Fields Vote, Zoetis Move, 'Idol' Winner Top Local News

Zoetis Bringing 400 Jobs to Florham Park

Zoetis, Pfizer's animal health subsidiary, will establish its global headquarters in Florham Park and move 400 employees there from the company's current location in Madison by June, the company announced Tuesday.

Superintendent Carol Grossi of the Hanover Park Regional High School District said while "it's very difficult to go to the public in times like this," she sees no alternative if the district is to keep athletic facilities safe and suitable for student use.

During the public comments portion of the East Hanover Council meeting Monday, Al Farese walked up to the microphone and said he believed the tax levy for the athletic referendum was distributed in an unfair way.

Has Your Sample Ballot Arrived Yet?

The referendum vote Tuesday asks voters if they are willing to support borrowing $17.5 million for a project to replace and improve the athletic facilities at Hanover Park High School and Whippany Park High School.

$90 Tax Increase in East Hanover Under 2013 Budget

The East Hanover Township Council heard the introduction of a 2013 budget with a tax levy increase of about $90 for a home assessed at the township average of $362,000.

East Hanover Vocalist Claims Art Center's 'Idol' Prize

East Hanover's Danielle Bellomo was named the Watchung Arts Center's New Jersey Idol for 2013, Saturday, concluding a four-week competition for vocalists between 15 and 29 that started with a field of 20 semi-finalists.

Elks Club Could Get Liquor License

The East Hanover Council unanimously voted to approve the first reading of a new ordinance which could allow for a club liquor license at the local Elks Lodge.

Area Wakes to Blast of Snow

Images from Friday's snow storm.

Locals Have Shorter Commute than National Average

A commuter from East Hanover and Florham Park spends slightly less time getting to and from work each day than the average commuter across the United States, according to an interactive map of Census data compiled by WNYC.org.