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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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CIP before joint session of Council, Planning Board
posted on 10/13/2025
City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. will present the proposed FY2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to the City Council and Planning Board at a joint workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The joint session begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Conference Room.
After it is presented, the Planning Board and City Council will conduct their own review of the proposed CIP at subsequent meetings. The Planning Board reviews the CIP to ensure the proposed projects are based upon priorities established in the Master Plan. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and CIP discussion at its Tuesday, Oct. 28 meeting.
Following the Planning Board’s input, the City Council will hold its review and public hearings. The City Council’s CIP adoption process includes three resolutions: adopting the six-year document, approving FY27 capital reserve fund appropriations for non-debt financed projects, and authorizing appropriation and bonding for FY27 debt-financed projects. The CIP’s first-year projects and appropriations will become part of the FY27 municipal budget that City Manager Joyal will present to the City Council in February.
The CIP prioritizes all capital spending of $25,000 or more for items with a useful life of three years or longer. It includes cost estimates, recommended time schedules to complete projects, and financing methods, which include debt financing, the annual operating budget, capital reserve funds, and grant funding. The CIP is the first step in preparing the annual municipal budget....more
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Community Services to host Career Fair Oct. 16
posted on 10/10/2025
The City of Dover’s Community Services Department will host a career fair on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 271 Mast Road.The event offers job seekers an opportunity to learn more about career openings across the department. Community Services staff will be on hand to discuss open positions, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.
Community Services provides essential services that keep Dover running.
For more information about the career fair or current openings, visit the City of Dover website, call 603-516-6450, or scan the QR code on the event flyer....more
Planning Board, 10/14/2025
The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
posted on: 10/15/2025
Swearing-in Ceremony for Chief Terlemezian, 10/6/2025
Dover's new Chief of Police David Terlemezian was sworn into office at a ceremony held on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Dover City Hall.
posted on: 10/7/2025
