Dover Focus

11/10/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/11/09/dover-awarded-60000-trail-design-grant-from-morris-county/

DOVER — The Town of Dover is set to receive a $60,000 grant from the Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program to fund the design of the new Dover Mountain Trail. The project, located on the Dover Watershed Property, will include a 0.85-mile stone dust and wood chip trail providing access to ...

11/06/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/11/05/democrats-sweep-dover-council-races/

DOVER — Dover voters turned out on Election Day to re-elect and elect Democratic candidates in all four wards, according to unofficial results released by the Morris County Clerk’s Office. In Ward 1, Daniella Mendez (DEM) secured a decisive victory with 556 votes (81.41%), defeating write-in cha...

10/30/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/30/dog-sitter-from-dover-accused-of-high-end-theft-spree-totaling-over-235k/

DOVER — A Dover woman has been charged with stealing more than $235,000 worth of luxury goods from a Bernards Township home where she worked as a dog-sitter and babysitter, authorities announced. Bernards Township Police Chief Timothy King and Deputy Chief Michael Sweeney, along with Somerset Coun...

10/27/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/26/breaking-news-massive-fire-erupts-in-dover/

DOVER — Firefighters from multiple departments are battling a massive blaze tonight at JD Automotive & Truck Inc., 331 Richards Avenue, as flames and heavy smoke engulf the area. The fire lit up the night sky and could be seen from several blocks away, sending thick plumes of smoke high above the ...

10/27/2025

DOVER — Firefighters from multiple departments are battling a massive blaze tonight at JD Automotive & Truck Inc., 331 Richards Avenue, as flames and heavy smoke engulf the area. The fire lit up the night sky and could be seen from several blocks away, sending thick plumes of smoke high above the ...

10/24/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/24/former-dover-police-officer-sentenced-for-distribution-of-csam/

DOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally confirmed the sentencing of Anthony Kelly, 37, of Ledgewood. Kelly was employed as a Dover Police officer at the time of the offense. He has subsequently been terminated. On June 16, 2025, Kelly pled guilty to o...

10/22/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/21/hunter-braun-named-muhlenberg-resident-advisor/

DOVER — Hunter Braun has been named a Resident Advisor at Muhlenberg College this fall. A graduate of Morris Hills High School, Braun is working toward a bachelor’s degree at the college. Each Muhlenberg Resident Advisor (RA) is a strong leader with sound critical thinking and interpersonal sk...

10/21/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/21/police-dover-woman-arrested-for-driving-while-intoxicated/

DENVILLE — A Dover woman was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 West at approximately 10:53 p.m. on Friday, October 3. According to Denville Police, officers initiated the stop after observing a vehicle failing to maintain its lane. The driver, identi...

10/19/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/18/video-dover-police-investigating-altercation-inside-local-store/

DOVER — The Dover Police Department is investigating an altercation that occurred inside a Pan Pizza, 27 East Blackwell Street, on Saturday, October 11. A shows a physical confrontation between several individuals inside the business, drawing concern from residents and prompting a police response....

10/19/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/18/mayor-dodd-issues-statement-on-dovers-legal-dispute-over-public-safety-director-position/

DOVER — Mayor James P. Dodd has released an official statement addressing recent media coverage and clarifying the Town of Dover’s ongoing legal dispute with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office regarding the reinstatement of a civilian Public Safety Director position. Mayor Dodd emphasized t...

10/18/2025

https://morrisfocus.com/2025/10/18/jessica-almeida-appointed-to-new-jersey-district-kiwanis-foundation-board/

SUMMIT – Frank Cahill, Governor of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International, has appointed Jessica C.M. Almeida to serve on the New Jersey District Kiwanis Foundation. At a recent meeting, Almeida was nominated to the position of Secretary. A lifelong New Jerseyan, Almeida was born and rai...