Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Study sample ballots and polling locations. POLLING LOCATIONS WARD DISTRICT LOCATION 1 1, 2, 3 Dover High School Auditorium 100 Grace St 2 and 3 1, 2, 3 Sacred Heart Parish Center Gym (Auditorium) 37 N Essex Street 4 1, 2, 3 Board of Education Administration Bldg 21 Belmont Ave Click on the ballot for your ward and study your options to make an educated selection: WARD ONE BALLOT WARD TWO BALLOT WARD THREE BALLOT WARD FOUR BALL

The district received 170 reports of harassment, intimidation and bullying last year. Officials also reported a decline in student suspensions. Joshua Chuy, Dover School District's coordinator of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying program. (Photo/Dover School District) Reports of harassment, intimidation and bullying increased nearly 29% in Dover Public Schools last school year, but fewer cases were confirmed after investigations, according to figures presented to the

Operatic version of Edgar Allen Poe spooky short story kicks off Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 25. Get in the Halloween spirit at The Amp for a haunting chamber-opera adaptation of The Tell-Tale Heart, Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale of horror and suspense. This co-production with the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey will bring a modern, operatic take on Poe’s iconic short story to new audiences. To kick things off, the audience will enjoy a prelude of select pieces,

Join pop-up 'Jazz & Swag' event starts at 5 p.m. Friday, October 23. Richards Mercantile is thrilled to kick off a monthly jazz series at The Amp for "Jazz & Swag" event on Friday, October 23! There will be a vendor Pop-Up Event leading up to The Amp's Jazz & Soul show featuring The PJ Collective, a dynamic ensemble of area musicians. The entire event will be held in The Amp, Dover's new arts center. The "swag" vendor pop-up is free, open to all and will start at 5 p.m. The j

Hannah Olmo started with one dance class. Eight years later, her program has grown into something much bigger — and earned her the state's highest teaching honor. Hannah Olmo accepts flowers last Spring when she was named Morris County Teacher of the Year. Last week, she was named N.J. Teacher of the Year. (Photo/Karen Fucito) Eight years ago, Hannah Olmo arrived at Dover High School with a goal: give students a place where they could express themselves, build confidence and

A busy downtown, overcrowded housing, and looming developments all contribute to challenges. Council may decide tonight. The parking-meter issue remains unsettled as Dover Town Council modifies a variety of challenges. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) The description sounds almost quaint: “Tightly packed, pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods.” The phrase is from a planning report called the Municipal Self-Assessment (MSA), which the Town of Dover first filed in 2008 and updated in 2022. The M

Proposed Ann Street development project calls for cutting down as many as 1,500 trees. The home at 180 Ann Street features a heavily wooded 11-acre parcel. (realtor.com) Dover and its Shade Tree Commission proudly embraces its status as a "Tree City, USA" town by the Arbor Day Foundation. Thursday Night, members of the Dover Planning Board heard a proposal from Marc Walker, Practicing Engineer from the Dykstra Walker Design Group on P26-02, a project that would turn the sing

Five-count lawsuit stems from wiretapping case dismissed by Morris County Prosecutors Office. Dover Police Det. Lieutenant Oxmani Corona has taken legal action in response to actions that he claims were taken against him by Mayor Dodd and town officials over false wiretapping claims. Dover Police Detective Lieutenant Oxmani Corona has filed a lawsuit against Dover Mayor James P. Dodd, CFO Dr. Edward Ramirez, and the Town of Dover, claiming that he was targeted as part of a 20

North Jersey organization's next steps depend on resident feedback to create an action plan. Story and photos by Heath Rumble Jason Rowe and Fabi Soto addressed the people who came to The Amp Arts to explain how Norwescap can help Dover get assistance. Fabi Soto and Jason Rowe wanted to hear suggestions from Dover residents on how to revitalize Dover. The pair from Norwescap gained valuable insights from community members already connected to local helpers. Norwescap, short f

Mutual Morris offers Solidarity Market event on Saturday, August 22. The kids in our homes might not want to hear it, but it's almost time to get back in the classroom. With virtually every local household facing some form of financial challenge, parents are learning how to find solutions for stretching their dollars. Enter Mutual Morris and the Dover Free Public Library. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, Mutual Morris, a local mutual aid group that frequently ho

