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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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Watch the presentation on the conversion to curbside toter collection for trash and recycling

posted on 9/22/2026
The City of Dover will transition from its current bag-and-tag curbside trash program to an automated toter collection system beginning July 1, 2027.
In a workshop presentation to the City Council on Sept. 2, 2026, members of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, city staff and Waste Management outline the transition and discuss recommendations for how the new system will operate. The presentation covers the proposed use of 64-gallon toters for both trash and recycling, eligibility for curbside collection, requirements for placing trash and recyclables in the containers, options for changing toter sizes after an initial three-month period, and changes to bulky-waste collection. It also addresses the planned public education campaign, potential costs associated with the transition and ordinance changes that will be needed before the new system takes effect. The new automated collection system is scheduled to begin July 1, 2027, replacing Dover’s existing bag-and-tag system.
The City Council will hold a first reading of the proposed changes to the trash and recycling ordinance in Chapter 145 at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. The Council will hold a public hearing and possible vote on the ordinance changes at its Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 meeting. The ordinance changes would go into effect on July 1, 2027.
Watch the presentation.
For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more
Paraeducators contract, POW/MIA memorial on Sept. 23 agenda

posted on 9/21/2026
The City Council will consider approving the cost items of a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Dover Paraeducators' Association (DPA) and authorizing the School Board to execute the contract at its Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 regular meeting.
The DPA’s current contract expired on Aug. 31, 2026. The new contract would run from Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2029. The School Board approved the tentative bargaining contract at its Sept. 14, 2026 meeting.
Creating a permanent memorial to military service members, prisoners of war (POW), or missing in action (MIA) will also be considered by the City Council. The resolution would direct the City Manager to establish a Chair of Honor memorial on the City Hall’s front lawn facing the flags, which includes a POW/MIA flag in addition to the United States, New Hampshire and City of Dover flags. The Chair of Honor would also include a commemorative plaque identifying the bench’s purpose and significance. “The Chair of Honor serves as a visible reminder of the empty places left by members of the United States Armed Forces who were or are held as prisoners of war or who have not returned home,” the background material states....more

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