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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.
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Traffic signal inspection underway
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
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City Manager to present proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget Feb. 12
posted on: 2/10/2025
City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. will present the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
The City Manager’s budget will incorporate the School Board’s recommended budget for the School Department, which the School Board approved on Jan. 6. 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 FY2026 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....more
The regular meeting of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
posted on: 2/13/2025
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
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dover until 12 p.m. today. According to the National Weather Service, Dover is expected to receive between 1 and 3 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: |
All Dover public schools are closed for the day. |
COAST has curtailed all operations today. |
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