that is located on the same property as a main, single family home. An ADU includes independent sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities....more

posted on 4/15/2026

Dover Fire and Rescue is seeking community donations to support its annual Children’s Fire Safety Festival, a long-running program that teaches local students essential fire and life safety skills.

Produced in partnership with the Dover Firefighters Charitable Association, the festival is presented each year to approximately 2,000 students in kindergarten through fourth grade across Dover’s public and private schools.

The program, written and performed by Dover firefighters and staff, focuses on key safety messages such as “stop, drop and roll,” identifying two ways out of a home, emergency preparedness, and avoiding matches and lighters.

Organizers say the festival plays an important role in keeping fire-related injuries and home accidents low in the community by reinforcing these lessons at an early age....more

posted on 4/12/2026

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will present its annual State of the City forum on Wednesday, April 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover. The event, which is underwritten by Eversource, will focus on the Transportation Chapter of the city’s Master Plan. Additional sponsors include Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Kennebunk Savings.

City of Dover Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton will provide an overview of the city’s Master Plan process along with an update on the Vision and Land Use Chapters. Following that, Benton will discuss the Transportation Chapter.

After her presentation, Benton will be joined by panelists Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) and Rad Nichols from the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST). They will provide information about two of the region’s major public transportation providers: the Amtrak Downeaster and COAST Bus. The event will conclude with a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 8 a.m. for check-in and breakfast. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The fee to attend the State of the City forum is $30 ($25 for Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce members) and includes breakfast. Visit www.dovernh.org/sotc for more information or to register....more

posted on 4/10/2026

Each month, Mayor Dennis Shanahan holds office hours at City Hall, offering the public an opportunity to stop by and speak directly with the mayor.

The next office-hours session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, at 9 a.m. The second session in April will be held on Thursday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m.

Office hours are held in the Council Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall and last approximately 90 minutes. Residents are welcome to attend during the scheduled time. City Hall is located at 288 Central Ave.

For more information, contact Mayor Shanahan at 603-534-3750 or d.shanahan@dover.nh.gov....more

posted on 4/7/2026

The City Council is considering authorizing energy infrastructure improvements, including the additional of solar panels, to the McConnell Center and other city buildings. 

The proposed upgrades to the McConnell Center and solar power installations were the topics of the City Council's March 25 workshop. Public hearings on these funding authorization resolutions will occur at the City Council’s Wednesday, April 8 meeting.

Last year, the City Council authorized contracting with Energy Efficient Investments (EEI) after a competitive bid process, to conduct intensive energy audits on most municipal buildings and make recommendations to improve efficiency and lower operation costs. The firm conducts these audits at no cost to the city.

The McConnell Center was identified as a top priority due to the need to replace the aging boiler system. Energy Efficient Investment President Michael Davey explained in his presentation to City Council that EEI identified other HVAC improvement opportunities in their audit, including replacing numerous aging heat pumps and reinstalling them in more efficient locations, installing new system controllers, adding a dehumidification system for the gym, and replacing the cooling tower. Davey said the total maximum cost for replacing all items at once would be $2.6 million, which would generate $33,000 in guaranteed annual energy and operations savings....more

posted on 4/3/2026

The City Council unanimously adopted the city's fiscal year 2027 budget during a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, following a final budget workshop session and nearly two months of budget review.

The adopted budget totals $227,344,804 across all funds, an 8.8% increase from the current FY2026 adopted budget. Of this, the General Fund accounts for $182,566,689, a 7.1% increase from the current adopted budget. The General Fund includes $65,543,012 for city operations, $89,172,779 for School Department operations, $15,295,693 for debt service, and $12,555,205 to be collected for the county tax payment. 

The final budget is $140,161 below the city's tax cap limitation. The initial proposed budget in February exceeded the tax cap by $877,273, with the School Department $1,912,546 above the school portion of the tax cap formula, partially offset by the city portion being $1,035,273 less than its portion of the tax cap formula.

The adopted budget is projected to result in a property tax rate of $20.21 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, an increase of 53 cents over the current rate of $19.68. A homeowner in Dover with a property valued at the city’s average of $527,204 would see a property tax increase of about $278. The official tax rate will be certified by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration later this year....more

posted on 3/30/2026

The City Council will hold a workshop on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for general budget review of the FY2027 budget. The workshop begins at 6 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers. The workshop provides a forum for the City Council to seek additional information and shape the budget into its final form.

Council members will discuss what aspects of the proposed budget they want to keep, add to, and/or remove. Over the course of the budget preparation cycle, the City Manager collects suggestions of potential budget line item increases or decreases and adds them to a spreadsheet. Each line item includes the estimated tax rate change and the impact on an average residential tax bill. The City Manager discussed the initial draft of this document during the March 15 workshop.

Following the workshop, if it is ready, the City Council will call a special meeting for a budget adoption vote. The Council may also opt to defer adoption to its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8. City ordinance requires the City Council to adopt the city's budget annually by April 15, which goes into effect on July 1. ...more

posted on 3/24/2026

Dover Police Chief David Terlemezian is pleased to announce that the Dover Police Department held its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) graduation for Dover Middle School on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the school gymnasium. A total of 207 fifth-grade students celebrated the completion of the 12-week DARE curriculum.

This year’s ceremony marked a return to the large-scale format traditionally used for DARE graduations prior to the pandemic.

More than 120 parents and family members joined students, teachers, and school staff to celebrate the accomplishment. Also in attendance were several city and school leaders, including Chief Terlemezian, Superintendent Christine Boston, and Mayor Dennis Shanahan, along with several members of the Dover City Council. The event also recognized the department’s five DARE instructors: Officers “Louie” Berdecia, Bryon Gore, Derek O’Neil, Jonathan Palmer, and retired Dover Police Capt. Dana Mitchell, who led students through the program....more

posted on 3/23/2026

The City Council will hold a workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, before its regular meeting.

The topic of the workshop is energy performance contracts, which is the process of contracting with a firm to the energy efficiency of at no upfront cost, with the company paid back entirely from the guaranteed energy-cost savings over time.

The topic was discussed in a recent episode of the Dover Download podcast. ...more

posted on 3/17/2026

Join Don't Trash Dover for its third annual Power-of-an-Hour city-wide litter clean up in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with organized litter collections in each of Dover’s six wards.

Volunteers will be provided trash bags to pick up as much trash as they can, followed by a photo of the group with all the trash collected.

The litter collections will begin and end at:...more

posted on 3/16/2026

The City of Dover will host a public informational meeting about a project to replace a bridge over Bellamy River on Bellamy Road on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at Dover City Hall in the Council Conference Room. The project is currently in the design phase.

The need for the project is due to the bridge, located between Zealand Drive and Cataract Avenue, being structurally deficient and hydraulically undersized. The project will also improve the bridge’s ability to support fish passage. The city has contracted with engineering consultant, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., to evaluate replacement alternatives for the crossing. Staff from the city and the consultant will be on hand to introduce the project and present the design alternatives being evaluated.

For more information, contact Deputy City Engineer Matt Gibbons by email or at 603-516-6450....more

posted on 3/11/2026

The Dover Public Library is pleased to announce the 24^th Annual Dover Public Library Poetry contest for grades K-12 and adults ages 18 and up. Prizes will be awarded in seven different categories: Grades K-2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and Adults. 

Poems will be judged on originality, style and creativity. The contest begins on Wednesday, March 18, and the deadline for entry is Wednesday, April 15. Students and adults may pick up information about the contest at the Dover Public Library, Dover school libraries, or on our website at library.dover.nh.gov starting on March 18.

All participants are invited to attend an “Evening of Poetry” on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to read their poetry at this event, but this will be purely voluntary. For more information about the contest please contact Emily Ainaire at 603-516-6082....more

posted on 3/9/2026

The City Council will hold a public hearing on all non-school city portions of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at its meeting on Wednesday, March 11. The Council previously held a public hearing on the School Department’s portion of the proposed budget at its Feb. 25 meeting.

In addition to public hearings, members of the public may provide their input on the proposed budget during the Public Forum section of any City Council meeting or budget workshop, and by emailing CityCouncil-All@dover.nh.gov. Find more information about the proposed budget, including budget documents and video recordings of all budget meetings at the FY2027 Budget Revealed website.

The City Council will also hold two public hearings on proposed ordinance changes before taking a vote. One ordinance change would repeal the Graffiti Management Advisory Committee.

The other proposed ordinance change would add parameters for naming city property, which includes city schools. It would require any request to name city property for an individual to be signed by 10 current residents not related to the individual, and the request cannot be considered until at least two years after the person’s death. Eligible individuals shall have lived in Dover and made significant contributions to the civic life of Dover, according to the resolution. The ordinance would not apply to historical markers or memorial plaques placed within public spaces. 

The City Council will also consider awarding a contract for removing the invasive milfoil plant from Willand Pond. City staff recommends the contract be awarded to Stahl Holdings, LLC for a three-year term for $47,455, utilizing ProcellaCOR for removal after reviewing diver-assisted suction harvesting (DASH) options, according to the resolution background materials. The city has received a $19,535 grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, which requires a 50% match from the city, bringing the total to $39,070....more

posted on 3/6/2026

As clocks spring forward for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m., fire safety experts urge residents to use this biannual time change as a crucial opportunity to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Dover Fire and Rescue encourages residents to take potentially lifesaving action by replacing batteries in smoke detectors and testing all devices during the time change. Officials also recommend checking on elderly relatives, neighbors and friends to ensure their detectors are functioning properly.

"We see a disturbing pattern where eight out of 10 child fire fatalities occur in homes without working smoke alarms," said Dover Fire Chief Brendan Driscoll. "This preventable tragedy highlights the necessity of installing sufficient smoke detectors throughout your home and establishing a consistent maintenance routine tied to the clock changes. Even hardwired units require battery backups to function during power failures."

According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly three-quarters of smoke alarm failures during fires were caused by missing, disconnected or dead batteries. Changing batteries at least once a year, testing alarms monthly and promoting these practices among community members represent some of the simplest yet most effective strategies for preventing fire deaths and injuries....more

posted on 3/3/2026; updated 3/5/2026

The City of Dover is replacing a critical water main on Central Avenue from Abbey Sawyer Memorial Drive to Broadway. The main will also be replaced on Abbey Sawyer to the Garrison Hill water tank. Work is anticipated to begin the week of March 30, 2026 with substantial completion by the end of November 2026.

A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Dover Police Station, 46 Chestnut St. The contractor, design consultant and city staff will be on hand to give an overview of the project and answer questions. 

The project will affect traffic along a busy city corridor and will include rolling parking restrictions in the work area.

There will also be temporary impacts on water service affecting customers on Central Avenue and adjoining side streets. To isolate sections of the water main for replacement, crews will install isolation valves on the connecting mains. These valves will allow water service to continue to all areas except the water main section being replaced. However, installing the isolation valves requires interruptions to water service in select areas.

Installation of isolation valves will occur at night, with water shut off from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., though the goal is to restore water service sooner if possible. The following streets will be affected by this work at some point during the project, but not at the same time: Fourth, Pierce, Preble, New York, Hough, Hill, Ham, Ash, Reservoir, Oak, and Abbey Sawyer. Water customers will receive at least a 24-hour notice before scheduled water shut-offs....more

posted on 2/26/2026

Each month, Mayor Dennis Shanahan holds office hours at City Hall, offering the public an opportunity to stop by and speak directly with the mayor.

The next office-hours session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, at 9:30 a.m. The second session in March will be held on Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. 

Office hours are held in the Council Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall and last approximately 90 minutes. Residents are welcome to attend during the scheduled time. City Hall is located at 288 Central Ave.

For more information, contact Mayor Shanahan at 603-534-3750 or d.shanahan@dover.nh.gov....more

posted on 2/23/2026

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the School Department’s portion of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at its Wednesday, Feb. 25 regular meeting.

The public hearing on all other portions of the budget is at the City Council’s Wednesday, March 11 meeting. The School Department’s budget, adopted by the School Board on Jan. 12, was presented to the City Council at its Feb. 18 workshop. Watch the video recording and view the presentation slides at the FY2027 Budget Revealed page.

At the Feb. 25 meeting, the Council will also hold public hearings on two related resolutions for the planned Dover Housing Authority recovery house on Avon Avenue. One resolution would authorize the city to be the applicant for a grant on behalf of DHA; the other is adopting an anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan, which is required to apply for that grant. Another public hearing will be on the FY2027 Community Development Block Grant action plan and expenditures of entitlement funds, which was unanimously recommended for passage by the Planning Board at its Jan. 13 meeting, following a public hearing. 

Also on the agenda is a resolution that would authorize the city to obtain two temporary easements that would allow the replacement of red-list bridge on Sixth Street near the Rochester border, the replacement of which was authorized in the FY2026 Capital Improvements Plan. There are also two resolutions to reprogram unexpended bond proceeds from completed projects to pending ones. The Council held public hearings on these resolutions at its Feb. 11 meeting....more

posted on 2/17/2026

The Planning Department seeks volunteers to serve on the steering committee for the upcoming update to the Transportation Chapter of the Master Plan, which was last adopted in 2016. This update will build on ideas and themes identified during the public engagement process for the Vision Chapter, with a focus on enhancing walkability, improving transportation efficiency, and advancing the City’s ongoing traffic calming efforts. Residents interested in helping shape the future of local transportation are encouraged to get involved. To apply, please complete this application and submit it to the City Clerk’s Office by March 1, 2026, either by email or in person at City Hall.