Four-hour meeting marked by heated comments from Mayor Dodd, residents about a variety of topics. Dover Town Council member Chris Almada listens to attorney John McDonough discuss redevelopment of the Harry Loory site. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) The Dover Town Council meeting Tuesday evening featured the usual topics: residential and business-district parking, development, financial challenges, and development without adequate parking. The 51-page agenda should have tipped off atte

Monday ceremony will celebrate new chapter for legendary program after one-year move to Madison . Joe Kubert had his hand in creating many comic-book storylines of heroic feats and dramatic comebacks for iconic brands. Then he and his wife, Muriel, moved to Dover in 1976 and opened The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. Forty-nine years later, a pair of former students of the world-renowned school bought the school and moved from its weathered former home to s

Club Colombia is accepting donations to help those in need. Monday's powerful earthquake in Western Colombia has caused significant death and destruction in dozens of cities and towns in the region. President Abelardo de la Espriella says the death toll is at more than 180 people and rising, with more than 4,000 people missing, and more than 1,500 buildings and homes destroyed or damaged. This devastating event has left the significant Colombian population in Dover searching

Creators and fans enjoy 'Basement Bash' to celebrate the imaginative spirit. Story and photos by Heath Rumble The creative spirit filled The Amp in the Richards Building during the 'Basement Bash' to close the Fourth Annual Dover Art Week. Dover Art Week, celebrating the local creatives community, got a joyful sendoff at The Amp, a new arts center and performance space that recently opened in the Richards Building on Blackwell Street. The third installment of the "Basement Ba

Latest hands-on Art Week event gives new artists inspiration to create. Story and photos by Heath Rumble Budding sculptors got their hands dirty for a class during Dover Art Week celebrations at the Richards Building. In the historic halls of one of Dover’s oldest buildings, an eager crowd buzzed in anticipation of Sulpture Night during Dover Art Week activities Wednesday night. As organizers, assistants and interns from The Amp — Dover’s new arts center — set up tables and c

Fourth annual festival celebrates the community's creatives and their supporters. Dover Art Week got off to a busy start last Saturday at the Richards Building. By Heath Rumble/Photos by Walter F. Rodriguez The fourth annual Dover Art Week kicked off Sunday afternoon with a sidewalk festival in Meridia Transit Plaza in Downtown. The convergence of artists and musicians, dubbed "Art on Blackwell", represented the creative spirit, with people contributing individual works to co

Hundreds rally at JFK Park to oppose ICE activity in Dover. The no-ICE rally drew a multi-generational crowd. (Photos by DOVERNOW.com) At 11:45 Sunday morning, a young man standing at the southeast corner of JFK Park was managing to coax a semi-melodic tune from a small air horn. He waved a sign that read, "IMMIGRANTS MAKE EVERYTHING GREAT." He motivated passing drivers on Route 46 to honk their horns in solidarity. "I am here to support the community," he said. He didn't wan

In a Dover shop, Sal Lepre preserves a disappearing craft, a life defined by purpose rather than profit. By Mariana Simioni | Photos by Karen Fucito When Sal Lepre isn't fixing footwear, he's reading the paper and watching the world go by from his chair. Entering Sal's Shoe Repair is like stepping through a portal into post-WWII Naples, Italy, where a nine-year-old boy is learning the trade that would shape his future. Snapping back to Dover 2026, Sal Lepre's shop smells of

Former Parking Enforcement Director facing allegations in the 2025 Town Council election. Fernando Barrios hasn't worked at Dover Town Hall for months. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Former Dover Parking Enforcement Director Fernando Barrios is facing charges of “attempted election fraud through false voter registration” in the 2025 First Ward general election. According to the investigation and a complaint filed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of the Public Integrity & Acc

Big D’s Hot Dog truck has been a community staple for 20 years. Dominick Angelone shares stories from his room with a view. Dominick Angelone has been feeding Dover and making friends for 20 years. (Photos/Jon Esquivel) Dover’s open doors make everyone hungry. From the smell of Colombian coffee and fresh pastries mixing in the morning mist to hot tacos and empanadas in the afternoon or grilled fish and meat, the streets are full of delicious restaurants. But some days you jus