Welcome to East Hanover

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1 Welcome to East Hanover The Township of East Hanover is the Gateway to Morris County. Traveling west from Essex County, the roads lead to this suburban community that has an effective mix of residential beauty, fine industry and successful commercial enterprises. Commerce and industry make it possible for residents to enjoy a low tax rate. In fact, East Hanover s property tax rate ranks among the lowest in Morris County~2.171 per $100 of assessed property valuation for the year Incorporated in 1928, the Township of East Hanover covers an area of 8.2 square miles and is convenient to the metropolitan area and to a network of major highways. The community is adjacent to the municipalities of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Florham Park, Hanover Township (Whippany), Roseland, Livingston, and Montville. According to the 2010 census, East Hanover s population is 11,157. The public school system is excellent with two elementary schools and a middle school operated by the East Hanover Board of Education. East Hanover graduates usually move on to Hanover Park Regional High School, which is a highly respected high school operated by the Hanover Park Regional Board of Education. Largely developed, East Hanover is proud of such major corporations as Novartis and Mondelez International in addition to more than 2,100 other business enterprises operating in industrial parks, contemporary office complexes and retail stores. Route 10 has become one of the finest shopping areas in New Jersey. East Hanover is also known for its cemeteries ~ Gate of Heaven, Restland Memorial Park and Heavenly Rest Memorial Park. Mount Pleasant Avenue incorporates a historical district that had been placed in the Congressional Record. The First Presbyterian Church and its adjoining graveyard date back to the Revolutionary War. Many Native American artifacts have been discovered in various parts of East Hanover. The Cook Halfway House, built in 1752 and owned by Colonel Ellis Cook, served as a halfway house and tavern for travelers going from Western New Jersey to Newark during the Revolutionary time period. The government of the Township of East Hanover is the Small Municipality Mayor and Council Form under the Faulkner Act. The Mayor and four Council members are directly elected by the voters. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Township and participates and presides over the meetings of the Township Council. East Hanover is in the 27th Legislative District and 11th Congressional District. The operations of the Township are coordinated by the Township Administrator and managed by the respective department heads. Listed in this informational pamphlet are Township departments and services that will be helpful to a resident in need of contact information. MAYOR JOSEPH PANNULLO COUNCIL PRESIDENT

2 MICHAEL MARTORELLI COUNCIL MEMBERS CAROLYN JANDOLI FRANK DeMAIO, JR. JOE PELUSO TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday to Friday Website: Township Departments 411 Ridgedale Avenue Public Business Township Administrator~ Joseph Tempesta, Jr Township Clerk~ Paula A. Massaro Chief Finance Officer/ Tax Collector ~ Kenneth Huelbig Construction/Zoning Official~ Thomas Pershouse Township Engineer~ Maser Consulting P.A Land Use & Planning Tax Assessor~ Kevin Esposito Tax Collection/CFO Kenneth Huelbig Water/ Sewer Collector~ Barbara Yuille- Wynne Health Department Health Officer~ Carlo DiLizia Registrar of Vital Statistics ~ Theresa Maggiulli Library Ridgedale Avenue Director ~ Gayle Carlson Police Department 2 DeForest Avenue Chief of Police ~ Christopher Cannizzo Municipal Court Township of East Hanover, 1000 Rt. 10, Whippany Fire Department 323 Ridgedale Avenue Fire Chief~ Carmine Davino Emergency Management Coordinator~ John Centanni Department of Public Works Melanie Lane Superintendent of Public Works~ Marc Macaluso Superintendent of Public Utilities~ Bruce Allen Dial-a-Ride Recreation Department Fifth Street Superintendent of Recreation ~ Linda Lurz Senior Citizen Center 96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue President~ Barbara Keating The following is a general schedule of public meetings of the Township Council and Township Boards and Commissions, which are subject to change during the year. Meetings are held in the public meeting room at the Municipal Building except for the Library Board meetings, which are held at the Library, 415 Ridgedale Avenue.

