OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN

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1 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN For Township of East Hanover "Gateway to Morris County" MORRIS LAND CONSERVANCY Compiled by Morris Land Conservancy And the East Hanover Township Open Space Committee JANUARY 2001

2 Executive Summary The Township of East Hanover consists of a well-developed residential and business community surrounded by scenic rivers and their floodplains. Three rivers- the Rockaway River, the Whippany ruver and the Passaic ruver- are major, natural assets for the Township and surrounding communities. The Township is losing its open space to encroaching development. What were once farm fields are now houses and commercial businesses. The vacant land remaining in the Township is primarily. wetlands. Development has produced negative impacts not only the natural restorative processes inher'ent in wetland ecosystems, but aggravates flooding to the homes and businesses in the Township. Only 5% ofthe land in the Township is preserved as Township parkland, county parkland, or through state ownership. There are over 1,000 acres of vacant, non-encumbered land remaining in the Township, potentially available as open space land in the Township. The Township would like to preserve its remaining historic structures and the scenic beauty of the wetlands and rivers. Open space preservation can greatly contribute to this effort. Increasing population growth, active building of homes and new commercial ventures will pressure the Township's already straining recreational program and limited outdoor spaces. In 1994, the Township residents passed a referendum supporting the establishment of an Open Space Trust Fund and this Fund was enacted in 1995, generating $65,000 per year. As of January 2000, this fund had accumulated to $326,000. The next step for the Township is to implement a plan of action to leverage these local funds to acquire and preserve significant land areas in the community. The Open Space and Recreation Plan offers a system of green ways surrounding the major rivers in the Township, thus protecting the riparian corridors and preserving a greenbelt around these sensitive ecosystems. The vision in this Plan is to connect these protected corridors with the Troy Meadows Natural Area, Passaic Meadows, and Black Meadows Preserve to create a continuous swath of preserved land in the Central Passaic River basin. Greenways connect people to their natural treasures and this enables residents to become better stewards of their environment. If the greenbelt is realized, the Passaic, Whippany and Rockaway ruvers will have larger areas of open space serving as a natural system to control flooding and preserving water quality. The system of greenways through the Township protects the health ofthe town's natural resources, and connects residents to the town's outdoor treasures. The Open Space and Recreation Plan encourages partnerships with adjacent municipalities and other groups to help preserve the outdoor resources in the Township.

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4 East Hanover Township - Gateway to Morris County East Hanover Township lies between the Whippany, Rockaway and Passaic Rivers. It lies within the Central Passaic River basin and is a source of drinking water for the region through the buried valley aquifer that underlays the Township. Once a part of the larger Hanover Township, East Hanover has grown from its rural roots to a bustling community of homes, stores and businesses. The community's historic heritage lives in the Hanover Village Historic District, a collection of homes and churches retained as a postcard of early life in East Hanover Township. East Hanover recognizes its importance in the region's natural landscape and looks to preserve the cultural and environmental resources through the adoption and implementation of this Open Space and Recreation Plan. Natural Resources "If these areas are allowed to be degraded or destroyed, we may lose some of the unique components of our natural heritage" (A Natural Resource Management Guidefor the Countv o,fmorris. page 6-18). East Hanover Township is bounded by the meeting of three rivers- the Whippany River on the west, the Passaic River on the east, and the Rockaway River on the north (see Natural Features Map in the Maps Section). Hassock Brook and Pinch Brook flow into the Black Brook, and the Black Brook is a tributary of the Whippany River which itself flows into the Passaic River. The Whippany River has its origins in Mendham Borough and traverses through the County to its confluence with the Passaic River. The Passaic River rises in southern Mendham Township, flows north through the Watchung valley, and turns eastward at Montville towards the Great Notch, Little Falls and Paterson. Black Brook drains the Black Meadows, a wetlands complex that stretches from East Hanover, Hanover Township and Florham Park surrounding the Morristown Airport. The New Jersey Natural Lands Trust owns and maintains property in Hanover and Florham Park? known as the Black Meadows Preserve, to protect the integrity and quality of this wetlands complex. Black Meadows is part of a vast marshlands system that represents the remains of glacial Lake Passaic in Morris County. Great Swamp, Bog and Vly Meadows, Troy Meadows, Great Piece Meadows, Hatfield Swamp and Passaic Meadows are all part of this wetlands system (A Natural Resource Management Guide for the Counzv oflviorris. page 2-3). Temporary glacial lakes, such as Lake Passaic, were formed when drainage gaps were blocked by ice. The Wisconsin Terminal Moraine ended in Morris County creating the low-lying region of the Piedmont between the Highlands physiographic province and the Coastal Plains. The land of East Hanover Township was at one-time under the pre-historic glacial Lake Passaic. The buried valley aquifer underlying East Hanover Township is a remnant of glacial Lake Passaic (GateH1av to Morris. page 3). The buried valley aquifer system provides drinking water for much of northern and eastern Morris County (A Natural Resource Jvfanagement Guidefor the Countv ofmorris. page 1-6). Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 3-

5 Two buried valleys extend through the eastern portion of Morris County and converge in East Hanover Township. They are filled mainly with sand and gravel deposits and are interbedded with confining clay layers (see Buried Valley Aquifer Map in the Maps Section). The Whippany, Chatham and Millburn Valleys ofthe buried valley aquifer systems are shown on the corresponding Map (Figure Il-l, page II-3 in the Well Head Protection Study) in this Plan. The Passaic River runs atop portions of the Chatham and Millburn buried valleys, and the Whippany River runs atop a portion of the Whippany (East Hanover buried valley). There are hydraulic interconnections between the rivers and the buried valleys. Wetlands within the township can recharge the aquifer where there a:r;e suitable soils for aquifer recharge (see Groundwater Recharge Map in the lvfaps Section). Extensive withdrawal from the buried valley aquifer has affected ground water flow and decreasing water levels have been noted in all wells for which long-term records are available. (A Natural Resource Management Guide for the Countv ofmorris. page 4-11). The New Jersey Department ofenvironmental Protection conducted an investigation, reported in 1987, evaluating types, sources, distribution and movement of ground water contamination. Over 70 domestic wells, 70 monitoring wells, and 3 municipal-supply wells within the Township and in neighboring communities indicated contamination of the aquifers. (A Natural Resource Management Guide for the Cowztv of Morris. page 4-18). Contaminants were allegedly from industrial activities including manufacturing, storing and handling of hazardous substances. Wells in neighboring towns overlying the buried valley system also suffered contamination. An open space preservation program in the Township can help to protect the groundwater supply and help the Township steward their drinking water supply. All surface waters in East Hanover Township are classified as FW2, Non-Trout waters. Non-trout waters are generally not suitable for trout but are suitable habitat for a wide variety of other fish species. The eastern portion of the Township lies within the Upper Passaic River Watershed. The Passaic River's water quality gradually becomes degraded downstream (A Natural Resource Management Guide for the County ofmorris, page 5-18). The Passaic River between the confluence of the Dead River in Somerset County and the confluence of the Whippany River has been labeled as "impaired" by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. (A Natural Resource Management Guide for the CountY ofmorris, page 5-8). The NJ DEP has also included this portion of the River on its water quality limited waters list (303d list). In East Hanover Township, wetlands are associated with the Black Meadows, Troy Meadows, Passaic Meadows and Passaic River floodplains (see Land Use Map and Natural Features Map in the Maps Section). Wetlands within the Passaic River Basin have been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as "priority wetlands". This designation reflects the importance of these wetlands in floodwater control, water supply, providing recreational opportunities, and critical habitat for wildlife. Wetlands within the Whippany basin are EPA Priority \V etlands due to their inclusion within the larger Passaic River basin. Black Meadows and Troy Meadows are subject to increasing non-point source pollution and storm water runoff from construction activity and local storm sewers (A Natural Resource Management Guidefor the Countv Q(Morris. page 5-21). Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 4-

6 The NJ Natural Heritage Program has documented communities that support or could potentially support habitats suitable for rare and endangered species. These are identified as "priority sites" or "macrosites." In East Hanover Township, Passaic Meadows and Troy Meadows are identified macrosites by the NJ Natural Heritage Program (see Natural Features Map in the Maps Section). The Passaic Meadows wetlands complex includes Troy Meadows and Great Piece Meadows. Vegetation consists of emergent marsh and forested swamp. The Passaic Meadows macrosite is home to the barred owl, red-shouldered hawk. savannah sparrow, and wood turtle. Wildlife in Troy Meadows is specifically adapted to the open waters and interspersed residential islands. At-risk species in Troy Meadows indudes the blue-spotted salamander, great blue heron, long-eared owl, northern harrier, sedge wren, and wood turtle (An Atlas ofnatural Heritage Priority Sites). The land bordered by the Rockaway and Passaic Rivers in the Township is known as Hatfield Swamp, a wetlands complex within the Passaic Meadows macrosite. The landscape of East Hanover Township is its rivers, their floodplains, and the wetlands extending from this natural system. This region is a source of drinking water for the community and its stewardship role in protecting water supply can be enhanced through preservation of open lands and areas that provide recharge to the underlying aquifer. Improvement of the surface water quality of the rivers and their tributaries is possible through management of the pollutant discharges and protection of the river's floodplains and wetland ecosystems. By taking an active conservation role, East Hanover Township can continue to work to improve their natural landscape and protect these sensitive lands from further degradation. Historic and Cultural Resources "... the significance of local history is like an inn upon a highway: it is a stage upon a far journey: it is a place the national history has passed through. There mankind has stopped and lodged by the way. " An address to the New Jersey Historical Society by Woodrow Wilson, 1896 (Gatewav to Morris, page v) The land between the Whippany and Passaic Rivers has evidence oflndian presence as far back as 5,000 to 8,000 years ago. This land boasted an excellent water supply and bountiful plants and animal life. It was also an important travel route for early Indian tribes. The Minnisink Trail connected the Delaware and Hudson River Indian cultures (Gateway to Morris, page 8). The Minnisink Trail and the Whippany Trail crossed the Passaic River at the bridge on Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The Pine Brook Trail crossed the Passaic River near Interstate Route 280. When the European settlers arrived in the 1600s, the Unami tribe of the Lenni Lenape Indians were settled in this region. There is an archaeological burial site in the Great Piece Meadows known as the Steppel site where the Lenni Lenape and the Iroquois came to a peace agreement (Gatewav to Morris, page 9). There is a second archeological site at the hill at the Novartis facility where there was once a major Indian village (Gatewav to Morris, page 1 0). The last Indians left the Hanover area during the 17 40s. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 5-

7 By 17 40, Morris County had been divided into four parts, of which Hanover Township was a significant part (Gatewav to Morris, page 1). The name Hanover, from the House of Hanover in Germany, honored King George I, who reigned over Great Britain from 1714 to 1727 (Gateway to Morris, page 4). Hanover was a popular name. Not only was there Hanover Township, Hanover and Hanover Neck, but Morristown itself was sometimes known as West Hanover or New Hanover. Madison was labeled as South Hanover or East Hanover (Gatewav to Morris. page 5). East Hanover Township was formally incorporated in Families from Newark and Elizabeth settled in Hanover in the early 1700s. The land ;vas ideal for farming and provided timber to be sold to the forge in Whippany. Daniel Coxe was one of the first four landowners in the 18th century of present-day East Hanover (Gatewav to Morris, page 17). He purchased most of Hanover Neck and William Penn purchased the northernmost piece for the expanding Quaker community. John Budd owned land west of the Passaic River and Rebecca Wheeler owned the land east of the Whippany (Gateway to Morris. page 17). The residents of this growing region were supportive ofthe Revolutionary War and, after the Battle of Springfield, had established Morris County as a stronghold for General Washington. The Passaic River became a natural boundary for the British to the east and Hanover, as a gateway to Morris County, was at the battle lines of the Revolutionary War (Gatewav to Morris, page 26). Soldiers for Washington were quartered in nearly every house in the village. Aaron Kitchell, the first New Jersey Congressman, hailed from a farm along the Whippany River in H:::mover Neck. There is a tale that he asked his wife to bury $50,000 in gold under a tree on their farm to protect these funds from the advancing British. Mrs. Kitchell died before revealing where the treasure was buried, leading to treasure hunters and fanciful tales throughout the years (Gateway to Morris, page 34). Farming was the way of life for those living between the \Vhippany and Passaic Rivers following the Revolutionary War. This area was named Hanover Neck describing the peninsular formation of the area between the rivers. After the Civil War, the region underwent a small building boom with Victorian style homes constructed (Gateway to Morris, page 90). Throughout these years, the Church played an important role in the social and political activities of those living in Hanover Neck. A turning point came on April 7, 1921 when Sarah Kitchell's 17 5-acre farm went up for public auction. This long-standing homestead of one of the founding families was described in the auction ad as follows: "... Beautiful Meadows and Fertile Fields... a splendid spring ofpure c1ystal water... splendid fourteen room frame dwelling... Orchard includes some forty fruit trees... There are grapes, strawberries and a fine asparagus bed. " (Gatewav to Morris, page 1 09). After much debate by the town citizens, this land was developed into smaller homesteads. As written in L(fe with Farmer Goldstein: "There's so much beautiful land here, miles and miles ofit. For every man who wants it-a little field and a house of his own. " (GatewaY tom orris. page 112). Hanover Village and Hanover Neck voted in to separate from the larger Hanover Township, creating East Hanover Township. Goveming.officials felt the separation from the larger township would give them more contro] over their taxes, Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 6-

8 schools, roads and allow them to better govern their communities (Gateway to Morris. page 118). The State Highway Commission completed Route 10 in 1933 to allow easier access from the Essex County area to the recreation areas ofwestern New Jersey. After much debate, Route 10 was built to bypass Hanover Village to the north. The completion of this highway encouraged an increase in residential and commercial development along the highway corridor, and led to the end of farming life in East Hanover Township (Gatewav to Morris. page 128). On April23, 1946, the governing body of East Hanover Township approved the development of the Novartis facility in the municipality. This event further changed the rural heritage of the Township to an industry-based economy. Other industries have followed Novartis's lead and settled in the Township. Following World War II, East Hanover Township like much of eastern Morris County, became one of the bedroom communities of the New York metropolitan areas. The rapid growth of the Township from the 1950s into the 1960s found the community struggling to support its need for expanded infrastructure and schools. In 1961, a study (United Research, Inc. with Planning and Renewal Associates) analyzed the impact of the proposed jet airport at the Great Swamp on the surrounding communities. Regarding East Hanover they found: "East Hanover is developing more rapidly than all but five of the communities in the study area... Much of the land in East Hanover, however is vacant. Almost 4 0 per cent or 2, 084 acres were still unused in There are several indications that East Hanover is beginning to experience financial difficulties and has chosen to attract industry to increase its ratables and revenues as a solution to its problems... the outstanding debt has more than quadrupled... The zoning ordinance adopted six months earlier had added about 1,000 acres of business and industrial zones to the areas already developed." (Gatewav to Morris., page 141). East Hanover has shifted from an agriculturally based economy to a commercial based community. In the Appendix is a list of historic homes and structures. A current list of structures registered on State and National Historic Registers is also in the Appendix. Long-time residents have recorded their Township's history. Edna Dixon described the landscape of East Hanover as: "... the spreading fields that lay along the roads, fields that were the nesting places of meadow lark or bob-o-links in the spring, and were spangled with daisies and black-eyed susans in the summer... the tangled hedgerows where in spring the silve1y pussy willows grew, the flowers of the shad bush and the dangling catkins of the hazel nut were seen. In fall these hedgerows were gay with the orange berries of bittersweet, and the scarlet foliage ofthe sumac." (Gatewav to Morris. page 183). Open space preservation is a way to preserve these memories ofhistoric East Hanover, even in the midst of commercial and residential development. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 7-

