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Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day all week. For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450.

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.

Latest news

City paving operations begins May 31

posted on 5/29/2024
Weather and other conditions permitting, Brox Industries, Inc., the city's paving contractor, is scheduled to begin paving operations on Friday, May 31 on Barry Street, Tanglewood Drive, and Berkshire Lane.
The work includes removing curbing, lowering street structures, trimming driveways, reclamation and grading, followed by paving. Reclamation is the process of grinding the existing pavement in place and mixing it with the existing base gravel material to improve the strength of the base. The reclaimed material can be shaped to re-establish the roadway cross-section and improve drainage.
The work is anticipated to last for three to five weeks. Parking will be prohibited on the above-listed streets Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. until paving operations are completed. Violators may be ticketed and towed....more
City Council proclaims June as Alzheimer's Awareness Month

posted on: 5/28/2024
The City Council recognized June as Alzheimer's Awareness Month during its May 22 City meeting with a proclamation read by Mayor Robert Carrier.
Betsy Bowman, a resident of Spring Village, an assisted living facility in Dover, gaveled the City Council meeting to order before Carrier read the proclamation detailing the devastating impacts of Alzheimer's disease.
"Whereas Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing profound cognitive decline and impact on families and communities," the mayor said, reading from the proclamation. "And whereas research into Alzheimer's disease is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies and treatments and ultimately finding a cure for this challenging condition."
After receiving the official proclamation document, Bowman thanked the city, saying, "Dover has been very kind to me, and I've enjoyed being here and meeting all you people. You've got a good run city."...more

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