3 Township Council ~ 1st 7:00 P.M. Land Use Planning Board ~ 2nd Thursday/4th P.M. Environmental Commission ~ 2nd 7:00 P.M. Library Board ~ 1 st P.M. Township Facilities & Services The EAST HANOVER LIBRARY is well equipped with books and media for all ages, as well as internet resources and Wi-Fi access. Residents may obtain a library card at the East Hanover Library, which is located at 415 Ridgedale Avenue, adjacent to the Municipal building. The East Hanover library card is honored at all libraries in Morris County, including the Morris County Library. The Library presents many programs such as a story hour for children and programs for adults. The Library is supported by township funds, state grants, and a community service organization known as Friends of the Library. More information can be found at and Library hours are as follows: Monday~ Thursday :00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friday :00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday :00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday :00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The EAST HANOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT, located at the Municipal Building, provides discounted health screenings throughout the year, including cholesterol/blood chemistry, female and male cancer screenings, diabetes screening. stroke screening, and flu/pneumonia clinics. The nursing staff offers free monthly cardiovascular screenings and annual skin cancer screenings. The Health Department also oversees the licensing of retail food establishments, day care centers, public recreational bathing places, pets, rabies inoculations for pets, bite quarantines, and road kill pickups. For information, call The EAST HANOVER RECREATION DEPARTMENT offers enjoyable programs for residents of all ages. The facility, commonly known as the Thomas Rinaldi Center, is located at Eagle Rock Avenue and Fifth Street. Lurker Park encompasses more than 85 acres of the recreational complex. Aside from the facility, there are ball fields, tennis courts, children s play area, picnic area, basketball courts, bocci courts, walking paths, swimming pool, and an ice skating rink in season. The staff at the Recreation Department is the source of information for many youth, civic, and service organizations in East Hanover. For information regarding this as well as the extensive recreational sport, after school and summer programs, call East Hanover is proud to have one of the finest SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB in Morris County, The spacious facility is located at 96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The Senior Center is supported by the Township and managed by the Senior Citizen Management Board, which regulates and oversees the activities of the club. The Center, which offers various game rooms, is open five days a week from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There are planned social activities, bus rides, and parties. Also included at the Center are a variety of health and community programs of interest to the members. Transportation service is available to transport seniors to the center, weekly mall and food shopping, and doctor appointments by calling Diala-Ride at Membership is open to residents 60 years of age or older and there is a minimal annual fee. Additional information may be obtained by calling

4 EAST HANOVER SCHOOLS Frank J. Smith School (K-2) located at 27 Green Drive Central School (3-5) located at 400 Ridgedale Avenue Middle School (6-8) located at 477 Ridgedale Avenue Superintendent/Board of Education Office The East Hanover school system is administered by the Superintendent of Schools and the East Hanover Board of Education. The Superintendent of Schools is Natalee Bartlett and the Board office is located at 20 School Avenue. Public meetings are held monthly; for further information, call In addition to our public schools, St. Rose of Lima, located at 316 Ridgedale Avenue offers a pre- school program. For information regarding this program, call Hanover Park High Regional High School District is comprised of two high schools; Hanover Park High School is located in East Hanover at 63 Mt. Pleasant Avenue and receives students from East Hanover and Florham Park. Whippany Park High School is located in Hanover Township and receives students from Whippany and Cedar Knolls. The three communities of East Hanover, Florham Park, and Hanover Township share the cost for the two high schools. The Hanover Park High School system is administrated by the Hanover Park Regional High School District Board of Education, whose members are elected by the voters representing the three towns. The Superintendent of Schools is Carol Grossi and the Board office is located at 75 Mount Pleasant Avenue, phone number EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY FOR POLICE, FIRE, OR FIRST AID, DIALL East Hanover has a fine volunteer Fire Department and First Aid Squad that responds to the needs of our residents. For information regarding membership in the Fire Department, call and First Aid Squad, call or info@ehfas.org HOSPITALS that serve our area: Morristown Memorial, 100 Madison Avenue, Morristown St. Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Ild Short Hills Road, Livingston St. Clare s, 25 Pocono Road, Denville HOUSES OF WORSHIP St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 312 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover First Presbyterian Church of Hanover, 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover Kitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 469 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover Holy Family Church, 1 Lloyd Avenue, Florham Park Temple Emanu-El of W. Essex, 264 W. Northfield Road, Livingston Trinity Assembly of God, 1 Kane Place, East Hanover DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The East Hanover Public Works Department is located at 8 Melanie Lane. Business hours are 6:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday to Friday. The Environmental and Recycling Center is at this location and is open to East Hanover residents on the following days of operation: Monday and Wednesday :00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Saturday :00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

