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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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City accepting FY26 Community Development Block Grant applications

posted on 10/15/2024
The City of Dover’s Department of Planning and Community Development is accepting applications from public service agencies, qualified individuals and eligible organizations for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The fiscal year spans July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Applications materials can be downloaded at www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/planning/community-development/ or picked up at the Planning and Community Development Department, Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820-4169. The application must be submitted via email to Dave Carpenter at d.carpenter@dover.nh.gov by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. The City of Dover may reject incomplete or late applications.
Eligible CDBG activities include but are not limited to property acquisition, development or improvement of public facilities, clearance or demolition, public services, and special economic development activities.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet specific requirements. They include but are not limited to:...more
CIP before joint session of Council, Planning Board Oct. 16

posted on 10/14/2024
City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. will submit his proposed FY2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to the City Council and Planning Board at a joint workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The joint sessions begins at 7 p.m. in the McConnell Center’s Room 305.
After it is presented, the Planning Board and City Council will review the proposed CIP, and each body will hold a public hearing. The Planning Board reviews the CIP to ensure the proposed projects are based upon priorities established in the Master Plan. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and CIP discussion at its Tuesday, Oct. 22 meeting. Click here for the agenda.
Following the Planning Board’s input, the City Council will hold a public hearing, review its financial and policy means, and adopt the CIP. The City Council’s CIP adoption process includes three resolutions: adopting the six-year document, approving FY26 capital reserve fund appropriations for non-debt financed projects, and authorizing appropriation and bonding for FY26 debt-financed projects. The CIP’s first-year projects and appropriations will become part of the FY26 municipal budget that City Manager Joyal will present to the City Council in February....more

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