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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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CIP before joint session of City Council, Planning Board on Wednesday

posted on 10/5/2026
City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr. will present the proposed FY2028-2033 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to the City Council and Planning Board at a joint workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The joint session begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Conference Room at City Hall.
After the CIP is presented, the Planning Board and City Council will conduct their own review of the proposed CIP, which outlines $243,018,282 in total overall project funding over six years. The Planning Board reviews the CIP to ensure the proposed projects are based upon priorities established in the Master Plan. The Planning Board will review the CIP on Oct. 13 and Oct. 27. Following the Planning Board’s input, the City Council will hold its review and public hearings. The City Council is expected to refer the CIP to a public hearing on Oct. 28. A final vote to adopt the CIP is scheduled for Dec. 9.
The City Council’s CIP adoption process includes three resolutions: adopting the six-year document, approving FY28 capital reserve fund appropriations for non-debt-financed projects, and authorizing appropriation and bonding for FY28 debt-financed projects. The CIP’s first-year projects and appropriations will become part of the FY28 municipal budget that the city manager will present to the City Council in February. While the City Council will vote to adopt the entire six-year plan, it will approve funding only for the first year of the program: $30,645,418 for FY2028, as proposed. ...more
Utility work begins on Old Littleworth Road

posted on 10/5/2026
City of Dover contractor will begin replacing an aging water infrastructure and install new sewer infrastructure on Old Littleworth Road beginning Monday, Oct. 5.
The work is the first phase of the project that will also replace water infrastructure on Littleworth Road from the railroad crossing to Columbus Avenue starting in the Spring of 2027.
Local traffic will be maintained on Old Littleworth Road, but residents should anticipate delays. The Old Littleworth Road utility work is anticipated to be completed before the winter, weather permitting.
For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more

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