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Dover Police Cleared on all Mayor’s Wiretapping Claims
Morris Prosecutor closes three-month investigation, finds no evidence of wrongdoing. Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney's department was cleared of any wrongdoing in Mayor James P. Dodd's wiretapping claims. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) On August 27, Dover Mayor James P. Dodd released a video via the town’s social media channels, accusing the Dover Police Department of illegally wiretapping incoming and outgoing Town Hall calls. Flanked by Town Administrator/CFO Ed Ramirez and Munic
David Chmiel
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Dover Council Seeking $425K to Cover Legal Fees
Emergency Resolution proposed to pay the unexpected shortfall in the 2025 budget. Dover Town Council will vote on an emergency appropriation resolution to cover $425,000 in accrued legal fees. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) “Whereas an emergency has arisen with respect to legal expenses and, no adequate provision was made in the 2025 budget for the aforesaid purpose…” That’s how Resolution No. 299-2025 begins. The Dover Town Council will vote on the Resolution at its scheduled meetin
David Chmiel
Dec 8, 20251 min read


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
Nov 26, 20254 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 17, 20253 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 30, 20253 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 12, 20254 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 9, 20252 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 11, 20253 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 9, 20251 min read
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