City of Dover NH

06/08/2026

The City of Dover Recycling Center on Mast Road will open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, due to mandatory staff training. Hours that day will be 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular hours will resume afterward. For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450.

06/08/2026

The city’s licensed w**d control applicator is scheduled to begin work this week at targeted locations throughout Dover. The city’s curbside w**d control vendor, Northeast Vegetation & Mosquito Control Inc., of Raymond, will use organic treatments at all locations.

06/07/2026

Join the Dover Public Library on Friday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. for a virtual program with “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler,” Heather Rogers. This month’s program focuses on John Quincy Adams, who was a skinny‑dipper, one of two presidents with a foreign‑born wife, and an admirer of the metric system. This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Register: https://ow.ly/rKe250Z6Ugi

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Join historian Brooke Barbier, author of “Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicated History of the American Revolution,” on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. for a virtual talk about the influence of tavern and drinking culture on the American Revolution. Learn how alcohol shaped colonial resistance, affected soldiers on both sides, and influenced the creation of a new nation. Register: https://ow.ly/BtCe50Z6U65

06/06/2026

The 14th annual New Hampshire Maker Fest is happening today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire! Explore hands‑on activities, workshops, demonstrations, performances, food trucks, and more—inside the museum, out in the park, and on stage. Fun for all ages! Suggested donation: $5 per person. Learn more: https://childrens-museum.org/programs/nh-maker-fest/

06/06/2026

The Community Trail Advisory Committee invites young artists to help shape a new public art installation along the rural section of the Community Trail. The selected design will become a permanent feature of the trail, contributing to the character and creativity of our community. The winning artist will receive $200 in Dover Dollars, plus up to $150 in supplies to bring their vision to life.

Proposals are due by Friday, July 3. Submissions may be emailed to City Planner Erin Bassegio at [email protected], delivered to the Planning Department Office at City Hall during business hours, or mailed to: City of Dover, c/o Erin Bassegio, 288 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820.

Full contest details: https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/planning/community-trail/

06/05/2026

The Dover Mental Health Alliance will host an educational training workshop on Community ACEs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Dover Police Department, 46 Chestnut St. The registration fee is $25 and includes light refreshments and a certificate of completion. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/DMHAworkshop.

06/04/2026

The Dover High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Congratulations to all the graduates! 🎓 Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=Bqo1qaNqVVE, DoverTV (Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 9010), or online at dovernh.viebit.com.

06/04/2026

Jazz in the Park returns on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. in Henry Law Park! Kick off the summer with an evening of great music performed by talented Dover High School students. Bring a chair, invite some friends, and enjoy the vibes. This free event is open to the public. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/35598085263139259