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Dover Town Council Approves New Rodriguez Legal Defense Fees
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
Mario Marroquin
23h4 min read


Town Council Votes to Consider ‘Decorum Ordinance’
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
Mario Marroquin
Nov 173 min read


Dover Council Expected to Dispute Public Safety Director Ruling
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
David Chmiel
Oct 283 min read


VOTE TODAY: Know Your Ballot
Study your sample ballot, know your polling location, and do your civic duty.
David Chmiel
Oct 241 min read


Dodd Attacks Council Candidate
Flyers circulated criticizing First Ward Council candidate Daniella Mendez and fellow candidates.
Mario Marroquin
Oct 165 min read


Dover Town Council Votes to Cut Police, Fire Chiefs
Chief Jonathan Delaney is reviewing legal options to fight department restructuring. A small group of protestors gathered during the...
Mario Marroquin
Sep 303 min read


Dover’s Public Safety Decision Debated
Morris County Prosecutor's rebuttal and continuing political firestorm, final Town Council vote looms over attempted shakeup of Police...
Mario Marroquin
Sep 263 min read


Dover Town Council Meeting Rescheduled
Session to decide fate of Police and Fire departments changed from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29 The next Dover Town Council meeting has been...
David Chmiel
Sep 191 min read


Dover Mayor, Council Pass Ordinance to Eliminate Police, Fire Chiefs
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...
Mario Marroquin
Sep 103 min read


Dover Town Council to Propose Police, Fire Overhaul
Mayor James Dodd outlines claims against Police Chief Jonathan Delaney on the Dover website. Watch tonight's virtual meeting. Tonight's...
David Chmiel
Sep 92 min read


Residents Find Solutions for Virtual Council Meeting
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...
David Chmiel
Jun 241 min read
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