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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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Display of planned 9/11 Memorial on exhibit at City Hall
posted on 3/25/2026
A new public display highlighting Dover’s planned 9/11 Memorial is on exhibit at City Hall, offering residents an opportunity to learn more about the project’s design, purpose and timeline.Located in the Customer Service Center, adjacent to the City Clerk’s office, the display features architectural renderings, design concepts, historical information and background on the memorial effort. The exhibit provides insight into how the city plans to commemorate the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as honor first responders, military members and survivors, including those with ties to Dover who were lost that day.
The memorial is planned for the Cocheco Mill Courtyard in downtown Dover and is intended to serve as a place for remembrance, reflection and education. The design includes granite panels representing the Pentagon, the World Trade Center towers and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, along with interpretive elements to help visitors understand the events and impact of 9/11.
The project's proposed budget is $180,000, with a fundraising goal of $200,000 to account for contingencies. Construction is expected to begin this spring, with a dedication ceremony planned for Sept. 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks....more
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Dover Police hold DARE graduation for more than 200 fifth-graders
posted on 3/24/2026
Dover Police Chief David Terlemezian is pleased to announce that the Dover Police Department held its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) graduation for Dover Middle School on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the school gymnasium. A total of 207 fifth-grade students celebrated the completion of the 12-week DARE curriculum.
This year’s ceremony marked a return to the large-scale format traditionally used for DARE graduations prior to the pandemic.
More than 120 parents and family members joined students, teachers, and school staff to celebrate the accomplishment. Also in attendance were several city and school leaders, including Chief Terlemezian, Superintendent Christine Boston, and Mayor Dennis Shanahan, along with several members of the Dover City Council. The event also recognized the department’s five DARE instructors: Officers “Louie” Berdecia, Bryon Gore, Derek O’Neil, Jonathan Palmer, and retired Dover Police Capt. Dana Mitchell, who led students through the program....more
The regular meeting of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
posted on: 3/26/2026
The workshop session of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The topic of the workshop was energy performance contracts.
posted on: 3/26/2026
The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
posted on: 3/25/2026
