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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


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


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


Councilman Michael Scarneo Facing Scrutiny Over Incident
Viral video captures him swatting phone from a picketer’s hand after contentious Dover Town Council meeting. Former Dover council member...
David Chmiel
Sep 124 min read


Dover Town Council to Propose Police, Fire Overhaul
Mayor James Dodd outlines claims against Police Chief Jonathan Delaney on the Dover website. Watch tonight's virtual meeting. Tonight's...
David Chmiel
Sep 92 min read


Rugg, Almada, Mendez Claim Primary Upsets
Incumbent Dover Town Council member Santana retains his seat. The Dover primary election split the four open races, with incumbents...
David Chmiel
Jun 113 min read


VIRTUAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: CAN THEY DO THAT?
An alleged threat to council members led them to vote to close in-person participation for meetings. Is that legal?
David Chmiel
Jun 91 min read
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