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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.
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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
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The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
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The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.
Source: U.S. Census
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The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.
Latest news
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Dover Police Chief honors officer for life-saving response
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
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Deadline to order Veterans Park bricks in time for Memorial Day is Feb. 21
posted on 2/19/2025
The Recreation Department will order another round of engraved bricks for Dover Veterans Park to be added for Memorial Day in May. The deadline to have bricks included in that order is Friday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m.
Orders collected after the deadline through Aug. 15, 2025 will be sent in the next batch to be installed in the park by Veterans 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 – they do not have to live or be from Dover. All bricks are engraved 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 603-516-6401 with questions or help with ordering....more
City Council Workshop, 2/20/2025
The workshop session of the Dover City Council on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
posted on: 2/21/2025
City Council Special Meeting, 2/19/2025
The special meeting of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
posted on: 2/20/2025
FY2026 Budget Presentation to the City Council
Dover City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. More information about the FY2026 budget can be found at the Budget Revealed online resource here.
posted on: 2/13/2025
