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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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Library lecture on the history of 'forever chemicals'

posted on 9/11/2025
Join the Dover Public Library virtually on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. for “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” with award-winning Journalist Sharon Udasin. The program is in partnership with the Nashua Public Library. Register to receive a link to the live stream.
Based on reporting in four highly contaminated towns and incriminating documents, Udasin traces the history of these chemicals. The talk is based on the book of the same name that Udasin co-wrote with Journalist Rachel Frazin.
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”, are found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, and are estimated to be in the bloodstream of 97% of Americans. In this talk, Udasin shares evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products, which their own scientists have been documenting since the 1960s....more
Next phase of downtown light replacement project underway

posted on 9/9/2025
Workers will begin replacing 22 downtown streetlights on Monday, Sept. 8, as part of the second phase of the downtown light replacement project. The work will require parking restrictions and lane shifts.
The lights will be replaced along both sides of Central Avenue from the rail crossing to Second Street on the eastern side and Chapel Street on the western side. It also includes replacing two lights in the traffic island where southbound Central Avenue traffic turns left onto Chapel Street. The goal is to reuse the buried electrical conduit to minimize the need for excavation.
Work will begin at the rail crossing on Sept. 8 and work south towards Second Street. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The goal is to complete the project before Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, Oct. 4....more

During the Sept. 10 City Council meeting, Mayor Robert Carrier led a 9/11 memorial ceremony, alongside representatives from Dover Fire and Rescue and the Dover Police Department. Mayor Carrier also announced plans for a permanent 9/11 memorial here in Dover to be dedicated on the 25th anniversary next year.

posted on: 9/11/2025

City Council, 9/11/2025