Some of the project goals for the Transportation Chapter include:...more

posted on 2/13/2026

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

The Public Library and the Dover Community Senior Center, both located in the McConnell Center, will also be closed on Presidents Day. 

Curbside trash and recycling pickup are not affected by the holiday....more

posted on 2/11/2026

His vice presidency was the only time the president and vice president were from different parties. He was the first president of the United States to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Do you want to know more about John Adams?

Join Dover Public Library virtually on Friday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. to discover some more fun facts about our second president in this yearlong Presidential Series with “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler,” Heather Rogers. The program is in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Register to receive a link to the live stream.

In 2026, journey through Rogers’s sketchbooks as she shares her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. This yearlong series will take place the second Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and feature a new president each month. Sign up is needed to receive a link to the live stream. Register online at the Dover Public Library’s website for one or all of the programs. For those unable to attend, the program will be record and sent to registrants via email within 48 hours of airing....more

posted on 2/9/2026

At its Jan. 28 meeting following a public hearing, the City Council voted 5-3 in favor of accepting the $19,535 grant for controlling milfoil at Willand Pond, which requires a 50% match from the city. The motion failed as a two-thirds majority is required by city charter to make appropriations that were not included in the fiscal year’s adopted budget. While the motion failed, there was consensus among the City Council that action must be taken; the disagreement was on the use of the ProcellaCOR aquatic herbicide recommended by the NHDES. 

At its upcoming meeting on Feb. 11, the City Council is expected to again take up the same resolution that would allow the city to accept and expend a state grant that would be used to combat the invasive milfoil infestation. The City Council may amend resolution to allow the city to pursue an alternative mitigation strategy other than the herbicide recommended by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., in an email to City Council this week, wrote, “NHDES has advised that Dover remains eligible for the matching grant funds and those funds can be applied for alternative remediation efforts, including manual weed removal, should that prove viable.” The deadline for the city to accept the grant is Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

The Conservation Commission will discuss the Willand Pond mitigation strategies at its Monday, Feb. 9 meeting, and potentially make a recommendation to City Council. That meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Conference Room.

The City Council will also hold public hearings on:...more

posted on 2/4/2026

A city contractor will begin upgrading the Waldron Court pedestrian crossing at Central Avenue on Monday, Feb. 9. Construction will continue Monday-Friday through mid-April, though no work will occur on Friday, Feb. 13. 

This project will construct curb bump-outs to reduce the crossing distance on Central Avenue, improving pedestrian visibility in a high-traffic area. New lighting will also be installed to enhance visibility, as well as new drainage infrastructure. The pedestrian crossing at Waldron Court will be shifted slightly to align with Waldron Court. Parking spaces will also be adjusted slightly, with two spaces being permanently eliminated.

When work begins, motorists should anticipate delays through the project area during construction hours, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lane shifts and closures during construction hours are anticipated; flaggers will be present to assist with traffic flow. Parking will also be restricted in the project area during construction hours. Waldron Court and sidewalks in the area are expected to be open for the duration of the project, except for brief closures for the installation of lighting infrastructure....more

posted on 2/2/2026

The City Council will hold a workshop session on Wednesday, Feb. 4, starting at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers.

The Council discussions will include an overview of tax increment financing (TIF) and Dover’s Master Plan. They will also review the goals the City Council drafted during its Jan. 24 goal-setting workshop, and receive a budget primer.

The City Council established two TIF districts in 2014: the Downtown Dover Tax Increment Finance District and the Waterfront Tax Increment Finance District. When a TIF district is authorized, the assessed values and property tax revenues within the TIF are essentially frozen. The property tax revenue from these assessed values continues to flow to the city’s General Fund. However, the future incremental increases in property tax revenues realized through increased assessed values are captured in a dedicated fund used to pay for the infrastructure improvements within the TIF. Once the improvements are paid for, the TIF is dissolved, and 100% of the property taxes generated go to the city’s General Fund. Authorized by state law, TIF districts are to encourage commercial development in specific areas of the community that are not expected to occur on a timely basis....more

posted on 1/30/2026

Dover Fire Chief Perry Plummer was honored by the City Council this week with a formal proclamation and a ceremonial key to the city in recognition of his decades of public service and leadership in public safety.

Mayor Dennis Shanahan presented the proclamation and key during the Jan. 28 City Council meeting, citing Plummer’s 40-year career in fire service and emergency management at the local, state, national and international levels. Plummer began his career with Dover Fire and Rescue in 1986, a foundation that, according to the proclamation, led to “unwavering professionalism, accountability and dedication to the citizens of Dover” and a career marked by expanded training, emergency preparedness and public safety leadership.

The proclamation highlighted Plummer’s service as director of the New Hampshire Fire Academy, where he helped expand statewide fire and rescue training, as well as his leadership under two governors as director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. It also recognized his role as assistant commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Public Safety and his return to Dover to serve as fire chief, where he strengthened department leadership and long-term planning. 

“The City of Dover is grateful for Chief Plummer’s decades of exemplary service, outstanding leadership, and steadfast commitment to public safety,” Shanahan said as he presented the proclamation and key.

In accepting the honor, Plummer emphasized that the recognition extended beyond him. ...more

posted on 1/27/2026

City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. will introduce his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The City Manager’s budget will incorporate the School Board’s adopted budget for the School Department, which the School Board approved on Jan. 12. The city-wide budget will also include the first-year projects in the latest six-year Capital Improvements Program adopted in December.

Once the budget is introduced, a digital version will be available on the FY2027 Budget Revealed webpage, which will also include video recordings of budget meetings and workshops and any accompanying documents. A physical copy of the budget will also be available for review at the Dover Public Library and the City Clerk’s office. School Board budget documents and video recordings are already posted on the page.

The introduction of the budget begins two months of budget review by the City Council. In subsequent weeks, the City Council will hold workshops to review each department's budget. The Council will also hold two public hearings: one for the public education component of the budget, and one for all other city departments. The City Charter requires the City Council to adopt the annual budget by April 15.

During the budget season, City Manager Joyal will also release a weekly newsletter that recaps any budget-related presentations and a look ahead to what will occur the following week. Sign up for the newsletter at bit.ly/doverdownload, and select "Budget Revealed" from the list of newsletters....more

posted on 1/24/2026

The City of Dover utilizes winter parking bans as needed through the winter season to clear the streets of snow. 

Parking bans can occur during a storm or afterward for cleanup. When a parking ban is in effect, all vehicles must be off public ways and specific parking lots to avoid being ticketed and towed. 

To receive email alerts, visit bit.ly/doverdownload and add "Parking Ban Alerts" to your email subscriptions.

The City of Dover also utilizes its website, social media accounts, DoverTV, and local news media to notify residents about parking bans. The Winter Parking Ban webpage has current ban status. The public can call 603-516-PARK (7275) to check the parking ban status at any time.

Seasonal winter parking restrictions

In addition to winter parking bans, several streets have seasonal winter parking restrictions in place from Dec. 1 to April 1, regardless of the current weather conditions. These streets have signs posting restrictions that prohibit parking at any time, day or night, between Dec. 1 and April 1.

Find the complete list of streets with seasonal parking restrictions on the city's Winter Parking Restrictions webpage.

For more information, contact the Parking Bureau at 603-516-6132....more

posted on 1/21/2026

Does your house have a draft? Do you fear looking at your heating bills?

You may qualify for a free energy audit through the New Hampshire Home Energy Performance (HEP) program. This program is a comprehensive approach to optimizing energy efficiency and comfort in your home. 

When you sign up and qualify, you will receive an email to schedule a free home energy audit. Your auditor will test your home's insulation and look for any problem areas. Then, your utility-approved contractor will prepare a detailed work proposal outlining all recommended improvements and available incentives. Once approved, the scope of work will be installed. Then a quality control inspector reviews the project. 

This program covers up to 75% of project costs up to $6,000. 

If you are an Eversource customer and your household income falls at or below 100 percent of the State Median Income, you may qualify for an enhanced version of the Home Energy Performance offering. The Home Energy Assistance (HEA) program covers 100% of the cost to weatherize. ...more

posted on 1/19/2026

The first half of City of Dover property tax bills is due Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The second half will be due on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Tax bills can be paid by mail, online through the city’s Billing and Payment webpage, or in person at the City Clerk/Tax Collector’s office, located in City Hall, 288 Central Ave., during regular hours. The online payment system accepts electronic check payments (ACH), subject to a $1 transaction fee. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted, subject to a 2.5% transaction fee on the total payment. Discover and American Express credit cards are not accepted. The payment processor collects the transaction fees.

There are state and local programs available for those having difficulty paying their taxes. For those in need of assistance, contact the Tax Assessment Office or visit www.dover.nh.gov/dovercares....more

posted on 1/16/2026

The School Board unanimously adopted the School Department's FY2027 budget at its regular meeting on Jan. 12, 2026. The adopted budget will be included in the overall city-wide budget that City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. will present to the City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

The School Department’s adopted budget totals $102,782,977, which includes an operating budget of $97,147,239 and a special revenue budget of $5,635,738. The amount raised by local property taxes to fund the adopted operating budget exceeds the school portion of the estimated tax-capped levy by $1,976,767, according to department documents.

Superintendent Christine Boston and Chief Financial Officer Michael Limanni will provide an overview of the School Department’s budget to the City Council at a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The public hearing on the education portion of the budget will be held at the City Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to adopt the city’s FY27 budget on April 1, 2026, with a budget adoption fallback date of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. City ordinance requires the budget to be adopted annually by April 15.

The School Department’s adopted budget does not cut any teaching positions, which Superintendent Boston said makes up about 70% of the department’s expenditures. It anticipates an increase of about $5.3 million in wages and benefits from new contracts with the school district’s three unions currently under negotiation. The budget also anticipates $160,022 increase in the facilities contract and $527,821 in special education transportation costs, among other budget drivers....more

posted on 1/14/2026

The Rotary Club of Dover is once again partnering with Seacoast Sweet Stitches to provide fleece mittens for individuals in need during the winter season. Community members are invited to volunteer at the Mitten Workshop on Saturday, January 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the first-floor conference room at 121 Broadway. No prior experience is required, and all supplies will be provided.

In December, more than 30 volunteers joined Dover Rotarians for a successful mitten-making workshop held on Saturday, Dec. 13, in collaboration with Abby Lamothe, founder of Seacoast Sweet Stitches. Donated materials included fleece fabric, a die-cutting system, and sewing machines for participants with sewing experience.

Remaining fleece materials from the project will be repurposed by volunteers at the Hope Memorial Shelter to create dog beds, ensuring that nothing goes to waste....more

posted on 1/12/2026

The Planning Board will review and potentially adopt the updated Land Use Analysis Chapter of the city’s Master Plan at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The Planning Board will receive a presentation on the chapter update, hold a public hearing, and provide final feedback before considering its adoption.

Throughout 2025, the Planning Department, in collaboration with a project Steering Committee and consultant Resilience Planning & Design, developed the chapter update for the Planning Board’s consideration. Last adopted in 2015, the chapter serves as a roadmap to guide Dover’s growth over the next decade in ways that reflect community values.

Dover is a growing city, encompassing nearly 17,000 acres of land, with a mix of historic downtown areas, emerging mixed-use districts, surrounding neighborhoods, large tracts of open space, and conserved land. The update examines current land use trends, community input, and development pressures facing Dover, and outlines a future land use strategy, map, and action items to support livability, economic resilience, and environmental stewardship.

Residents are encouraged to review the draft chapter and provide feedback at the public hearing. Feedback and questions about the chapter update can also be emailed to City Planner Erin Bassegio or by calling the Planning Department at 603-516-6008....more

posted on 1/6/2026

City ordinance requires property owners with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to renew their certificate of use annually by Jan. 1. There is no cost to renew.

Renewing the certificate of use is a simple, quick process that may be completed online through the City of Dover's permitting portal. New permit portal users will need to create an account. For questions or for assistance with the process, contact the Planning Department at 603-516-6008.

If the certificate of use is not renewed, city staff will follow up with a notice indicating that the certificate is no longer valid, and the ADU use must cease. If a ADU is no longer in use, please inform the Planning Department to update its records....more

posted on 1/2/2026

The newly elected Dover City Council and School Board will be inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, during a 7 p.m. ceremony in the City Hall auditorium. Don Briand will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which is open to the public.

Prior to the ceremony, the incoming City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Manager's office to elect a deputy mayor, make committee appointments, adopt procedural rules for the upcoming term, and take the official oath of office.

The incoming School Board will also meet at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Conference Room to elect a chair, vice-chair and secretary, as well as vote on School Board bylaws.

Those elected to serve on the 2026-2027 Dover City Council are:...more

posted on: 12/28/2025

The newly elected Dover City Council and School Board will be inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026,, during a 7 p.m. ceremony in the City Hall auditorium. Don Briand will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which is open to the public.

