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🌱 How alleged fraudulent voter forms may shake up Dover’s political scene

Dover, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How alleged fraudulent voter forms may shake up Dover’s political scene
  • How often are Dover residents showing up in Rockaway police reports?

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Election fraud in Dover? Official facing state AG charges (northjersey.com) — Dover residents are learning that a town parking official has been charged by the state Attorney General’s office in connection with allegedly fraudulent voter registration forms tied to the 2025 First Ward election. The case unfolds amid ongoing rifts within local Democratic politics, including past primary upsets, party infighting, and a county-level move to remove Dover’s municipal Democratic committee.
   

• Rockaway Police Blotter: May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 (secaucusnj.net) — Rockaway Township police have released their May arrest blotter, which includes several shoplifting charges against people listed as being from Dover, along with DWI, assault, and other offenses involving nearby residents. All those named are presumed innocent unless found guilty in court, but the report highlights how often Dover residents appear in neighboring towns’ police activity.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Yoga for Adults - Live in the Library
    Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
    9:15 am
  • Mah Jongg - In Person
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    10:00 am
  • Friday Farmers Market →
    Nourish.NJ, 347 S Salem St, Dover
    11:00 am
  • Movie: Meko
    Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Legacy Real Estate Developers Scores Major Win with Sale of Former Casio Headquarters —David Mason Read on Patch
  • Need sidewalk concrete and replacement done.
    Can you forward me reliable contractors for this job that you have used. Thank you! (Nextdoor Town Of Dover)
  • Half-load?
    Half-waste. Dishwashers use the same energy whether they’re full or not — so wait until it’s full before you press start. (Nextdoor )
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Dover. Apply here.
  • Howmet Aerospace, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Worker (FPI Inspector Weekend Nights) in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wharton

  • New Jersey Youth Symphony to Tour Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (broadwayworld.com)

Rockaway

  • GMM Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Women Build and Affordable Housing Progress in Rockaway and Mount Olive (tapinto.net)
  • This tiny N.J. high school just ranked No. 1 in the state. See how your school compares. (nj.com)
  • Mine Hill Celebrates America 250 With a Four-Night Carnival and Saturday Fireworks June 18-21, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com)

Randolph

  • Randolph Sets Stars & Stripes Summer Social With Live Music, Foam Party (patch.com)

Ok Dover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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