City of Dover, NH - Official Website

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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Pavement crack sealing begins Nov. 16

posted on 11/12/2026
A city contractor will be applying sealant to pavement cracks on various city streets beginning Monday, Nov. 16. The work is expected to take a couple of weeks to complete.
To complete the work, the contractor will have rolling lane closures managed by traffic flaggers.
Crack sealing is apart of the city's annual street maintenance program. Cracks in roadways allow water to filter under the pavement surface and begin to undermine the gravel base layers. Hot poured crack sealant is applied to hinder further pavement deterioration.
For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450....more
Learn about William K. Polk in Presidential Series

posted on 11/12/2026
Don’t let the haircut fool you – this president was all business. He was so likely to go unnoticed that his wife requested that “Hail to the Chief” be played whenever he entered an event.
Join Dover Public Library virtually on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. to discover some more fun facts about our eleventh president in this yearlong Presidential Series with “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler” Heather Rogers! The program is in partnership with Ashland Public Library.
In 2026, journey through Rogers’s sketchbooks as she shares her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. This yearlong series will take place the second Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and feature a new president each month. Register to receive a link to the live stream. For those unable to attend, the program will be recorded and sent to registrants via email within 48 hours of airing....more

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