Prior to the ceremony, the incoming City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Manager's office to elect a deputy mayor, make committee appointments, adopt procedural rules for the upcoming term, and take the official oath of office.

The incoming School Board will also meet at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Conference Room to elect a chair, vice-chair and secretary, as well as vote on School Board bylaws....more

posted on 12/22/2025

The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) announced its default “Granite Basic” residential electricity supply rate for Dover customers at 14.663 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), effective Feb. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026. The new rate is a 1.244-cent increase above current kWh rates.

The coalition’s board of directors adopted the new rates at its Dec. 18 meeting based on CPCNH’s cost of service, which includes a community reserve adder sufficient to retire financing obligations in 2026, CPCNH announced in a press release. 

“Community Power rates transparently reflect the organization's cost requirements to serve our communities,” said CPCNCH Board Chair Kimberly Quirk in a prepared statement. “Our commitment to enhancing community joint reserves will help position CPCNH to continue to realize the long-term value of community power, which is rooted in local decision-making and developing a more resilient energy future. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and CPCNH will continue to support our communities with the benefits that come from enhanced local control, customer choice, market innovation, project development, and public advocacy.”

According to a Dec. 17 Eversource press release, the company expects its default electricity supply rate to increase from 11.2 cents per kWh to 11.3 cents, effective Feb. 1, 2026. However, final Eversource rates are dependent on the New Hampshire Public Utility Commission, which has not yet ruled on Eversource’s petition for rate adjustment....more

posted on 12/18/2025

Dover Mayor Robert Carrier presided over his final City Council meeting this week, closing a chapter on more than two decades of continuous public service.

The Dec. 10 meeting marked Carrier’s last regular session as mayor, though he will officially remain in office until the newly elected City Council is sworn in on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Carrier has served 17 years on the City Council, including six years as mayor after first being elected to the city’s top post in 2019.

Near the end of the meeting, and preceded by a tribute by bagpipers, Carrier was presented with a ceremonial chair in recognition of his service.

Carrier, a lifelong Dover resident, thanked the community and fellow councilors for their trust and service, noting the weight of local leadership. He acknowledged that council decisions can often be difficult, while emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and volunteerism.

During the Public Forum portion of the meeting, Strafford County Commission Chair and former Dover mayor George Maglaras recognized Carrier’s leadership, calling it “a privilege” to work with him on issues affecting both Dover and the region. Maglaras said Carrier demonstrated “a sincerity that goes above and beyond” and consistently showed care for people and the community....more

posted on 12/15/2025

Dover Fire and Rescue is alerting the public to a phishing scam, where scammers impersonate the department and warn the recipient about overdue ambulance billing.  

In one example, a resident received a scam text message stating, “Your Dover Fire and Rescue is past due,”  followed by a fraudulent website link to steal financial information.

Fire Chief Perry Plummer urges the public to be vigilant about this and similar scams that aim to steal personal financial information. “We use a professional billing service and never send texts seeking payment,” said Chief Plummer. “Never click on the text link and give personal information. If you have questions, give us a call. ”

Dover Fire and Rescue contracts with Quick Med Claims, LLC to bill for ambulance services. Quick Med Claims never requests payment through text messages. They do offer an online patient portal for service payment. Quick Med Claims can be contacted at 800-901-1155.

Did you receive a scam text or have questions? Contact Deputy Fire Chief Brendan Driscoll at 603-516-6154....more

posted on 12/9/2025; 12/12/2025

City of Dover property tax bills will be mailed to property owners starting next week. The first half of the tax bill will be due on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026; the second half will be due on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Tax bills can be paid by mail, online through the city’s Billing and Payment webpage, or in person at the City Clerk/Tax Collector’s office, located in City Hall, 288 Central Ave., during regular hours. The online payment accepts electronic check payments (ACH), subject to a $1 transaction fee. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted, subject to a transaction fee of 2.5% of the total payment. Discover and American Express credit cards are not accepted. The payment processor collects the transaction fees.

Dover’s tax rate, set at $19.68 per $1,000 of assessed valuation by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue on Dec. 5, includes four sections: Municipal ($6.91), County ($1.83), Local Education ($9.78), and State Education ($1.16). The rate is determined by the total amount needed to be raised by taxes ($127,421,722) divided by the municipality’s total valuation ($6,482,774,600).

The amount to be raised by taxes is determined by the adopted budget for each section, with the city collecting the Strafford County portion ($11,848,376) and the State Education portion ($7,348,968) on the county and state’s behalf. The amount needed to be raised by taxes for Municipal ($44,830,128) and Local Education ($63,394,250) portions is based on the City of Dover’s adopted fiscal year 2026 budget for the General Fund. The Municipal section is for all non-school departments....more

posted on 12/8/2025

The City Council will consider adopting the FY2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program at its Wednesday, Dec. 10 meeting. They will also hold a public hearing and a vote on a FY2026 budget amendment to fund Dover’s share of construction costs of a permanent emergency cold weather warming center on Strafford County grounds.

The FY26 budget amendment would appropriate $1,698,878 for the warming center that the Strafford County Commissioners propose to build at the former humane society site near the county jail. The county would supply the land at no cost, and the tri-cities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth would divide the estimated $3.5 million project cost in proportion to each city’s portion of the combined equalized assessed property value, with Rochester’s share $1,316,593, and Somersworth’s share at $484,593. Dover’s portion would be partly offset by the planned sale of the current warming center at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth after the conclusion of the winter season, as well as the proceeds from a recent sale of city-owned property in Rollinsford.

The vote on the FY27-32 CIP consists of three votes. One is on adopting the long-term planning document itself, which does not authorize or appropriate funding. The second will be authorizing and appropriating $4.6 million for FY27 non-debt finance projects. The third resolution would authorize bonding for debt-financed projects. The original resolution had planned for $37 million for debt-financed projects; however, at the Council’s Dec. 3 workshop, City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., recommended reducing the debt-financing portion to $15 million. City Manager Joyal also recommended other changes to the six-year CIP planning document.

The City Council will also consider resolutions authorizing:...more

posted on 12/5/2025

The Tri-City mayors of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth continued a seasonal tradition by gathering to read the classic children’s book "The Mitten" and share warm holiday wishes with residents across the region.

Somersworth Mayor Matt Gerding, Dover Mayor Robert Carrier, and Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan appear together in the video, offering greetings before taking turns reading Jan Brett’s beloved winter tale about a lost mitten, a determined boy, and the woodland animals who find shelter inside it.

The joint reading, shared with all three communities, highlights the mayors’ ongoing commitment to spreading goodwill during the holiday season. After the story, each mayor offers personal messages of cheer.

The full video of the reading can be viewed here....more

posted on: 12/2/2025

The City of Dover is advising residents that CodeRED, the third-party vendor that provides the city’s telephone and text alerting service, has been affected by a nationwide cybersecurity incident involving the vendor’s systems. The issue is entirely within CodeRED’s system; no City of Dover systems, networks or data have been affected.

According to information provided by CodeRED’s parent company, the attack resulted in unauthorized access to the vendor’s legacy alerting platform and the removal of some user account data. Because access to CodeRED’s managed accounts is not currently available, residents cannot log in to view or update their CodeRED account information.

Although CodeRED accounts cannot be accessed during the outage, the vendor recommends that anyone who used a password for CodeRED that is also used for any other online account should change the password on those other accounts as a precaution....more

posted on 12/1/2025

The City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, to introduce a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment for the City of Dover’s portion to help fund a permanent warming center on Strafford County land in Dover. The City Council is expected to refer the resolution to a pubic hearing and vote at its Wednesday, Dec. 10 meeting.

The resolution would appropriate $1,698,878 for the emergency warming center that the Strafford County Commissioners propose to build at the former humane society site near the county jail. The county would supply the land at no cost, and the tri-cities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth would divide the estimated $3.5 million project cost in proportion to each city’s portion of the combined equalized assessed property value. Rochester would contribute $1,316,593, and Somersworth would contribute $484,593. Dover’s portion would be partly offset by the planned sale of the current warming center at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth after the conclusion of the winter season, as well as the proceeds from a recent sale of city-owned property in Rollinsford.

The Dover City Council discussed the county warming center proposal at its Oct. 8 and Oct. 22 meetings.

Immediately following the special meeting, the City Council will hold a workshop on the FY2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program. The CIP was introduced to the City Council and Planning Board in October. The Council is expected to vote on the CIP resolutions at its Wednesday, Dec. 10 meeting....more

posted on 11/29/2025

The Dover High athletics complex project will enter the construction phase in the coming weeks, beginning with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced members of the Joint Building Committee for the Dover High School Athletic Complex. 

“We’re not waiting for spring,” said Michelle Clancy, the School Board’s representative on the JBC. “We’re kicking off and getting the action started now.”

The JBC met Nov. 5 to review bid proposals, finalize contracts, and authorize the expenditure of $15,941,460, the guaranteed maximum price provided by the JBC’s project construction manager, Eckman Construction, Inc.

“Bids came in better than we expected, which allows us to do a little more for a little less and still come in under budget,” said Fergus Cullen, JBC chair and city councilor.

In June, the City Council authorized up to $18 million for the project, which includes about $2 million allocated for design and contingency costs....more

posted on 11/26/2025

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, for Thanksgiving. In addition, city administrative offices will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

The Public Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 28, and will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

The Recycling Center on Mast Road will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

All Recreation facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The Indoor Pool will also be closed on Friday, Nov. 28. The Fitness Center and Butterfield Gym at the McConnell Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. The Ice Arena will be open during regular hours on Friday, Nov. 28.

The Dover Community Senior Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 28.

Inspection Services, located on Mast Road, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 28.

Holiday affects curbside trash and recycling pickup

Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day on Thursday and Friday only....more

posted on 11/24/2025

The Dover Holiday Parade Committee is calling on community members to lend a hand for this year’s parade on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Volunteers are especially needed between 1 and 3 p.m. to assist with a variety of tasks, including parade lineup coordination, float staging, float judging, crowd management and general event support. Most volunteers will be finished in time to enjoy the parade with family and friends.

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, to answer any questions.

“Every volunteer makes a difference,” said Michelle Routhouska of the Cochecho Friends. “Whether you can spare a few hours or help for the entire parade, your contribution ensures that Dover’s holiday celebration is memorable for all who attend. This parade thrives because of the generosity and spirit of our volunteers.”

The Dover Holiday Parade is organized by the Cochecho Friends, a volunteer committee that includes Nicole Andrews, Robert Carrier, Angela Carter, Aaron Cronkrite, Lori Nollet, Michelle Routhouska, Mayor-elect Dennis Shanahan, and Samantha Tukey. To volunteer, donate or participate in the parade, email cochechofriends@gmail.com....more

posted on 11/21/2025

City crews will begin downtown leaf cleanup at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Crews will be working on Central Avenue between the railroad tracks and Washington Street, including cleaning leaves from the Orchard Street lot. There will also be clean-up work on Washington Street, from Chestnut Street to Green Street. No parking will be posted on Green and Fayette streets for the cleanup.

Workers will be utilizing leaf blowers and trucks. The early start time is due to increased cleanup efficiency, with less traffic and parked cars for crews to work around....more

posted on 11/18/2025

A video of a recent tour of the Dover Public Library renovation project was released this week, highlighting the many changes occurring inside and outside the historic building.

The library has been closed since January 2025 for a significant renovation project that will add accessible entrances and programming space. The historic front façade of the building will remain unchanged, as will its detailed woodworking throughout.

The new addition on the parking lot side of the library will create two entrances: One for the Children’s section on the ground floor and another for the main library section on the first floor.

During the renovation project, library operations have been moved to the McConnell Center. Adult services are located in the cafeteria, and Children's services are in Room 305. Library events occur in Room 306....more

posted on 11/17/2025

The Emergency Warming Center on Willand Drive in Somersworth is now open during the overnights of life-threatening weather through April 15, 2026. 

The warming center at 30 Willand Drive will also be open during the day on upcoming holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Strafford County and the cities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth have again contracted with East Coast Evolution Leadership, LLC to operate the warming center for the 2025/2026 winter season for $250,000, with Strafford County administering the contract. Rochester and Dover are contributing up to $75,000 for operations, Somersworth is providing in-kind emergency services, and Strafford County is using funds from the state’s cold weather shelter program.

The City of Dover owns the emergency warming center property, which it purchased in 2020 with grant funds to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic during emergency cold weather events....more

posted on 11/13/2025

The City of Dover is transitioning its mobile parking payment system to ParkMobile in the coming weeks. Users are encouraged to download the ParkMobile smartphone app for a seamless transition.

ParkMobile, which is used in Portsmouth, Durham and many other municipalities nationwide, has similar pay-by-phone and pay-by-text options as Dover currently has. ParkMobile is also utilized in some private lots in Dover that operate independently of the city.

Dover’s municipal metered lots and on-street parking will still utilize the Flowbird pay-by-phone app until the transition is complete.