5 The Township provides curbside pickup of residential recyclables, collected by Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, every other Wednesday. For a current recycling schedule contact Public Works at For full detailed information on the Township s Recycling Program visit The Township also provides curbside bulky waste collection by contacting Public Works to schedule an appointment. The Township does not provide residential garbage pickup. Residents must contract with a private sanitation hauler that will provide this service. Township Directory Municipal Alliance Committee Library Board Land Use Planning Board Recreation Committee Town Hall Building Inspector Clerk s Office Construction Official Engineering Finance Fire Department First Aid Squad Health Department Land Use Library Court Emergency Management Police Department Public Works Recycling Center Recreation Registrar Senior Citizen s Center Sewer Billing Sewer Tax Assessor (Public Works) Tax Collector Violations Water Billing Water Department Dial-a-Ride Historical Society Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter Board of Education Hanover Park Board of Education Frank J. Smith School Central Elementary School East Hanover Middle School

6 Clubs and Activities THE EAST HANOVER LIBRARY ADULT BOOK CLUB Meets every other month on the 3rd Monday, from 7pm - 9pm, in the Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Marg Kearns at margk70@hotmail.com. WOMAN S CLUB The East Hanover Woman s Club takes on community issues, with the goal of making a difference in the community of East Hanover and surrounding areas. Meetings are held at the Recreation Center at 6:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. MOMS CLUB The MOMS club of East Hanover is aimed at stay at home moms, and provides a fun way to get moms and their children involved in the community, which includes trips to the park, moms night out, and crafts. Visit for more information. SCOUTING For interest in Girl Scouts, visit and register your daughter as a girl scout. The local Girl Scout Council will assist you in finding a troop or another opportunity for scouting. Call the local Girl Scout Council at for more information. For interest in Boy Scouts in East Hanover, visit or contact the local Council at The local Boy Scout troop is pack 20. FRIENDS OF EAST HANOVER The Friends of East Hanover is a social program for the adult handicapped citizens of the community. The program is run by East Hanover residents who volunteer their time taking the group to different events twice a month on Saturdays. Contact the library at for more information. Library Programs The East Hanover Library provides the community with many opportunities, namely volunteer tutoring and groups that meet periodically for recreational events. Contact the library at for more information on events such as weekly story hour for children. SENIOR CRAFT CLASSES They meet the first Friday of the month at 10am. Registration is required for each class. Contact for more information. KNEEDLEWORK KNIGHT Knitting, Crocheting & Needlepoint enthusiasts meet in the Library on Thursdays at 7 pm. Contact for more information.

