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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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City Council selects Christopher Parker as Dover’s next city manager
posted on: 10/9/2026
The Dover City Council has selected Deputy City Manager Christopher G. Parker as Dover’s next city manager, effective Jan. 1, 2027.Parker will succeed City Manager J. Michael Joyal Jr., who announced in July that he will retire effective Dec. 31 after more than 33 years of service to the city, including the last 21 years as city manager.
Following Joyal’s announcement, the City Council opened an internal search process, accepted applications from current city employees, interviewed candidates and reviewed their qualifications. A resolution confirming Parker’s appointment and approving an employment agreement is expected to be on the agenda for the City Council’s next regular meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 14.
“During the selection process, Chris clearly demonstrated his deep experience, meaningful understanding of all aspects of the operation of the city, and a commitment to do the work needed to continue to make Dover a desirable place to live, visit, and work,” Mayor Dennis Shanahan said....more
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Daily lane closures on Spaulding Turnpike southbound begin Monday
posted on 10/7/2026
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will begin daily lane closures on the southbound Spaulding Turnpike in Dover on Monday, Oct. 5, as work continues to demolish the General Sullivan Bridge.
Weather permitting, lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between mile markers 4.2 and 3.6. The closures are expected to continue through approximately Monday, Nov. 16. The lane closures will allow crews to remove the center span of the General Sullivan Bridge.
Drivers can also sign up for free, real-time construction and traffic-related alerts by text or email at NewEngland511.org.
The work is part of the ongoing demolition of the General Sullivan Bridge between Dover and Newington. Reed & Reed Inc. of Woolwich, Maine, is the general contractor for the $28.4 million project, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2027....more
The joint session of the Dover City Council and Planning Board on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The topic of the workshop was the presentation of the proposed FY2028-33 Capital Improvements Program.
posted on: 10/7/2026
The regular meeting of the Dover School Board on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
posted on: 10/6/2026
On the Agenda: Planning Board, 10/13/2026
posted on: 10/6/2026
In this video, Director of Planning and Community Development Donna Benton reviews what's on the agenda at the next Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
posted on: 10/6/2026