ParkMobile smartphone app is available via Google Play and the Apple App Store....more

posted on 11/10/2025

The City Council will hold three public hearings on the proposed FY2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program at its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting.

One public hearing is on the six-year planning CIP document itself, which does not authorize or appropriate funding. Another is for authorizing and appropriating $4,604,492 for proposed FY2027 non-debt finance projects. The third public hearing is for authorizing $37,093,980 in bonding and appropriating that amount for FY2027 debt-financed projects. The City Council anticipates voting on these resolutions at its Dec. 10 meeting. This week, the City Council held a workshop to review proposed CIP projects.

The City Council will also hold a public hearing on a pending revision to the city’s dog ordinance following a change to state law. The ordinance revision will allow the city to require dogs deemed vicious under state law to be muzzled and/or restrained in public, regardless of whether the dog is leashed.

The City Council will also consider a resolution to forgive interest and late fees for water and sewer billing and miscellaneous service bills for active military and federal employees not receiving paychecks during the federal government shutdown. The waiver does not apply to invoices determined by state statute, such as property tax bills....more

posted on 11/7/2025

A Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at 11 a.m., at Dover Veterans Park. 

The ceremony will include an opening prayer, posting of colors, the laying of the wreath, the Dover High School Band, and Dover High School's Navy Junior ROTC. There will also be remarks by various officials, including Mayor Robert Carrier, members of the American Legion, and a guest speaker.

The ceremony is organized by the Dover American Legion, Post 8....more

posted on 11/5/2025

The City Clerk has posted election results and voter turnout for this week’s election to the 2025 Municipal Election page.

Voters from all wards elected the Mayor, two at-large City Councilors, and one at-large School Board member. In addition, voters in each of the six Dover wards elected a City Councilor, a School Board member, and election officers: a Supervisor of the Checklist, Moderator, Selectpersons, and Ward Clerks. All elected positions are for two-year terms.

Voter turnout information from City Clerk Jerrica Vansylyvong-Bizier includes votes cast, absentee ballots cast, turnout percentage, and the number of registered voters. There were a total of 5,487 votes cast at the election, for an overall turnout percentage of 24.8% of registered voters casting a ballot. The highest turnout was in Ward 6, with 29.6% of registered voters voting in the election. Ward 3 had the lowest turnout, with 23.4% of registered voters casting a ballot....more

posted on 11/3/2025

The City Council will take a deep dive into the FY2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program projects at its Wednesday, Nov. 5 workshop. The workshop begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers.

The CIP prioritizes all capital spending of $25,000 or more for items with a useful life of three years or longer. It includes cost estimates, recommended time schedules to complete projects, and financing methods, which include debt financing, the annual operating budget, capital reserve funds, and grant funding. The CIP is the first step in preparing the annual municipal budget.

The City Council held a first reading of the three CIP resolutions at its Oct. 22 meeting, with a vote anticipated to occur on Dec. 10, 2025. One resolution adopts the six-year document as a long-term planning document. The second approves FY27 capital reserve fund appropriations for non-debt financed projects. The third authorizes appropriation and bonding for FY27 debt-financed projects. The CIP’s first-year projects and appropriations will become part of the FY27 municipal budget that the City Manager will present to the City Council in February 2026.

The Planning Board held a public hearing and conducted its review of the CIP during its Oct. 28 meeting, voting to recommend the CIP's approval to the City Council....more

posted on 11/3/2025

COAST bus is offering free rides on any of their regular routes and ADA paratransit services to voters on their way to, or returning from, voting in the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, during polling hours, which is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Dover.

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) is a non-profit organization that has been providing public transportation to the Seacoast region for more than 40 years. COAST serves the communities of Dover, Exeter, Farmington, Newington, Newmarket, Portsmouth, Rochester and Somersworth in New Hampshire and Berwick, Eliot, Kittery and South Berwick in Maine. 

For more information, including bus schedules, visit www.coastbus.org....more

posted on 10/31/2025

As clocks "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m., Dover Fire and Rescue encourages residents to use the end of Daylight Saving Time as a moment to prioritize fire safety. This annual time change is an ideal opportunity to replace and test batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

"One small step can save lives," said Dover Fire Chief Perry Plummer. "Checking and changing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, especially during the clock change, is a simple habit that can protect you, your loved ones, and your community."

Dover Fire and Rescue reminds residents that nearly 80 percent of fire fatalities involving children occur in homes without functioning smoke alarms. Plummer emphasized, "This tragic statistic could be lowered significantly if everyone made a habit of testing alarms and ensuring batteries are fresh. Even with hardwired alarms, updating the batteries helps prepare for unexpected power outages."

The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of non-functioning smoke alarms had dead or missing batteries. Simple actions like replacing batteries once a year, testing alarms, and encouraging friends, family, and neighbors to do the same can help reduce preventable injuries and fatalities....more

posted on 10/29/2025

The City of Dover 2025 fall leaf curbside collection began this week and continues Monday through Friday, through Dec. 5. 

Bagged leaves are collected by Waste Management on the same scheduled day as curbside trash and recycling. Please note that pickup is delayed by one day on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Leaves must be placed curbside in biodegradable paper leaf bags. No brush will be accepted. Paper bags can be purchased at local hardware or home improvement stores.

Grass clippings, leaves, brush and yard waste are also accepted at the Recycling Center during regular operating hours, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m....more

posted on 10/27/2025

The Cochecho Waterfront Development Advisory Committee on Oct. 21 screened a new video about the current construction activity at the downtown waterfront redevelopment site. The video features the City of Dover's project manager, Jamie Stevens, guiding viewers through the work-in-progress.

In the video, Stevens highlights the public-improvements side of the effort, such as shoreline stabilization, underground utilities, and park elements, along with the private development underway by Boston-based developer Cathartes.

The waterfront redevelopment spans roughly 14.5 acres of developable land along the Cochecho River in downtown Dover, on a 29-acre parcel with approximately half a mile of river frontage. On the private side, Cathartes is constructing a mixed-use development featuring more than 400 residential units and tens of thousands of square feet of commercial/retail space. On the public side, the City is constructing a new park, shoreline treatment, a pavilion and kayak/boat access, and utilities and site infrastructure. 

Construction broke ground in June 2023 after decades of planning, and substantial completion of the first phase of the project is projected for 2026....more

posted on 10/21/2025

The City of Dover is deploying stickers on municipal trash cans around the city, giving the public simple, quick ways to report overflowing trash cans.

Trash cans are emptied regularly, but sometimes they fill faster than anticipated. Alerting the city of the problem allows the issue to be solved quickly.

The sticker provides a QR code to the city's Service Request Portal, allowing the user to quickly create a digital work order. Using the portal, users can identify the location and upload photos. Users can also call Community Services directly to report the issue at 603-516-6450....more

posted on 10/17/2025

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Monday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 288 Central Ave.

During this session, supervisors register new voters, record changes of address, and make other necessary corrections to the checklist. This will be the last day residents may register to vote in person at City Hall. Afterward, any voter registration will occur at the voters' polling place during the Nov. 4 Municipal Election, where polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 603-516-6018....more

posted on 10/16/2025; updated 10/17/2025

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

posted on 10/10/2025

The City of Dover’s Community Services Department will host a career fair on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 271 Mast Road.

The event offers job seekers an opportunity to learn more about career openings across the department. Community Services staff will be on hand to discuss open positions, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Community Services provides essential services that keep Dover running.

For more information about the career fair or current openings, visit the City of Dover website, call 603-516-6450, or scan the QR code on the event flyer....more

posted on 10/10/2025

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 for the Columbus Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Public Library and Dover Community Senior Center are also closed on Columbus Day. The Dover Ice Arena and Fitness Center at the McConnell Center will be open regular hours on Monday, Oct. 13. The Indoor Pool will be open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Columbus Day is a parking holiday in Dover. Metered parking is not required on parking holidays for most public parking, except for the Parking Garage and Dover Transportation Lot, which are metered parking at all times.

Trash pickup and curbside recycling are not affected by the holiday and will follow a regular schedule....more

posted on 10/7/2025

The City Council will consider two resolutions relating to emergency warming center operations at its Wednesday, Oct. 8 meeting.

One resolution authorizes the city to enter into a partnership with Somersworth, Rochester and Strafford County for operating an emergency cold weather warming center — generally called the Willand Warming Center — during the 2025/2026 winter season at the City of Dover-owned building on Willand Drive in Somersworth. The government entities would contract with East Coast Evolution Leadership LLC to operate the center for $250,000, with Strafford County administering the contract. Rochester and Dover would each contribute up to $75,000 for operations, with Somersworth providing in-kind emergency services, and Strafford County utilizing funds from the state’s cold weather shelter program. The Willand Warming Center would operate between Nov. 15, 2025, through April 15, 2026, during the overnights of life-threatening winter weather. East Coast Evolution Leadership was selected to operate the warming center last year through a competitive bid process.

The second resolution would authorize City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. to enter into an agreement with the same entities — Somersworth, Rochester and Strafford County — to build a seasonal warming center on county land next to the jail where the humane society operated before it moved into its new location across the street. The county would solicit a request for proposals for the construction, with the tri-cities dividing the cost. The City of Dover would sell the Willand Warming Center, with the proceeds to be used for the new center....more

posted on 10/3/2025

The City of Dover will formally swear in David Terlemezian as the city’s new Chief of Police during a public ceremony on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall auditorium. The event will also recognize several promotions from within the Police Department.

Terlemezian succeeds Chief William N. Breault, who retired in September after nearly three decades of service to Dover, including the last seven years as chief.

Terlemezian has served with the Dover Police Department for nearly 30 years, beginning as a patrol officer in 1996. He quickly advanced through the ranks, serving as detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain before his appointment as chief. In his tenure, he has overseen investigations, training and accreditation, community outreach, grant administration, and financial management....more

posted on 10/1/2025

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Dover, will once again produce the Citizens Leadership Academy this October. The free program offers Garrison City residents a firsthand look at local government and municipal operations and provides attendees an opportunity to help shape the future of the city.

The 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy will meet on Oct. 9, 16, 23, 25 and 30, as well as Nov. 6. Each year, this program brings together people from diverse segments of the community interested in meeting and working with others to address key issues critical to maintaining and improving Dover’s quality of life. It will increase citizens’ knowledge of local government and introduce them to opportunities to become more involved as active community members.

“Citizens Leadership Academy graduates are encouraged to initiate discussions with other residents as well as business and government leaders, and contribute their knowledge, imagination and energy towards the betterment of the community,” says Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce President Margaret Joyce.

Citizens Leadership Academy includes presentations from: City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr., Deputy City Manager/Development and Strategic Initiatives Christopher G. Parker, Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton, Library Director Denise LaFrance, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christine Boston, Fire Chief Perry Plummer, Police Chief David Terlemezian, Community Services Director John Storer and Recreation Director Kevin Hebert....more

posted on 9/26/2025

Dover residents continue to experience a high quality of life and feel safe in their community, though affordability challenges persist in the local economy, according to results from the National Community Survey, presented to the City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr. told councilors that the 2025 survey results revealed safety as the highest-rated facet of community livability, with 73% of residents giving it positive marks. The natural environment ranked second at 71%, followed by health and wellness at 70%.

"Dover residents continued to feel safe in their community," Joyal said during his presentation. "This is an item that over the last several surveys has ranked very well."

The survey, conducted every two years since 2004, randomly sampled 3,000 Dover households between May 19 and July 7, 2025. Of those contacted, 467 residents responded, providing a 16% response rate and a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5%. The survey was also open to all residents beginning in June.

Overall, 87% of residents rated Dover as an excellent or good place to live, while 80% gave positive ratings to the overall quality of life in the city. More than 80% of residents indicated they plan to remain in Dover for the next five years. ...more

posted on 9/24/2025

The City of Dover is updating the Land Use Chapter of the city's Master Plan this year and seeks public feedback on its draft Future Land Use Map.

The Land Use Chapter seeks to provide a clear future land use strategy and roadmap, guiding future growth and development while preserving Dover's valued resources.

The Future Land Use Map visually represents the city’s future land use strategy and illustrates where and how land use will be guided and shaped.

After reviewing the draft map, we want to hear from you what you value most about your neighborhood, what Dover should preserve or strengthen, and where change or improvement is especially important on the map. ...more

posted on 9/22/2025

As regional drought conditions extend into the 10th week, the Dover Utilities Commission urged the public to be mindful of their water use and conserve water where possible.

The DUC unanimously made the voluntary water recommendation at its monthly meeting on Sept. 15, as a proactive move after receiving an updated report from city staff on Dover's aquifer conditions.

"The aquifers are beginning to feel the effects (of the drought)," Community Services Director John Storer told the DUC....more

posted on 9/15/2025

The City Council paused during Wednesday’s regular meeting to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a ceremony of remembrance led by Mayor Robert Carrier, Dover Fire and Rescue, and the Dover Police Department.

The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Perry Plummer, who reflected on the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center and the thousands more lost to illness in the years since.

“Their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us,” Plummer said.