9 Built Environment East Hanover Township experienced its most tremendous growth betvveen 1950 and 1960, growing from 2,151 to 4,379 residents, increasing its population by slightly over 50%. The Township has grown steadily, and in 1990 there were 9,926 residents in the Township with a projected increase of 16% in 2000 and a 7% increase into 2001 to 12,643 residents (Morris Countv Data Book). The years from 1950 to 1979 were the era of greatest residential home construction with 65% (2,024) of the total homes (3,112) built during that time period. The largest number of homes was constructed from 1960 through 1969 when 753 housing units were built (Morris Countv Data Book). The Township's employment centers are located mostly along the Route 10 corridor; Ridgedale Avenue south of School Avenue; Eagle Rock Avenue, along DeForest Avenue; and Merry Lane (offriver Road). The Route 10, Ridgedale Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue areas are developed mostly as retail business uses (Township of East Hanover Reexamination ofmaster Plan, page 25). East Hanover Township is home to one ofthe largest employers in the County, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation that employs 2,500 people in their facility in the Township (Morris Countv Data Book). The Nabisco Headquarters, located at the River Road and DeForest Avenue intersection, is also a large employer for the region. Route 10 bisects the Township providing access for commuters from western Morris County to the employers in the eastern part of the County and New York City. This busy highway corridor houses a large number of retail and business centers and offers opportunities for shopping and entertainment to the region. Route 280 separates the Rockaway Neck or Hatfield Swamp from the rest of East Hanover Township. Route 280 extends from Route 80 into Newark and brings commuters from Morris and Sussex Counties into Essex County. The Township shares Pinch Brook Golf Course, a Morris County public golf course, with the Borough of Florham Park. Sommers Park and Lurker Park provide active outdoor recreation facilities to the Township residents. The East Hanover Township municipal pool is also at Lurker Park. The Morris County multi-use trail, Patriot's Path, is marked through the undeveloped portion and skirts the developed portion ofluj;"ker Park. Patriot's Path extends from Eagle Rock Avenue at the Passaic River through Lurker Park to Troy Road. The Morris County Park Commission would like to extend Patriot's Path into the Troy Meadows Natural Area in Parsippany-Troy Hills. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 8-

10 The Open Space Program in East Hanover Township "Plans are dreams ofthe wise." A German Proverb (The Whipvany River Watershed- Action Now Strategy, January 2000, page 7) The East Hanover Township Open Space Committee has delineated the following as open space goals for the Township in its land preservation program. These goals and policies will guide the recommendations of the Open Space and Recreation Plan: Conservation of natural resources for water quality preservation, recognizing the value ofwetlands, wetland transition areas, floodways, riparian buffer and wooded areas as components; prevention of fresh water wetland loss. Preservation ofthe floodway and floodplain ofthe Passaic, Rockaway and Whippany Rivers and their tributaries to control flood waters and protect residents against severe flooding events. Protection of the Passaic, Rockaway and Whippany Rivers and their tributaries for wildlife and habitat protection, preservation of environmentally sensitive watershed lands, and creation of passive recreation opportunities along the river corridors. Protection of the buried valley aquifer groundwater recharge area. Protection ofhistoric sites critical to the heritage of the Township. Connection of the existing park system and Patriot's Path through a system of green corridors and linkages to bring residents to their parks through a natural greenway; and link with adjacent communities. Expand active recreational opportunities in the Township through the creation ofnew park facilities either at existing Township parks, park/school sites or through the creation of new parks and facilities. Creation ofwalkways through large corporate facilities to allow connections between parks without using public roadways Creation of a linear multi-use path system in the center of the Township along the Morristown and Erie railroad right.. of-way (once this railroad line has been abandoned). Township of East Hanover- Reexamination of the Master Plan The goals and objectives ofthe Open Space and Recreation Plan are drawn from discussions with the East Hanover Township Open Space Committee and the Township ofeast Hanover Reexamination ofmaster Plan. Since a major goal of the Open Space and Recreation Plan is to become an amendment to the Township's Master Plan, consistency between the two documents is important. Only the goals that can be achieved through open space preservation are repeated in this Plan. The Reexamination Report identifies as critical land areas the floodplains and wetlands located along the Passaic and Whippany Rivers (page 6). Ofthe eight objectives (pages 10-11) related to land development, two are directed towards an open space program: Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 9-

11 Preserve environmentally sensitive areas. Preserve the general character of the Hanover Village Historic District with restrained use. As part of East Hanover Township's reexamination process, zone changes were investigated. It was emphasized in the Revort that "wetlands, jloodways and environmentally sensitive lands are to remain undeveloped'' (page 39). In addition, the Reexamination Report recommended that Township Land Use and Zoning Ordinance be changed "to promote the conservation of historic sites and districts, open space, energy resources and valuable natural resources in the State and to prevent urban sprawl and degradation of the environment through improper use ofthe land'' (page 62). New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan East Hanover Township is designated as a "Metropolitan Planning Area" (PAl) in the New Jersev State Development and Redevelopment Plan. The State Plan suggests goals to guide land use in each Planning Area. The State Plan suggests that a Metropolitan Area (pages ): Reclaim environmentally damaged sites and mitigate impacts on remaining natural and environmental resources. Maintain existing parks and open spaces and add to this system through redevelopment and land dedications. Integrate historic preservation with new development and redevelopment activities. Bordering the Township are areas that fall within the "Environmentally Sensitive Planning Area" (PAS) as designated by the State Plan: Parsippany-Troy Hills the Troy Meadows Natural Area, a small portion of the Passaic Meadows Natural Area in Fairfield, and the Essex County side of the Passaic River running along the Township's border. The parkland in Essex County in Fairfield, West Caldwell, and Roseland bordering East Hanover Township falls within the state designated "Park and Recreation Area" and is part of the Essex County park and trail system. This designation represents an opportunity for East Hanover to link into a system designated as a state recreation area. Preservation of open space needs to be planned, just as any municipal infrastructure; such as roads and utilities. The development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan and commitment of the Township's governing body to carry out this Plan, is essential to maintain a community's character and preserve and improve the quality of life for its residents. History of the Open Space Program East Hanover Township established a dedicated tax for the acquisition of open space through voter referendum in November of 1994 (Appendix). A total of 56% ofthe Township residents voted "yes" to the referendum question establishing an "Open Space Trust Fund." Ordinance No (Appendix) establishes an "Open Space Trust Fund as a source of funding for the acquisition of open space." The Trust was funded by an amount of one-half cent ($.005) per $100 of assessed value beginning in the year The fund Township of East Hanova Open Space and Recreation Plan - 10-

12 generates $65,000 per year and, as of January 2000, had accumulated $326,000. The fund is to be utilized to acquire vacant land, as well as land containing improvements at the time of acquisition, where the principal purpose of the acquisition is to preserve open space. The Fund is allowed to accept donations and testamentary bequests. The funds can be utilized for the acquisition of land or development rights in lands, as well as for appraisals and other items of expense associated with the acquisition. The Ordinance also established that the Environmental Commission should prepare and submit to the Township Council a report detailing the parcels recommended for acquisition in fee and those properties where the development rights should be acquired. The Mayor has established an Open Space Committee responsible for this report (see Committee list in the Acknowledgements). The purpose of the Committee is to prioritize the inventory of available lands, make recommendations to the Township Council for the lands to be acquired or dedicated for open space preservation, and to recommend improvement to existing facilities and to parklands. As per the ordinance, after five years, the Township Council will review the Fund and recommend its continuation or termination. Other Participants in Open Space Preservation in East Hanover Township Several regional efforts are preserving open space or providing stewardship activities in East Hanover Township. These regional initiatives include the following: Morris County Department of Planning and Development: The Morris County Department of Planning and Development is developing a bicycle and pedestrian frail system throughout the County and has several projects planned in East Hanover Township. Morris County Park Commission: The Morris County Park Commission has developed a portion ofpatriot's Path, a cross-county multi-use trail, in East Hanover Township through Lurker Park and along the Whippany River. The Park Commission would like to extend this multi-use path along the Whippany River to the Passaic River. New Jers~y Division of Parks and Forestry: The NJ Division ofparks and Forestry has preserved land in neighboring Parsippany-Troy Hills Township for the preservation of the Troy Meadows Natural Area. This significant natural area extends into East Hanover Township. New Jersey Natural Lands Trust: The NJ Natural Lands Trust owns land in neighboring Hanover Township along the border with East Hanover Township within the Black Meadows Natural Area. The NJ Natural Lands Trust was created in 1968 by the Legislature as an independent agency with the mission to preserve land in its natural state for enjoyment by the public and to protect natural diversity through the acquisition of open space. The Trust preserves land primarily through donations of open space. The Trust also acquires land through fee simple or conservation easements, and manages its properties to conserve endangered species habitat, rare natural features, and significant ecosystems (The New Jersev Natural Lands Trust Annual Report). Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

13 United States Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers has identified and is actively acquiring land in a swath surrounding the Passaic River to mitigate flooding. This plan of open space preservation is being completed using funds that were appropriated for the Flood Tunnel project that had been designed to divert floodwaters from residential areas and reroute major sections of the Passaic River into a tunnel beneath the ground. New Jersey Conservation Foundation: The Foundation's mission is to promote conservation ofland and natural resources throughout New Jersey. The Foundation owns approximately 43 acres in the Troy Meadows area within East Hanover. The organization also owns property along the Whii;>p?.ny River near Central Park in neighboring Hanover Township. Passaic River Coalition: Passaic River Coalition is a nonprofit conservation and watershed organization that focuses public awareness and support for the Passaic River corridor. The Whippany River is an important tributary to the Passaic River. The Coalition has been an active partner with the Township in land conservation. Passaic Valley Groundwater Protection Committee: The Committee was established in 1980 by local govemments to address groundwater management within the Central Passaic River Basin. The Committee has been involved in research and education about the region's ground water supply. It promotes the protection of the wellhead areas in the buried valley aquifer and has identified potential sources of pollution to the underlying aquifer and developed a management strategy to minimize the impact of these pollutant sources on the aquifer. Rails to Trails Conservancy: This national organization focuses its efforts on converting old railroad beds into trails. The railroad bed owned currently by the Morristown and Erie Railroad is used primarily for hauling local freight. If the railroad becomes no longer used for train service, it would represent an excellent opportunity to create a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail within the Township. Rockaway River Watershed Cabinet: The Cabinet is an initiative developed by Morris 2000, a nonprofit organization that sponsors activities that deliberate and plan for the future of Morris County. The Cabinet is fashioned after the highly successful Ten Towns Great Swamp Management Advisory Committee, also spearheaded by Morris 2000, for that critical natural resource. The Rockaway River Cabinet involves public officials from each of the municipalities that border the Rockaway River. These leaders learn about development techniques, model ordinances and other highly applicable actions that will sustain a healthy environment for the river and the municipality as a whole. Friends of the Rockaway River: The Friends group is a nonprofit organization that protects the integrity of the Rockaway River. The Friends promote stewardship and sponsor public awareness activities, such as riverbank cleanups. The group sponsored a planning activity called "Visions and Strategies" and published the results. The document was a comprehensive plan that resulted in a number of recommendations to protect the Rockaway River and identified areas to improve along the Rockaway River. The process involved representatives from all the towns along the river and elicited public input. Wildlife Preserves, Inc: This charitable conservancy owns 3~9 acres ofwildemess land in East Hanover Township within the Central Passaic basin. Wildlife Preserves Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

14 manages these lands as a wildlife sanctuary and habitat. The public is invited on these lands to pursue the following activities: education, research and a variety of passive recreation uses, including walking, nature study, photography, hiking, jogging, bicycling, bird watching and picnicking. The lands are closed to motorized vehicles, and hunting and trapping are strictly forbidden. Rangers patrol the land for violators of these uses. Wildlife Preserves also owns and manages lands in North Carolina, New York and the Delaware Bay area. Whippany River Watershed Management Plan: An initiative led by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, the process will produce a management pian for the Whippany River ;vatershed. The extensive planning effort municipal officials, water purveyors, nonprofit land conservation and watershed organizations, and others. The process has already produced a characterization report and a draft strategic plan that lists actions to be undertaken by stakeholders within time limits. Preservation of open space is a tool used in the management plan to preserve the quality of life in municipalities and to invite people to access the river. "The water quality of the Whippany River has improved dramatically over the past 10 years, but few people realize it because they are out of touch with the resource flowing through their community." (Whippany River Watershed Management Plan draft, p. 88) Whippany River Watershed Association: The watershed association is a nonprofit conservation organization that focuses public awareness and support for the Whippany River corridor. Morris Land Conservancy: The Conservancy was formed in 1981 and is a nonprofit, membership organization working in land conservation throughout the greater Morr1s County area. The Conservancy is working with East Hanover Township and neighboring towns to achieve their open space goals. One such initiative is the preservation of wetlands within the Troy Meadows Natural Area. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

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16 Inventory of Outdoor Resources in East Hanover Township "In human culture is the preservation of wildness" Wendell Berry (Garden State Preservation Trust- Report to the Governor and Legislature July 2000, page 6) This section of the Open Space and Recreation Plan inventories the open space lands within East Hanover Township. Some of the lands are permanently protected as open space, owned by public and private entities, and these will be noted. Public Land The acreage numbers in bold within this section of the report come from the property lists in the Appendix. The accompanying Open Space Map (in the Maps Section) details the location of these properties and has been developed using the computerized mapping program Arc View 3.2 based on the Township's base map, updated by the Township Engineer and incorporating updated tax map information. The property list data was supplied by the Morris County Department of Planning and Development and updated by the East Hanover Township Tax Assessor's office and represents the year 2000 tax data (see property tax lists included in the Appendix). Federal Land There are two federally owned pieces of property in the Township, totaling 15 acres. The first lot is 14 acres and is the former Nike Missile Base. A housing development (an expansion of the multi-unit residential development across the street) is proposed for this site, once the Federal government gives approval for development on this site. There are numerous abandoned structures on this site. The smaller property is a one-acre site at the comer ofdeforest and Ridgedale Avenues and is the post office. There are no federally protected lands in the Township. State Land New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection The NJ Department of Environmental Protection owns three lots in the Township totaling 32 acres. Two properties are along the Whippany River at the eastern edge of the Troy Meadows natural area. The third property is 7 acres and was recently transferred to state ownership (November 2000) by the Morris Land Conservancy. The Conservancy purchased this property and then transferred ownership to the State. It is located in Troy Meadows along the Parsippany-Troy Hills border. The State ofnew Jersey has expressed interest in expanding their holdings in Troy Meadows but historically has met with some opposition from Wildlife Preserves, Inc. This is an extremely sensitive portion of the County both for.flood control, maintenance ofwater quality and sensitive wildlife habitat. It is a-large contiguous wetland area in an area that is in a suburban community slowly changing into a much Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

