Welcome to East Hanover PDF - JerseyConnect

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~ per $100 of assessed property valuation for the year 2016. Incorporated in 1928, the Township of east Hanover covers an area of 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.

2 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.

3 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.

4 MAYOR JOSEPH PANNULLO COUNCIL PRESIDENT MICHAEL MARTORELLICOUNCIL MEMBERS CAROLYN JANDOLI FRANK DeMAIO, JR. JOE PELUSO TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday Website: Township Departments located @ 411 Ridgedale Avenue Public Business .. 973-888-6000 Township Administrator~ Joseph Tempesta, Jr.. 973-888-6005 Township Clerk~ Paula A. Massaro .. 973-888-6008 Chief Finance Officer/ Tax Collector ~ Kenneth Huelbig .. 973-888-6004 Construction/Zoning Official~ Thomas Pershouse .. 973-888-6025 Township Engineer~ Maser Consulting .. 973-888-6025 Land Use & Planning .. 973-888-6021 Tax Assessor~ Kevin Esposito .. 973-888-6009 Tax Collection/CFO Kenneth Huelbig..973-888-6004 Water/ Sewer Collector~ Barbara Yuille- Wynne .. 973-888-6018 Health Department .. 973-888-6035 Health Officer~ Carlo DiLizia .. 973-888-6036 Registrar of Vital Statistics ~ Theresa Maggiulli.

5 973-888-6000 Library located @415 Ridgedale Avenue Director ~ Gayle Carlson .. 973-888-6095 Police Department located @ 2 DeForest Avenue Chief of Police ~ Christopher Cannizzo .. 973-887-0432 Municipal Court located @ Township of east Hanover , 1000 Rt. 10, Whippany 973-428-2519 Fire Department located @ 323 Ridgedale Avenue Fire Chief~ Carmine Davino .. 973-888-6067 Emergency Management Coordinator~ John Centanni .. 973-888-6078 Department of Public Works located @8 Melanie Lane Superintendent of Public Works~ Marc Macaluso .. 973-888-6082 Superintendent of Public Utilities~ Bruce Allen ..973-888-6083 Dial-a-Ride .. 973-888-6081 Recreation Department located @ Fifth Street Superintendent of Recreation ~ Linda Lurz .. 973-888-6085 Senior Citizen Center located @ 96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue President~ Barbara Keating .. 973-428-3060 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.

6 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. Township Council ~ 1st Monday @ 7:00 Land Use Planning Board ~ 2nd Thursday/4th Tuesday @7:00 Environmental Commission ~ 2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 Library Board ~ 1st Monday @5:00 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.

7 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 .. 9:00 to 9:00 Friday ..9:00 to 5:00 Saturday .. 10:00 to 4:00 Sunday ..1:00 to 4:00 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.

8 For information, call 973-888-6035. 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 973-888-6085. east Hanover is proud to have one of the finest SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB in Morris County, The spacious facility is located at 96 Mt.

9 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 to 4:00 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 Dial-a-Ride at 973-888-6081. 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 973-428-3060. east Hanover SCHOOLS Frank J. Smith School (K-2) located at 27 Green Drive .. 973-887-5650 Central School (3-5) located at 400 Ridgedale Avenue.

10 973-887-0358 Middle School (6-8) located at 477 Ridgedale Avenue .. 973-887-8810 Superintendent/Board of Education Office .. 973-887-2112 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 973-887-2112. 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 973-887-1801. 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.