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Dover Town Council Approves New Rodriguez Legal Defense Fees
Mayor Dodd backs move to pay more than $30,000 to fight claims against Council member in various incidents. Dover Town Hall has been the scene of many Town Council disputes in 2025. (DOVERNOW photo) Dover Town Council voted Tuesday night to approve separate payments of $32,000 and $9,000 to cover councilman Sergio Rodriguez's additional legal fees. The decision was passed by a 5-3-1 vote, with "no" votes from Arturo Santana, Marcos Tapia, and Sandra Wittner, and Rodriguez a
Mario Marroquin
23 hours ago4 min read


Join the Dover Christmas Parade on December 1
From sparkling lights to Santa sightings, Dover transforms into a winter wonderland full of joy and holiday cheer. As always, Santa and Mrs. Claus are the stars of the Christmas parade. (photo: Karen Fucito/DOVERNOW) Celebrate the season with family, friends, and neighbors at Dover’s annual holiday festivities on Monday, Dec. 1 ! Enjoy a magical evening filled with lights, music, and holiday cheer as the community comes together to welcome the most wonderful time of the year.
Mariana Simioni
3 days ago1 min read


Town Council Votes to Consider ‘Decorum Ordinance’
The rule would give Mayor Dodd the right to sanction commenters; the second vote to be held on November 25 on Zoom. The The The Dover Town Council will vote for a second time on Tuesday, November 25, to approve a 'decorum ordinance' against council meeting attendees. Mayor Dodd would have discretion to sanction critics. While Dover’s first Town Council meeting after the November elections remained a largely orderly affair over Zoom, elected officials in town, including Mayor
Mario Marroquin
Nov 173 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 13 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 283 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 272 min read


Dodd Attacks Council Candidate
Flyers circulated criticizing First Ward Council candidate Daniella Mendez and fellow candidates.
Mario Marroquin
Oct 165 min read


Dover Town Council Votes to Cut Police, Fire Chiefs
Chief Jonathan Delaney is reviewing legal options to fight department restructuring. A small group of protestors met outside Dover Town...
Mario Marroquin
Sep 303 min read


Dover Town Council Votes to Cut Police, Fire Chiefs
Chief Jonathan Delaney is reviewing legal options to fight department restructuring. A small group of protestors gathered during the...
Mario Marroquin
Sep 303 min read


Dover’s Public Safety Decision Debated
Morris County Prosecutor's rebuttal and continuing political firestorm, final Town Council vote looms over attempted shakeup of Police...
Mario Marroquin
Sep 263 min read


Dover Town Council Meeting Rescheduled
Session to decide fate of Police and Fire departments changed from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29 The next Dover Town Council meeting has been...
David Chmiel
Sep 191 min read
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