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Dover Goes Back in Time at CCM Exhibit
'Footprints in Time' uses modern-day partnerships to showcase rare 19th-century glass negatives and artifacts. Members of the community are invited to a free opening reception on Friday, February 6, from 6–8 p.m., as County College of Morris , in partnership with the Dover Historical Society and the Dover College Promise Program , unveils “Footprints in Time,” a rare historical photography exhibit in the CCM Gallery . The exhibit will remain on view through Thursday, April 2
dovernow.com staff


Mayor, Council Warn of Post-storm Safety and Parking Issues
Crews are working around the clock to clear streets, while officials warn of the next projected weekend storm. Massive storms require the commitment from DPW crews and residents working to make streets and sidewalks passable. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) While public-works crews continue to clean up local streets, the impact of the massive weekend snowstorm dominated the discussion at Tuesday’s Dover Town Council meeting. Mayor James P. Dodd and members of the town council discusse
Mario Marroquin


Safety First: How to Weather the Winter Storm
Dover officials stress common-sense solutions – and following the road signs – to manage what could dump a foot or more of snow. The snow may be beautiful to many, and a hassle for others. Local officials ask all residents to follow snow-emergency rules to stay safe. (Photo/Pexels.com) Forecasters seem pretty sure that the looming snow – expected to begin Sunday and extend into Monday – could be the most powerful to rock the region in the last five years. We could be facing
David Chmiel


Mayor, Council Warn of Post-storm Safety and Parking Issues
Crews are working around the clock to clear streets, while officials warn of the next projected weekend storm. Massive storms require the commitment from DPW crews and residents working to make streets and sidewalks passable. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) While public-works crews continue to clean up local streets, the impact of the massive weekend snowstorm dominated the discussion at Tuesday’s Dover Town Council meeting. Mayor James P. Dodd and members of the town council discusse
Mario Marroquin


Rodriguez Enters PTI Program
Former Dover Council member can have charges cleared after 12 months. Former Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez is pleased with his PTI arrangement. ( Photo/ DOVERNOW.com ) Former Dover Town Councilman Sergio Rodriguez has been admitted into a 12-month program for first-time offenders that will help him avoid a trial and potential jail time. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced the decision to admit Rodriguez into the Pre-Trial Intervention program on Monday, Januar
David Chmiel


Dover Votes to Resume in-Person Town Council Meetings
The January 1 government reorganization meeting will be the first public meeting in eight months. The doors will be open, and the public is welcome to attend the January 1 Town Council meeting. (Photo/DOVERNOW) By Mario Marroquin Dover Town Council and Mayor James P. Dodd voted to restore in-person access to Town Hall during their last meeting of the year. The legislation was approved by all members present during the meeting, including several members who will no longer be s
David Chmiel


Dover Goes Back in Time at CCM Exhibit
'Footprints in Time' uses modern-day partnerships to showcase rare 19th-century glass negatives and artifacts. Members of the community are invited to a free opening reception on Friday, February 6, from 6–8 p.m., as County College of Morris , in partnership with the Dover Historical Society and the Dover College Promise Program , unveils “Footprints in Time,” a rare historical photography exhibit in the CCM Gallery . The exhibit will remain on view through Thursday, April 2
dovernow.com staff


Christmas Parade Brings Magic to Blackwell Street, JFK Park
Crowds brave the cold to celebrate the parade and tree-lighting ceremony. The crowd gathered at the Christmas Marketplace in JFK Park to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they made their entrance. (Photo/Jack Ponzoni) As performers lined up near Crescent Field in Lot B, attendees lined Blackwell Street. The scent of warm, fresh popcorn and hot chocolate filled the frosty Monday night air, letting everyone know it was time for Dover's annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting ce
Mariana Simioni


A Witness to Family History
Her grandfather favored flannel shirts.
An unusual fashion choice for a young businessman in the 1920s, says Jeanne DeMark of Dover, a time when proper attire was the norm, even for factory workers, who wore dress jackets and ties to work.
However, her grandfather, Henry O. Baker, had an unusual business career: He took over management of the family’s Baker Theatre at the age of 19.
dovernow.com staff


Authorities Raid Toro Taxes
Three men wearing nondescript POLICE vests and jackets were spotted in the Toro Taxes office on West Blackwell Street. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Authorities, reportedly from the New Jersey Attorney General's office, conducted a "criminal investigation" raid Monday morning at the West Blackwell Street offices of Toro Taxes, owned by former Dover Council member Claudia P. Toro. A woman who answered the phone at Toro Taxes didn't confirm why the authorities were in the office. The Of
dovernow.com staff


CK Solutions Wins First DOVERNOW Small-Biz Ad Contest
CK Solutions owner Cade Krajcsovics, left, says he is on-call 24/7 to help lighten the load for people or organizations with too much junk. (Photo/CK Solutions) DOVER NOW is a local small business. We appreciate the unique talents and constant hustle of every business owner in our communities, who use them daily to serve one another and feed their families. We wanted to give something back to these businesses, so we offered a Small-Business Support Contest, with a business e
David Chmiel


Dover Mulls Business Improvement District
Officials promote Special Improvement District proposal in advance of December 30 approval vote. Dover officials pledged that SID status would help create thriving storefronts in town. (DOVERNOW Photo/David Arredondo) While town officials are eager to promote a new initiative that would designate downtown Dover as a Special Improvement District (SID), local business owners are seemingly apprehensive about a piece of legislation that feels, to some, like a late-season tax hike
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