The investigation into the accident along  Richboyton Road continues . NJTransit confirmed the death of a Dover teen on the evening of Thursday, April 16. A Dover teen was struck and killed Thursday evening along Richboyton Road by an eastbound NJTransit train, according to NJTransit and law-enforcement officials. NJ Transit Police is the primary investigator on the case. NJTransit released this statement: At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Thursday,  Morris & Essex Line train 858

Democrat cruises to victory for U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Ananlilia Mejia was declared the winner of the April 16 special election over Joe Hathaway. Democrat Analilia Mejia scored a decisive win over Republican opponent Joe Hathaway in the special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's vacant U.S. Congress (NJ-11) seat. The district includes Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties. With more than 90 percent of the ballots tallied, Mejia, co-executive director

The program empowers athletes, coaches, partners, and fans to celebrate the joy of competition. The Tigers applied full-court defensive pressure against Pequannock High School. Photos by Anthony Rodriguez Jacob Jaramillo Moncada is a Dover High School baller. “My favorite things are being able to play in the games and practice to further improve my shooting and enjoy the sport,” he says. “And having the national anthem sung before the basketball game.” Jacob is a baller with

Acclaimed Fine Arts/Dance teacher named best for 2025-26 school year. DHS Fine Arts/ Dance teacher Hannah Olmo, center, is surrounded by family and students as she is recognized for her dual Teacher of the Year awards. (Photo/Karen Fucito) The Dover High School community surprised Fine Arts/Dance teacher Hannah Olmo with the news that, in addition to earning Teacher of the Year status at DHS, Morris County also named her the Governor's Educator of the Year. She was celebrate

Members who backed Republican candidates were ousted; T.C. McCourt chosen to lead new committee. T.C. McCourt has been chosen to lead the next iteration of the Dover Democratic Committee. (Photo courtesy, T.C. McCourt) The Morris County Democratic Committee has voted overwhelmingly to remove all members of the Dover Democratic Committee from their party positions, concluding a months-long disciplinary process that centered on the conduct of Dover Democrats during the 2025 gen

The move allows local developer Roger Gupta to submit a site plan for redevelopment near Crescent Field. Dover Town Council voted 5-4 to approve the first reading of the redevelopment effort for the 46 S. Morris Street rooming house. (Photo/DOVERNOW) The Dover Town Council voted to allow the redevelopment of the rooming house at 46 S Morris Street, located across from Crescent Field and near the train station.  The vote comes nearly four months after the council voted to appr

Free Space-Themed Summer Astro Camp® will help middle schoolers study the science of exploration. Middle school students will have the opportunity to reach for the stars this summer as County College of Morris (CCM)  hosts its first NASA Astro Camp® on campus. Designed for students in grades 6 through 8, the free, four-day camp will immerse participants in hands-on engineering challenges and space exploration activities inspired by real-world missions.  The camp will run from

Planners' questions extend presentation of 640-apartment project to April 16 meeting. The proposed development would include retail shops on the street level and studios, as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments. (Photo/Courtesy of Dover) The Dover Planning Board, and town residents, had plenty of questions for the team of experts representing the redevelopment of the proposed 640-unit project along Bassett Highway. There were so many questions – and a few reminders about

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'Team Dover' becomes first to announce run for June Democratic primary. A historic, all-female slate of candidates announced their candidacies for Dover Town Council in the 2026 Democratic primary, to be held on Tuesday, June 2. It's the first time in Dover’s more than 300-year history that a Town Council slate is composed entirely of women. If elected, the slate also would create the Council's first female majority. The candidates, running together under the "Team Dover" mot

IDEA Cultural presents a free show at new Richards Building arts, entertainment, and education space. COMING SATURDAY, MARCH 7: Join IDEA Cultural for its first event on The Amp's stage! Furia will be performing at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Enter The Amp at 10 N. Warren St. in Dover, NJ CLICK HERE to find more information about IDEA Cultural and its events. The Amp is the arts component of the Richards Building revitalization by developer West Morris Capital (which also ow

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

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

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

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.

'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

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

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

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

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