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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.
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Dover housing committee presents final report, findings to City Council
posted on 7/30/2025
The Ad-Hoc Committee to Address Community Housing Needs presented its final report to the City Council on July 23 during the mayor’s report portion of the regular meeting.
Krysta Gingue, a member of the committee, led the presentation, which outlined short- and long-term recommendations for addressing Dover’s housing challenges through 2035. The report emphasizes increasing affordable and workforce housing, revising zoning policies, investing in vulnerable populations, and establishing a permanent housing commission.
The full report, summary of recommendations, and presentation are available at on the committee's webpage, www.dover.nh.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/city-council/community-housing-needs-committee.
The committee was formed in 2023 and tasked with gathering community feedback and analyzing housing data. Its work included resident surveys, visual preference studies, and outreach about accessory dwelling units and financial programs.
The committee's recommendations include adopting inclusionary zoning, reducing lot size requirements, expanding shelter options, encouraging employer-assisted housing, and promoting adaptive reuse and mixed-income developments. The group also recommends launching citywide education campaigns and creating partnerships with local organizations and businesses to expand access to housing....more
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City of Dover, surrounding towns, to hold Household Hazardous Waste Day Aug. 23
posted on 7/28/2025
The City of Dover, along with the towns of Rollinsford, Lee and Madbury, will hold a Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the City's Community Services facility, 271 Mast Road. The event is for residents only, and proof of residency is required.
The goal of Hazardous Waste Collection Day is to allow for the proper disposal of household hazardous materials. Residents of the four communities can bring household hazardous waste to Community Services for safe disposal.
The following household waste will be accepted: fertilizer with acids; bathroom cleaners; brush cleaner; pesticides; car waxes/polish; disinfectants; corrosives; fungicides; creosote; furniture polish paint/stain/finish; insect spray; driveway sealers/tar; metal polish (lead and oil-based); lighter fluid; flea powder; mothballs; rust preventatives; pest strips/traps; gasoline; oven cleaners; solvents; pesticides; radiator flush; photo chemicals; thinner/turpentine; poisons; roofing tar; rug cleaner; wood preservatives; pool chemicals; and wood strippers. Empty containers are not hazardous. Please dispose of them in your regular trash.
Explosives, asbestos, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, latex paint, waste oil and antifreeze will not be accepted....more
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