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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.

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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.
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 honors lives lost on Sept. 11, announces permanent memorial

posted on 9/15/2025
The City Council paused during Wednesday’s regular meeting to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a ceremony of remembrance led by Mayor Robert Carrier, Dover Fire and Rescue, and the Dover Police Department.
The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Perry Plummer, who reflected on the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center and the thousands more lost to illness in the years since.
“Their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us,” Plummer said.
Police Capt. David Terlemezian spoke of the 72 law enforcement officers killed on Sept. 11 and the many others who later succumbed to illness from their service at Ground Zero. He also read the names of the four Dover residents lost that day: Kathleen and Michael Shearer, passengers on Flight 175; Douglas Stone, a passenger on Flight 11; and David Scott Suarez, who was at the World Trade Center.
“Their names remind us that September 11th was not only a national tragedy, but also a loss felt right here in Dover,” Terlemezian said....more
David Terlemezian named Dover’s next police chief

posted on 9/12/2025
Capt. David Terlemezian has been selected as Dover’s next police chief, City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. announced this week. He will succeed Chief William N. Breault, who is retiring Sept. 19 after nearly three decades of service to the city.
Joyal told councilors at this week’s City Council meeting that Terlemezian was chosen after a competitive internal process that drew three strong candidates.
“Capt. Terlemezian was one of three very well-qualified candidates within the department who went through a rather elaborate testing process,” Joyal said. “I was faced with a tough decision. Looking at his experience, his involvement in the department, I decided to select Capt. Terlemezian to be the next chief of police.”
Terlemezian has spent nearly 30 years with the Dover Police Department. He joined as a patrol officer in 1996 before moving into the Special Investigations Bureau three years later, where he worked as a detective. He was promoted to sergeant in 2005, lieutenant in 2007, and captain in 2010. In his current role as captain, the second-highest rank in the department, Terlemezian has overseen investigations, training and accreditation, community outreach, grant administration and financial management.
At the City Council meeting, Terlemezian expressed gratitude for the appointment and emphasized his commitment to teamwork....more

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