Temporary Warming Center on Back River Road
Strafford County is building a new warming center on County Farm Road. The project is running behind, as construction projects often do. As a result, the City of Dover needs…
Bret Carmichael
City Councilor for Dover, New Hampshire
Recent Articles
City Council Workshop, Nov 4, 2026
The purpose of this session is to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Years 2028-2033 Capital Improvements Program prior to a final adoption vote.
2026 Midterm Election Results for Dover, NH
Thank you to Dover residents who voted in yesterday’s midterm election. Your vote matters. I also want to thank all of the volunteers and city staff who worked a long…
City Council Regular Meeting, Oct 28, 2026
The City Council meeting primarily focused on advancing several infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives, alongside preparations for upcoming public hearings. Key discussions also centered on managing city budget constraints caused…
School Board Workshop: Ballot Question 2
On October 26, 2026, the Dover School Board hosted a workshop and public forum on Question 2, which will appear on ballots statewide on November 3, 2026. This is Question…
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…
Recently Updated
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 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 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…
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…
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.…
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City Council Workshop
Wed, Dec 9 • 6:00 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.⋯
City Council Workshop
Wed, Jan 6 • 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, Jan 13 • 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.⋯