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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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City of Dover to dedicate Capt. Jack T. Casey Memorial Bridge

post 11/6/2025
The City of Dover will hold a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, to officially dedicate the Washington Street Bridge as the Captain Jack T. Casey Memorial Bridge, in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jack T. Casey, a Dover native who lost his life during a training mission in 2024.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Courtyard in Henry Law Park. Following remarks, attendees will walk to the Washington Street Bridge, located between the Washington Street Mills and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, for the unveiling of a memorial plaque.
Capt. Casey, 26, was a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. He was killed along with four fellow Marines on Feb. 7, 2024, during a training flight in the mountains outside San Diego.
A graduate of St. Mary Academy, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and the Virginia Military Institute, Casey is remembered for his leadership, kindness, and deep pride in his hometown. In June 2025, the Dover City Council unanimously passed a resolution to rename the Washington Street Bridge in his memory....more
Municipal election results available online

posted on 11/5/2025
The City Clerk has posted election results and voter turnout for this week’s election to the 2025 Municipal Election page.
Voters from all wards elected the Mayor, two at-large City Councilors, and one at-large School Board member. In addition, voters in each of the six Dover wards elected a City Councilor, a School Board member, and election officers: a Supervisor of the Checklist, Moderator, Selectpersons, and Ward Clerks. All elected positions are for two-year terms.
Voter turnout information from City Clerk Jerrica Vansylyvong-Bizier includes votes cast, absentee ballots cast, turnout percentage, and the number of registered voters. There were a total of 5,487 votes cast at the election, for an overall turnout percentage of 24.8% of registered voters casting a ballot. The highest turnout was in Ward 6, with 29.6% of registered voters voting in the election. Ward 3 had the lowest turnout, with 23.4% of registered voters casting a ballot....more

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