N.J. Rep Aura K. Dunn (R-25th Dist..) lent a hand to make Thanksgiving memorable for many families. Photo: Courtesy, Aura K. Dunn) "As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the power of community and compassion. I was grateful to join Table of Hope, County College of Morris, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for their annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution, where hundreds of turkeys and meals were shared with families across our region. Thanks to t

Mayor Dodd backs move to pay more than $30,000 to fight claims against Council member in various incidents.  Dover Town Hall has been the scene of many Town Council disputes in 2025. (DOVERNOW photo) Dover Town Council voted Tuesday night to approve separate payments of $32,000 and $9,000 to cover councilman Sergio Rodriguez's additional legal fees.  The decision was passed by a 5-3-1 vote, with "no" votes from Arturo Santana, Marcos Tapia, and Sandra Wittner, and Rodriguez a

The rule would give Mayor Dodd the right to sanction commenters; the second vote to be held on November 25 on Zoom. The The The Dover Town Council will vote for a second time on Tuesday, November 25, to approve a 'decorum ordinance' against council meeting attendees. Mayor Dodd would have discretion to sanction critics. While Dover’s first Town Council meeting after the November elections remained a largely orderly affair over Zoom, elected officials in town, including Mayor

Mendez, Rugg, Almada, Santana record big victories to claim spots. By DOVERNOW.com Dover will gain three new members and return one incumbent to the Town Council after an impressive voter turnout on Tuesday. Below are numbers are from Morris County Bureau of Elections. FIRST WARD Daniella Mendez, the former President of the Dover School Board, defeated incumbent Claudio Toro, whom Mendez defeated in the June 10 primary. Toro challenged Mendez in the general election as an Ind

Despite brief unity, Dover officials introduced a new ordinance to circumvent a legal injunction over approval of the civilian Public Safety Director role. The fire at J.D. Automotive and Truck drew sympathetic responses from residents at the Town Council meeting. (Photo/DOVERNOW) By Mario Marroquin The fire that destroyed Mayor James P. Dodd's business seemingly did something that Dover Town Council has failed to do in the last two years: bring people together. After months

Legal challenges have been filed since the Council voted to replace Police Chief Jonathan Delaney. Dover Police Chief Jon Delaney is fighting Council's plan to hire a Director of Public Safety. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) By Mario Marroquin Dover Mayor James P. Dodd is expected to introduce a modified ordinance at tonight’s Town Council meeting to replace Ordinance 30-2025, which was intended to create a Director of Public Safety to replace Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney and Do

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Flyers circulated criticizing First Ward Council candidate Daniella Mendez and fellow candidates.

By dovernow.com The 2025 General Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 , and Dover residents will have several ways to cast their ballots...

Chief Jonathan Delaney is reviewing legal options to fight department restructuring. A small group of protestors met outside Dover Town...

Chief Jonathan Delaney is reviewing legal options to fight department restructuring. A small group of protestors gathered during the...

Session to decide fate of Police and Fire departments changed from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29 The next Dover Town Council meeting has been...

Viral video captures him swatting phone from a picketer’s hand after contentious Dover Town Council meeting. Former Dover council member...

Dover Town Council voted 6-3 to approve the first reading of an ordinance creating a Department of Public Safety, which would be run by...

Mayor James Dodd outlines claims against Police Chief Jonathan Delaney on the Dover website. Watch tonight's virtual meeting. Tonight's...

If you’re double-parking or placing your car or truck in a Dover restricted zone and see grey posts—about three feet tall and topped with...

From complaints about government transparency and access, lack of respect for Spanish-speaking residents, to public outrage over tax dollars covering the legal bills of a councilman's alleged assault and attempted coercion, the circus-like atmosphere has spiraled out of control. Then, two weeks before the June 10 primary election, Edward Grimes, a frequent critic of Dover Mayor James P. Dodd and council members, asked about the town’s ordinance banning the smoking of cannabi

It was the hottest day of the year, but everyone kept their cool during Tuesday's Dover Town Council. That was no small feat considering...

Incumbent Dover Town Council member Santana retains his seat. The Dover primary election split the four open races, with incumbents...

Steady rain early kept voters away from polling locations. Now the rains have passed and the sun is out. Eager poll workers, anxious...