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

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

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

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City Council, School Board and athletic fields JBC hold joint workshop on DHS athletic field project May 21

posted on 5/16/2025
The City Council, School Board and the Dover High Athletic Complex Joint Building Committee will hold a joint workshop on Wednesday, May 21, where JBC members will review the project and its report and recommendations.
Councilor Fergus Cullen, chair of the JBC, discussed the workshop during the City Council’s Committee Reports at its May 14 meeting. He noted the JBC would seek funding authorization next month. If approved, the authorization would allow the preparation of construction bid documents over the summer to advertise the project for bidders in the fall. Work would begin in 2026, with the fields ready for play in the fall of 2026.
The workshop will be held in the Council Conference Room in Dover City Hall starting at 6 p.m. It will be televised on Channel 22 and online at https://dovernh.viebit.com, where it will be available on-demand.
Click here for the complete agenda, which includes the JBC’s report....more
Dover art installation honors missing and murdered Indigenous women

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

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