17 more urban one. Every effort on the part of the Township and the State should be made to ensure the preservation of this unique habitat. New Jersey Department of Transportation The New Jersey Department of Transportation owns one parcel totaling 5 acres (Class 15 C Table in the Appendix). It is located within Hatfield Swamp, part of the Passaic Meadows macrosite north of Route 280. If this property is deemed surplus land by the State, it should be transferred to the Department of Environmental Protection to become part of the State preservation holdings. County Land County of Morris Morris County owns two parcels in the Township totaling 37 acres (Class 15C Table in the Appendix). These properties are part of the 1 02-acre Pinch Brook Golf Course, an 18-hole course with a clubhouse, pro shop, locker rooms and snack bar. It is located on Ridgedale Avenue. The course stretches into the Borough of Florham Park. Since this property is owned and maintained by the Morris County Park Commission, it is considered parkland and protected from future development. Municipal Land Township of East Hanover East Hanover Township owns a total of254 acres in the Township (Class 15C Table in the Appendix). East Hanover Township has placed 114 acres of these acres on its Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI)- a total of 45% of Township owned land. These lands are identified on the Township's Recreation and Open Space Inventory (Appendix) and located on the Open Space Map included with this Plan. Placing a property on a Township's ROSI that is submitted to NJ Green Acres gives that property the highest level of protection from future development. East Hanover Township owns one 3-acre property on Mount Pleasant Avenue partially within the Hanover Village Historic District. This is D' Ambola Park, listed on the Township's ROSI. On the Property Data Tables (Appendix), this land is taxed as Class 15A, (public education properties), rather than 15C, (publicly owned properties). The Township owns 140 acres that are not listed on its ROSI. Some of these parcels serve municipal functions while others are vacant lots. The Priority Land Recommendations section of the Plan will detail the possible uses of some of these properties as extensions or connections to the existing park system in East Hanover Township. Other Publicly Owned Property in East Hanover Township School Property The East Hanover Township Board of Education owns 101 acres of property actively used for public education in the Township. The elementary school on Green Drive (9 acres) abuts Sommers Park, a Township park. A second elementary school (on Ridgedale Avenue) is 12 acres. The middle school (29 acres) is located on Ridgedale Avenue. This 29-acre property along its side and rear portions has a densely wooded area ~hat on the school Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - I 6-

18 maps is noted as a conservation area for environmental education. Development surrounding the school does not encroach upon this natural area. The Township should investigate this property and determine if a deed restriction has been placed on it. If one has not, the Township may want to consider restricting the future use of that property, to allow it to remain in its natural, forested state. The Board of Education also owns a small (2 acre) property adjacent to the middle school. The Hanover Park High School is a 50-acre property on Mount Pleasant Avenue. This is a regional high school with associated athletic fields and school structures. Private Land Property privately owned and protected through Conservation Easements One privately owned property (8 acres) in the municipality is protected as open space through the use of a conservation easement. The easement protects the land from future development and deed-restricts the future use of the property. This easement protects a forested wetland ecosystem on Ridgedale A venue across from the abandoned Hanover Airport property (see Easement document in the Appendix). New Jersey Conservation Foundation NJ Conservation Foundation owns 44 acres of property within the Troy Meadows wetlands area in East Hanover. The smallest of these ( 4 acres) is along the Parsippany Troy Hills border and East Hanover Township in Troy Meadows. The second property (6 acres) is west of the smaller property within Troy Meadows. The larger property (34 acres) is northeast of these smaller properties in Troy Meadows near Ridgedale Avenue along Willow Place. These properties are part of the Green Acres tax exemption program and their application for tax abatement is renewable on or before July 1, 2002 (see Green Acres Tax Exemption Program letter in Appendix). Wildlife Preserves, Incorporated Falling into its own category is the 298 acres owned by Wildlife Preserves in the Township (see Exempt/Class 15F Property list in the Appendix). Wildlife Preserves has received tax-exempt status through the N.J. Green Acres program since 1976 (see Green Acres Ta.:r, Exemption Program- Wildlife Preserves in Appendix). This certification prevents any type of development on the property while it is owned by Wildlife Preserves for three years. At the end of the three-year period, Wildlife Preserves can choose to reapply to the state for tax-exemption. Land in this program can be sold off (as has been done recently by Wildlife Preserves in neighboring Parsippany-Troy Hills) and as long as the new owner pays the back taxes for the past three years, the land newly acquired can then be developed. This entire region of the municipality is critical for water quality and flood protection. This portion of East Hanover is subject to extreme flooding, and development on this property could be highly detrimental for those living within the Whippany River and Rockaway River watersheds. This Open Space and Recreation Plan recognizes the crucial need for this property to remain protected from development for the community of East Hanover and its neighbors. - Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -I 7-

19 Private Recreational Land The Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) of Essex County owns a 6-acre pro?~rty, C~mp Hope, m the Township on Cedar Street that is used as a summer camping facility. This property represents an opportunity for the Township to preserve a site in a residential neighborhood that provides both active and passive recreation. If the Association decides to divest itself of this property in the future, the Township should request a right of first refusal on the site. As another option, the Township could purchase the property and then lease the land back to the Association for their summer camping program and, if amenable, use the portions of the property adapted for active recreational use for those purposes during the remainder of the year. Land with No Structural Improvements- Vacant Land There is a total of 1,153 acres in the Township that are currently undeveloped property, held in private ownership. These properties have no structural improvements on them and are assessed as vacant land in the Township. The Open Space Map locates each of these properties in the Township, and the specific lots and blocks are listed in the Appendix (Class 1 Table). Wildlife Preserves owns three lots in the Township, totaling 41 acres that are not part of the tax-exemption program with NJ Green Acres. These three lots are taxed as vacant property (Class 1 Table in the Appendix). Farmland There are no farm-assessed properties remaining in the Township. Residential Property- Lots greater than five acres in size Larger residential properties can represent an opportunity for land development on smaller lots. If zoned for smaller residential lots, these larger lots can be subdivided into small parcels. In terms of open space preservation, these larger properties can provide an opportunity to connect protected lands to one another and create greenway corridors throughout the municipality. There are a total of2 residential lots larger than 5 acres in the Township for a total of 16 acres (Class 2 Table z'n the Appendix). These properties are identified on the Open Space Map. Church and Charitable properties Throughout East Hanover Township there is land owned by religious and charitable organizations. This land consists primarily as cemeteries- over 85 acres of '-' land are used for cemeteries in the Township. Ten acres ofland in the Township are used for church use and have facilities on them for church related functions. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

20 Preserved Land in East Hanover Township East Hanover Township is 8.2 square miles (NJ Data Book) or 5,248 acres. Of this land only 5% (235 acres) is protected property either through conservation easement, county or municipal protection. These protected lands are described as follows: Municipal Property listed on the ROSI County Golf Course NP A conservation easement NJ Conservation Foundation land Land owned by NJ DEP Total preserved lands: 114 acres 37 acres 8 acres 44 acres 32 acres 235 acres East Hanover Township Open Space Inventory The Open Space Inventory is the list of lands in the municipality that the Township should look towards when protecting property for open space preservation. This list is comprehensive and includes property that is not traditionally thought of as "open space." In East Hanover Township this list includes vacant land, large residential lots and municipal properties. In order to increase the amount of preserved land within the municipality, the Open Space and Recreation Plan recommends that East Hanover utilize a diverse inventory oflands to begin to prioritize. properties for acquisition. This inventory includes: ARC Camp* Vacant Land Federally exempt property* NJ DOT property Wildlife Preserves tax-exempt land Residential Properties > 5 acres* Municipal owned properties that are not included in the ROSI*: TOTAL ON INVENTORY 6 acres 1,153 acres 14 acres 5 acres 298 acres 16 acres 140 acres 1,632 acres Of the 5,248 acres in the Township, 1,632 acres are included in the inventory of available open space, thus nearly a third of the Township is potentially open space lands available for preservation. * This property may have structures on it. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 19-

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22 Outdoor Needs in East Hanover "The countless creatures of the forest- a treasure of biological diversity- outnumber all other kinds of life on earth. " (Wildlife Conservation Society) East Hanover Township is surrounded by significant natural resources that have defined the development ofthe Township and shaped its growth- Hatfield Swamp in the northern reaches, Hanover Neck with Troy Meadows in the west and the Passaic River to the east. Three great rivers ofnew Jersey: Whippany, Rockaway and Passaic- all come together in this municipality. East Hanover sits on the buried valley aquifer, a sole source drinking water supply for the region. East Hanover has experienced intense residential and commercial development and the impact ofthese associated land uses have affected the quality and health ofthe ecosystems within and around the community. Protection of these significant natural resources through preservation efland will improve the quality of the waters, the recreational opportunities for the residents of the municipality and public health to ensure adequate drinking water supplies for the future. Natural Areas Important to the Environment of New Jersey Suffer Pressures from Development East Hanover Township is in the heart of the Central Passaic Basin. Portions of Hatfield Swamp, Troy Meadows, Black Meadows and the Passaic River with its associated floodplain are within the boundaries of the Township. These remnants of glacial Lake Passaic make up the wetland complex that connects the Passaic Meadows with the Great Swamp and offer signiticant land mass for flood storage and wildlife habitat. Portions of these lands are underlain by the buried valley aquifer. The wetlands are a vital part of a natural system that filters pollutants and helps protect the water quality and quantity. Non-point source pollution, encroaching development, and storm water runoffhave impaired the functions of the wetlands. Troy Meadows is one of East Hanover's most significant natural regions. Morris County has four of the 42 designated National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey. Troy Meadows is one of the four. "If these areas are allowed to be degraded or destroyed, we may lose some ofthe unique components of our natural heritage," states an objective for the New Jersey Natural Heritage Program (Atlas ofnatural Area Prioritv Sires). The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has identified the Troy Meadows Natural Area as an "Area of Preservation Interest" (Lisa Stern Lubow, NJ Green Acres) for protection. The NJ DEP has made a commitment through this program to purchase properties within Troy Meadows as they become available. Green Acres has recently made an agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers whereby the Corps will purchase parcels and then transfer them to State ownership for management. A species/habitat search for the Hanover Airport property was completed in 1990 to determine if the blue-spotted salamander resided on this parcel (Biostar Associates Report). The purpose of the investigation was to determine if viable presence or suitable habitat of the state endangered salamander was evident on the site. and if so, propose protective measures. The airport property is within the Troy Meadows Natural Area, and Township of East Hanova Open Space and Recreation Plan - 21-

23 four blue-spotted salamanders were found during the survey. The report recommended that the wooded region be retained in its natural state to prevent destruction of the species and its habitat and that disturbance should be avoided of the surrounding tree line. Pollutants Threaten Adequate, Clean Water Supplies East Hanover Township sits on the buried valley aquifer groundwater system, which provides drinking water to Morris County. The purity of the groundwater and the recharge into the aquifer are important to sustain to protect drinking water supplies. The buried valley aquifer system is a series of interconnected aquifers compiised of sand and gravel found in bedrock depressions. In 1980, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEP A) designated it as the seventh sole source aquifer in the United States under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. It provides 27.3 million gallons of water per day on the average and is the predominate source of potable water for the Whippany watershed community (Whippany River Watershed Action Now Strategy. page 6). Public water supply wells are shown on the lvfap in this Plan (Locations of Selected Public Community Wells Map jl-om the Well Head Protection Studv, Figure II-7, page II- 13). The Wellhead Protection Studv identifies forty potential pollutant source sites in East Hanover to the buried valley aquifer (see Table in Appendix, fi om the Well Head Protection Studv. Table III-8, page III-23). Potential pollutant sourc:es are sites or locations on the surface or near surface of the land from which one or more pollutants may migrate into ground water (page III-I). Once water supplies have been contaminated, their use for drinking water has to be discontinued. The wetlands and flood plains within the buried valley aquifer require more protection because pollutants in these areas along the river could easily move into the public supply wells. Flood prone land is vulnerable because hazardous substances left on such areas can easily be moved by natural forces to pollute water (Flood Prone Areas Map from the Well Head Protection Study, Figure IV-I, page IV-11). Flood plains are places where ground water and surface water interact. In flood plains, ground water is usually very close to the surface of the land. Thus, any polluting material that washes into the river can be carried into the aquifer (page IV-9). In East Hanover these floodplain lands are centered around the stream corridors and wetland complexes in the Township. Protection ofpublic health is intertwined with the protection of the natural environment. Watershed management and protection of the groundwater supplies should focus on protecting land from encroaching development. "Protection and preservation of critical land areas for their natural resource values is the most cost-effective means of assuring adequate and clean water supplies for the future." (Criteriafor Preservation of Critical Water Resource Lands. page 2). Preservation of open space allows protection in perpetuity of the watershed lands servicing our drinking water needs. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

24 Trail Systems Need Connection East Hanover Township is home to a portion of Morris County's Patriot's Path. This multi-use trail traverses throughout the County providing recreational enjoyment for residents. In East Hanover, Patriot's Path extends from the Passaic River at Essex County into Lurker Park (see Patriot's Path on the Greenways Map in the Maps Section). It connects with the Lenape Trail in Essex County, a path that continues through the County linking seven Essex County parks (see Lenape Trail Map in the Appendix). The Morris County Park Commission and the Environmental Commission of East Hanover would like to see the Patriot's Path extended through the Township into the Troy Meadows Natural Area. The Morris County Park Commission would like the trail to extend from Parsippany-Troy Hills into East Hanover near the Smith Ditch then wind back to the Vlhippany River. The trail would then follow the river through East Hanover along a Township marked path following the Whippany River to Klinger Road. This Township path is a seasonal path because it is flooded during the late winter and spring months. Boy Scouts blazed a trail from Ridgedale Avenue to Lurker Park that is an all-season trail. A second potential trail site is the Morristown and Erie rail line that bisects the Township. Currently this rail line hauls freight, but if the railroad should abandon this line, it represents an opportunity for creating a linear, flat multi-purpose trail for both bicycles and pedestrians in the Township. Historic Character of East Hanover is Disappearing At its rapid pace of development, East Hanover Township is losing some of its heritage. Historic sites are becoming islands of preservation with new commercial and residential development overwhelming them. Historical resources still remain in the Township. The challenge is to preserve the historical structures and retain some ofthe historic environment. Open space can be used, if appropriate, to preserve the landscape around historic structures. Educating present residents about their community's heritage helps to build unity. Connecting residents to a "place," a community, promotes stewardship and civic responsibility. Riparian Habitats Impair Drinking Water Quality None of the streams in the Township are classified pristine because contaminants from non-point sources enter the water flow directly. Impervious surfaces allow water to enter the hydrological cycle without filtering and at a greater pace. Riparian buffers along waterways provide vegetation to absorb and filter contaminants from runoff naturally. These buffers help counterbalance the negative impact of impervious surfaces. A key investment in the future water quality and quantity for East Hanover is the establishment of greenways along stream corridors. Water quality should then improve. The Greenway Map for East Hanover Township (see the Map Section of this Plan) highlights the corridor greenways proposed for preservation. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

25 The quality and quantity of the recharge to the buried valley aquifer system are important to ensure the integrity of the drinking water supply for East Hanover and surrounding communities. The Passaic Valley Groundwater Protection Committee studied the public water supply wells for the buried valley aquifer and identified sources of potential pollution to the aquifer. Open space may be part of a solution to mitigate the impacts of these pollution sources. Flood Waters Jeopardize Neighborhoods Three major rivers and th~ir.tributaries converge in the Passaic Meadows. If left to do its work naturally, the wetlands associated with these waterways allow a slow seepage into the streams. With the extensive alteration of the waterway in Paterson and other communities downstream, the water flow backs up, and the wetland is inundated with water. Historically farmland, Troy and Passaic Meadows have become wetter over time. Extensive filling of wetlands within the region over time has also narrowed the amount ofland available to accommodate river overflows. An intact Troy and Passaic Meadows wetlands is the Township's insurance against major flooding in the future. The Flood Prone Map (in the ~Maps Section) displays the waterways in the Township and the flood prone areas along the waterways. Wetlands help absorb stream overflows and protect real property against flood damage. The reclamation of land along water corridors to act as a stream buffer and safeguard against flooding is a key policy to avoid further property damage in the future. Using open space to control flooding is a more effective approach-economically and physically-to limit flood damage because it mimics the na:tural system. The floodplains of the Passaic River offer natural protection from flooding events for residents living in the Township. At one time, the US Army Corps of Engineers had endorsed a flood tunnel project to divert floodwaters from residential neighborhoods. For now, the Corps of Engineers has replaced this project with the Passaic River Flood Damage Reduction Project (see lvfap Section). In East Hanover Township the US Corps of Engineers has identified over 100 tracts of land for preservation (Appendix) for their flood reduction project. The Corps of Engineers is beginning the process ofbuying lands in Morris, Essex and Passaic Counties to help prevent flooding in the Passaic River basin. The Corps estimates it will take four years to buy all the targeted lands. The tracts the Corps is targeting are those in flood-storage areas, lands that absorb water during heavy rains. "These areas can still be developed... Ifthey are developed, it's going to make existing flood problems worse. The goal is to acquire these lands and keep them as open space." (Paul Tumminello, the Army Corps project manager in the Star Ledger. Wednesday, June 7, 2000). Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

26 Recreation Programs are Expanding and Need More Space The Recreation program offered by the East Hanover Township Recreation Division utilizes field space at the public schools and the parks in the Township. Demand for sports are increasing and the use of the fields is year-round, not allowing for fields to rest. The Recreation Division services the needs of over 1,800 residents and their children in their recreation programs: Program Number of Participants Soccer 500 children Summer Recreation 390 children Softball 220 (1st through gth grades) Baseball 320 children Men's Softball 100 participants Women's Softball 100 participants Football and Cheerleading 160 children Prior to 2000, the Township had offered outdoor basketball program for children in 3rd through gth grades. The Morris County Belles, the County-wide women's softball league, utilizes the fields at Lurker Park. There are 16 teams in the Belles and they play leagues from both within the state and from neighboring states. The recreation facilities at the Central School (grades 3 through 5), Smith School (kindergarten through 2nd grade), and the middle school are owned by the Board of Education, but maintained by the Township. This allows the Township to use the fields for the Township recreation progran1. The Hanover Park High School has 1 baseball field, 3 softball fields (that are also used for soccer) and a football field with a stadium. These High School facilities are used by the High School for their recreational programs and the Township uses their soccer field and two softball fields for Township recreation programs. The facilities at three schools used by the Township for recreation programs are: School Facilities East Hanover Middle School 2 baseball fields 2 full size soccer fields Central School (Grades 3-5) 4 little league fields 1 soccer field practice soccer fields Smith School (K-2nd Grades) playground Small baseball field The Township owned facilities used for the recreation programs are: Park Facilities Sommers Park Pony League field Basketball Senior Center Lurker Park Paths Little League baseball field (lighted) 4 softball (or baseball fields) 1 baseball field 1 football field 2 soccer fields Township of East Hanovet Open Space and Recreation Plan - 25-

27 Facilities Lurker Park playground outdoor pool 4 termis courts (lighted) 1 basketball court (lighted) 1 bocci court (lighted) 1 volleyball court 1 horse shoe pit ice skating in parking lot (flooded in winter) picnic grove and walking paths Patriot's Path The Recreation Division would like to offer programs in lacrosse and roller hockey. The greatest recreation need in the Township is for more field space, especially an additional soccer facility. The younger ages are increasing their use in the recreation programs and demand is expanding for programs at the younger age levels. The Recreation Divi~ion has expanded programs offered to 9th grade girls because they don't want to stop playing. This amount of use of fields is over-burdening the fields and consequently, the field space is deteriorating and not able to "rest" between season, because active use is continuous. The Open Space and Recreation Plan recommends that the Township continue to pursue their options to expand their existing field space. The Township is actively investigating ways to expand Lurker Park and this process should continue to answer the recreation needs of their residents. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 26-

28 A System of Open Space in East Hanover Township "Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. " Kenyan Proverb (A Natural Resource Management Guide for the Countv o.,(morris, page 6-36). Open space is an infrastructure that needs to be designed and planned just as utilities, roadways and pipelines. When planned as a system, this infrastructure provides many benefits ~o a community. East Hanover Township has the basis in place with a network of parks in the Township and it needs now to look to expand and begin to create a system to create a greenway servicing the needs of residents. Natural lands and recreation space provide the following functions that promote a healthy community. Protects the quantity and quality of drinking water Preserves habitat for living resources, including plants, animals and humans Offers a variety of outdoor recreation experiences Balances growth and development to sustain economic vitality in the community Provides opportunities for residents to keep fit and improve physical health Aids in promoting a sense of community Connects current residents to the community's heritage by preserving historic landmarks and sites. Prevents erosion and conserves soil, a nomenewable resource Contributes to landscape diversity and a scenic environn1ent Controls flooding Maintains a community's character A system of open space will achieve these benefits for East Hanover Township. The Township can build on existing protected lands to create a viable open space system. Trails Enhance the Quality of Life and Connect Township Residents to a Larger Community The Patriot's Path trail system provides enjoyment for hikers, in some areas cyclists, bird watchers and those seeking a connection to the outdoors throughout the County. The Township has developed and maintains a portion of the Patriot's Path and would like to see a formal connection between this portion of the Path and the Troy Meadows Natural Area in Hanover and Parsippany-Troy Hills Townships. Essex County's Lenape Trail connects to Patriot's Path at the Passaic River in East Hanover. The National Park Service is coordinating the connection of Patriot's Path, the Lenape Trail and the Sussex Branch and Paulins Kill Valley Trails in Sussex County for incorporation into the Liberty-Water Gap Trail. These trails form the basis for the recreational pathway across northern New Jersey from Liberty State park and Ellis Island in Jersey City to the Delaware Water Gap in western Warren County (The Liber(y-Water Gap Trail- A Provosal, page 1). "The Liberty-Water Gap Trail will be an assemblage of connected but independent trail units... to work together to realize~ the benefits of a high Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

29 visibility, major long distance trail amenity" (The Libertv-Water Gap Trail- A Proposal, page 7). To the east, the Liberty-Water Gap Trail cormects East Hanover residents to Liberty Park with its mile and a half waterfront promenade with expansive views of the New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Verrazano Bridge and the Brooklyn Manhattan Skyline. To the west, the Trail ends at the Delaware Water Gap, which has served for centuries as a gateway, first for the Native Americans, then pioneers, builders and engineers. Today the Gap part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (The Libertv-Water Gap Trail -A Provosal. page 1), is a unit of the U.S. national park system. The Department ofplarming and Development in their flicy_{)e and Pedestrian Users Guide identifies five project areas in East Hanover Township for bicycle and pedestrian trails: An existing shared roadway that travels south along Ridgedale Avenue in Parsippany Troy Hills into East Hanover with off-shoots onto Troy Meadows Road through Troy Meadows. A proposed bike lane along Ridgedale Avenue into the Borough offlorham Park. A proposed walking trail along the Whippany River from East Hanover and Parsippany-Troy Hills into East Hanover, traveling north into the Township through Hanover Neck to Troy Meadows Road. The existing Patriot's Path from Eagle Rock Avenue at the Passaic River through Lurker Park to Troy Road. A proposed path to cormect Patriot's Path through Lurker Park to Troy Meadows. All of these proposed and existing trail systems provide an alternative transportation system to access significant natural areas and protected parklands. Trails provide access to open space for the enjoyment of the community and provide significant pathways for wildlife. Access to outdoor areas promotes healthy people who are a vital component of a dynamic community. Parks invite active participation and are places where many people go to maintain their exercise regimen. East Hanover is a Steward of the Wetlands of the Central Passaic Basin East Hanover Township and the State of New Jersey have made a commitment to protect the vast wetlands complex associated with the Central Passaic basin. The Township is in the process of protecting 30 acres in Troy Meadows along Troy Road from future development and will look to continue that process (see letter in Appendix). Morris Land Conservancy recently transferred ownership of a parcel in Troy Meadows to the State to become part of the Troy Meadows Natural Area. The A.rmy Corps of Engineers has identified properties in the Passaic Basin to acquire to help control the damaging effects of significant flooding events (see Corps of Engineers parcel list in the Appendix). The State ofnew Jersey has expressed interest in expanding its holdings in this area but historically has met with some opposition from Wildlife Preserves, Inc. This is an extremely sensitive portion of the County both for flood contra[, maintenance of water Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 28-

30 quality and sensitive wildlife habitat. The Township in partnership with the State should continue to try to preserve this unique habitat. Rivers and Wetlands Define a System of Open Space for the Township The existing open space system includes the large natural areas at the western, northern and eastern ends of the Township and the recreation lands that connect to these sites. A greenway system that connects these natural areas prevents islands of habitat isolation. A greenway system will guide people to explore and experience natural environments. This experience leads to and promotes the development of an outdoor ethic and support for continued preservation efforts. To reach this goal, the Township should add onto the already protected areas in the community. Vacant lands adjacent to existing parks should be acquired or easements purchased. Over time, a greenway linking East Hanover's natural treasures may emerge. State and interstate highway systems connect market destinations. A non-paved linkage among natural destinations connects people to their environment, encourages the use of alternative transportation modes, and builds a sense of community. Linking Open Space Goals Identifies Potential Partners There are three important environmental regions located in the western portion of East Hanover- Troy Meadows, the Passaic Meadows and Black Meadows. These natural areas are not only in East Hanover Township, but also in surrounding municipalities including Parsippany-Troy Hills, Hanover and Florham Park. Troy Meadows is located primarily in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills which borders with East Hanover to the northwest. Much of the Troy Meadows region in Parsippany-Troy Hills is held by Wildlife Preserves Inc., with some areas also being preserved by the Township. Parsippany-Troy Hills is in the process of attempting to preserve the area of Troy Meadows that falls within its boundaries. East Hanover could partner with them to preserve that area that falls within both township borders. East Hanover shares both the Passaic Meadows and the Black Meadows area with Hanover Township. Hanover Township is in the process of formulating its Open Space and Recreation Plan; both the Passaic Meadows and Black Meadows sites are listed in Hanover's Plan for preservation. The NJ Natural Lands Trust owns a 147-acre property in Hanover Township just north of the Morristown airport and adjacent to the East Hanover border. The Black Meadows region also lies within the Borough offlorhan1 Park. A partnership with Hanover and Florham Park, as well as the NJ Natural Lands Trust, will help preserve these areas. The Whippany River flows through both East Hanover and Hanover Township. The Passaic River flows through East Hanover and Florham Park. All three municipalities plan to preserve land adjacent to these rivers to provide stream buffering. Land along the Passaic River in Essex County has already been preserved as a part of West Essex Park- much of which lies along the shared border with East Hanover along the Passaic River. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 29-

31 A partnership could be established with these and other municipalities, and with interested nonprofit conservation organizations such as the Passaic River Coalition to enable the preservation ofland along these river systems. Open Space Ensures Protection from Dangerous Floods The Township needs to use open space to control flooding and protect water supplies. The protection of riparian buffers, or vegetated lands along wate!vv'ays, will accomplish these goals. Much of the land along the Rockaway River in the Township is undeveloped and isolated from the rest of the Township due to Route 280.,The Whippany and Passaic Rivers for the most part are not protected in the Township. The Township should adopt a stream corridor protection ordinance that limits development within 50 to 150 feet of a wate!vv'ay. Any developed tract along a wate!vv'ay that becomes available should be reclaimed or returned to its natural state. These actions will allow the open space system to perform its natural function properly, without a costly investment in physical controls. Use Open Space to Provide Adequate Lands for Recreation Demand for outdoor recreation facilities and programs will grow as population continues to increase in East Hanover Township. Township facilities are being strained and existing field space will continue to show overuse if new fields are not developed to relieve the stress on existing facilities. Land with active recreation facilities is a vital component of a community's open space infrastructure. A system ofnatural areas and parks within walking distance from residents' homes is an important investment in the future of the municipality. When people have easy access to nature and the outdoor environment, they learn about and appreciate the changes occurring in the landscape during the seasons. The more people learn to appreciate the outdoors, the more likely they will continue to support the preservation of natural areas. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 30-

