DOVER — The Town of Dover will ring in the New Year by welcoming its newest elected officials during a formal Swearing-In Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Dover Town Hall.
The ceremony will officially seat three council members-elect, each representing a different ward within the community:
- Daniella Mendez, Council Member-Elect, Ward One
- Judy Rugg, Council Member-Elect, Ward Two
- Chris Almada, Council Member-Elect, Ward Three
- Arturo Santana, Council Member, Ward Four
Family members, friends, and residents are invited to attend as the incoming council members take their oaths of office and begin their service to the residents of Dover.
The event will be held at Dover Town Hall, and is open to the public. Residents are encouraged to attend and show their support as the town’s newly elected leaders formally begin their terms of office.












