The Dover Main Street annual food drive is underway from now through Friday, Dec. 19. All donations go directly to the Dover Food Pantry, helping neighbors in need this season. Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at more than two dozen participating downtown businesses.

Christmas trees are involved in hundreds of fires each year. Electrical light malfunctions and placing trees too close to heat sources are common causes. A dry tree can burn fast and intensely. Keep yours well-watered and turn off holiday lights before bed or when leaving home.

Winter Parking Ban text and phone alerts are currently unavailable due to a CodeRED outage. If you previously relied on these alerts, please sign up for email updates at https://t.co/2QovyhYxc8 and add “Parking Ban Alerts” to your subscriptions. More info: https://t.co/pCIznFqZgC

Need help providing a gift for your child for the holidays? The City of Dover Toy Bank is accepting applications until Dec. 17 for children 0-12 years. Proof of residency required w/utility bill & picture ID. Apply at the City of Dover's Welfare Office, 61 Locust St., Suite 334.

Locust Street and Hale Street intersection will be closed 24-hours a day beginning Monday, Dec. 8 for utility work. All vehicle traffic will be detoured around the intersection. Locust Street is expected to reopen by Dec. 15, with Hale Street expected to reopen on Dec. 22.

City Council will meet Weds, Dec. 10, at 7 pm to consider adopting the FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a FY2026 budget amendment for Dover’s share of a permanent emergency warming center. Agenda: https://t.co/7VgO2tcwyO

Dover Police Dept. is accepting names, addresses and phone numbers of families in need for the Annual Christmas Basket Program that provides Christmas dinner to families in Dover. Donations are accepted at the Police Department. Questions? Call Dover Police Dept. at 603-742-4646.

City and school officials, students and community members broke ground Weds, Dec. 3, on the DHS Athletic Complex. The $18M project will replace the track, reconfigure fields, and add new synthetic turf baseball and multi-sport fields, with portions opening for fall 2026 sports.

Renters: You have more control over your energy bills than you think. Check out these no-cost habit changes—from cutting “vampire power” to using your blinds wisely—that boost efficiency and help lower monthly costs year-round.

This is the final weekend that the City of Dover Recycling Center on Mast Road is open on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Regular hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 516-6450.

Missed the annual Dover Holiday Parade, or want to experience it again? This year's parade is airing on DoverTV Channel 22 and online at: https://t.co/Lre1meqw8Q

Don't miss the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Henry Law Park on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. Enjoy seasonal music by the Dover Middle School Chorus, remarks from city leaders, and the ceremonial lighting of the tree, marking the start of the holiday season in Dover.

The 16th annual Dover Festival of Trees is on Friday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 8 pm at the Rivermill at Dover Landing. The festival features 32 trees & 6 wreaths decorated by local businesses to be auctioned, live choir performances, a visit from Santa, and more. https://t.co/ILGj0jUsPw

The City Council and School Board will meet jointly today, Dec. 3, at 6 pm to discuss the development of the FY2027 budget and receive a preliminary calculation of the FY2027 tax cap. View agenda: https://t.co/TVQDj3kpTQ Watch online: https://t.co/6RLduP4LS4

Jessica's Law requires drivers in NH to remove all snow and ice from their vehicle before hitting the road. A sheet of snow flying off your car roof can cause damage to cars behind you or even a deadly crash! #WinterSafety

Curbside recycling was not completed today: Floral Avenue, High Ridge Drive, Oak Street, Florence Street, Ela Street, Rose Street, Pearl Street, Hill Street, Broadway, Forest Street, Hancock Street, Elmwood Avenue, Fairview Avenue, Durrell Street, Ham Street, and Winter Street.

The closure of the Locust/Hale intersection has been delayed to Dec. 8. When work starts, it will be closed 24 hours a day. All vehicle traffic will be detoured around the intersection. Locust St is expected to reopen on Dec. 15, with Hale St expected to reopen on Dec. 22.

City administrative offices, including Dover City Hall, will close at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, due to the weather. For more information, including updates on closures and cancellations, visit https://t.co/HGQ6yiZo6X.

Driving this evening may be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow”. Learn winter safety driving tips from the National Safety Council: https://t.co/NRIzn69ilF

A citywide parking ban will be in effect beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 2, and will conclude on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 a.m. The ban will be in effect downtown on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. only. More information: