Hanover Township, New Jersey Relocation Guide

Hanover Township, New Jersey

Hanover Township is a 10.8 square mile suburban community with land use that includes fine residential areas and Morris County's largest industrial development. Settled in 1710 by New Englanders, the township gained early industrial prominence through construction of a major iron forge on the Whippany River. Today the community is home to 50 industries and research facilities, including a major laboratory for the Bell System and a radio station.

The Township is divided into two principal communities: Whippany and Cedar Knolls, the main population center and also the location of the county's largest airport facility, Morristown Municipal Airport. Route 10 crosses the township and is lined with hotels, motels, golf driving ranges, stores, private swimming clubs, restaurants, banks, and picturesque churches.

Offering residents a wide mix of facilities for suburban living, the Township has a variety of business districts, highway discount centers, a fine educational system and a 72-acre municipal recreation center with 20 acres of ponds for boating and fishing. It also boasts two volunteer fire departments.

TRANSPORTATION
Easy access to Routes 80,280 and 10. Also residents have good access to 287 South. Excellent train transportation to Newark and New York City from Morristown or Convent Station. Helicopter and limousine service to all metropolitan airports available at Morristown.

NEARBY SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Morris County Free Library, Whippany; Fairleigh Dickinson and Drew Universities, Madison; St. Elizabeth College, Convent Station and County College Morris, Randolph.

SHOPPING
Morris County Mall, Morristown Center (3 miles), Livingston Mall, Short Hills Mall, New York City (34 miles).

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Swimming, tennis, ice skating, softball, paddle tennis, racquetball, Boy and Girl Scouts, Brownies, Little League soccer, theatre, art, girls' softball, karate, gymnastics and paddle tennis.

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Buying Your First Home

• Buying Your First Home - Making The Right Move

• Buying vs. Renting

Buying A Second Home

• Buying A Second Home - Living The Dream

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Tips For Every Buyer

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• Getting The "Real Scoop" On The Houses You're Looking At

• Next-Door Nightmares

• How To Negotiate To Your Advantage

• Why You Need A Good Home Inspection

• Should You Buy A “Fixer-Upper”?

• Home Warranties - Five Facts To Consider

• RESPA - The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Financing Tips

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• What Are They Talking About?

• Get The Scoop On Your Credit Report

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After You Buy

• Finding A Place For Everything

• Homeowner's Survival Kit

• 10 Repairs You Can Do Yourself

• Decorating On A Budget

• Home Security Dos And Don'ts

• Homeowner's Insurance

Building & Remodeling Tips

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• Kitchens: What's Hot?

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Tax Advantages

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• Tax Advantages And Restrictions For Homeowners

• The Ins and Outs Of Home Offices