32 Action Program and Recommendations The Action Program suggests projects that the Township should pursue to implement the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The activities listed for the first year after the adoption of the Plan are those that are most urgent and will further the Township's open space program immediately. The "three year" recommendations are urgent but will take a little more time to complete. The projects under the five-year heading are important but should take place. The Open Space and Recreation Plan is not a static document. The Action Program should be updated every year and progress reported to the governing body. First Year Adopt the Open Space and Recreation Plan as an amendment to the Master Plan for East Hanover Township. Submit the Final Open Space and Recreation Plan to NJ Green Acres to emoll in the State's Planning Incentive Program. Review and prioritize the properties highlighted in the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Visit the properties and decide which one(s) to submit for county and state grant funding. Meet with the Morris County Park Commission to discuss expansion of the Patriot's Path trail through East Hanover Township. Meet with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to discuss joint projects to connect with protected areas in Parsippany-Troy Hills. Meet with Corps of Engineers to discuss and further the acquisition program in East Hanover. Prepare at least one application for the Morris County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust every year. Increase open space tax to one cent per $100 of assessed value to gain eligibility for the Green Acres Planning Incentive Program. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

33 vvithin Three Years Acquire land adjacent to the \Vhippany and Passaic Rivers to protect the watershed and increase the protection of the residents from flooding. Determine how open space will enhance the long-term preservation of each historic site and work with local preservationists to prioritize potential land acquisition projects, especially in the Hanover Village Historic District. Work with the Corps ofengineers to ensure land in East Hanover is acquired. Work with the Board of Education to protect forested land around the Middle School. Meet with the Morristown and Erie Railroad over their right-of-way property as a possible trail through East Hanover Township into Hanover Township. Pursue opportunities to reclaim properties around water bodies and along streams to protect the health of these resources and public recreation opportunities. Review the Township ordinances concerning stream corridor protection, tree removal, conservation easements, ridgeline and steep slope protection and others that protect environmental resources to ensure they are as strong as possible. This activity should be in concert with the Environmental Commission. Work with neighboring municipalities to coordinate and enhance the above ordinances. Examine the tax-exempt properties owned by the Township and consider placing them on the Recreation and Open Space Inventory to ensure their permanent protection as open space. A list of these properties is included in the Maps Section. Review the Open Space and Recreation Plan yearly to update the properties and information, and submit the update to Green Acres. Work with neighboring municipalities to protect regional natural areas. Raise the open space tax to increase Township's ability to acquire property in the municipality. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 32-

34 Within Five Years Permanently protect the lands owned by Wildlife Preserves through easement or county/state/municipal acquisition. (This recommendation is from the Open Space Element ofthe Morris County Master Plan.) Pursue opportunities to reclaim properties around water bodies and along streams to protect the health of these resources and public recreation opportunities. Develop and implement the comprehensive trail plan that includes bike paths and pedestrian trails that will provide alternative transportation routes between population centers and public parks. Develop a stewardship program and informational materials that inform residents about the value of open space and their role in protecting existing open space. Contact owners of commercial establishments along the Whippany River, Passaic River, Black Meadows and Passaic Meadows Natural Areas, to introduce the option of placing conservation easements on their land. Produce a complete Natural Resources Inventory. Examine the need to raise the municipal open tax rate to leverage property acquisition. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 33-

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36 Preservation Tools and Funding Sources This section is a listing of the tools and funding sources available to preserve open space. It is not meant to be exhaustive or a complete listing. It is a list of the most commonly used and successful techniques. Preservation Tools Direct Acquisition Usually, the most expensive way to preserve property is dired acquisition through fee simple. The title to the property changes hands from one owner to another. A disadvantage to this approach is the need to have the full purchase price available at the closing. Government agencies may not be able to raise the funds in time before an owner decides to sell the property to another buyer. The Township may want to develop educational materials that target large property owners to describe various financial approaches to preserving land. For example, some owners may want to work out an arrangement where they sell blocks of their land over time to the Township or some other preservation partner. Other landowners may sell their land to the Township at a bargain sale to receive deductions for a charitable contribution on federal income tax. Donations of property may also be considered charitable contributions. Leasing arrangements with the owner allows the municipality to purchase the property and lease it back to the owner. This arrangement works when the property is not needed for immediate public use. Owners who want to remain on their property can sell a life estate. All of these techniques accomplish the Township's goal of retaining large properties without the prohibitive expenses of direct acquisition. The Township can establish a relationship with a nonprofit land trust, such as Morris Land Conservancy, to help reach out to inform property owners of preservation options. Less Direct Acquisition: Easements Another effective tool for preserving land is an easement. An easement grants an entity the right to use another's property for a specific purpose. There are many kinds of easements designed for many purposes. Easements most appropriate for land in East Hanover include: trail easements--the right to traverse a specific path through a property scenic easements--the right to maintain a view and ensure that view is maintained conservation easement-purchases the development rights to a property to preserve the natural landscape ofthe site The advantages of easements include the lower costs to the buyer to acquire a particular use on a piece of property. Conservation easements generally cost from 70% to 80% of the fair market value of the land. Trail easements may be used appropriately to create greenways along and around water bodies. Another advantage of easements is that the land remains i!l private ownership. The Township will still collect property taxes from the owner. However, the amount and type of easement right that is sold will lessen the owner's tax liability. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 35-

37 Written into the deed, an easement will be associated with a tract ofland despite an ownership change. Public access is not necessarily a condition for an easement. Easements can provide a conservation solution for the municipality and the private landowner. They represent a flexible tool that can be written to satisfy public uses as well as private landowners' needs. Bonding The municipality can issue bonds to borrow money to pay for acquisitions. The funds from the Open Space Trust could be used for the 5% down payment to issue the bonds as w.ell as the debt service over time. General obligation bonds require voter approval and can impair the tax credit of the municipality. The consistent, dedicated revenue from Open Space Trust make revenue bonds an attractive alternative, but these bonds typically have a higher interest rate than the general obligation bonds. Installment Purchases For large purchases ofland, the municipality may work out an arrangement with a landowner that allows an incremental purchase over time. The property owner receives the purchase price over time as well as interest on the unpaid, negotiated balance. Funds from the Open Space Trust can be committed for this payment. This arrangement may result in tax benefits for the seller, and the Township is not obligated to pay the full price of the land in one payment. Lease-Back Agreement If the land is not needed for immediate use, the Township can purchase a piece of property and lease it back to the owner or another entity for use. Partial reimbursement of the purchase price can be repaid through rental fees, and maintenance costs are reduced. A variation of this technique is the use of life estate rights. The Township would purchase a piece of property and allow the seller to continue to live on the property for a specified amount of time or until death. This technique is most useful when the Township identifies an important tract and wants to ensure its availability in the future. The landowner may realize estate tax advantages through these methods. Donation/Bargain Sale Selling land to a nonprofit organization or to a municipality will provide tax advantages to the owner. Landowners who own property that has escalated in value may reduce their capital gains liabilities through donating the property or selling it at a bargain sale or less than the appraised value. Estate taxes may also be reduced with proper planning. Conservation easements are effective tools for estate planning. The Township may want to discuss land priorities with a nonprofit land trust. The land trust can contact owners to discuss general tax advantages to donations and bargain sales. This is a cost effective method of obtaining open space. Long-term Lease The Township may be able to negotiate a long-term lease with a landowner unwilling to transfer complete ownership. This method may be a.useful option for trail Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 36-

38 easements or athletic fields. The Township will have to weigh the cost advantages of long-term rental payments to outright acquisition costs. Eminent Domain The Township has the right to condemn and acquire privately owned property for a public purpose. This technique should be considered only when negotiation options have been exhausted. The cost of the property is likely to be considerably higher than a negotiated price because of increased legal fees and the court determination of the land value. Zoning Open space benefits may be achieved through the use of municipal tools, such as cluster zoning. This technique allows the same density on a tract of land but reduces individual lot sizes. It can be an attractive incentive to developers since they will spend less on construction and infrastructure costs. The remaining land becomes dedicated open space at no cost to the municipality. The dedicated open space resulting from cluster zoning should be monitored to ensure the open space values are maintained. Ifthese lands are not under conservation easement restrictions, the Township should consider that action. Any open space dedicated as part of a developer's agreement should be placed under a conservation easement. The Township may also want to require the establishment of an endowment or trust supplied with funds to be used to maintain the easement. Protective zoning is a tool used to limit development in environmentally sensitive areas, such as aquifer recharge zones, wetlands, steep slopes, stream corridors, ml.tural and historic sites. Funding Sources To accomplish all of its open space goals, East Hanover Township will have to seek funding support from a variety of sources. Nonprofit La11:d Conservation Organizations The Morris Land Conservancy, Passaic River Coalition and other nonprofit land conservation organizations are eligible for nonprofit grants from the State Green Acres program. Nonprofit grants may total $450,000 and require a dollar for dollar match. The river associations are good partners for acquiring lands along waterways in East Hanover Township. These organizations also have experienced staffknowledgeable about benefits to a landowner interested in preserving property as well as strategies for open space preservation. Nonprofit land trusts can also "sign on" to the Township's Open Space Plan registered with Green Acres. This process makes nonprofits eligible for Green Acres' funding to acquire land important to the Township. Historic Preservation A total of $6 million a year is available from the State Green Acres program for historic preservation projects. Matching historic preservation and -open space goals promotes access to this funding. Township of East Hanove1 Open Space and Recreation Plan - 37-

39 The Crossroads of the American Revolution project is another State initiative to identify, preserve and document Revo1utionary War sites. If East Hanover Township has sites of Revolutionary War significance, this effort may result in resources available to the Township. State Land-Managing Agencies The State is a likely partner to help the Township protect large resources. The NJ Division of Parks and Forestry and the: Division offish and Wildlife have access to Green Acres funds. The Green Trust, source of Green Acres funds, includes funding for historic preservatiol'l, farmland preservation, and public parkland acquisition. Almost a third of the public parkland allocation goes to state land-managing agencies with the rest to municipalities and nonprofit organizations. The Township needs to share its open space priorities with the State land managers and make a case for State acquisition of large sites. State Green Acres The State is under a mandate to protect one million acres of open space within the next I 0 years. This program provides State funding assistance for the acquisition of Township park and recreation areas listed in the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The State will provide a grant that will cover 50% of the land acquisition costs of a particular tract. Morris County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Morris County residents pay 3 cents for every $100 of assessed property value to a dedicated trust to acquire public land. The Trust raises $13 million a year to be used to acquire county watershed and parkland, municipal and nonprofit parkland, and development rights for farmland. The Morris County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is a competitive grant program for municipalities in the County to apply for funding to preserve land. The Township should apply to this Fund for land acquisition dollars. Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund Federal funding from the Land & Water Conservation Fund is being resurrected. The Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) is a comprehensive, bipartisan proposal that is estimated to provide $61.7 million to New Jersey for a variety of purposes. These include open space acquisition, urban park and recreation recovery, coastal conservation, wildlife conservation, historic preservation, payment in lieu of taxes, and conservation easement/species recovery efforts. For potential grants to municipalities, the State is expected to receive $11.8 million. Large, environmentally significant areas will be likely candidates for funding and will most likely be distributed though the Green Acres program. Mon is Land Consen 1 ancy Morris Land Conservancy is a nonprofit, membership organization working to preserve open space in the greater Morris County region, New Jersey. The Conservancy is helping nine municipalities in Morris County, and one in Somerset County implement Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 38-

40 their open space program and acquire land. The Conservancy produced the Open Space and Recreation Plan for East Hanover Township and completed Open Space and Recreation Plans for neighboring Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Morris Township, Borough of Florham Park, and Hanover Township. The Conservancy does not have a source of funding for land acquisition but has skilled staff in the art of land negotiations and crafting successful conservation strategies. Transportation Enhancement Act (TEA-21) The U.S. Department of Transportation has established that funding for trail development and enhancement is an eligible expenditure from the Federal Transportation Trust. The amount of funding for these purposes is substantial, and funds for land acquisition are available. A special category of funding is dedicated to enhancement of National Recreation Trails. An eligible project must show that the trail is part of the community's overall transportation system. Funds can be used for facilities such as signage, bike racks, surfacing as well as acquisition of land through easement or fee simple. TEA-21 funding canjumpstart a community's bikeway and walking system. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 39-

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42 References An Atlas ofnatural Heritage Priority Sites.. Published by NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, Natural Lands Management, June Communities of Place. The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan: Interim Plan. New Jersey State Planning Commission. March 31, Gateway to Morris. Peter J. Tamburro, Jr. CATS-Publishers The Liberty-Water Gap Trail- A Proposal. AI Kent. March 20, Morris County Bicycle and Pedestrian User Guide. Morris County Department of Planning and Development, Morris County Data Book. Morris County Department of Planning and Development, Morris County Master Plan: Open Space Element. Prepared by Morris County Planning Board, adopted October 6, Morris County Natural Resources Inventory. Morris County Department of Planning and Development, New Jersey and National Registers ofhistoric Places 1970 through NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, Historic Preservation Office. New Jersey and National Registers ofhistoric Places Addendum. NJ Department ofenvironmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, Historic Preservation Office. The New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, 1998 Annual Report. Planning for Well Head Protection for Ground Water from the Whippany. Chatham and Millburn Valleys of the Buried Valley Aquifer Systems. Passaic River Coalition and Passaic Valley Ground Water Protection Committee Report to the Governor and Legislature. Garden State Preservation Trust. July A Species/Habitat Search and Protective Measures for the Blue-spotted Salamander. Ambvstoma Latera/e. at the East Hanover Airport Site. Morris County New Jersey. Biostar Associates, Inc. November Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -41-

43 Township of East Hanover- Morris County. New Jersey- Reexamination of Master Plan. Louis R. Slaby Engineering Associates, Inc. December Whippany River Watershed Action Now Strategy. January Whippany River Watershed Management Plan (draft). Prepared in partnership by the Whippany River Watershed Public Advisory Group and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division ofwatershed Management, Trenton, NJ, September The following people provided valuable information in interviews conducted for the Open Space and Recreation Plan: Ray Grossman- Director, East Hanover Township Department of Public Services Al Kent- Morris County Park Commission Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 42-

44 Land Acquisition Recommendations Accompanying this Plan is a map detailing the Land Acquisition Recommendations listed in this Section of the document. The map, Township of East Hanover Greenways Map, illustrates the extended greenways connecting the parklands, natural areas, and wate:nvays. This map provides a vision for East Hanover's open space preservation program. The following pages outline the block and lots on the open space inventory that will create the greenway plan envisioned on the accompanying map. Along with the listing of specific properties is a summary of the open space significance of the individual sites and the types of funding sources that could be used to preserve the property. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

