Free and Reduced Price School Meals, 2026–2027
Dover schools provide free and reduced price school meals to qualifying students. All information that’s shared by a parent or guardian remains private. It is not shared with teachers. If…
Bret Carmichael
City Councilor for Dover, New Hampshire
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Regular Meeting, Oct 14, 2026
The Council officially appointed a new City Manager, effective January 2027, marking a major leadership transition for the municipality. Significant public debate and Council discussion also centered around a proposed…
City Council & Planning Board Workshop, Oct 7, 2026
The joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Board focused on the presentation of the Fiscal Years 2028-2033 Capital Improvements Program to outline proposed municipal capital projects, funding sources,…
Community Meeting: Littleworth Road Water and Sewer Improvements
Councilor Robison and I attended the September 29, 2026, community meeting regarding the water and sewer improvements planned for Littleworth Road and Old Littleworth Road.
New Hampshire’s Sluggish Housing Growth Is Leading to Longer Commutes, Report Suggests
There is a growing gap in New Hampshire between how much it costs for housing and how much residents are earning — and nowhere is it clearer than in the…
City Council Regular Meeting, Sep 23, 2026
The City Council meeting focused on implementing major civic updates, including the adoption of the new toter waste collection system and the progression of the community trail expansion. Additionally, the…
Recently Updated
The City of Dover is completely reconstructing Court Street and Union Street to upgrade aging underground utilities, improve drainage, and rebuild the roadway and sidewalks. The project incorporates Dover’s Complete…
The City of Dover is replacing a critical, 140-year-old water main along Central Avenue and Abbey Sawyer Memorial Drive up to the Garrison Hill Water Storage Tank. The project will…
The City of Dover has contracted Northeast Earth Mechanics, LLC for a $12.8 million reconstruction of Henry Law Avenue, Payne Street, and lower Henry Law Park. Running from summer 2026…
The City of Dover is upgrading the water and sewer service on Littleworth Road and Old Littleworth Road. The existing water main is over 90 years old and has reached…
Milfoil is an invasive aquatic plant that can grow up to an inch per day. A years-long infestation has been spreading inward from the pond’s edges, reaching a point where…
The City of Dover is planning a complete rehabilitation of Morningside Park, which will bring brand-new, modern playground equipment and improved amenities to the 2.9-acre space near Garrison Elementary School.…
Upcoming Events
City Council Regular Meeting
Wed, Oct 28 • 7:00 pmCity Call, Council ChambersDover’s City Council holds Regular Meetings twice a month, except in special circumstances such as holidays or severe weather. The public is always invited to attend and participate.⋯
City Council Workshop
Wed, Nov 4 • 7:00 pmCity Hall, Council ChambersWorkshops are scheduled on an as-needed basis and are held on Wednesdays. The public is always invited to attend and participate. Depending on the topics discussed, they may⋯
City Council Workshop
Wed, Dec 2 • 7:00 pmCity Hall, Council ChambersWorkshops are scheduled on an as-needed basis and are held on Wednesdays. The public is always invited to attend and participate. Depending on the topics discussed, they may⋯
City Council Regular Meeting
Wed, Dec 9 • 7:00 pmCity Call, Council ChambersDover’s City Council holds Regular Meetings twice a month, except in special circumstances such as holidays or severe weather. The public is always invited to attend and participate.⋯