Police Capt. David Terlemezian spoke of the 72 law enforcement officers killed on Sept. 11 and the many others who later succumbed to illness from their service at Ground Zero. He also read the names of the four Dover residents lost that day: Kathleen and Michael Shearer, passengers on Flight 175; Douglas Stone, a passenger on Flight 11; and David Scott Suarez, who was at the World Trade Center. 

“Their names remind us that September 11th was not only a national tragedy, but also a loss felt right here in Dover,” Terlemezian said....more

posted on 9/12/2025

The City of Dover is warning the public, especially Planning Board applicants, about a scam that urges payment for permit fees through wire transfers. The City of Dover will never ask for payment via wire transfer.

The scam, which has been reported in Dover and nearby regions, involves an applicant receiving an official-looking email purporting to be from a planning department that includes details about the project, such as the address, tax map information, and application number.

In the scam reported in Dover, a Planning Board applicant was emailed a fraudulent invoice for their project that had the signature of Planning Department Director Donna Benton. Upon closer look, the invoice was received from an email address ending in @mail.com. Other municipalities reported fraudulent emails coming from @usa.com.

Emails regarding permits and requests for payments in Dover will always come from a @dover.nh.gov email address....more

posted on 9/9/2025

Workers will begin replacing 22 downtown streetlights on Monday, Sept. 8, as part of the second phase of the downtown light replacement project. The work will require parking restrictions and lane shifts.

The lights will be replaced along both sides of Central Avenue from the rail crossing to Second Street on the eastern side and Chapel Street on the western side. It also includes replacing two lights in the traffic island where southbound Central Avenue traffic turns left onto Chapel Street. The goal is to reuse the buried electrical conduit to minimize the need for excavation.

Work will begin at the rail crossing on Sept. 8 and work south towards Second Street. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The goal is to complete the project before Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, Oct. 4....more

posted on 9/5/2025

The filing period for candidates seeking Mayor, City Council, School Board or election officer positions in the November municipal election is from Monday, Sept. 8, through Friday, Sept. 19.

Interested candidates must file a written declaration with the City Clerk during the filing period if they want to appear on the municipal ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, election.

All elected positions are two-year terms that begin in January 2026. Visit the 2025 Municipal Election webpage for information on the elected positions, qualifications and compensation.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 603-516-6018....more

posted on 9/3/2025

The Great Bay Yacht Club will host its annual small‑boat regatta on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Dover Point. Races will launch from Hilton State Park and compete on Great Bay, with a cookout and awards gathering following at the club on Wentworth Terrace. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 7. 

The regatta welcomes sailors of all ages and celebrates the club’s long‑standing tradition of community racing among dinghies and classic small boats, such as MerryMacs, Handy Cats, or similar one‑design classes.

This event continues GBYC’s mission to foster the spirit of sailing in the greater Great Bay area, offering a fun, informal atmosphere for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike....more

posted on 9/2/2025

The City Council will hold a workshop session on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

On the agenda is an update on Dover Fire and Rescue’s equipment replacement plan. There will also be a discussion about a proposed ambulance services contract with Rollinsford.

Also on the agenda will be a review of the action plan for implementing the recommendations from the City Council’s ad-hoc Committee to Address Community Housing Needs.

Click here for the complete agenda....more

posted on 8/31/2025

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, for Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Public Library is closed Saturday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 1, for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Inspection Services, located on Mast Road, is closed on Labor Day.

All Recreation facilities are closed on Labor Day, with the exception of the Dover Arena, which will open at 4 p.m. for Dover Youth Hockey. The Dover Arena will be closed Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31.

Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day all week for the holiday.

Labor Day is a "parking holiday." Metered parking is free on parking holidays, except for the Orchard Street Parking Garage and Transportation Center Lot, which are paid parking at all times....more

posted on 8/27/2025

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave.

During this session, supervisors will register new voters, and make corrections that may be necessary to the checklist, such as party affiliation, address and name changes.

Click here for the agenda.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 603-516-6018....more

posted on 8/25/2025

The City Council is expected to vote on four on budget-related resolutions at its Wednesday, Aug. 27 meeting. The City Council held public hearings on these pending resolutions at its Aug. 12 meeting.

Two of the resolutions relate to the Dover High School Athletic Complex project.

One resolution rescinds debt authorization of $2.5 million approved by the City Council on Dec. 13, 2023, as part of the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for the project. The City Council authorized the total amount of city funds to be spent for the project, $18,037,000, at its June 25, 2025, meeting.

Another resolution transfers $1,740,571 from the School Department’s FY26 debt service line item to its School Facilities Capital Reserve fund. As part of the high school athletic complex authorization, the City Council appropriated the amount for the School Department’s debt service for the project in FY26. However, since the next opportunity for the city to issue debt for the project is in January 2026, the resulting first-year debt service will be in FY27....more

posted on 8/22/2025

Garrison Hill Park is closed 24 hours a day, including weekends, through Friday, Aug. 29 for utility work.

The closure is to allow a city contractor to install a new water main through the park and connect it to the water tank. It's part of the Oak and Broadway water main replacement project.

For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more

posted on 8/21/2025

The Recreation Department has opened signups for fall swimming lessons for residents this week. Non-resident signup begins Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Dover residents may sign up for classes beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Non-residents may begin sign-ups on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

The fall sessions include a variety of swimming lesson options, from beginner to adult, starting at 6 months of age.

For more information, including how to sign up, visit the 2025 Fall Program Guide on the Dover Indoor Pool’s webpage, or call 603-516-6441....more

posted on 8/18/2025

The Dover Indoor Pool will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 19, and Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the installation of new pool lighting. The pool is expected to reopen on its regular schedule on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The 25-yard 6-lane pool will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day.

As a reminder, the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool is closed for the season for a significant rehabilitation project.

For more information, contact the Indoor Pool at 603-516-6441 or visit https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/recreation/aquatics/....more

posted on 8/14/2025

As the start of the new school year approaches, Dover High School Principal Peter Driscoll has shared a back-to-school video message to help students and families prepare for the year ahead.

In the video, Driscoll welcomes students back and provides key information, including freshman orientation details, athletic tryout dates, transportation updates, parking registration for upperclassmen, and new policies for the 2025-26 school year.

Freshman orientation will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, with optional building tours for incoming ninth graders scheduled for Aug. 14. Fall sports begin Aug. 15 for football and Aug. 18 for all other teams. Band camp begins Aug. 19....more

posted on 8/12/2025

The City Council will hold four public hearings on budget-related resolutions at its Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 meeting. The City Council will vote on these resolutions at its Aug. 27, 2025 meeting.

One public hearing is for the resolution to rescind the Dec. 13, 2023 debt authorization of $2.5 million for the high school athletic complex project, as the Council had authorized the full amount of $18,037,000 at its June 25, 2025 meeting.

Another public hearing is for the resolution to transfer $1,740,571 from the School Department’s FY26 debt service line item to its School Facilities Capital Reserve in the FY26 General Fund Budget. As part of the high school athletic complex authorization, the City Council appropriated $1,740,571 for the School Department’s debt service for the project in FY26. However, since the next opportunity for the city to issue debt for the project is in January 2026, the resulting first-year debt service will be in FY27.

A third resolution would rescind the Dec. 11, 2024 debt authorization of $850,000 for Fire and Rescue’s South End Station addition project. Earlier this year, the City Council authorized Fire and Rescue to lease space on Crosby Road, negating the immediate space needs for the station.

A fourth resolution would authorize reprogramming $278,434 of unused debt authorization to help fund the retrofit of the Liberty North Fire Station area vacated by Inspection Services into a training facility....more

posted on 8/5/2025

A new website, DiscoverDoverNH.com, is now available to help residents and visitors explore everything Dover has to offer, from shops and restaurants to parks, museums and events.

The site is a comprehensive online resource, bringing together information about local attractions and services.

The platform was developed through a collaboration between the City of Dover’s Office of Business Development, local nonprofits, businesses and community members. It serves as a central hub for discovering the city’s offerings, whether for longtime residents, new arrivals, or visitors.

For businesses, the platform offers free, self-managed profiles — ensuring companies of all sizes can participate in promoting Dover's diverse business community. Whether your customers are longtime residents, newcomers, or visitors, DiscoverDoverNH.com serves as their central resource for discovering local businesses and attractions....more

posted on 8/4/2025

The Dover Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at police headquarters, 46 Chestnut St. The event is free and open to the public.

National Night Out is a nationwide initiative that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood safety. The event offers residents an opportunity to meet officers, tour the station, and learn about public safety efforts in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Visitors can explore police vehicles and equipment, including a cruiser, motorcycle, crime scene vehicle, and tactical rescue vehicle. Officers, including the department’s K-9 unit, will be on hand to interact with the public.

Other city departments and community organizations will provide information on health, wellness, drug prevention, recovery resources, violence prevention, and mental health services. The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 443 will offer free burgers and hot dogs outside the station.

“National Night Out gives our officers and residents a chance to connect in a relaxed environment, building the trust and collaboration that help solve community problems,” said Police Chief William M. Breault....more

posted on 7/28/2025

The City of Dover, along with the towns of Rollinsford, Lee and Madbury, will hold a Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the City's Community Services facility, 271 Mast Road. The event is for residents only, and proof of residency is required. 

The goal of Hazardous Waste Collection Day is to allow for the proper disposal of household hazardous materials. Residents of the four communities can bring household hazardous waste to Community Services for safe disposal.

The following household waste will be accepted: fertilizer with acids; bathroom cleaners; brush cleaner; pesticides; car waxes/polish; disinfectants; corrosives; fungicides; creosote; furniture polish paint/stain/finish; insect spray; driveway sealers/tar; metal polish (lead and oil-based); lighter fluid; flea powder; mothballs; rust preventatives; pest strips/traps; gasoline; oven cleaners; solvents; pesticides; radiator flush; photo chemicals; thinner/turpentine; poisons; roofing tar; rug cleaner; wood preservatives; pool chemicals; and wood strippers. Empty containers are not hazardous. Please dispose of them in your regular trash.

Explosives, asbestos, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, latex paint, waste oil and antifreeze will not be accepted....more

posted on 7/23/2025

The Dover School District is holding an online auction of surplus property, which includes a gas pizza oven and numerous woodworking machinery items. The auction is hosted by https://www.govdeals.com, where interested parties can search for Dover, NH, to find the available items. Bids for this online auction will close on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to carefully read all information and guidelines before submitting a bid. The complete list of items, specifications, timelines, and terms and conditions can be found on the GOVDEALS website.

Those interested in viewing the items in person may do so by appointment during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. by emailing s.stahl@sau11.nh.gov and l.sanborn@sau11.nh.gov with at least 24 hours' notice.

All items are sold in an "as-is" and "where-is" condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, and no refunds. Successful bidders must remove their purchased items within 10 business days after full payment and are responsible for picking up their items. The Dover School District will not ship or deliver any items. Schedule pick-up appointments will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, by emailing s.stahl@sau11.nh.gov with at least a 24-hour notice. Buyers must present a signed copy of the Bill of Sale and a photo ID when collecting their items....more

posted on 7/21/2025

The City Council will receive a report from its ad-hoc Committee to Address Community Housing Needs during the Mayor’s Report at the July 23 City Council meeting.

The City Council formed the committee in 2023, charging it to review relevant data to “recommend long-term strategies for the City Council and City Manager to encourage and incentivize thoughtful development for residents of all incomes, ages, and abilities.” Its final report is due to the City Council by Dec. 31, 2025.

At the beginning of the meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing on a pending resolution that would add stop signs on Fairfield Drive, Milk Street, Old Rollinsford Road, Page Avenue and Richardson Drive. The passage of the resolution has been endorsed by the Transportation Advisory Committee.

The City Council will be asked to authorize additional funding for the Fifth and Grove Reconstruction Project to cover unexpected expenses, including both construction costs and construction oversight....more

posted on 7/16/2025

Dover High School will welcome incoming freshmen with a series of summer building tours and a formal orientation ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

To assist students and their families with the transition to high school, summer tours of the building will be offered on Thursday, July 31, at 1 p.m., and again on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. The tours provide an early opportunity for students to walk the halls, review their schedules, and become more familiar with the layout of the school.

Freshman Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bus transportation will be provided, with pickup in the morning and return service in the afternoon. During orientation, students will meet their teachers, follow their Green and White schedule rotations, and receive their Chromebooks.

Families are asked to complete a short online form to help the school plan for the number of attendees. The form is available at: https://forms.gle/8f4L3bG8mmVXE6Y96.

For more information, visit dhs.dover.k12.nh.us or call Dover High School at 603-516-6900....more

posted 7/3/2025; updated 7/10/2025

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 2 to 2:30 p.m., in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 288 Central Ave.

During this session, supervisors will register new voters, record changes of address, record changes of party affiliation, and make other necessary corrections to the checklist. 

Click here for the agenda. 

The Supervisors of the Checklist were originally scheduled to meet on July 8; however, the meeting had to be postponed due to a lack of a quorum. 

For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 603-516-6018....more

posted on 7/9/2025

The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire set its electricity rates for the six-month rate period beginning Aug. 1, 2025.

