Morris Prosecutor closes three-month investigation, finds no evidence of wrongdoing. Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney's department was cleared of any wrongdoing in Mayor James P. Dodd's wiretapping claims. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) On August 27, Dover Mayor James P. Dodd released a video via the town’s social media channels, accusing the Dover Police Department of illegally wiretapping incoming and outgoing Town Hall calls. Flanked by Town Administrator/CFO Ed Ramirez and Munic

Two 30-year tax incentives for Bassett Highway developments get support; salary issues to be addressed at a separate meeting. Dover Town Council meetings remain virtual through 2025 (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Dover’s town council voted this week to approve a nearly half-million-dollar emergency appropriation from next year’s budget to cover legal expenses. While Mayor James P. Dodd attributed the $425,000 bill to unresolved expenses from the previous administration, residents atten

Emergency Resolution proposed to pay the unexpected shortfall in the 2025 budget. Dover Town Council will vote on an emergency appropriation resolution to cover $425,000 in accrued legal fees. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) “Whereas an emergency has arisen with respect to legal expenses and, no adequate provision was made in the 2025 budget for the aforesaid purpose…”  That’s how Resolution No. 299-2025 begins. The Dover Town Council will vote on the Resolution at its scheduled meetin

First Ward Council member-elect works with The Good Bean, Dover Scoops, and Factory Records to help support local pantries. Daniella Mendez , who will represent residents of Dover's First Ward as a member of Town Council when she is sworn in on January 1, 2026, is working with local businesses to set up donation spots for non-perishable foods. If you can help, please consider donating what you can to support your neighbors in need during these challenging times. DOVERNOW.com

Recognition delivered at the Morris County Police Chiefs Association holiday luncheon. MCPCA names 2026 President and Executive Board. Morris County Sheriff James Gannon presents Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney with a service award from the MCPCA. (Photo courtesy of MCPCA)   From the County of Morris Office of Communication and Digital Media: The Morris County Board of County Commissioners attended the Morris County Police Chiefs Association’s (MCPCA) annual holiday lunc

The six-story, 90-unit apartment building on East McFarlan Street is poised to transform the neighborhood and attract new residents to Dover. Construction continues on the six-story, 90-unit 80East development at E. McFarlan and Route 46. (DOVERNOW photo/David Arredondo) Crossroads Companies and CrownPoint Group are nearing completion on the 80East luxury apartment project, slated to open early next year. The six-story, 90-unit building is located at the corner of McFarlan an

Crowds brave the cold to celebrate the parade and tree-lighting ceremony.  The crowd gathered at the Christmas Marketplace in JFK Park to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they made their entrance. (Photo/Jack Ponzoni) As performers lined up near Crescent Field in Lot B, attendees lined Blackwell Street. The scent of warm, fresh popcorn and hot chocolate filled the frosty Monday night air, letting everyone know it was time for Dover's annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting ce

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

From sparkling lights to Santa sightings, Dover transforms into a winter wonderland full of joy and holiday cheer. As always, Santa and Mrs. Claus are the stars of the Christmas parade. (photo: Karen Fucito/DOVERNOW) Celebrate the season with family, friends, and neighbors at Dover’s annual holiday festivities on Monday, Dec. 1 ! Enjoy a magical evening filled with lights, music, and holiday cheer as the community comes together to welcome the most wonderful time of the year.

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

DHS presents 'Murder on the Menu' dinner-theater event. Get tickets by November 14. The Dover High School Drama Department is setting the stage for a thrilling evening of food, fun, and mystery with its fall play,   Murder on the Menu : A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Experience . Performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, in the DHS Cafeteria .  Guests will enjoy a unique, interactive theatre experience as students perform a suspense

Residents encouraged to join a tribute honoring local veterans. The Town of Dover will commemorate Veterans Day with a community ceremony at 6p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, at Hurd Park, 276 W. Blackwell Street.  This long-standing tradition invites residents to come together in gratitude and remembrance, honoring the service, courage, and sacrifice of local veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.  A proud fixture on Dover’s civic calendar, the ceremony off

'I will never take that trust for granted,' she wrote in an open letter to 25th District voters. NJ Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn (R-25th Dist.) was re-elected on November 4, 2025. By DOVERNOW.com Editor's Note: Incumbent Aura K. Dunn (R-25th District) won re-election to her New Jersey Assembly seat. Here is her letter to the district: Dear Friends, With tremendous gratitude and humility, I want to thank the people of the 25th District for giving me the honor of continuing to

Charles E. Johnson was presented with a Distinguished Military Service Medal by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners . Dover resident Charles E. Johnson was awarded the Morris County Distinguished Service Medal on November 5. (Photo/Morris County Board of County Commissioners) By DOVERNOW.com Charles E. Johnson was one of seven veterans presented with the Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medal on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, during the Morris County Boa

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

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill beat Jack Ciattarelli to become the Governor-elect of New Jersey. by DOVERNOW.com As of 11 p.m, Morris County's unofficial totals showed U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill capturing 50.35 percent (95,392) of votes. Her challenger, Jack Ciattarelli, garnered 49.14 percent (93,100 votes). Across the state, with 86 percent of the votes counted, Sherrill earned 56.2 percent of votes; Ciattarelli got 43.2 percent. This is a developing story . Keep checking back for

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

Government shutdown threatened to end SNAP program in N.J. and the rest of the nation. A federal judge ordered SNAP benefits to be paid for during the federal shutdown. (Photo by CatsComing/Pexels) The neediest New Jersey residents have been facing frightening choices on how to feed their families as the November 1 deadline for the end of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding approaches. This evening, The New York Times reported that a federal judge i

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are in a heated battle for the New Jersey Governor's race.