The board also approves two new full-time and one new part-time hires at the Dover Police Department. The Town Council unanimously approved the addition of three new Dover Police Department officers at the April 28 meeting. (PHOTO/DOVERNOW.com) The tragic death of Christofer Huamani on the NJTransit tracks near Water Works Park in Dover two weeks ago has prompted town officials into action. During the town council’s second meeting in April, council member Sandra Wittner requ

Erika Huamani thanks the Dover community for helping her cope with her son’s tragic death. Erika Huamani checks her phone for messages from well-wishers as she deals with the loss of her son, Christofer. (DOVERNOW Photo/David Chmiel) Blackwell Street was quiet on Sunday morning. Temperatures had fallen into the 40s, bringing gray skies, gusty winds, and cold rain. At Water Works Park, a man walked his small dog quickly to avoid the chill. The nearby tracks were quiet. No tra

Donations being collected for Christofer Jeremy Chavez Huamani. Club Colombia will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, to receive mourners and donations. (Facebook photo) The young man who was struck and killed by an NJTransit train on April 16 has been identified as 18-year-old Dover High School student Christofer Jeremy Chavez Huamani. A Facebook posting recounted his life and the sad news: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Chavez Huamani

The investigation into the accident along Richboyton Road continues . NJTransit confirmed the death of a Dover teen on the evening of Thursday, April 16. A Dover teen was struck and killed Thursday evening along Richboyton Road by an eastbound NJTransit train, according to NJTransit and law-enforcement officials. NJ Transit Police is the primary investigator on the case. NJTransit released this statement: At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Morris & Essex Line train 858