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Stay Informed: Understand 2026 SNAP Changes
Be aware of guideline updates and other food-assistance resources. Access to fresh fruits and vegetables is an essential ingredient for healthy living. (Photo/ Timur Saglambilek) The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is undergoing changes that could reshape eligibility for thousands of New Jerseyans in 2026. The overhaul not only introduces stricter work and age requirements primarily targeted towards adults without dependents, but it also sets a new s
Mario Marroquin


Developers Delay Presentations to Dover Planners
Review of 640-unit Bassett Highway project moved to March 19 meeting. The Dover Town Planners shared support for residents' concerns about the impact that a proposed West Blackwell project would have on the neighborhood's parking challenges. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Dover Town Hall was a full house for the February 19 Planning Board meeting, nearly evenly split among residents and developers and their attorneys, architects, and consultants. Attorney Dean Donatelli reviewed the t
David Chmiel


News Report: Burst Pipes Close Two Schools
Sources say North Dover and Academy Street schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 10, due to burst pipes. We will report more news as it becomes available.
dovernow.com staff


Stay Informed: Understand 2026 SNAP Changes
Be aware of guideline updates and other food-assistance resources. Access to fresh fruits and vegetables is an essential ingredient for healthy living. (Photo/ Timur Saglambilek) The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is undergoing changes that could reshape eligibility for thousands of New Jerseyans in 2026. The overhaul not only introduces stricter work and age requirements primarily targeted towards adults without dependents, but it also sets a new s
Mario Marroquin


Developers Delay Presentations to Dover Planners
Review of 640-unit Bassett Highway project moved to March 19 meeting. The Dover Town Planners shared support for residents' concerns about the impact that a proposed West Blackwell project would have on the neighborhood's parking challenges. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Dover Town Hall was a full house for the February 19 Planning Board meeting, nearly evenly split among residents and developers and their attorneys, architects, and consultants. Attorney Dean Donatelli reviewed the t
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


Picture This
Helrick’s custom-framing shop delivers generational expertise and personal service—even for lobster claws.
dovernow.com staff


Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets
The untold story of The Show Place, where a waterlogged disco became the stage for Metallica’s debut, the Ramones’ residency, and 15 years of hazy rock history
Mariana Simioni


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


Dover Businesses Play Cupid
Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day? Help is all around. Victor's Flowers & Gifts on Blackwell Street offers a variety of options to make Valentine's Day special. (Photo/Victor's Flowers & Gifts) “Where there is love, there is life.” That quote is true – unless you forget to acknowledge Valentine’s Day. So to prevent your own Valentine’s Day Massacre, DOVER NOW checked in with a few local merchants who specialize in making our gestures a bit more special. Victor’s Flowers
David Chmiel


A Helping Hand for Tax Season
United Way volunteers are making it easier for low- to moderate-income households to file accurately, access credits, and save hundreds in preparation fees. By Mariana Simioni For many residents across northern New Jersey, tax season presents a familiar challenge: paying an average of $300 for commercial tax preparation or attempting to file alone, which risks missing refunds and credits. In a region where wages often don’t keep pace with living costs, that choice can make a
dovernow.com staff


Christine’s Corner: New Year, New You
There’s something about January that brings a renewed sense of possibility, like anything is possible. That’s why it felt like the perfect theme for the first Christine’s Corner of the year: New Year, New You.
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