Drug Bust, Referendum Endorsement, Fields Contract Top Local News

Drugs Seized Near School in Florham Park

A 20-year-old Florham Park man was arrested on drug charges Monday after police found four ounces of marijuana and other drugs in his Afton Drive home, borough police said.

Florham Park Mayor R. Scott Eveland said the athletic refurbishments proposed in the upcoming referndum ballot "are long overdue."

Accident Closes Stretch of River Road

River Road in East Hanover was closed for hours between Overlook and Eagle Rock avenues Thursday evening because of a motor vehicle accident that took down wires.

$4.25M Elm Street Fields Contract Awarded

Rochelle Contracting Company Inc., based in the Landing section of Roxbury, was awarded a $4.25 million contract Thursday to construct the Elm Street Recreation Complex fields in Florham Park.

Sequester Cuts Could Impact Local Schools

East Hanover superintendent says federal funding to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act could be affected by the cuts.

Election Signs Spring Up to Promote Vote

Banners and lawn signs promoting a referendum vote that could authorize the Hanover Park Regional High School District to borrow money for various improvements to athletic fields at Hanover Park and Whippany Park high schools have been appearing around town.

Florham Park Police Train at Middle School

Borough police held training exercises at Ridgedale Middle School after classes let out.