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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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Economic Redevelopment Zone tax credit application deadline is Feb. 10

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
New Community Power rate change effective March 3, 2025

posted on 2/4/2025; updated 2/5/2025
The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire’s Board of Directors voted to increase its default “Granite Basic” electricity supply rate for residential and small commercial customers by 0.8 cents to 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour effective March 3, 2025 through July 31, 2025.
The 9.7 cents per kWh rate replaces the previously announced rate of 8.9 cents per kWh starting on March 3, 2025. The 8.9-cent rate remains in effect from Feb. 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025.
A failed agreement with an in-state power generator led to the increase. This required the CPCNH to purchase replacement power during a period of increased prices driven by the recent cold temperatures and high demand. In announcing the revised rates, CPCNH said its goal is to provide the lowest possible rates while covering costs and maintaining financial stability.
CPCNH’s updated rate is slightly higher than Eversource’s 8.929-cent kWh default rate. The Dover Energy Commission notes this will be the first time Community Power’s Granit Basic rate will exceed Eversource’s rate, set at 8.929 per kWh. Based on a typical monthly usage of 650 kWh, a Dover Community Power customer would see a $5 increase monthly increase compared to the Eversource default rate through July 31, 2025. Since it began, Dover Community Power has saved the average residential customer about $110 compared to the Eversource rate, said William Baber, chair of the Dover Energy Commission and Dover’s CPCNH member representative. ...more

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect for Dover until 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Feb. 6. According to the National Weather Service, Dover is expected to receive between 3 and 5 inches of snow, along with mixed precipitation. For more information, visit the National Weather Service here.

Due to the storm, the following cancellations are in effect:

City administrative offices, including City Hall, are closed.

The Dover Public Library, located at the McConnell Center, is closed.

All Dover public schools are closed for the day.

The Recycling Center on Mast Road is closed.

The Dover Indoor Pool is closed.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment special meeting scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled to a future date.

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