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Town Information - Dover - Morris County
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*Town Name: |
Dover |
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Unofficial, common or
colloquial names |
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All zip codes and their Post Office names within town
borders |
07801 Dover
07802 Dover
07869 Dover
07869 Dover Randolph
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Link to official municipal website |
http://www.dover.nj.us |
I. Single Family Resale Requirements for Residential Properties:
Certificate of Continued Occupancy
Include certificate and fees, fire alarm requirements, carbon monoxide
alarm requirements
When available, telephone numbers, department names, costs, "lead
times", days/hours of operations of each department and scheduling
method.
SINGLE FAMILY RESALE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES:
Certificate of Continued Occupancy is required.
Include Certificates and Fees
Fire alarm requirements, Carbon monoxide alarm requirements
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C/O Requirements for Rentals
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C/O Requirements for 2-4 Family Homes:
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Sign Regulations: Municipal regulations covering "For Sale" signs, open
house signs. List any private communities within the town borders (no
regulations, just the NAMES).
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Cell Phone Regulations
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Trash disposal, sewer and water information if NOT municipal. Sewer and
water, include names of service providers. For trash collection, do NOT
include provider.
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Fencing regulations and information regarding fence permits.
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Parking Information: Municipal Lots, Public Transit Lots, where to
get permits, etc...
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"Horse" regulations
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II. History: Characteristics: Limited to those things that will probably
not change.
Land Area: (square miles approximately)
Population: (approximately)
HISTORY:
Dover was founded in 1722 by John Jackson who utilized the availability of iron ore from nearby mines and the accessible water power provided by the brooks and streams in the area to create an iron forge. In 1722 the area was still inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Indians; they left by 1730.
The iron forging business was the center of growth for the Dover area and remained a viable industry until the middle of the 20th century. This industry made Dover a vital center for manufacturing war materials from the Revolutionary War through the Korean War. Along with the Morris Canal and the Lackawanna Railroad, it was responsible for Dover developing into a major commercial center of retail shopping in western Morris and Sussex County.
There is no clear history of the acquisition of the name Dover for the town, but in 1753, Moses Hurd bought the original forge from John Jackson. Moses Hurd was said to have come from Dover, New Hampshire suggesting his influence in naming the area. Oldest written documents indicate use of the name Dover date back to the 1790’s. Older documents refer to the area as Old Tye, which perhaps was a reference to Ticonderoga, New York and still other papers indicate the use of Bemen’s which was probably in reference to one of the earlier (1758) owners of the forge, Josiah Bearman.
By 1800 Dover was clearly established as an industrial town, its success tied to the iron mines of the area and the production of iron goods. In 1826, while the Morris Canal was being dug, Dover was incorporated as a village and the streets were laid out and named. The main street was named after one of the new (1817) forge owners from New York City, Mr. Joseph Blackwell. The canal was completed and in use by 1831 but was soon outclassed as a transportation mode when the Morris and Essex Railroad was completed in 1848.
In 1869 Dover was incorporated as a town and had a population of 3,300 inhabitants. By 1910 the population reached 9,000 and by 1960 was at 15,000.
The first newspaper was printed in 1869 and was called “The Dover Enterprise”. It was a monthly publication. Dr. Crittendon was the first physician to locate in Dover; the year was 1813 . The first post office in Dover was opened in 1820. The railroad came to Dover in 1848, electric lights in 1889, and gas in 1902. A library was established in 1902 and the first trolley went through town in July 1904. By 1903 Dover had its own water supply plant and in 1906 the Baker Theater, one of the finest playhouses in the State, was opened. The public schools had a high school program by 1885 and designated high school building by 1901. A new Dover Shopping Center with double decked parking lot and drive-in theater was opened in 1956.
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Links to schools - public and private:
EDUCATION:
Acedemy Street Elem. School
14 Academy Street, Dover, NJ 07801
Kind. To Grade 6. Mrs. Margaret Benson 973-989-2030
East Dover Elem. School
300 E. McFarlan Street, Dover, NJ 07801
Kind. To Grade 6. Mr. Charles DeLorenzo 973-989-2020
North Dover Elem. School
51 Highland Ave, Dover NJ 07801
Kind. To Grade 6. Mr. Francis J. DeBell 973-989-2020
Dover Middle School
302 E. McFarland Street, Dover, NJ 07801
Grade 7 to Grade 8. Mr. Charles DeLorenzo 973-989-2040
Dover High School
100 Grace Street, Dover, NJ 07801
Grade 9 to Grade 12. Mr. Richard McNeely 973-989-2014
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Link to library:
LIBRARY:
Dover Free Public Library is located at
39 East Clinton Street, Dover, NJ 07801
Phone) 973-366-0172 (Fax) 973-366-0175
The library has 46,000+ books, tapes, CDs. It has 120 magazines, and internet connection, and is a member of M.A.I.N. Children’s programs, story hours and class visits are part of the library’s programs. Also, the library includes a specialized New Jersey Collection, local history, newspapers, Spanish language materials, special programs, seminars, and is Handicapped accessible.
Operating hours: September through June hours - Monday – Thursday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm - Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm - Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
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Other information:
SOCIAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Adath Shalom, 18 Thompson Avenue 366-0179
Church of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints, 103 Bassett Highway (973)989-1576
First Memorial Presbyterian Church, 51 Blackwell Street (973)366-0216
First United Methodist Church 41 E. Blackwell Street (973)366-1804
Founders Baptist Church, 39 Orchard St. (973)361-7783
Grace United Methodist Church, 100 N. Sussex St. (973)989-0433
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 21 Belmont Avenue (973)366-1583
Our Lady of Holy Rosary Church, 77 Richards Ave
Commuting:
For rail and bus schedules and fare information call NJ Transit @ 1-800-772-2222 (within NJ) or 1-973-762-5100 out of area.
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