Community Power’s default “Granite Basic” electricity supply rate for Dover’s residential and small commercial customers will be 13.419 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), effective Aug. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2026. It’s a 3.719-cent, or 38.3%, per kWh increase above the current rate. Eversource rates are also increasing. The new rate for Eversource default electricity is 11.196 cents per kWh.

Based on usage of 650 kWh per month, the estimated cost for the Granite Basic plan is $87.22 per month for the electricity portion of the bill. The estimated cost for the Eversource default rate would be $72.77 per month for the electricity portion.

In the press release announcing the increase, CPCNH’s Board of Directors stated, “The electricity market is driven by factors such as the regional and global price of natural gas and other fossil fuels, availability of fuel and electricity supply, customer demand, and weather events. New England’s electricity market is heavily dependent on the price of natural gas, which is driven by global market trends and can react with volatility to geopolitical events around the world.”...more

posted on 7/1/2025

City administrative offices, including City Hall will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. They will also be closed on, Friday July 4, 2025, for the Independence Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

The Public Library will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. They will be also be closed on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5.

The Recycling Center will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. Regular hours resume on Saturday, July 5.

The Fitness Center and Butterfield Gym, located at the McConnell Center, the Dover Arena, Camp Kool, and Dover Community Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 4.

The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool will be open on Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for scheduled swim sessions and recreational swimming. For a list of scheduled activities and hours, visit the Recreation Department's website. The Dover Indoor Pool will be closed. ...more

posted on 6/27/2025

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has announced the lineup for the 39th Annual Cochecho Arts Festival, which will take place from July 8 through Aug. 15 at Henry Law Park in downtown Dover. The summer-long festival features free, family-friendly performances showcasing regional and local talent.

The festival includes a Friday Night Headliner Series and a Tuesday morning Children’s Series. All performances are open to the public at no cost and are held outdoors at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park.

The Friday Night Headliner Series, underwritten by Dover Rotary, begins July 11 and continues weekly through Aug. 15. All performances begin at 6:30 p.m....more

posted on 6/23/2025

The City Council will vote on funding the Dover High School Athletic Complex proposal at its Wednesday, June 25 meeting next week.

The vote includes two resolutions: one would authorize debt to fund the project, and another on making necessary adjustments to the already adopted fiscal year 2026 budget. Both require a two-thirds vote to pass.

The debt-authorization resolution would authorize bonding the full project amount as recommended by the project’s Joint Building Committee for $20,037,000, though the City Council is not bound by that number and can reduce it if it chooses. The JBC’s full project scope includes shifting the position of Dover High School’s Dunaway Field, replacing the grass with turf, and replacing the track, grandstands, lights, and concessions. With the field shifted, the project also includes rotating and expanding the adjacent baseball field, converting it to turf, and creating a second lighted multi-sport field. The project was discussed at JBC’s joint meeting with the School Board and City Council on May 21. Click here to watch the video recording of the meeting; the meeting agenda materials include the JBC's final report and recommendations.

The School Board voted 4-3 at its special meeting on June 17 to recommend funding the full project amount. Click here to watch the meeting. ...more

posted on 6/18/2025

Brighten up your summer by joining the Dover Public Library's Summer Reading Program: "Color Our World."

Beginning Monday, June 23, adults, teens and kids can register at the library or online for the six-week program. Patrons of all ages have the opportunity to win prizes just by logging their reading time.

In addition to the reading challenges, there will be many events to keep the whole family entertained this summer. On Thursday, June 26, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the McConnell Center front lawn, join us for a Carnival Summer Reading kickoff party with all kinds of games, activities, food and more so you can start off your summer right.

See Elvis live in a tribute concert Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m. in the Dover High School Auditorium. Impersonator Rick Anthony sings his way through the Elvis Presley songbook, while also paying tribute to the many stylish phases of the rock 'n' roll legend....more

posted on 6/16/2025

The City of Dover’s Department of Planning and Community Development will conduct a clean-up of off-premise signs the week of June 16, 2025. The effort will target signs placed without permission, including those affixed to trees, utility poles, or within the public right-of-way.

In Dover, temporary signs are allowed only in certain commercial zoning districts and must meet specific size and liability requirements. With limited exceptions, temporary signs not located on the property of the owner—also known as off-premise signs—are prohibited throughout the city.

Sign clean-ups are conducted to remove unauthorized signs, such as those often found along roadways or attached to poles and trees. These signs can create safety hazards for motorists and pedestrians and contribute to visual clutter that detracts from the city’s appearance....more

posted on 6/13/2025

Are screens taking over your household? Wondering how to help your kids thrive in a digital world?

Join Dover Public Library virtually on Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. for “Creating a Tech-Healthy Family,” a presentation by Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time.

Davis will provide caregivers with tools and confidence to navigate technology through her Tech-Healthy Family Formula. This five-step approach helps reduce screen time, restore family time and bring peace of mind. Attendees will learn how to create a family tech plan with their children, take a slow-tech approach to introducing devices, and teach kids about digital distractions and dangers.

The program is presented in partnership with the Groton Public Library. Registration is available on the Dover Public Library’s website. All registrants will receive a link to the live stream, and a recording will be emailed within 48 hours to those who cannot attend live....more

posted on 6/11/2025

The City of Dover’s Inspection Services Division now operates from its new office on Mast Road next to the public works facility and recycling center. 

Inspection Services has 14 parking spaces in front of its 269 Mast Road building, where the public entrance and customer service area is located. The new location opened on June 9, 2025.

Inspection Services, part of the Planning Department, handles building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire/life safety plan review and permit issuance, and enforces building and fire/life safety codes and health regulations....more

posted on 6/6/2025

The City of Dover is encouraging its water customers to voluntarily conserve water through mid-July, such as reducing or eliminating lawn irrigation, while its primary storage tank on Garrison Hill remains offline for rehabilitation.

Water conservation will ensure sufficient water reserves for personal and emergency needs.

The 4 million gallon water tank has been offline since March for the long-planned $2.88 million rehabilitation project. It's the first time this critical infrastructure workhorse has been drained and inspected since it was built in 1968. While offline, the city is primarily relying on its smaller, 1 million gallon tank to meet water needs.

"Daily water use increases a million gallons a day during the summer, so we're asking the public to be mindful of their usage," said Community Services Director John Storer. "Cutting back on lawn irrigation and other water-intensive activities will go a long way to make sure we have enough water for everyone, including our firefighters when they need it most."...more

posted on 6/2/2025; updated 6/4/2025

The Dover High School and Career Technical Center will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore Center, 128 Main St., Durham. 

No tickets are required for entry. For those who cannot attend, the graduation will be live-streamed on DNTV, dovernh.viebit.com, and YouTube at youtube.com/@CityofDoverNH.

General parking is available at UNH's A Lot adjacent to the Whittemore Center. The A Lot is off Main Street via Sage Way. 

For handicap parking permits, contact Valerie Cunio at v.cunio@dover.k12.nh.us. Handicap parking is available next to the Whittemore Center via Depot Road. ...more

posted on 6/3/2025

Garrison Hill Park will be closed at all times for a week starting Tuesday, June 3, to allow a contractor to remove trees in the utility corridor for the Broadway and Oak water main replacement project.

The new water main will connect from the water reservoir on Garrison Hill to Oak Street and Broadway via the utility corridor.

For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more

posted on 5/29/2025

The Dover School District will honor Superintendent Dr. William R. Harbron with a retirement celebration on Monday, June 16, recognizing his 51-year career in education.

The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive. All members of the Dover community are invited to attend and celebrate Harbron’s many years of dedicated service to students, educators, and families.

Harbron, who has served as superintendent since 2016, will officially retire on June 30. Throughout his career, he has been known for his commitment to educational excellence and fostering a culture of support and achievement across the district.

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by filling out the online form available here....more

posted on 5/27/2025

A water main on Broadway and Oak Street will be replaced in a project that begins in June, which will improve infrastructure reliability.

The 12-inch water main dating to 1929 will be replaced with a 16-inch cast iron pipe on Broadway from the Florence Street intersection to Oak Street, and on Oak Street from Broadway to Highland Avenue. The project also involves connecting the water main from Highland Avenue to the Garrison Hill water storage tank. In total, 3,000 feet of new water piping will be installed in an area where numerous significant water main breaks have occurred in recent years.

The work is expected to begin in earnest on Monday, June 9, a day after the annual Soap Box Derby on Broadway. Work is anticipated to be completed in early November. Tree-clearing work in preparation for the project may begin before June 9. There will be trees cut in the utility easement on Garrison Hill for water main installation.

The city will provide regular email updates to the public to help plan for any disruptions. To sign up for these updates, visit https://bit.ly/dovernewsletters, and add “Project update: Broadway and Oak water main replacement” to your current email subscription list. ...more

posted on 5/23/2025

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Dover's public schools will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Dover Public Library at the McConnell Center will be closed from Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26. The Library will open for regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.

The Dover Ice Arena is closed Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26.

The McConnell Center will be closed on Monday, May 26. The Dover Community Senior Center, located at the McConnell Center, will also be closed on Monday.

The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool will be open on Monday, May 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Indoor Pool will be closed on Monday, May 26.

There is no trash pickup and curbside recycling on Monday, May 26, 2025. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day the week of May 26. 

Memorial Day is also one of several parking holidays each year, during which time motorists are not required to pay for parking, except for the Orchard Street Parking Garage and Transportation Center parking lot, which are paid parking at all times....more

posted on 5/22/2025

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is partnering with Breezeline on Saturday, May 24, to offer a “Fare Free Saturday” on both its fixed and demand response services. 

“COAST’s ‘Fare Free Saturday’ sponsorship program is an opportunity for businesses to make an investment in public transportation in the region that has an immediate impact,” said Rad Nichols, Executive Director. “When people can get to work, shopping, or social activities—reliably and affordably—it helps drive the economy. COAST is a transportation resource for everyone.” 

“At Breezeline, we believe in connecting communities and empowering individuals through reliable access.” said Brittany Skura, Community Engagement Manager of Breezeline. “We understand the vital role transportation plays in enabling those connections. We are proud to sponsor 'Fare Free Saturday' with COAST, reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their destinations with ease."...more

posted on 5/19/2025

The City of Dover recognized one of its culinary stars Wednesday evening as Mayor Robert Carrier presented a formal proclamation to Chef Evan Hennessey during the May 14 City Council meeting.

Hennessey, joined for the presentation by his parents, Barry and Janis, and wife Michelle, was honored for his culinary contributions to Dover and his acclaimed restaurant, Stages.

"Stages has redefined what is possible for fine dining in small towns, proving that world-class cuisine and thoughtful hospitality can thrive beyond the borders of major metropolitan centers," Carrier said, reading from the proclamation.

The recognition highlights Hennessey's deep roots in Dover and his restaurant's impressive achievements, including being named a James Beard Award Semifinalist and earning a spot on the Opinionated About Dining Top 100 Restaurants of North America list for eight consecutive years.

"I'm just so proud to be doing what I do in this community that I grew up in, and to have the opportunity to continue to give back," Hennessey said....more

posted on 5/15/2025

An art installation featuring dozens of red dresses hanging from trees is currently on display at Henry Law Park in Dover, raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

The exhibit, titled "No More Stolen Sisters," was created by local artist Jenny Tibbits and will remain on display through May 31. Each dress represents an Indigenous woman or girl who has been murdered or gone missing.

A reception was held on May 5, which is recognized nationally as the Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red Dress Day.

"Each dress represents an Indigenous woman or girl who has gone missing or has been murdered," said Tibbits in a statement about the project. Tibbits has been an artist for over 30 years. "The feedback I have received after each show is phenomenal. People are so moved because of the impact that a simple dress has." ...more

posted on: 5/13/2025

The City Council will consider two major infrastructure projects at its meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, including a $9.5 million reconstruction of Court and Union streets and the addition of a third clarifier at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The proposed Court and Union Street Reconstruction Project includes full-depth roadway work, new sidewalks and granite curbing, ADA-compliant ramps, and upgrades to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. The Council will vote on awarding the contract to S.U.R. Construction of Rochester. The project area encompasses Union Street from Central Avenue to Court Street, and Court Street from Central Avenue through Middle Road to just east of Hubbard Road. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-June 2025 and span two construction seasons, with substantial completion by winter 2026 and final paving and restoration in spring 2027.

Also on the agenda is the construction of a third secondary clarifier at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Facility to improve solids treatment during heavy wet weather events and prepare for future capacity needs. The Council will consider awarding a $7.1 million construction contract to Waterline Industries and an $805,000 engineering services agreement to Wright-Pierce for construction administration and inspection....more

posted on 5/12/2025

Get ready to let your creativity shine at the Dover Community Trail ChalkFest, a fun-filled event for all ages hosted on Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Coordinated by the Dover Community Trail Advisory Committee in partnership with the Dover Arts Commission, this event invites you to join us on the trail and turn the pavement into a masterpiece. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a doodler, or just looking for a great time outdoors, come make your mark.

Each participant will get a five-foot-by-five-foot square to create their chalk art between the Fisher Street Trailhead and Central Avenue/Route 108. Chalk will be provided, or feel free to bring your favorite colors. There is a suggested donation of $5 per entry, which will cover event costs, with any excess going toward the Community Trail fund.

