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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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Dover residents report high quality of life, economic concerns, survey shows

posted on 9/26/2025
Dover residents continue to experience a high quality of life and feel safe in their community, though affordability challenges persist in the local economy, according to results from the National Community Survey, presented to the City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr. told councilors that the 2025 survey results revealed safety as the highest-rated facet of community livability, with 73% of residents giving it positive marks. The natural environment ranked second at 71%, followed by health and wellness at 70%.
"Dover residents continued to feel safe in their community," Joyal said during his presentation. "This is an item that over the last several surveys has ranked very well."
The survey, conducted every two years since 2004, randomly sampled 3,000 Dover households between May 19 and July 7, 2025. Of those contacted, 467 residents responded, providing a 16% response rate and a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5%. The survey was also open to all residents beginning in June.
Overall, 87% of residents rated Dover as an excellent or good place to live, while 80% gave positive ratings to the overall quality of life in the city. More than 80% of residents indicated they plan to remain in Dover for the next five years. ...more
First Seacoast Bank returns as Apple Harvest Day underwriter

posted on 9/25/2025
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce (GDCC) is pleased to announce that First Seacoast Bank will once again underwrite Apple Harvest Day, now celebrating its 41st year. Apple Harvest Day is a day-long family event featuring 300 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more.
Annual Apple Harvest Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inaugural Apple Harvest Day was held in 1985 and now draws more than 60,000 people to downtown Dover, making it one of the most popular regional festivals. The event features 300 vendors, two different entertainment stages, children’s entertainment, two food courts, and the Apple Harvest Day 5K Road Race.
“We are excited to welcome residents and visitors alike to Dover’s premier fall festival,” says GDCC President Margaret Joyce. “As downtown parking is limited on Apple Harvest Day, free shuttle buses will be operating all day from our remote parking location at 50 Liberty Way, off Sixth Street.”
For more information about First Seacoast Bank, visit firstseacoastbank.com. To see which vendors have signed up for Apple Harvest Day, visit appleharvestday.com. To register for the Apple Harvest Day 5k Road Race, go to dovernh.org/AHD5k. ...more

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