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47 q3112r - -r a :6.28T ~--- n=orgi"th\fe~ PASQ.UALE.... -'" - ~ WALTER AVENUE "679:36)... ~ 170 WALTER AVENUE 7936;!66 [131/22!. l cf725t2 ' irickle;kafherinem... EAstHANOVER,NJ '.. -jhan6verfarm8lfb - '26Nd8 HiLL LANb,N:J r _;... t.i HANOVER F'ARMsLto... :20 NOB HILL ]67668\ 134/3 1 -,! HANOVER FARMS L TO... i2o N68 HILL fo7668j ~ r -- --tranoverfarmslfb,20 NOB HILL rrosecano: N.I ;~:~ ~~ - -=-~r~-_:;:~:-{~~~~0~:=~~~~t~~ :~~~~:~:~~ -=~~g~=~~~-~t f~;~:: t...,... jhandverfarmslto 1 26N68RiLL... ir68elanb,-fu. "! h34/8 I... 1 I. L.....!HANOVER FARMSLTD 26Nb8 RILL... )ROSELANb;HJ.!.00 7! j134!9... ; ( i JHAN6VERFARMSLfb i26nobhill... jrbselanb,n.j. j J.. i... [HANOVER F'ARMsTfb..!26 N68HiU lr68elanb, N.J.... lo7668 j j134/f1. r. \HAN6VERFARM8Lfo. Emf\i68HiLL jroselanb,n.j. io76681 i 134i1:r ~ r -- T THANoVER-FARMS-Lfo '2bNuEn1iLL TR5SEi..Af~o:N..T.--!07068 : l. ;. ;. ~"""... 1! r ~ ! t ~[hanover. FARMs Lro T2o.N6EfRiLC )Ros:ELAN5,i:.J:J. l67o6!fi jt35/36 -- ~r ~------l :han6ver FARMSTfb i26n68 RILL :RoSEIANb,N.J... JOio68j 1~:.:~~ i _ --~=; :~~~g0~=:~=~~~~g~.:_;~r::~:t~=-- -:~=~~~g~~;~ ~-m:r!' [ - T -~ rh.a.f.jover.f:ar.mslto '26NosHILL :R:osELAi\iD;NJ j6io68l t r. '.. lhanover FARMSLfb T2o NOB HILL.. ir.oselanb,n:j ~~~~:~ '... r 1.!RAN6VER. FARMSLfo... bo NOB HILL ir.oselanb,n.t.. i67ci68 1 ~1,-1.3~5~ o :~:_c~:~.:~ ~. ~:-~:-~~--~~1~.:_,_-~H -~A~-N~?oYv: E~RR _ F~-A~R~MMss: cl T~-o~---~ ~---.. :::. 2 o NN 6 o-~ 8 B~-HH. 1LL Lc... ::~-_::::.:.. --lrosecano; N.J l~~?~s; I /R68ELANIS,N.J..!07068: ' 1135/ jranover FARMs Ltb i2o NOB-HILL ir.6selanb, N.J.....!o7o68 i / j- r. tranover FAR.MsLtcJ' NOB HILL lroselano;;;fj.!07668: t I : lfiai\iover i=ar.ms Lfo i2o NoB HILL!RosELAND, N.J. lo7o6s i j14ol13 I r 1!HANoVER FAR.Ms Lfo T2o Nos i-l1ll TR.osEU.:No. N.J. lo7o6s:!146/14 r [- i IHANoV:ER.t=ARMsTfo 12oNos RiLL TRosELANo. N.J.!c)7o6s: j146i15. J :_~_~f~::... ~::.~~~-~~l~an_~y-~~-~~~~~-~!~:.. T2b N68HiLC jr.o~~>"elano,n.j... to7o68, j146i i i i 1HANOVER FARMS LTD. ----l26 NOB Hi[[ TROSELANb:N.~C..... jqi66if1 I i " ,;... ' l !.... ' -~-~6~5~:-~=J~~~::-- -~= ~ L ~-!~-~~?VER F.~~~~-~:r? _,2? N_O~ ~~~~ !'.:~~-~~~~:--~:~.....!0!.0~8 i Townsh; +East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 46-

48 146! ~-... -T - -, r'ranove'rfarmslto... \20N681-liLL RosE.LANb~N.J. joib68.! 146/27. [... T '!RANbVER FARMS [To '20 NOB HILL...,ROSELANb,N.J i67b68 146i2a : r lhanoverfarmslto 2oN68HiLL IR.osE.LANb;N.T io7668; 141/36 15~17;22=35 i 1~12lf iranover FARMS Ltb eli::> FisAMFis6N i2o NoB HILL iroselanb; N.J.... ]?!?.~~~ l ~~i~, -~~8~.;=-=~~ ;i~:l~ -=. ~~;~~I~t~~~~~~~Es ~~ ~~~:~~i~~~-=- - - ==-Wif~~~i".,ii~! =l;=-==~===t="~~n~:= j"""[s EQUiTiES ::~~:::~~~:g~g:: ~~ ~~~;::~~i ~r. l!i!l~ i 1. :... j142/7. ~ : ~:~!~ drristdwn&erierailwavinc. i49a88e.ttave.nue. JM6RRistdWN,NJ.....,~ 0 r 7 / 9 3 ~ 6 ~! ~8! i i 30.24! 1 FiRst PRESBYTERiAN church of= HANdVE. 14 HANoVER R6Ab!E.AsTH/\NbVER, NJ... l142i1o.15 t!o: CHLJNG,CHi-f6N8&siJvi... :2tbR.iE.bRIVE... je.astran6ver,n.j.!07936\ i14271o.16 : io.4o9 :2 rcamf>ocl-liar.o.rrtl-lar.d J.& JoANNE. :11 oanie.l orive' TE.Ast 1-lANoVE.r{N.J [67936: h42/16~fi. ( -- -!o.362- l2 -- GEORGE;J6HNJ.&jAf\iE... :9.DANIELb'RiVE ----}EAsfHAN6VER N J..! IT42~o3H - --t t- 2:T11T-, '1'\RtzMoONf.i\IN inoustri'es; rnc r4oo rlazabr.ive r se.cadcus~nj.~-.:..:... l67o94 ' l142.o3i2.o2! r--4.7l15c--!e.ast RANoVERT6WN8HIP '41 f RibGEbALE AvE :EAsf.RANoV'ER.;-NJ ' I :C>3, :---T91T5c~-lT6WNsHiP of'.e.asfranover- -...,411 Ri!5GEI5ALE AVE ieastral\j5ver:n.j. to7936l j142:63i2.64 ; [1 'HARTZ MoONfAiN-RANoVER souare FiWA DRiVE... fse.caucus. NJ J67694j j154/1 j HAN6VERFARMSLfb. T26N68 HiLL [ROSELAND N.J.NJ... joi668) IT86/1' '!L2,7;8 I WiLbUFEPRESERVES INC~% :MEYER LANDIS, GATEWAY1 lne.wark,rj: , f186i3.! 1 WJERSEY c5nservafi6nf'ounbaff6n l176l6ngview ROAD [FARHiLL8;NJ.. o793ft f! :!186/4" , r- - 2n DESK6VicT<; r;,nchael !Po 8oX2667" [MORRiSTOWN: NJ "!67962: l186i : y -6.69H5F NEWJE.RSEY c5nservatioffi=odn6afioi\l!176c6ngview-r.ol\ (far. HiLLs; l\jj.._.. J67~~1j ~ ' [. - 6i15F twflblife PRESERVES, inc~ % TMEYER LANbis ~ 8Af'EWAVT...!NEWARK, N.J! i rra-6/ ~ ~HANoVER i=ar.mslf5-12ojn68rilc )R6sELAN5.. N:J.--...!o?b~~J! ~:~~~ 1..! ;:;~:~. ~~~;~:~~;N:~FONSOiMARGHERifA ~~~ 1 ~;~z~~;~:~~~...!~~~~~~~~~~~.n.j... ~~~~~~ ~ '187/28 '... J:; -!oi cbsm:o, AL.F=6f\.iso&.MAR.8HE'RifA 1844 se:conbave... l E.l.lzAsE.fR, NT io7o2i:,187!4x.. - -[1.274!1... imar.kai\jf;6n6'esfbi=%he.nbrixon Ia4cARLYLEbR!81\vs ibe,nt t... '! 1 :_ 2 = 2 = 4 ~' 1 _ 3 ~=: -- ~----~=====~:===:l~~:~~i~~~==-1~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~y~s Tf'ic o/o ~--1MEYER LAN51s: GATEWAY1-- -in'ewar.i<;.nt --! ~~~~~4 i 7.69; 1!COOK, LILLIAN M !474 LIVINGSTON-AVE. -- iuvln.. Gst'Of~ N J. "i(j7639.i ~- ---~ ~ --~... -~- "" ----~ ~ ; ~ ~~l... ".J " ----~ " '"~ '" ' ~--~_ ~. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -47-

49 ro11o2:... L. Open Space Significance: These blocks abut, or are within close proximity to the Whippany River. Preserving them will create a buffer along both sides of the river, which will help to ensure water quality and create a wildlife corridor. A trail could be established to provide passive recreation for town residents as well as provide canoe access to the river. Potential Acquisition Strategy: The Township of Hanover is currently finalizing their open space plan and is interested in creating a buffer along the Whippany River where it flows through their town. The Township ofeast Hanover could partner with the Township of Hanover to gain funding for this project. Vacant properties could be preserved using NJ Green Acres and Morris County Open Space funds. Township owned property could be placed on the ROSI. Determine whether land owned by the Wildlife Preserves is preserved in perpetuity; if not gain first right of refusal ifland is to be sold. Discuss with New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the idea of including their properties as a part of a greenway concept. Determine whether the NJDOT intends to sell or develop their property and if so, gain first right of refusal. Conservation easements could be pursued on commercial and industrial properties. If a trail were to be created, TEA-21 funding may be available. Properties along the river may also be eligible for a resurrection ofblue Acres funding from the State. Work with the Whippany River Watershed Planning effort to ensure that a Whippany greenway becomes part of their process. Towns!- "feast Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -48-

50 - Passaic River Greenway r1t'ii i ju2?:r -- -: ft72fl1 '... 'i :::: :::: = ::: j1/29 itj58.o1 1- : : :::::c j: -+ ::: 1.01 t. -...!39/1 ~ ~ --""'' 1-~~~~--1...!39/4 [ /~ J!39/8 i8.01;8.62""" /13" l j39hi! 139/22 r ~ ~-!39/23.o:r- r ' l39i4o- ----;-- L /41 ' f79/1'4'~'16....; '7"9/1-ff... TL1'" ' [~?f/2. -. : /2 \161/3 j1ci1i4" LIFE PRESERvEs : 1NC. ~"o/o, MEYER LANDIS- GA J~EWARf{~... f~lj~..... c.~~~::-~~~~~~~~;:}~g.:~~~ -~ ----~-~ ----=---~- -::l-~~~~~--~~ ~::.di;~~~~1-~ i-~~~i;~~~:y \ = & YOUNG % br..carpenter WILDWOOD DR : MONTGOMERY,ALA POFEAstRAN6VER }_1~ R~DG_E~ALE AvE.. HANOVER, NJ j990 STEWART AVENUE i31h/\fhawaylane :ESSEX FELLs, N.J.!481 RiVER R.o...!EAsfHAN6VER, NJ. i2 DixoN LANE IEAst"HAt\ioVER.. NJ.....\ p26 MCKINLEY AVENUE -je:asfhanover, NJ - i86parkplace~f24k. inewarkn J ;o?1o2... I, ci;andru & susrila! 18 DIXON PLACE i EAST HANOVER, NJ than6ver ItALiAN-AMERICAN cu.j8 rro 86x561 )EAst HANoVER, N.J. fo Acduis1f1bN, INc. jp: b sox TEAst HANovER, NJ :RoDR.Ec6RP6R.AtioN charb&i3afr"icia.. r 106 bi::lawannaavende... TcLiFt6N: N.J... ioio11 l P 6 ox s ia EAST HANOVER, NJ lr o soxs?s JEAst"RAf\ioVER. NJ 1 o793s!. l165delawani\iaavenue --- -tcuft5f{n:i !MERRY lane-... JE"AsTHAN6vER, NJ.. io7936! 'MERRYTANE le"asf HAN5VEF{NJ.. io7936 1, 1 RIDGEDALE AVE leasthan6ver, NJ Tb7936 j IMEY'ER"L.ANDis;8.AtE:WAY:f!NEWARK. NJ rono2l l2o5mtpleasanfavenue leasfhanbver, NT idi936 ; 12(ffMf PLEASANtAvENUE-...!EAST HANOVER, NJ io Mt PLEAs/\N'f AVE -. Ti::Ast HANOVER, NJ I195Mt PLEAsANt AVE -. leastl1an6ver,nj ;07936 i Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -49-

51 !1o1i5 -- ; ~---~---~-1.o193Tz ---:Rc'EiN;-Ros'ERt&REEFER.MAtRiLoA M.. r1~f1 Mt rleasany/\v'e ieastrfi.f.jove'r:nj rot I16Ti9 :La t 2.o5j2 FENNER,WALfEREJR& Lois 1181 MtPLEAsANtAvE \'EAsfHAN6VER,NTio79361 l~1 ~0.11~ ~~ 2~ ~7=~J = -: ~ ~~~~~~~ ~ ~~~:~ ~ --- ~- :~t~.:g: i~g~~. -- ~. ~ - ~~~~~~~~i~s: ~~r I 1 =::.:::.:J :M6NfANELU;8ENEDict JiR6SEiANfH6NY... l2 FiELbsf6NEc6DRt.,EAst HANOVER, NJ jo7936 j l1oti3tr -< 1 --lai=i'onhiitsestafes;fi\ic T96Wooo8Rfo8'Ec'Ei\it'ER-s6oo :Vi/ooiSskio.8E, NJ -;oto95 1!161/ : ~.... -_ ,_I,_._.HM. A&_--.T~--HH..... Es. _-_ww.i_sj. s _.. ssecprhew&... JMI.NAcM -.H. ilne PR6bc6 IT478d~ESTNDfAVE jrillsu::f'e;nj --- jono5l r. _-.. o--._- 3 _6 0 :. 9 _.,,i :, :: -~-~~j -_ :,:_~--- -_... - _ ~~~-~~!--~~~A~~N~.~~~~~~--... J~~~T:~~~(:5~~-~;~J-_j~7~~~J! I !MATHEW, JOSEPH & JINIMOL ;224 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE!EAST HANOVER, NJ!07936! j162/26... \6.3666f2 jh6nigfelb,8r.a.t5!419r6dte.1a... [EAstHANdVER,NJ.!o7936j j1o3/3 I 32:4612 l\jarrousowi\iers~subdlvlded i T + I!,1o: 3t3:? f _ _ 5 _ 4 J1 ~ -A...!_: sso_... 1 AU.t1 R~ E 1167/ i ~-~~~ 8!_~ 2 -: 1 ;_ 1 ~ 5 _~c-==t.,_~e.:a~-s.~t~kh 0 _ ~v ~E-~9R.~T-_k 0... EPAfSESNOCCoi.. AoTy~EESA,k.. N_Mc-G'r j222n 6RTH PASSAI<5 A VENUE. l CHATHAM, NJ J ~o : ~~8 1 1 ~!... l2bb SPRiNGFIELD AvE !srRiNGFiEUS, 1\i:J.... -~ _ ~-.. w~--n s~~-h -, P:: i35reritage-lane- --- TWHiPPA't-J'v'; r:u - ;v vv, 1 itf9i1" '. l4hridgedaleave \EAsfRi\f\ioVER~NJ looooo-1 ;,,,""~~----~--~--- -~- ;,~ ~------~ ~-----L----~~ L """ -~ ~ " ~ " L ~ ~ Open Space Significance: These blocks border the Passaic River. These areas will create a buffer against development for the river, helping to protect water quality as well as provide a wildlife corridor. It will create an extensive area of open space, which could be utilized for recreational purposes by township residents. Potential Acquisition Strategies: Township owned property could be added to the township's ROSI for preservation in perpetuity. Vacant property could be preserved using NJ Green Acres and Morris County Open Space funds. Conservation easements could be obtained on those properties, which are residential or commercial. Investigate whether properties owned by Wildlife Preserves are permanently preserved; if not obtain first right of refusal on these properties in case they are to be sold for development in the future. TEA-21 funding may be available if a trail were to be established. Work in partnership with the Passaic River Coalition to obtain County and State funding. Townsh: r East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -50-