Prizes will be awarded in different age categories, and snacks and water will be provided....more

posted on 5/8/2025

In the coming weeks, the City of Dover will launch The National Community Survey. Randomly selected households will receive mailed survey invitations. If you receive an invite, please follow the instructions and share your input. Your feedback will help us make important plans for our future.

If you aren't selected for this initial survey effort, we'll also share a community-wide survey soon. To become a member of the City of Dover’s digital sounding board and get notified when this community-wide survey is available, follow this link and register for a Polco profile: polco.us/n/res/signup.

Thank you for helping to create a better community for all....more

posted on 5/7/2025

The renovation of the Dover Public Library is well under way. The $7.1 million project that began in March includes adding an addition and extensive interior renovations.

The most visible aspect of the project, at least from the outside, is the construction of the addition on the parking lot side of the library. In late April, crews poured 40 yards of concrete to create the foundation.

The addition will improve the side entrance into the library, which has become the de facto main entrance due to its proximity to the parking lot. The new entrance will provide direct and accessible access to all three floors with a new stairwell and elevator. There will also be a set of bathrooms on each floor.

On the top floor, the addition will extend above a section of the library's main floor – the addition built in the late 1980s – creating additional programming space on the library’s third floor....more

posted on 5/5/2025

Lickee’s & Chewy’s owner and Dover Main Street representatives presented this week checks totaling $3,200 to the instructors and students of Dover Career Technical Center’s Welding and Automotive Collision Technology for paint and supplies to complete the rehabilitation of Henry Law Park’s blue crab sculpture.

Chris Guerrette, owner of Lickee’s & Chewy’s, crowdsourced $2,963 in donations through a GoFundMe campaign for the blue crab project, giving the program $2,700 of those donations. Jennifer Brown and Gail Daudelin presented a $500 check donated from Dover Main Street. Arts Commission Vice Chair Cliff Blake said the remaining money raised will be used for a plaque commemorating the restoration.

Welding instructor Nicole Witham and Automotive Collision Technology instructor Nathan Kalway have been guiding the students through the restoration process since it first started last year, allowing them to gain experience and learn skills while refurbishing the whimsical welded metal sculpture created by artist Nathan Walker with scrap metal. The crab was stripped of paint, repaired and rewelded. The final step is to repaint the crab with two coats of blue paint, pinstriping, and a protective clear coat. Painting began this week....more

posted on 5/2/2025

Crews will resume the downtown light replacement project on Tuesday, May 6. This work will block Central Avenue’s left-turning lane onto Third Street during working hours, which is anticipated to continue for three more days.  

Motorists will instead be detoured to the Third Street lot just north of the Broadway intersection before the train tracks. Central Avenue’s southbound U-turn lane may also be intermittently closed, though crews plan to keep the lane open. Downtown parking is not expected to be impacted.

The light upgrades the median of Franklin Square is part of an overall project to upgrade aging downtown street lights, many of which were installed in the late 1970s. The goal is also to improve the overall lighting, including around the crosswalks, for improved visibility and pedestrian safety. Two new lights have been installed and are operational in the Central Avenue crosswalk between Third Street and Broadway....more

posted on 4/29/2025

The Dover Athletic Foundation will host a virtual information session Tuesday, May 6, from 8-9 p.m. to discuss plans for funding the renovation of Dover High School's athletic complex and future facilities.

The newly formed foundation aims to create sustainable funding for athletic facilities throughout Dover.

Community members with connections to or passion for Dover sports are encouraged to attend. Registration is available at https://forms.gle/NEni2Yz1e85HQMNZA.

For more information about the event or foundation, contact School Board member Michelle Clancy at m.clancy@dover.k12.nh.us....more

posted on 4/26/2025

Crews will block Central Avenue’s left turning lane onto Third Street during working hours starting Monday, April 28. The closure is anticipated to last upwards of three days.

Motorists will instead be detoured to the Third Street lot just north of the Broadway intersection before the train tracks. Central Avenue’s southbound U-turn lane may also be intermittently closed, though crews plan to keep the lane open. Downtown parking is not expected to be impacted.

The closure is to allow upgrading the lights in the median of Franklin Square, part of overall project to upgrade aging downtown street lights, many of which were installed in the late 1970s. The goal is also to improve the overall lighting, including around the crosswalks, for improved visibility and pedestrian safety....more

posted on 4/22/2025

Join Don't Trash Dover for its second annual Power-of-an-Hour city-wide litter clean up in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with organized litter collections in each of Dover’s six wards.

Volunteers will be provided trash bags to pick up as much trash as they can, followed by a group photo of the trash collected.

The litter collections will begin and end at:...more

posted on 4/18/2025

At its April 8 meeting, the Planning Board heard a presentation from Community Development Planner Dave Carpenter on the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, including the proposed FY26–FY30 Consolidated Plan, FY26 Action Plan, and FY26 CDBG funding allocations. The Planning Board voted to endorse the plans and funding recommendations, forwarding them to the City Council for final approval.

The City of Dover receives annual CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds support a wide range of community development activities aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods, promoting economic development, and enhancing community facilities and services for lower-income residents.

Through the CDBG program, the City distributes funding to local organizations, programs, and projects that best address community-identified needs. The Consolidated Plan guides this work by assessing affordable housing and community development needs, evaluating market conditions, and supporting data-driven, place-based investment decisions that benefit Dover’s most vulnerable populations....more

posted on 4/14/2025

Roadwork and a bridge inspection on Oak Street between Portland Avenue and Broadway will intermittently reduce Oak Street to one lane of alternating traffic; motorists should expect delays through the area.

A city contractor is cutting and patching deteriorating pavement for two weeks starting Monday, April 14. Weather permitting, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will inspect the bridge that crosses the railroad on Thursday, April 17, reducing the bridge to one lane of alternating traffic between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. In the event of adverse weather, the inspection work may be delayed until the next suitable workday. ...more

posted on 4/11/2025

Dover’s Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a public session on Monday, April 14, to register new voters and update the voter checklist. The session will take place in the City Clerk’s Office on the ground floor of Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m.

It allows the elected supervisors to process new voter registrations and make corrections to the voter checklist, including changes to names, addresses, and party affiliations. Click here for the complete agenda.

For more information, contact the City Clerk at 603-516-6018.

Voters can check their current registration details through the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s online voter information portal at https://app.sos.nh.gov/....more

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

posted on 4/2/2025

Mayor Robert Carrier and the Dover City Council recognized three outstanding athletic achievements last week during the March 26 council meeting.

Lilly Nossiff, a Dover High School basketball standout, was honored for scoring her 1,000th career point in a December game against Nashua High School. Standing 6-foot-2, Nossiff has played varsity since her freshman year, wearing jersey number 54 — the same number worn by her coach's daughter who also achieved the 1,000-point milestone at Dover High.

Nossiff has excelled both athletically and academically. In fall 2025, she will attend St. Anselm College to play Division II basketball while pursuing an education degree.

The St. Thomas Boys Varsity Hockey Team received recognition for winning the Division 2 State Hockey Championship, the program's fourth title since its establishment in 1980. The Saints finished with an impressive 17-4 record after failing to qualify for playoffs the previous season....more

posted on 3/31/2025

The City Council will hold a workshop on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 for general budget review. The workshop provides a forum for the City Council to seek additional information and shape the budget into its final form. The workshop, which will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, begins at 6 p.m.

Council members will discuss what aspects of the proposed budget they want to keep, add to, and/or remove.

Following the workshop, if it is ready, the City Council will call a special meeting for a budget adoption vote. The Council may also opt to defer adoption to its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9. City ordinance requires the City Council to adopt the city's budget annually by April 15, which goes into effect on July 1. 

The workshop and special meeting follow nearly two months of budget meetings, workshops and public hearings....more

posted on 3/27/2025

Motorists should anticipate lane shifts and intermittent delays on Central Avenue at the Fifth Street intersection when crews demo and rebuild the median island. Parking will also be restricted in the immediate area when work occurs.

The demolition work is scheduled to occur on Monday, March 31. The rebuilding work is slated to begin Thursday, April 3. 

The median island and crosswalk on Central Avenue at the Fifth Street intersection will be relocated northward by approximately 20 to 30 feet. This will also require relocation of the Central Avenue sidewalk tip-downs to ensure the crosswalk remains compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The work is necessary to improve the turning radius for traffic making a left turn from Fifth Street onto Central Avenue. The median serves as a traffic safety device that allows drivers to better see pedestrians seeking to use this crosswalk. The work will also slightly shorten the length of the northbound turning lane for Sixth Street, but is not expected to adversely affect traffic flow.  ...more

posted on: 3/25/2025

The city of Dover will begin its annual street sweeping operations this week, starting with cleaning sidewalks using blowers and brooms.

The Community Services Department will conduct the work through early June, with downtown streets scheduled for cleaning first before moving to the rest of the city.

Street sweeping operations typically begin at 3 a.m. and may require temporary parking restrictions. The city will provide advanced notice of these restrictions through signage, email and social media. Residents can sign up for these and other alerts by adding "Dover Alert: public safety alerts and special announcements" to their email subscription list at https://bit.ly/dovernewsletters.

The annual cleaning not only beautifies the city but also helps reduce pollutants entering the stormwater system. The city estimates street sweeping reduces the annual nitrogen load flowing into the Great Bay Estuary by 43 pounds.

The work this week, from March 25, will focus specifically on sidewalks, utilizing a combination of machine work and hand work with blowers and brooms. Street sweeping with vehicles is expected to begin next week, weather permitting. Overnight temperatures near or below freezing may delay street sweeping operations as the vehicles spray water for dust control....more

posted on 3/24/2025

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a pending resolution that would authorize appropriation and bonding for the FY2026 Capital Improvements Program. The bonding would be for $5,165,000 through the state’s Drinking Water Revolving Fund that would be used for lead service line replacement projects. The Council will vote on the resolution at its April 9 meeting.

Also on the agenda:...more

posted on 3/20/2025

The Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) has launched a comprehensive survey seeking input from residents and stakeholders to shape the future of the region.

The "Forward Thinking" survey aims to gather diverse perspectives on key issues including infrastructure, transportation, housing affordability, economic development and quality of life across the region. SRPC is looking to hear from a wide range of voices throughout this process, including residents, business owners, and community leaders.

The survey covers critical topics such as land use preferences, housing affordability challenges, transportation priorities and economic development opportunities. Responses will help identify regional priorities and inform future planning decisions.

The Strafford Planning Region includes communities in Strafford County, along with Brookfield and Wakefield in Carroll County, and Northwood, Nottingham, and Newmarket in Rockingham County.

Anyone with a connection to the region is encouraged to participate, whether they live, work, vacation in the area or are considering relocating there....more

posted on 3/16/2025

The City Council will hold a budget workshop on Wednesday, March 19, where it will receive departmental presentations from Community Services, Library, and DoverNet/Informational Technology departments, concluding the FY26 budget presentations.

The workshop begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers and will be televised on Channel 22 and online at https://dovernh.viebit.com, where it will also be available on-demand.

Ways to provide budget input:

Members of the public may also voice their input during the Public Forum section of any City Council meeting or budget workshop, or by emailing the City Council at CityCouncil-All@dover.nh.gov....more

posted on 3/13/2025

The Dover Housing Authority will hold three public hearings on its Tuesday, March 25 meeting.

The first public hearing will be on the DHA’s five-year plan for 2024-2028, the Public Housing Authority's five-year and annual plan, and Moving to Work supplement. The plans can be reviewed at the Dover Housing Authority office, 62 Whittier St., Dover, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public may also email comments to info@doverhousingauthority.org or mail them to 62 Whitter St., Dover, 03820.

The DHA will also hold public hearings on Moving to Work Agency Specific Waiver and Moving to Work Safe Harbor Waiver.

The public hearings begin at 11:45 a.m. at the 62 Whittier St. office. A regular meeting begins following the public hearings....more

posted on 3/10/2025

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the city-side of the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget at its Wednesday, March 12 meeting.

The Council previously held a public hearing on the education portion of the FY2026 budget at its Feb. 26 meeting. In addition to the public hearings, members of the public are encouraged to provide their opinions on the FY2026 budget during the Public Forum section of any budget workshop or City Council meeting, or by emailing the City Council at CityCouncil-All@dover.nh.gov. Find more information about the FY2026 budget at the FY2026 Budget Revealed online resource.

The City Council will also hold two public hearings on pending ordinance resolutions. One resolution would add paid parking on Third Street between Chestnut and Grove streets, and on Grove Street from Third Street to the end of the street by the train tracks. The other public hearing is on a resolution to repeal the McConnell Center Advisory Board.

Also on the agenda:...more

posted on 3/5/2025

Mayor Robert Carrier and the City Council recognized Dover Main Street for 25 years of service to the community during the Feb. 26 City Council meeting, presenting the organization with a proclamation celebrating its contributions to the city.

Dover Main Street board members, including Chair Gail Daudelin, attended the meeting to accept the honor.

"Dover Main Street continues to support other local organizations, including the Arts Commission, downtown merchants and restaurants, the Chamber of Commerce, and various community groups," the mayor said, reading from the proclamation.

