City of Dover, NH - Official Website

The City of Dover, NH is a great place to live, work, and play. Dover is conveniently located in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and the 7th oldest in the United States.
The City of Dover, NHis ranked one of the top 100 communities in the United States and one of the nation's top communities for young people.

Source: CNN/Money and America's Promise Alliance
The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.

Source: U.S. Census
The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.

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Dover's waterfront development takes center stage at State of City forum

posted on 3/28/2025
City officials and developers shared progress on the "Waterfront District" project at Thursday's State of the City forum, highlighting a decades-long vision now coming to fruition along the Cochecho River. The event was held at 121 Broadway in Dover.
Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker provided the historical context for the 29-acre waterfront redevelopment, which has evolved from an industrial site and public works facility to what will soon become an extension of downtown.
"This site is our future," Parker said at the event. "This site shows how this community continues to evolve and grow."
Jackie Huber, director of asset management with Cathartes, revealed that the first phase of apartments and townhouses, called "The Truette," is expected to be completed this winter. The development will include 197 apartments, 23 townhouses, co-working space, and over 10,000 square feet of commercial space.
Chef Evan Hennessey announced he will open a new restaurant called "Topolino," meaning "little mouse" in Italian, at the development. Unlike his fine dining establishment, Stages, Hennessey described the new venture as "casual Mediterranean, very community-based."...more
Crews to demo, rebuild Central Avenue median at Fifth Street

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

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