7 TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) The Teen Advisory Board is a high school student-run, non-profit, volunteer organization at the East Hanover Library. The Teen Advisory Board offers free tutoring services for students from grades K-8, and technological assistance to senior citizens. Contact , or for more information. Recreation Athletics The East Hanover Recreation department provides many athletic programs for both children and adult residents of East Hanover. Games and practices are typically held at one of East Hanover s athletic facilities. Registration takes place during various times, depending on the sport. Listed below are all sports and activities provided by the East Hanover Recreation Department. BOYS BASKETBALL The president of the East Hanover boys basketball league is Steve Mullen. Boys are eligible to play from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Registration begins in September, and the season runs November through March. Visit for more information or to register your child. GIRLS BASKETBALL The president for the EHGBBA is John Sarrecchia. Girls are eligible to play form first to eighth grade. Registration begins in September, and the season runs November through March. Contact the East Hanover Recreation Department at for registration information. HANOVER PARK YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB The president of the Hanover Park Youth Wrestling Club is Paul DiFrancescantonio. The wrestling league accepts boys from kindergarten through eighth grade. Refer to for more information about sign up dates. SOCCER The president of the Soccer Association is Gino Circelli. Registration takes place from April through May, and the season runs from September through November. Boys and girls from Kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to play. Contact the Recreation Department at , or visit for more information. GIRLS SOFTBALL Girls Kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to join girls softball. Contact the Recreation center at for information about registration dates, which typically fall in January. The season runs April through June. LITTLE LEAGUE Michael DeFazio is president of boys little league. Boys ages 6-12 can participate. Registration begins in January and the season runs from April through June. Call the recreation department at for additional information.

8 BABE RUTH The Babe Ruth baseball league is run by Michael DeFazio, and is available for boys ages Registration takes place in January and the season run from April through June. Contact the Recreation Department at for more information. FOOTBALL Boys football is available to boys from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Registration takes place in April and May, and the season runs from August through November. Contact the Florham Park Recreation Department at or visit for more information. CHEERLEADING Cheerleading is available to girls from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Registration takes place in April and May, and the season last from August through November. Contact the Florham Park Recreation Department at , or visit for more information. SWIM TEAM The swim team is available for children ages 6 through high school. Registration takes place in April and May, and the season from from late June through early August. the directors of the East Hanover Hurricanes swim team are Diana Scerbo and Ann Ippolito. Contact the East Hanover Recreation Department or for further information. HANOVER PARK LACROSSE The Hanover Park Lacrosse team is co-coordinated by Michael Herbert. Boys 3rd through 8th grade are eligible to play. Registration begins in January and the season runs from March through June. Visit for more information. SENIOR AEROBICS Held on Mondays and Wednesdays 9am to 10am Call for scheduled days. No charge for senior citizens. SENIOR LINE DANCING Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Call for schedule (twice a year for 10 weeks). ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL Volleyball is held at the East Hanover Central School Gymnasium on Monday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. All East Hanover residents 18 and older are welcome to come and play. NO FEE.

9 Facilities SWIMMING POOL The public town pool is located within Lurker Park on Yale Avenue. Pool badges are available through the Recreation Department, located adjacent to the facility. Call for assistance or further information. LURKER PARK Lurker Park is home to many of East Hanover s athletic facilities, including basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer, baseball, and softball fields. All facilities are available to the public 24 hours a day. Lurker Park is also home to the Recreation Department and the town pool. Lurker Park is located at 631 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ SOMMER FIELD Sommer field is a baseball park located on Fairway Drive in East Hanover. Many recreation baseball and little league games are played at this facility. DEAN D AMBOLA FIELD Dean D Ambola field is another baseball field in East Hanover, placed directly behind the senior citizen center. Similar to facilities at Lurker Park and Sommer Field, many recreation baseball games are played here. Dean D Ambola field is located at 106 Mt. Pleasant Avenue in East Hanover. Cemeteries First Presbyterian Cemetery Gate of Heaven Hanover Cemetery Heavenly Rest Restland Memorial Park Seasonal Township Recreational Activities ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING/ CELEBRATION Each year, during the month of December, the Town Hall hosts a holiday celebration at the small town plaza, adjacent to the East Hanover Library on Ridgedale Avenue. This event consists of a tree lighting ceremony, on the large tree in the center of the plaza. Refreshments are provided to residents after the tree lighting, and children are invited to sit on Santa s lap in Town Hall, each receiving a small gift as well. As dates for this event vary by year, contact Town Hall, or address the town website for further information as the holidays approach. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS On the Fourth of July each year, a fireworks display is presented to residents. The display can be seen best from the location where the display is put on, at Lurker Park. However, these fireworks can be seen from the surrounding areas as well. Rain date for this event can be found via easthanovertownship.org

