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

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

Flyers circulated criticizing First Ward Council candidate Daniella Mendez and fellow candidates.

It was the hottest day of the year, but everyone kept their cool during Tuesday's Dover Town Council. That was no small feat considering...

Incumbent Dover Town Council member Santana retains his seat. The Dover primary election split the four open races, with incumbents...