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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.
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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
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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.
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The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.
Source: U.S. Census
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The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.
Latest news
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Apple Harvest Day kicks off 42nd year on Saturday
posted on 10/2/2026
The 42nd annual Apple Harvest Day will return to downtown Dover on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, family-friendly event, underwritten by First Seacoast Bank, is expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees. Due to ongoing construction at Lower Henry Law Park, some traditional festival locations have been adjusted this year. Organizers have relocated many vendors, including the food court, to other downtown areas. The Cochecho Kid's Club will be held at the play patio just outside the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, while Wildlife Encounters and various yard games will be set up at Upper Henry Law Park.
New attractions for 2026 include All Star Mobile Hoops, featuring regular and smaller basketball hoops, and a free bicycle valet service. The bike valet, offered by Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders, will be located adjacent to the Orchard Street Parking Garage.
The festival will feature nearly 250 vendors offering crafts, food, and local goods. Food trucks and vendors will be more dispersed throughout the festival this year, with locations at Upper Henry Law Park, Cocheco Mill Courtyard, and the traditional Third Street food court.
The day kicks off with the 18th annual Apple Harvest Day 5K Road Race at 8:30 a.m. The USATF-certified course starts on St. Thomas Street and winds through the city. To promote sustainability, runners will use reusable water cups provided by HydraPak. ...more
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Medicare Open Enrollment info session at Senior Center
posted on 9/30/2026
The Dover Community Senior Center will host an informational session on Medicare Open Enrollment on Friday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m.
Jennifer Fish from the Aging and Disability Resource Center (formerly ServiceLink) will give a brief presentation on Medicare Open Enrollment and what to know about Medicare Advantage plans. A Q&A session will follow.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Monday, Dec. 7. To attend, please RSVP to Linda Jarvis at 603-516-6420 or l.jarvis@dover.nh.gov.
The Senior Center is located in the McConnell Center at 61 Locust St., adjacent to the public library....more
The regular meeting of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
posted on: 9/24/2026
The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
posted on: 9/23/2026