The proclamation highlighted Dover Main Street's dedication to its mission of "Preserve the past, promote the present, and facilitate the future" since its founding in 1999. It noted numerous community initiatives, including the annual Clean Up Day, maintenance of 33 historical markers throughout the city, holiday events, the Run Before You Crawl 5K Race and Pub Crawl, and the annual Food Drive....more

posted on 3/2/2025

The City Council will continue receiving fiscal year 2026 departmental budget presentations at its Wednesday, March 5 workshop.

On the Council's March 5 agenda are presentations from Police, Fire and Rescue, Recreation, and Planning departments.

Click here for the complete agenda.

The workshop will begin at 7 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers and be televised on Channel 22 and online at https://dovernh.viebit.com, where it will also be available for on-demand viewing.

The final departmental budget presentations will be from Community Services, Library and DoverNet at the City Council's Wednesday, March 19 workshop....more

posted on 2/27/2025

Dover Public Library will host a virtual discussion with author J.W. Ocker about his book "Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations -- and Take Over Our Lives" at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3.

In partnership with Ashland Public Library in Massachusetts, the presentation will explore the psychology behind some of history's most notorious cults. Ocker will discuss groups including the Branch Davidians, who the FBI raided in Waco, Texas, and NXIVM, a 21st-century cult that operated under the guise of personal development seminars and attracted Hollywood actresses.

The presentation examines cults' power of attraction, the nature of belief, the need for belonging and the exploitation of trust....more

posted on 2/25/2025

The City Council will hold its first fiscal year 2026 budget public hearing at its Wednesday, Feb. 26 regular meeting.

The public hearing is on the public education portion of the proposed FY2026 budget, which the School Board adopted at its Jan. 6 meeting. The public school’s budget was presented at the Council’s Feb. 20 workshop. A video recording and presentation slides from the workshop are available on the FY2026 Budget Revealed online resource, which also includes the School Board’s budget meetings and documents.

The public hearing on all other portions of the proposed FY2026 budget will be held at the City Council’s Wednesday, March 12 meeting.

Also on the City Council’s Feb. 26 agenda:...more

posted on: 2/24/2025

After a six-year hiatus, Dover Fire & Rescue is bringing back its Fire Safety Festival, marking the 25th anniversary of its program that has helped educate children throughout the community about fire safety.

The festival's centerpiece is an original theatrical production written, produced and performed by Dover firefighters. The show will be presented to approximately 2,000 students from kindergarten through fourth grade at Dover's public and private elementary schools in May or June 2025.

This year's theme follows an uncle and nephew's educational adventure at Dover's Central Fire Station, featuring popular songs reimagined with fire safety messages. The production teaches essential safety lessons including "stop, drop and roll," emergency preparedness, and the importance of knowing multiple escape routes during a fire.

The department is seeking community support to fund the $9,000-$12,000 production costs. Each student receives a T-shirt, coloring book, and fire safety prevention materials....more

posted on 2/20/2025

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Police Chief William Breault recognized Officer Jonathan Palmer for his quick actions that likely saved the life of a teenager who had fallen through ice on the Cochecho River.

While patrolling the Dover Community Trail on Jan. 8, Palmer encountered a disoriented teenager in wet clothing walking in freezing conditions. The teen had fallen into the river, and the teen's clothes were beginning to freeze in temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit with winds up to 30 mph.

Palmer immediately called for medical assistance and helped the teenager reach a nearby meeting point with emergency responders. He assisted in removing the frozen clothing as the teen started to lose mobility and contacted the teen's father to bring dry clothes.

According to Dover Fire & Rescue, Palmer's timely intervention prevented what could have become a life-threatening situation as hypothermia was setting in....more

posted on 2/18/2025

A section of the Dover Public Library’s parking lot will be fenced off and closed to the public as construction crews mobilize to the site for the library’s renovation project. The walkway underneath the library’s portico will also be closed.

Approximately 20 parking spaces will be closed for the fence where materials and equipment for the project will be kept. With the library’s walkway closed, Library Director Denise LaFrance encourages the public to cross over to the McConnell Center and utilize its sidewalk to Locust Street.

The library’s physical space at 73 Locust St., closed to the public on Jan. 13 for the renovation project that will add accessible entrances and programming space. The historic front façade of the building will remain unchanged, as will its detailed woodworking throughout. The new addition on the parking lot side of the library will create two entrances: One for the Children’s section on the ground floor and another for the main library section on the first floor. The work is anticipated to take about a year. Stay up to date with library renovation plans at https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/library/about-us/renovation/....more

posted on: 2/14/2025

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

The Public Library and the Dover Community Senior Center, both located in the McConnell Center, will also be closed on Presidents Day. The Indoor Pool will close at 1 p.m. on Presidents Day.

Curbside trash and recycling pickup are not affected by the holiday....more

posted on 2/11/2025

A city consultant is inspecting the city’s traffic signals beginning this week. The work includes a visual inspection of the traffic signals and accompanying structures from the sidewalk utilizing binoculars.

The firm, John Turner Consulting, will conduct the inspection to Federal Highway Administration standards to find any deficiencies, such as deterioration of coatings, cracking or wearing. Once the inspection is complete, the firm will provide a technical memorandum that includes any maintenance recommendations and estimated costs.

For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more

posted on: 2/8/2025; updated: 2/9/2025

Dover Community Services crews have successfully located a water main break that caused significant water loss throughout the city. The break was discovered in an unoccupied building on the corner of First Street and Central Avenue, and repair crews were able to make repairs to restore normal service.

"We want to thank Dover residents for their extraordinary cooperation by reporting water issues throughout the day and with our water conservation measures during this emergency," said Community Services Director John Storer. "Their efforts helped maintain system pressure while our crews worked to locate the break."

With the break now located, the city is lifting its emergency water conservation notice. Residents may resume normal water usage.

The break was particularly difficult to locate because it was in the basement of the unoccupied building and was not visible to inspection.

The water main break was first reported late Friday night, prompting a citywide search involving city staff across several departments and multiple agencies, including Community Services, Dover Police, Dover Fire and Rescue, and New Hampshire State Police. ...more

posted on 2/5/2025

Businesses within an Economic Revitalization Zone (ERZ) that made capital investments and created new full-time jobs in 2024 may be eligible for a state tax credit.

The Dover City Council has established five ERZs. Maps of Dover’s designated ERZs are available online. They are among the 227 ERZs statewide.

To apply, submit a completed application form with business details, job creation data, capital investment invoices, and signature to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (NH BEA) by Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. There are no exceptions or retroactive credits.

For additional information about the ERZ program, please visit the NH BEA website, or contact Bridgett Beckwith, tax incentive program manager, at 603-271-2342 or email Bridgett.E.Beckwith@livefree.nh.gov.  ...more

posted on 2/2/2025

The City Council will receive an update on the city’s Master Plan at a Wednesday, Feb. 5 workshop. The workshop will include an overview of the Master Plan’s purpose, its role in guiding long-term growth and development, and how it informs city policies and decision-making.

Recently, the Planning Board adopted the Master Plan’s Open Space and Conservation Chapter update, and work is underway now to update the Land Use Analysis Chapter, with the chapter’s steering committee holding its first meeting last week. The workshop will also include an executive summary of the Master Plan and show completed action items to date and ongoing recommendations from all chapters of the plan.

Click here for the complete agenda....more

posted on 1/31/2025

The Dover Mental Health Alliance and Dover High School are partnering with NAMI New Hampshire to offer free "Gatekeeper" suicide prevention training in February and May.

DMHA works with authorized NAMI NH Connect trainers to deliver the three-hour curriculum to school groups, organizations, businesses, and community members 18 and older throughout Strafford County. The program offers an integrated community approach to reduce suicide among youth ages 10-24 and adults. 

Participants learn to identify warning signs and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

Training dates:...more

posted on 1/27/2025

The City Council will consider authorizing a $2.9 million contract with the Sargent Corporation for the rehabilitation of the Garrison Hill water storage tank at its Wednesday, Jan. 29 meeting. If approved, the work will begin later this year.

The project includes draining the 1968 tank to allow a full inspection and treating and sealing any cracks. Sections of plumbing will be replaced, and a mixing system will be installed to ensure consistency of water quality. New SCADA components will be added to allow for real-time level monitoring. To prepare for the rehabilitation, the city installed the Smith Well Road water tank, allowing the Garrison Hill tank to be taken offline. The Council will also consider a related $264,000 contract with Underwood Engineering for construction oversight of the water tank project. The city had previously contracted with Underwood Engineers to design the tank improvements.

There are two other related resolutions that reprogram unexpended Capital Improvement Program appropriations and unexpended bond proceeds to the Garrison Hill storage tank project. The Council held public hearings on those resolutions at its Jan. 15 meeting....more

posted on 1/23/2025

To allow the packing and transit of books to the Dover Public Library's temporary location McConnell Center, the Library will suspend its curbside pickup service from Sunday, Jan. 26 until the Library reopens on Monday, Feb. 3 The last day for curbside pickup is Saturday, Jan. 25.

Any books collected for holds or interlibrary loans will be available starting Monday, Feb. 3 when the library reopens in the McConnell Center 

Book returns remain open during temporary closure – Do not return ‘Library of Things’ items

Dover Library’s book drops remain open during its temporary closure; however, staff requests patrons to not return any ‘Library of Things’ items through the book drops, as they can be damaged. Keep them until the Library reopens in the McConnell Center. ...more

posted on 1/22/2025

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, from 5:30 to 6 p.m., at the City Clerk's office at City Hall, 288 Central Ave.

During this session, supervisors will register new voters, record changes of address, record changes of party affiliation, and make other necessary corrections to the checklist. 

For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 603-516-6018....more

posted on 1/15/2025

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will host its 2025 Economic Forecast breakfast on Wednesday, Jan. 29, featuring keynote speaker Brian Gottlob, director of the New Hampshire Employment Security's Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau.

The event, sponsored by Eversource and Cleveland, Waters and Bass Attorneys at Law, will be held at Brueckner Group USA in Dover and will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of 2024's economic performance and insights into the anticipated economic landscape for 2025.

Gottlob, who also serves as principal of Dover-based economic research firm PolEcon Research, was recently appointed to the advisory board of the New England Public Policy Center of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in 2024. His firm specializes in analyzing emerging economic trends, demographics, energy, fiscal policy, labor markets, and real estate at the intersection of private sector activity and government policy....more

posted on 1/13/2025

The City Council's first regular meeting of the year includes consideration of numerous significant funding resolutions that would authorize the renovation of the Dover Public Library and the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool, and extend the contract with Waste Management for the city’s curbside trash and recycling for seven years.  

The curbside collection contract extension was the sole topic of this week’s City Council workshop, available to view here. It’s been an issue that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee has been investigating for the past three years; the committee recommends the Council approve the contract extension. The contract extension would keep operations as-is for the next two years, followed by a conversion to an automated toter system that allows trucks to collect toter contents via a robotic arm. The conversion to the toter system would replace the current pay-as-you-throw trash bags. The city’s current contract with Waste Management ends on June 30, 2025.

The City Council will also consider awarding bids for:...more

posted on: 1/7/2025; updated 1/8/2025

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will conduct daytime construction on the northbound Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16) in Dover to install temporary shielding under the Cochecho River bridges.

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 7, crews will begin installation work on the northbound section between Exits 8 and 9. The work is in preparation for the rehabilitation of the highway bridges across the Cochecho River scheduled to begin in spring 2025. Lane closures with uniformed officers will control traffic during operations. Motorists should use caution in the construction zone.

Work hours will run Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take about four weeks....more

posted on 1/6/2025

A proposed contract extension for the city’s curbside trash and recycling collection and disposal will be the topic of an upcoming City Council workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

The workshop continues a Sept. 4, 2024, discussion on Waste Management’s contract extension proposal, as city officials consider how to proceed following the June 30, 2025 expiration of Waste Management’s current five-year collection contract. Following the Sept. 4 workshop, City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., tasked the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) with fleshing out the cost details on the proposal. Waste Management presented the city with a two-year extension proposal with an option to extend it five additional years with a conversion to an automated toter system. If the contract extension is authorized by the City Council, the first two years would continue with the current pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags. After two years, the PAYT bags would be phased out and residents would receive separate toters for solid waste and recycling that can easily be emptied in collection trucks via a robotic arm.

Since July 2022, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) has been investigating future collection options, including whether the city should take over curbside collection instead of contracting it out as the city once did and as Portsmouth and Durham do now. When the collection and disposal service was last put out to bid in 2019, there were fewer bidders than expected, and the lowest bid added a million more per year in disposal costs than the previous contract: a $400,000 increase in solid waste and $600,000 in recycling disposal costs. ...more

posted on 1/2/2025

The City of Dover Recycling Center on Mast Road is accepting Christmas trees during regular hours. 

Trees must be free of all ornaments, lights, tinsel, tree bags, and tree stands, or they will not be accepted. Place trees in the brush pile.

Artificial trees should be disposed of as trash or placed with construction debris for a fee.

The Recycling Center is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ...more