52 Lurker Park Additions... ;. Li61HI8HL.A.NDDR. ~<a T47o RIVER R[f - ~+-, _J._ \HELMKE, ERNEST J ]UNkNoWN ,.:;:..:::: ;..., :L24-26 i 538 RiDGE bale AvENUE. :EAST HANOVER, NJ ::: ~!0~~~:~~::~i; RIDGEDALE AVENUE..... ]EAST HANOVER, NJ...!34-39'''... ;....,. l55-56 :60 :L26~21,56~52!17~26'""". '36; f /67 i "'''... \16,71~72''... - rlass6,al8erf s!i ALFRED kay r538.rid"gebal.e.avenue. ----leasfranov"er;-nj ---- j67936-~...,18i5ix5n F'C EAsYHANOVER;-Nx--- jo793ef'! j b 1\ssOciAfEs;-il\lc J3MERRY-LANE E..i\sf-Ri\f.. J"ovER;-1\i.T-- jo ' 16/15 tt6~ MCKINLEY AVE!EAST HANOVER, NJ ioi /1 12~5.. foomev: MILi5REboJ~f56LE.... T9iHILLsfi5E.AVE... \MANRA Ef.. NY...!11636 ; i ::::...:;;:.. ~:,. :;:..!.., /21 i iD855b, HARRY Mfci-iAEL... :pobox 250 [86UI\iAs;cA...!94924 \17146 \47-50 BENDER, JOHN%STEVEN BENDER... l26 s. PORfLANb DR i UTILE EGG HARBOR, NJ j i ~~~~~--. : ]~~~~~. -! ~ws '... j... '... ;:.... OY936 I...,...!..., ' 1. i I : 538 Ri68EbALE AVENUE... 'EAsT HANovER, NJ.. -! :1713 BELLEvUE AvE C828 1RfcRMoNi5;vA...!23227 sargenf,charlesa&aubreyb- '80DYERROAD!sUssEx:NT [ i. FRoVsLANb AssociAfEs,iNc. HALLORAN, ANNAMAv..... ij MERRY LANE. 593 si'uy\te.sanfave. :538 RIDGEDALEAVENUE... :EAsfRANoVER,N.J. la I. HR:ViNGTON N J. i "'"'1 - ~ J- ~--- ~ '"-~---~---~ -- Y'Vo'J" i---! ''" -'-oyo! EAST HANOVER, NJ i Z.ANFRiNi, MRsMARfRA% fvfallan FORGE POND ROAD ii3rickt6wn.. NJ joi STEVE.I\is;E.sfoF "lo REisMAN reas'fon: r.a.: -- T1i3o42 4 HELMKE, ERNEST J iunknown!ooooo j Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -51-

53 ( 21 if ' ~ T1 5~ ~ "0~7865Tf- r~:~~r" ;~i~~5... ~:~~ 87!r fith l-2~9.59=6o - r a. l27i1s ri::r6=1a.49=s:r I27Hif T2o~23; 44~4a --!---~ - ~ J. ~ /14!15-16 [3271"", l32i1.o1-- : r o.4591l4a-- WETfstE"il{ ALBERT & sophie '214-6W."E)E[L ROAD-- - ' if wooishollow RoAb I;~. h:, 5.. ~-E==66±2 - l E~POSi'f6,_MAR'f,ESt OF!32116 Hi-23;44~5f !48 "]LosPiNoso. ALFR.EbT& JoANA :48PfPF'iNs WAY- --!32/24!25-43 ~~~_[~~-~---_l~~-e ~:-~ARfNERS, C:r WOODHOLLOW RD :33 EAGLE-Rock AVE.- 37 EAGLE ROCK AVE ~~~~~~-~~ ~-~~-] ~~-~~~-~--.:.. ~~=:~-- --L :==~: :~ /1 ' '1 MT ECHO CORP 1 5 NEWMAN PlACE 13572"-- ---b:s j---~------f-" " ;;~; :!; ~~!~~6-~ 1~~:~- ---6~8~-?~-~2- ~~-t~!:: ~ ~ ~-~- ~-~RP~~ l ' !35/29 :L36=56! 1:4463~2!FOUR MS REALTY CO LLC 135/ ;?:3='76. - lii1f{-~ =:~3;~~ ~-=~t~i:llia:~1~:~~~~~:~~:::::~::. l3713f" !2 IZAMMIELLO, CARMINE! 3911""... I : ~.92[~. rsuluv AN. timothy P... '3 MAPLE is RiVE. :si\ti{pa PARsiPPANY, NJ :PARSiPPANY, NJ "" ~ : ieasf.r"ai\io\ier.;nj --- -! l. I : M6NtviLL.E;N.T l i! ro7o6i3 - '11 EAGLERockAV'E#f1o l'ei\sfhan6ver,n.j.- lo7936.! EAGLE ROCK AVENUE least HANoVER.:NJ T1:H~A8LER6ck-AVEN0E --.. EAST HANOVER, NT jo793if. '11 EAGLE R6ckAvE#116 ie.astranover,n.j.- - ]6!9-~6 127 RoYAL AVE pjvings"fdn, i\j.j, '31 RAi'HAwA~0N~ -;EssEx FELLs, N.T.. -10' l Townsh 'East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -52-

54 Open Space Significance: These blocks are inholdings within Lurker Park, or blocks that abut Lurker Park at its boundaries. The preservation of these blocks would provide a contiguous area to be held by the town, and to be utilized as active recreational space. Potential Acquisition Strategy: Determine whether those blocks classed as residential, commercial and industrial could become part of the park. Vacant land could be preserved using NJ Green Acres and Morris County Open Space funds. Explore the possibility of town foreclosure with owners delinquent with taxes. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -53-

55 Black Brook Meadows I127H:t'ir t-st. jt2si1 - t -~f.. -:---, =-l--" :61 T -<J:"o651! :;:: ~ :;;~-=::::~;;;:;--..;.- -:-:::: ~: ;-- :;:;: ; ;.-. ~ i 6 ~ "----~~ ~--i2"7" s RitS.GEiSALE AV.EN o E ----~ J31 s RIDGEDALE AVEN~~!12873 : /5 [128/6 i 128rt j12i3i9 ' i i128/11'. i /11.01 i ' : i ; l12si1s:3o... - j128t25 - j :-- '''""-o=i---::--::=- j128i4f ,... :..::-j.., [128742!12874:r \:...,EAST HANOVER, NJ I\I,JAcoUELINE, frostee j 1 GREAT MEADow LANE! EAsT HANovER. NJ Toi jro sox EAstRANbVER;i\IJ! S RIDGEDALE AVE.EAST HANOVER,NJ f67936 j... RENeE & MARY MARGARET. 147 sridgebale AVE.. T~AsfHAl\16\iER, NJ.! o~ sfeven'it5ianne - ls1southrib8eoale /\VENUE :EAsfHAi'ioVER. I\IJ Toi936 GiLLiLAND, MERVYN,JR & b6l6res M.. :55 s RIDGEDALE AVE. EAST HANOVER, NJ '] s RIDGEDALE AvE... jr.o.sox S: RIDGEDALE AVE.... TU, baridjrianf61netfe rro sox INC. i59rt1b l411ridge5ale AVE...._... j_ _.... i411 RIDGEDALE AVE... i9wrippanvr6ab... i EAst HANoVER, I\IJ i ;..; , EAST HANoVER, NJ i 07936! :EAST HANOVER, NJ i oi936 I EAst HANOVER, NJ.! I ; ~~-~!~~~~~~~ ~~-.1?~~~~-.! :EAST HANOVER, N.J.l07936!.. ---~~~!~~~~??.. ~~~-~~--1?~~~~-j WHIPPANY, NJ )07981 l ,1.GREATMEAi56w'LANE ;EAs'f.Ri\f...i6VER~NTj67936.J T1 GREATMEAboWLAf...iE.. TE.AstHAI\IoVER.-NJ :o~~3~ 1 Townshi 'East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan

56 Open Space Significance: This wetlands region is contiguous with the Black Meadow region in Hanover Township. The Black Brook abuts these properties. Preservation ofthis area will contribute to the health of the Black Brook and the larger wetlands area. Potential Acquisition Strategy: Partner with Hanover Township to preserve the region; NJ Green Acres funds and Morris County Open Space funds could be utilized to preserve vacant blocks. Township owned blocks could be placed on the ROSI and conservation easements could be pursued on those portions of the commercial and industrial properties that are unused. If a trail were to be established for passive recreation, TEA-21 funding may be available. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -55-

57 Troy Meadows - -~ ~ - - ~ ~~ : at1 <;i::- j Iii-/!53-1' OOOOOO"''"''K"''-' 5/81 ' j5i8i... \ L89, 89A 224/3.01 [ '''', INC-% --ILDLI FE "FiRESE"RVES~~--i N c~--0/o - -"--... T i\llumi-r6lis1n8 CORP f5 c --rroviinship OF EAST HANoVER ~ ~ !~- - --=.,.. -~ FROYSLAND AssociATES j5/ ,!5/96!l97-103b j5i1o3.61 j i5t LDLIFE PRESERVEs INC iijo LbliFE PRESERVEs,iNc~% SCHIRo: s R Mo., ESTATE OF 411 RIDGEt5ALEAVE CEDAR STREET". - --~----! 176Toi\i8ViEVIi ROAD FAR.HtLLs:i\iJ 196 PARSIPPANY ROAB.. Wi-riF'PANY, NJ..... KLiNGER Rb... EAst HANoVER, NEW rr RfbG.EDALE.A5JE :EAST... HANOVEFt" NJ. 12 STIMIS LA... EAstHAr\loVER, NEW!12 STIMIS LANE... TEAST-HANVOER, NJ!Po sox "..... I ~ I MORRISTOWN, NJ )PO BOX 2007!ivfbRRfst6Wr\i; Nj!ro 86)( 2oo7!MoRRistoWN, NJ imeyer LANDIS -GATEWAY 1 1NEWARK, N.J i i.... ;MEYER LANDIS, GATEWAY 1!NEWARK, N.J. r ;... ;154 MT. VERNON ST I RICHFIELD PARK, N,J... -I j inharbf, RAYM5Nb&RUTH0Jo BENSON!28 MINGLE ROAD!BLAIRSTOWN, N.J. ~ ' ~v ~ ~ v - --! m v Yo "''"'" - ~ - v-"-, " - "' :o :07936.!07936 io79:n '.... i()ig81... :... : :o7936. '67936 ib7936 io7962 :o7962 :07962 '07102 loi102 :oi660...!07825 LiSLIFE PRESERVES, INC ~ o/o. ' '' 0 ' ~ ~- ''""'''' - - ~ ~ -- ~ - -- ''"! imeyer LANDIS- GATEWAY 1!NEWARK, N.J LbUFE PRESERVEs:iNc-~olo"......!MEYER LANDis; GATEWAY f"! NEWARk,.N.J FREB&REIEN j12sfimistane ~EAsfR.i\1\16VER, i\i.j... oi r:t~-:~ts~~~fave,..... lmanchesfer CENTER, vf:o f. -~~~~~~~~LIAN _.. ~~: IMEA~~.V... =~W~s~O~~GE;NJ - ;~b~~~!69/1 TrEtER, Lours!8 MERRY LANE 1 EAsT HANovER. NJ '67936 f?o/1 :r. r ~--- ~culofta, F'AfRfck Me k'inleyave , EAsfHAi\ioVER, NJ, j76t A ~ ~- ~-- + = --o,. l :~~-~~~I~!~!~ ()F ~- ~?~P.f 9F..?()~~~~~ I!()H~ Fi~~~ ~~~ ~~~~~~ l!~~n~o~. NJ [77712 i. ~.. 15C!STATE OF N J DEPT OF CONSERV!JOHN FITCH PLAZA CN229!TRENTON, NJ Townsl '{East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -56-

