Dover halts drone use for sewer inspections after privacy concerns
Dover, NH halted drone flights over private property for stormwater inspections due to privacy concerns, opting for other methods.
Dover plans big road project near Henry Law Park. Here’s what to expect
Dover’s major reconstruction of Henry Law Avenue and Payne Street will bring a new roundabout and more upgrades. Here’s how it will affect residents.

Strafford County warming center breaks ground after years of uncertainty
Strafford County and Tri-City leaders celebrate groundbreaking for a new warming center on County Farm Road, after years of seeking a solution.
Judge extends health coverage for Dover teachers in SchoolCare case | New Hampshire Public Radio
The Dover School District and Superintendent Christine Boston sued SchoolCare to force the insurance risk pool to keep its health coverage for school staff in place through the duration of its contract, which ends June 30.
Relief for Dover Route 108 mess: New plan targets school traffic jams – Worldnews.com
DOVER — Have you sat in traffic on Route 108 by Dover High School and Dover Middle School, wondering if it’ll ever improve? City and state leaders feel your pain and have begun designing a plan to ease it. “This has been a long time coming. It’s a long-standing problem with the traffic out there, and the solution has been a long time coming …,” said Mayor Dennis Shanahan. Chris Parker, deputy city manager, said “Route 108, particularly Durham Road, is pretty constrained with right-of-way. What

Dover NH adopts $227.3M budget. Here’s how much taxes will increase.
Here are details on Dover’s projected tax rate as city’s $227.3 million budget is approved, falling under the tax cap.

Dover council votes to remove Willand Pond milfoil without herbicide
Dover council votes to take “least toxic” option for milfoil removal from Willand Pond, going against NH Dept. of Environmental Services advice.

With higher rates than utilities, the Community Power Coalition loses trust and some customers | New Hampshire Public Radio
The town of Bow voted to pull out of the coalition, citing increasing costs for customers. In Dover, city officials decided to move some of their main energy accounts off of community power.

City Council and School Board Inauguration 2026 – Dover NH Live Streaming
The inaugural ceremony for the City Council and School Board, held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Inauguration of newly elected City Council and School Board is Monday
Dover 2025 election results: Dennis Shanahan elected mayor
Dennis Shanahan was elected mayor Tuesday, Nov. 4, defeating Shawn Mickelonis, according to preliminary unofficial results.

Candidate Forum: City Council – Dover NH Live Streaming
The Greater Chamber of Commerce hosted the second of two candidate forums on Wednesday, Oct. 29, The second forum featured candidates for the six City Council wards. The first forum was held on Monday, Oct. 27and featured candidates for Mayor and City Council At-Large.
Dover Chamber to host City Council candidate forums before Nov. 4 election

Is Dover ready for 1,700-plus housing units? Candidates share views
Dover infrastructure is a hot topic with huge housing projects coming to city. Here’s what mayor and City Council candidates say about it.

Lucas Veitch, Dover City Council candidate 2025
Lucas Veitch, candidate for Dover City Council in 2025, answers questions on key issues ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Lucas Veitch announces he’s running for Dover City Council
DOVER — Lucas Veitch announced his candidacy for Dover’s Ward 2 City Council seat in the Nov. 4 municipal election.