10 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE The Columbus Day parade is funded by the Knights of Columbus in East Hanover. The parade progresses through town, ending at the cross-section of Ridgedale and Eagle Rock Avenue. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE The annual Memorial Day Parade takes place every Memorial Day, or the third Monday in May. The Parade takes place along Ridgedale Avenue, ending at the cross-section of Ridgedale and Eagle Rock. SUMMER CONCERTS Summer concerts are typically held throughout the month of July, sometimes continuing into the month of August. They begin on Tuesday nights at 7PM in Lurker Park. For a list of musical performers for the season, refer to the town website or the banner in the center of town during the week leading up to the event. Health Service Opportunities DIAL A RIDE Call to contact Dial A Ride, which can provide residents with free rides to healthcare facilities and appointments. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free blood pressure screening is available to all residents every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the East Hanover Municipal Building from 9:00am to 10:00am and at the Roseland Borough Hall every 3rd Friday from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. INFLUENZA (FLU) & PNEUMONIA VACCINATION CLINIC Flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics are conducted each fall. Advance registration is required. For residents 65 years and older with Medicare Part B the service is free. All other residents will be charged $ contact for registration and further information. CLINICS & SCREENINGS Podiatry screenings are provided to the Senior Citizens on Mondays from 9AM-12PM. Senior Citizen blood pressure screenings take place on Mondays at the Senior Center from For more information on town health services contact Joan Swanson at Emergency Services

11 REVERSE 911 (EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM) The East Hanover emergency notification system is used by town hall to get extremely important information to town residents immediately. As a new or prospective resident to East Hanover, it is imperative to register for this service. Calls typically include information about impending weather emergencies, road closings, wildlife hazards, among other information as needed. Visit to register for this service. Permit and License Applications To apply for a license or permit, visit and elect one of the options under the forms tab. Animal Shelter MT PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER The Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is a non-profit animal shelter located at 194 Route 10. The shelter can be reached at Boards and Committees If you plan on attending a board meeting, call one of the members in advance. Sometimes meetings are changed or cancelled by the respective boards. EAST HANOVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION The East Hanover Educational Foundation is a volunteer foundation that works to better the public education in East Hanover. EAST HANOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY The East Hanover Historical Society has the task of preserving the Cook Halfway house, which was built in The house is open once a year for an annual fundraiser. For more information call MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE The Municipal Alliance committee is intended to exchange ideas, concerns, and solutions within the community. The committee chairperson is Carli Dilizia of the health office, and the committee can be contacted at ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION The Environmental Commission is intended to protect the environment in the community. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at the East Hanover municipal building. The chairperson of this committee is Christopher Manak.

12 LIBRARY BOARD The Library Board addresses all matters pertaining to the East Hanover Public Library and its events. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. All meetings are held at the East Hanover Public Library. The Library Board can be reached at LAND USE PLANNING BOARD The Land Use Planning Board holds meetings every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month. The committee can be reached at The secretary of the board is Lisa Kiss, who can be reached at RECREATION COMMITTEE The Recreation Committee can be reached at Some board members include Ronald Davis, Steven Raibick, and John Beck. TOWN COUNCIL Town Council meetings discuss various issues and events in the community and are held on the first Monday of each month. The agenda and minutes of each meeting are available on The meetings are also available to watch on television and are broadcasted on different channels depending on your service provider. Contact your service provider for further information, Town Hall Town Hall, located at 411 Ridgedale Avenue is home to various departments that keep our community running smoothly. For further information about the community or its events, feel free to contact Town Hall at To contact the Township of East Hanover via , visit