58 fhoii T 7.66J1 1buKE & BENEDicT 1 44o6 PuRcHAsE street ]WRitE PLAiNs: NY do6o4 -l [ I... r !1!HANOVER FARMS LTD C/0 p sampson!20 J NOB HILL.. l~?~~0~~ ~ J: :???68_] 3 1 1, : 5 6 ',... 1 : :~? 13. o?.4~l 1:_... -.; 1 \H~AA N~.. o?vye~.r~ F~ A~ R~ M~.s~ LLT!D~ c~t(0o P~ 8s A~ M 0 2 _ rc P~.s~ o? N~. j 2 o JJ NN o?bb- HH.IILL_LL I ROSELAND, NJ i s~23.2s~ R.o~~rELANo. N.J. ro?o ?.:~~~~!~:=:.1~~~?~~~ ~~~.~~ ~!~ ~~?-~ ~~~~~?~...1 ~?J ~?~~~~~ _... J ~?~~0~~~::~ -~ : ~ 3~,~~.. :1~~~-~6 :: _:: :::. _ 1 1 :~ ~~~~-1 _ t_..... _ i -~-~~~~ ~ ~~~<::)~~~ ~/\~~~ ~!~ ~f<::j ~ ~/\~~~?~ i 20J NOB HILL I ROSELAND, N.J.! ~~~~~~----!6= r~-;~~~- ~ - : ---~~~~~~~~.;~~~~t;~~~-~ ~ ~~~~~~~- ~~~ ~~~~~~c :g~~~~g:-~:~:j'......;~;~:: -: r ,--E3: I MELANiE LANE PROPERTIES!9 WHIPPANY ROAD twrippanv: NJ loi9a1 'j142t2 61,... r A JtuvA PETER & JoANNE s j1b LAWRENCERb... f..m.. 1 ~~~~~~~- TsA;1oA.... j' 13:981 A..... D... ~... s_ o N...-..:... N... J ib794b 142/4 l B JcrriosA8rUE:NE:R.8v - earls EQUITiES... tr.o:sox16och!9whippany ROAD.!READING. PA jwhtf'f'anv, NJ..... i1964a [l!;~0~~~~ 6 ==~=~~t-~.t1i~~ ~;~~~~;;~~\~~;;f',%~.. -~ ~.~~~::~~: ~~~ ~=-I;FE~~i~~NT.....!~;Hi 1142/1 o "~I. FIRsT PREsBYTERIAN church of HANovE j14 HANoVER RoAD- 1 E:AsfHAf\ioVER. 'NJ.. Io793 tr-: j r, ~ r - 2Tfj1 TRARfzMoUNfAiNfNDLisf'Ri'Es. INC l4oof'laza DRiVe isecaucus~.. NT!142~6372:62 ~ T ~.:rp 'EAst HANoVER township..... ]~1!~~~~-~~~~~~?~...!~~~!~~-~?~~~:~~ :o l142~63iio3 l 4.915c township-of EAst RAf\ioVER- j411 RIDGEDALE AvE 1 EAsT HANovER. NJ!07936! :o4... '! HARTZ M6UNfAfN-RAN6VER sduare F'LAZAbRIVE jsecaucus; NJ ro7694. l143ifof : FARRo.Ai\ifRoNYiN6RA..! i14~to~ ==~t==. - :...:: T~!"!~~-::-:J~ANN_EuJ. :os_ept; MifHEREsA A H~ ~~~~ ~~~~:r ]~~~~~.~~~' ~J ~~~;~~ J lli1:4:~4;/:9~~. ~ i, 2 :.~5~0 8~0~!3! ~1 -:-::J,: ~H ~A::N ~O~Vv 0 :E~ :F~AJ=R~MSSEN,LL~T~Dcjy ~~~ fs~x~l~~j -'i.:r.~o.:s.~erla~'dn.'dd~.:n.jj ~~~~:~ RR:.. -. ~~, j26tn68hflc!07068!145/9 :10-12;25-36 I Tf IHAi\i6vER FARMsLtb j26j Nos HILL jr68elanb, N.J. 'o7o /13 l L 14-24,46-48 ; ~~ELIAS, FRANK & AGNES... p 1 a I14Bt ,28-33 i o schoenhaar,-erwin'ive:roi'.jica 3 3 ~T~~RHOPY. ~ R~.O~A~D~(5~~... l BLAIRSTOWN, NJ. ; EAsTHANovER.. 1\iJ 6 1 1!148i19 - [26"-23,36: ;---o~45+t-- scrdenra.ar.;erwin.& VERONicA p3~ftr.by'ro" ~EAST-HANOVE'R;"NT-.,67936!07936 l148i34 :: : ~~-[~~~---~=~:~~~~-~~?.-~~~~l~-=-~-j~~r?.enh~r.~~~-~n:~yer.b_nica.!~3~~!.~<)yr.o... ~.. -~~A_s~~~~~~-~~~:-~_J. Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -57-

59 ; ;149/9 :10-18,23-30! !HANOVER FARMS LTD :152ti.!2-19:24-39 I lhanover FARMS LTD l ~~~-~~~~-... [2~4:9~41. ~~~~~~g~~~~smstfo hs3i5!6=s: IHowf:R.il\it;; oou81...as A 1154/f -~ r -----lhan6verfar.ms L fij l155i1 1 o:2915 r---- IRANoVf:R.-i=AR.Ms Lto 1-~:;~r 4?_ ~~--~:~~=-~~~-~~~~:~;~ -~~~~ -~ :~:l~~~g0~::~~-~~tig /f ' ' I HANOVER FARMS L fb... ~~~~~-~-- r ]~~::~;: -~ :~~~~~g0~~:~~~~t;~.. IT61h '... jh !HANOVER FARMS LTD!'1"62/f - r lrf9376, 1 - lhanover FARM LTo... l163i1:a t63x228x !"!5.2069!15c - rrown'sri P of f:asf HANOVER ~~ ~4~~ g :~---~~r1~:~tr : ~-~~~~---~~~-~--~ t. :.~?~~~J~-~~-~-~::~l-~~!'!! 1?~~ ~~Y~? ~-~-! ::. :: -.:... : :~.. : L~~~/1 il2-6...!..?.:~4~~~~~~~township OF EAST HANOVER 1165/7 j8=16,14=24 l ihano\ier FARMS LTD!165/H : fo.f263 r jr.oskaz,benj.a.min!166/7... r f fhai\ioverfar.mslfb fi;i"... :12:< _ =~=-J~~~;~'l"3I~~u?~~~~E: -= 11~~/5.. :~=~ 1-~=23,4~=~~--- L." ~~!.~ ~--... j~~~?~~~ ~~~~~ LT~!169/1! ;HANOVERFARMSLTD l176i i hr ~-----!RAN6VER..F'AR.MsLto.. I 171/1..! '2:2957 f!hanover FARMS Lfb... H i~ _ 1_..... jha!\16\ier.. FARMSLfb. i t 1 'HANOVER F'ARMSLi"b 1, ~t 1 1 _ ~ ~ 8 4 _ 1!1?4/1 r IH:3636 r HANovER FARMs L.ts ~!~'.~~-~-= =::t:~:. =-:-~:-~==-~~~=----r~-~:445~-~~----- ~~~~~~~~~~~~-~!.~~~: :~ 1176/1! HANOVER FARMS L TO '----~~~---~- ~--- ~~- '" :, ~ : ~---.!-.. ~ :»...._ t ~ NOB HiLL!ROSELAND, N.J. j26tno8 HILL.....!26J NOB HiLL ROSELAND N J....!26 NOB HILL... r! RosELAND: N:J: : :--~~~?.~~L~~~;-~.J.. I26Nbi3i-liLL... R6sELANb; N.J. t., t l~-~~~~-~~~t ~~~~~~~~~:~: ~1 2 ~ ~-?~ ~!~ ~ _ -~---_::~~:~-~--~ : ---:~:t~?~~-0~~~--~.j. :o7068!07068 ' 1o?o i! l. ' : ' i l.. _ '07068 Townsl 7/ East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -58-

60 nt7i1 \ T a:?s9nr------thanove:r FARMsLfD i2o NoB HILL --J~~~~~~~: ~:s~ -- tr i I,! 1 :f 2?.. 4 ~9 1 : 8!? 5 :l 1 ; 1 ~ _, 1 l,hh A~.N~o...F~.A~RRMMss LLTT_D~ l2o 1\168R1LL!ROSELAND, N.J. 0 v~.e~rr_ ~~~~~~ j26 Nos HILL lr:oselanb; N.J.... _i I !HANOVER FARMS LTD i26nobh1l..l.....,roseland, N.J...!181/f ihanoverfarmsltd!2cinobhill ROSEi..AN'b,N.J. l1s2if I s411 ihanoverfarmsltd :2of\losRiLL jroseland.n.j. r~:!;~... :~2:12- ~... 1j~ ~:~f: 5;.. ~~~~~L~:: ::::,~~:~. inc. % ~~E~~= ~~DIS G~;~~~~ 1 m~~~:.~r J. i rt: T"12o.6f 15!= - jwil.bufe PREsERVEs 11\lt~%!MEYER LANDis. 8AfEWAY 1!NEWARK, N.J '4~... J _.!_- ~: 2~1 1 ~.~ --l. DNEEws '.. KJoEvR 1.csKEY... Mc 1.coHI\IAsEELR:VAfioN f=ounbafioi\1!p6 j17ol6ngview 86x2o67.. RoAD... 'MoRRistowN, I FAR HILLs, NJ NJ T86/5! if69 f5f jnewjerseyc6nservafi6n F6UNb/\ffoN!176L6NGVIEWR6Ab FAR i;il.ls. NJ. 86iif f5f-!wildlife PRESERVEs; inc~%!meyerlanbis ~ 8AfEWAv1 NEWARk, N.J....! r f-----ir/\1\iover-farms Ltb-... -!26-J Nos HiLL !RoSE'CAN"iS:NT j 1siFf' ~., I 3: Joicos'Mo; ALFONSOiMARGHERitA'... l844s"ecof..lbave'r\joe - -ieuzabef~(nj!187i "~12~ ; )-----tsfate df NJ j i1f!7i28 - ~ tf------h:5r"cosmo: ALFof..ls61MARGHERitA... ls44s-ec5f\ji5-avenue le'lfza8"eth; NT i lo7o68 oio '... ' '67162''!187i44!45-55! 1.z741h-- IMARKANT, ono EST of o/o HENDRixoN la4car.lvle'br savside, NJ [ !'2.: !0.5739If imarkanf, otto EST of:;o;;; HE:NbR.ix6N l84 carlyle DRIVE BAYSIDE. NJ 1 [188/11-!12~22... 'j67989jf.. Toft J6HI\I6Tt ~~-?.~~?.~~9~~~?~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~:..!13215 j189/1!2~11... lo:5739if-...!on:john 6ft... IP.O.BOX 69, ONONDAGA BR!SYRACUSE, N.Y....! '19671'- - r2~4 a ~-----2:5- r---- l6n,j6'rn on j r:o.86x-69, an oni5aga 8R. jsvracose, N.Y..... ~.. v... _L_ E_b...:.i.. v. ~ _ _ _._i 1 B... A.~'f. _.s_-. " lq7676' '... j!07931 '07962 \ :!671o2 :o7568 " 1 ooooo- ---l iooaoo '68721 i... :68721!196/41 --r r--- aj T-- lmarkanf. an6esf6f.%ren5r.ixon -- - _.rs e:.... A.R..._... R... J j l f2948 f - jmar:kanf:ottcye'sf"6f 0/oHENbRix6f\f. f84carlyledrive... lbayside,nj - lo !2~ i-o-97571r-- ilomsarot.e'ie'r::.i/\&m.a.rio lnte:ntsf IEAstHANoVEr{N:J. ;o7936 l;~:;r -- T~~r~li ]ri~u~~.f~~~~etha [~,~":,;s~"~r.. i]~=::~~~er.nj :~~:~ rv......u - L P.._... I. JoANNA t133uncblnave...!orange NJ... 1 _9 Js_ A~C-R_..._LBY _I. _EN..._R..._.Di_.Rt_.._f --_..... _ jre.. AA_.sR TI. _T.HA_. _AN _N:_N_ _ JV... E... _R. N J.. -_?_~ ~~-H-~~!9_ 2.-.~-.~.----= =~ _,.-. _ =.~---~.:.~.~~- ~.--f ~.~ ~_.:.-_-..--.l_i.-.~.--~-i -~.-..-~.;-.--.fa.. T.--.L.. H..?o.~.-..M_t_-. ~.. ;_....E-~.&.-.~.-.-.~.-... u.r... s_~.f_ _-.--~_-..-.~_ _.. jsox ::..---~~~~~-~-A.~~~~-R_ - I --.. ~~:!1913/5 J6~16... ~ ff._ j198/h. n2~14;33~36 j6.4591j1 jfreier, DONALD K _ _! ~---~ ~..-;.~-.j.. i_d_-.. E - M... j ~~~~~]! : i08869 '07936' Township of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -59-

61 lo793ir l"oto2i... J'... < Open Space Significance: These blocks are located in the western portion of the Township and are part of the greater area known as Troy Meadows (which extends into Parsippany-Troy Hills and Hanover Township). The Troy Meadows area includes an extensive wetland system. Potential Acquisition Strategy: Partner with Parsippany-Troy Hills and Hanover Township to preserve the region. Vacant properties could be preserved with NJ Green Acres funds and Morris County Open Space. Township owned blocks could be placed on the ROSI. Determine whether. land owned by the Wildlife Preserves is preserved in perpetuity; if not gain first right of refusal if land is to be sold. If a trail for passive recreation activities were to be developed, TEA-21 funding may be available. Encourage the Corps of Engineers to purchase land in Troy Meadows. ' Townsh ""East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan -60-

62 Passaic Meadows INC-% t1 ifro 1 - =: -_: -- ~ -_ 11/7 f1i9 --. i 1/ l1i16: l1111 ;... :_- ::::_-~ --!'1112 -~,......,... ~ f4".. -imeyer~landisgatewav#1 l. - T16451 sunrise: LAKEs 8Lvo... imeyer~canbis GATEWAY #1 Tii=E PRESERVES, 1Nc% ~MEYER LANbTs, 8AfEWAv 1.. f1635 PARkWAvA\iE- - ;:;~i1i=i~r. trii=i5.ar'r r - or= fr.ansporfafi6n... -i22338e:nsenabaway - --,o71o:rf :a71o2 : :oa625 :! l...!29 kahlrbab-- EASTHAN6\iER, NJ '07936!25o6tv1iUtAR.vtR#26o... 86cARAT6N, i=l ;33431!3846 swwi-iisperingsnbbr.!palm CITY, i=l.. - -;34990 lmeyer LANDis, GATEWAY 1!NEWARK, N.J. ~o71o2 "A-u NTER & YOLJNG% DR. CARPENTER WILDWOOD br. - j MONTGOMERY, ALA ; I MEYER LANbis; GATEWAY 1 tne:war.k, N.J..:ot1o2 :MEYER LANDIS -GATEWAY 1... ine:wark, N.J ~2345 W1LbW666 DR [MoNTGOMERY, ALA ;~~ 1s:~~~~:~=~~~E ~ ---- ~~;;;~A~~VER, NJ j~~:;~ - jmeyertj..nbis, GATEWAY :r-~fi\iewar.r<:n.j. Jm! :67162 i t ;----, i -""'-~-=---,. "',LJF"'~-~:~~~t:8~~ ~~i~~c~~~~ ~TE~~y,~~:t;';~fN_~~R. ~J i,-, -c TMERRYTANE \EAST HANOVER, NJ :o7936! i... -;15tRcNHILLsR.6Ab fwhippany,nj! _._.... l3f~-~-~-~-~-~-!~-~~~~~ _]~~~~~ ~:~ :_ _. J67470 imeyer LANDIS- GATEWAY 1 NEWARK, N.J. : /27.61" - r- - '- ~ - ~-~ ~ - - ~ ~ ~ ""'- ~ '" - - ~ "-~y ~,... -~ '... FE-PRESERVEs; inc-% !MEYER LANDIS- GATEWAY 1 NEWARK, N.J.... \()7162 H72tf.o1- -! WiLDLIFE PRESER\iEs;iNc.-cto ]MEYER L:AN6is,8AfE:WAv 1... NEWARK~N.L carpenter & V6UN8 o~t, isr.carpenter i2345wilbwoob br-- (... ', IMoNfdoMERV,ALA : Tm<.mship of East Hanover Open Space and Recreation Plan - 61-