City Council honors local resident Jeff Bernstein and canine companion Mozy for community service

posted on 7/18/2024

The Dover City Council recognized local resident Jeff Bernstein and his dog Mozy for their contributions to the community during its July 10 meeting.

Mayor Robert Carrier read a proclamation honoring Bernstein and Mozy for their efforts to promote local businesses and foster a sense of community in Dover.

"Jeff, you're something else," Mayor Carrier said. "You really have a happy face. No matter how tough things get out there and how hot it is, you're always walking around and saying, 'Hey, do you have a minute? This is Mozy.'"

Bernstein, known on Facebook for his "Mozy and Me" posts, has spent the past four years visiting local businesses and organizations with Mozy to promote them on social media.

"We just took it upon ourselves to visit. The goal was to visit every store and organization," Bernstein said. "It's been such a pleasure and it's just really to promote the place that I've lived at for almost 36 years."

The proclamation highlighted Bernstein and Mozy's efforts to "foster camaraderie and citizenship" in Dover, including their work with the Department of Business Development and their volunteer efforts to create digital promotional materials for local businesses.

"Jeff Bernstein and his loyal canine companion, Mozy, have earned widespread acclaim for their dedicated contributions to community building and kindness initiatives," the mayor said, reading from the proclamation.

While Bernstein attended the council meeting to receive the honor, Mozy was "on a cool couch at home," Bernstein said.

The proclamation also noted Bernstein's personal motto: "A smile costs nothing and can mean so much to those who receive it."

The full proclamation can be viewed here.