Spanish is lost in translation in Dover - Town leaders want website in English - New Jersey

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Posted on: March 5th, 2008
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“For some, translating a town website into Spanish is a matter of convenience. For others, it’s an issue of warring cultures.

The Morris County town of Dover is one of several in New Jersey with large Hispanic populations whose websites are mostly, if not entirely, in English. Now, some residents are asking the town to translate some regulations into Spanish.”*

*From: http://www.nj.com
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