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 High School announces freshman orientation and summer tours

posted on 7/16/2025
Dover High School will welcome incoming freshmen with a series of summer building tours and a formal orientation ahead of the 2025-26 school year.
To assist students and their families with the transition to high school, summer tours of the building will be offered on Thursday, July 31, at 1 p.m., and again on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. The tours provide an early opportunity for students to walk the halls, review their schedules, and become more familiar with the layout of the school.
Freshman Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bus transportation will be provided, with pickup in the morning and return service in the afternoon. During orientation, students will meet their teachers, follow their Green and White schedule rotations, and receive their Chromebooks.
Families are asked to complete a short online form to help the school plan for the number of attendees. The form is available at: https://forms.gle/8f4L3bG8mmVXE6Y96.
For more information, visit dhs.dover.k12.nh.us or call Dover High School at 603-516-6900....more
Oak Street detours start this week; motorists should expect delays

posted on 7/14/2025
Oak Street will be closed to eastbound traffic between Broadway and Ela Street starting Tuesday, July 15, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oak Street will also be closed to westbound traffic between Broadway and Ela Street later this week, as early as Wednesday, July 16. The timing is dependent on when the utility work on Broadway reaches the Oak Street intersection.
The closure in both directions will continue for about five days, until the utility crew reaches Highland Avenue, about 400 feet west of the Broadway/Oak Street intersection.
Closures will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic flow returns to normal during off-hours and weekends. Local traffic will be permitted during the closures....more

On the Agenda: Planning Board, 7/22/2025

In this video, Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton reviews what's on the agenda at the next Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

posted on: 7/18/2025

School Board, 7/14/2025

The regular meeting of the Dover School Board on Monday, July 14, 2025.

posted on: 7/15/2025

Smart Lawns, Clean Water

"Smart Lawns, Clean Water: Tips for Fertilizing and Seeding Responsibly" aims to help residents care for their lawns while protecting local waterways. The video is part of the city's ongoing MS4 stormwater outreach efforts.

posted on: 6/16/2025

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