Settled 1623 · The Seacoast of New Hampshire
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New Hampshire's oldest community — and a great place to live, work, and play. Find a service, pay a bill, or get connected with your local government.
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New Hampshire's Oldest Community
Four centuries of history.
A city built for today.
1623
Settled
Oldest permanent settlement in NH
~33,000
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On New Hampshire’s Seacoast
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- Mon, Jun 22 Community Services
Portland Avenue water main repair underway; service restored by evening
Crews are repairing a water main break on Portland Avenue. The roadway is closed between Main and Dover streets and water service in the immediate area is temporarily shut off.
- Thu, Jun 18 Planning
At your service: new downtown sidewalk bump-outs improve safety
New curb extensions along Central Avenue shorten crossing distances and make downtown more walkable for everyone.
- Mon, Jun 15 Library
Sneak peek: inside the newly renovated Dover Public Library
A first look at the renovated library — refreshed reading rooms, a larger children's area, and new community meeting space.
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Four centuries of history on the New Hampshire Seacoast — from its mill-powered riverfront to a thriving downtown — and a community moving forward together.