Four-hour meeting marked by heated comments from Mayor Dodd, residents about a variety of topics. Dover Town Council member Chris Almada listens to attorney John McDonough discuss redevelopment of the Harry Loory site. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) The Dover Town Council meeting Tuesday evening featured the usual topics: residential and business-district parking, development, financial challenges, and development without adequate parking. The 51-page agenda should have tipped off atte

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