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Whodunit? You Can Solve It
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
dovernow.com staff
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Surviving High Prices & Budget Cuts
Sheri has been clean for three years. The Morristown resident has a job and a place to live as she wages her ongoing battle with opioid use disorder. She takes part in therapy and receives regular injections of medication, all of it paid for by Medicare. “The thought of not having healthcare and access to my medications that are keeping me alive and clean really does something to me,” she says. “I don’t know where I would be right now, probably suffering in the horrors of add
dovernow.com staff
Nov 10, 20255 min read


A Witness to Family History
Her grandfather favored flannel shirts.
An unusual fashion choice for a young businessman in the 1920s, says Jeanne DeMark of Dover, a time when proper attire was the norm, even for factory workers, who wore dress jackets and ties to work.
However, her grandfather, Henry O. Baker, had an unusual business career: He took over management of the family’s Baker Theatre at the age of 19.
dovernow.com staff
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Dover Event to Honor Veterans
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
Mariana Simioni
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Dunn Expresses Gratitude for Re-election
'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
dovernow.com staff
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Dover Veteran Honored for Service
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
David Chmiel
Nov 6, 20253 min read


A Woman of Influence
Most people dream of scoring a seat at the FIFA World Cup. Christine Perez scored something more extraordinary—an email from soccer’s global governing body. The message arrived earlier this year, a few days after she posted an Instagram reel manifesting her dream of attending the World Cup. “They saw it, liked it, commented, and then I got an email,” she says. “I don’t know if they fell for my trap, but that was my plan.”
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Nov 6, 20257 min read


Democrats Sweep Dover Town Council Seats
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
David Chmiel
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Sherrill Beats Ciattarelli to Become Governor-Elect
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
David Chmiel
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Honoring Generations Who Paved the Way
‘Nuestra Historia’ exhibit helps expand the scope of Dover’s immigrant story. Before Oct. 2, you could climb three flights of stairs in the home of the Dover Area Historical Society and learn part of the town’s proud story. After Oct. 3, at the top of the steps, the freshest installation shines a brighter light on the story, inspiring cultural pride and memories of nearly 90 years of Latino influence on the town.
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Nov 3, 20252 min read


Dodd Appreciates Community Support, Council Approves New Ordinance
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
Mario Marroquin
Nov 1, 20253 min read


Judge Upholds Food Stamp Benefits
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
dovernow.com staff
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Dover Decides: Where do Sherrill, Ciatterelli Stand on Issues?
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are in a heated battle for the New Jersey Governor's race.
Mario Marroquin
Oct 29, 20254 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 28, 20253 min read


UPDATE: JD Automotive & Truck Fire Under Investigation
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,
David Chmiel
Oct 27, 20252 min read


VOTE TODAY: Know Your Ballot
Study your sample ballot, know your polling location, and do your civic duty.
David Chmiel
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Dover to Honor New Citizens at Community Ceremony
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
David Chmiel
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Dodd Attacks Council Candidate
Flyers circulated criticizing First Ward Council candidate Daniella Mendez and fellow candidates.
Mario Marroquin
Oct 16, 20255 min read


Voting in Dover: What You Need to Know Before Election Day
By dovernow.com The 2025 General Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 , and Dover residents will have several ways to cast their ballots...
dovernow.com staff
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Trick, Treat, and a Trunkful of Fun in Dover
A long-standing Halloween tradition returns with decorated cars, costumes, candy, and community fun. Give the kids a head start on...
David Chmiel
Oct 10, 20251 min read
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