No layoffs included in the deal, which will raise average homeowner's taxes $183 for year. John Mooney, independent auditor for Dover, steps to the podium to answer council members' budget questions. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) The Dover Town Council approved the 2026 municipal budget on Tuesday, roughly three hours after getting the okay from the state of New Jersey. Mayor James P. Dodd, as well as professionals working on behalf of the town, deliberated on the merits of thelegisl

Photos show agents struggling with Filemon Ruiz Cielo and Margarita Cielo Balbuena on Saturday morning. Osmar Ruiz reaches for his father, Filemon Ruiz Cielo, who is held down by three ICE agents. (Photo/Karol Ruiz) Dover residents Filemon Ruiz Cielo and Margarita Cielo Balbuena were taken into ICE custody around 10 a.m Saturday near the intersection of Park Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. Margarita Cielo Balbuena, right, records her husband, Filemon Ruiz Cielo, being restra

The tax increase is linked to the skyrocketing costs of employee insurance. Next meeting to be held June 9. Mayor James P. Dodd introduced Dover’s 2026 budget Tuesday evening, which would raise taxes by $17.74 per month or $213 per year, based on an average home assessed at $240,000. He said that cuts had to be made in some departments to offset a 41 percent increase in health benefits, which rose from $3.3 million last year to $4.7 million. Dodd said town residents would ha

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...