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.

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

Multiple fire departments were called to battle a three-alarm blaze at a Dover business owned by Mayor James P. Dodd. The cleanup and investigation have begun at the scene of the JD Automotive & Truck Inc. fire. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) By DOVERNOW.COM Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney announced Monday that the cause of the three-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday evening at JD Automotive & Truck,

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Residents can register new citizens for recognition. The town of Dover will host its annual Citizenship Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October. 29, at Aashwird Palace, located at 169 S. Salem Street.  First introduced in 2018, the ceremony was created to recognize new U.S. citizens living in Dover—many of whom mark this milestone far from their families or without formal recognition.  The Citizenship Ceremony honors the dedication, resilience, and diverse journeys of Dover’s

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...

A long-standing Halloween tradition returns with decorated cars, costumes, candy, and community fun. Give the kids a head start on...

The Dover Free Public Library is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Fluency Center, a dynamic learning hub designed to support adult literacy and English language development in the heart of Dover’s vibrant, multilingual community. This initiative is launched in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Morris County (LVMC) to offer one-on-one tutoring and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to residents free of charge.

Sometimes you have to stop and smell the flowers. Now, thanks to 14 students from Dover College Promise (DCP), local passersby can do exactly that. The students built and installed planters on the Rockaway River bridge between N. Sussex and N. Warren Streets by Town Hall. Then they filled them with an assortment of white and pink petunias to brighten everyone’s walk.

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...

DOVERNOW is dedicated to helping everyone stay connected to the people, places, and events that shape our communities. To help make it easier, we have launched the DOVERNOW.com Community Calendar

Morris County Prosecutor's rebuttal and continuing political firestorm, final Town Council vote looms over attempted shakeup of Police...

Dover’s Baker Theater, opened as a vaudeville playhouse, has hosted icons such as Harry Houdini, Abbott & Costello, and George Burns and Gracie Allen. Some of film’s biggest stars came to life during its days as a movie theater. Now the landmark at 39 W. Blackwell Street, with its iconic Broadway-style marquee, is entering a new chapter.

Dover High School's Tigers are gearing up for an exciting 2025 fall sports season! Members of the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference (NWJAC), Dover players will compete in varsity football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading. The full schedules are available at dhs.dover-nj.org or nwjerseyac.com. Here’s a preview for all the teams, delivered by their coaches:

The Longo Planetarium is in Cohen Hall, room 207, at CCM, 214 Center Grove Road in Randolph. Visitors can park in Lot 7 and follow campus signs to the building. For showtimes, ticket info, and additional details, visit CCM Longo Planetarium. 

Jeff Hoyt is beginning his 12th season as the head coach of the Dover High School boys’ soccer team. During his tenure, the Tigers have amassed a regular-season record of 146-67-10. The teams have a 21-9 postseason record, winning two Sectional Championships (2017 & 2020) and finishing as state championship runner-up in 2017. In 2024, the team record was 15-5 overall, with a 9-1 record in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference (NWJAC) - Freedom Division, where they finished