East Hanover

The 8-square-mile township, settled by Lenape Native Americans in its pre-Colonial days, now is home to many large corporations, retail and business enterprises.

Ridgedale Avenue, which encompasses the downtown, has many mom-and-pop stores, from barbershops to restaurants. Lurker Park, named after a longtime town volunteer, Joe Lurker, is a favorite spot for picnics, swimming and ball games.

2002 POPULATION: 11,393

GOVERNING BODY: Township council. Mayor Lawrence J. Colasurdo. Council President: William Agnellino; John Depola, Susan Tietjen, and Thomas Vitiello; meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the municipal building, 411 Ridgedale Ave. In December, the meetings are the second Monday and last Thursday, (973) 428-3095.

E-ACCESS: www.easthanovertownship.com.

SCHOOL BOARD: Catherine Pfund-Olsen, president, Frank Hoffman, vice president; Patricia Anderson; Edward Garcia; Lisa Krueger; Frank Verducci; Sean Sullivan. The board normally meets at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays in the board offices, 20 School Ave., (973) 887-2112.

SUPERINTENDENT: Larry Santos

SCHOOLS: Central School (3-5), 400 Ridgedale Ave., (973) 887-0358, Principal Lawrence Mendelowitz. East Hanover Middle School (6-8), 477 Ridgedale Ave., (973) 887-8810, Principal Robert Allen; Frank J. Smith School (K-2), 27 Green Drive, (973) 887-5650, Principal Christopher Judge. Students from Hanover, East Hanover and Florham Park attend Whippany Park High School and Hanover Park High School.

PARKS: Lurker Park, off Ridgedale Avenue, has a swimming pool, five ball fields, tennis courts, playground, horseshoe pits and Uncle Bill's picnic grove. Sommers Park, Fairway Drive, has ball fields and basketball court and playground equipment.

LIBRARY: The library is currently closed for renovations. There's a book drop inside town hall.

RECREATION: Year-round recreation activities, (973) 428-3095.

SENIOR CITIZEN FACILITIES: Senior Citizens Center on Mount Pleasant Avenue has events such as monthly trips, weekly meeting.

POLICE: Nonemergency phone (973) 887-0432, Chief: Stanley Hansen.

TOWNSHIP SERVICES: Recyclable items are picked up every other Thursday. Residents also can bring recyclables to the environmental center at the Department of Public Works, 8 Melanie Lane, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Bulk items furniture and brush are picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment by calling (973) 428-3063. Leaves are picked up in bags in November and December.

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