HANOVER — The Parrot Beach concert originally scheduled for Friday night was postponed due to the cool and rainy weather.

The new date and time for the concert is Sunday, June 25th, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tickets for the concert are still available and can be purchased for $5 per person. You can acquire the tickets through Community Pass, which is accessible for both Hanover Township residents and Bee Meadow Pool Members.

Enjoy the concert, and I hope the weather cooperates this time!

HANOVER — On June 3, Hanover Township Police Officer Brian Morrisroe, accompanied by several officers from Hanover and neighboring towns, successfully apprehended Mr. Sabree Brown, a 19-year-old from Irvington, and Mr. Daeshawn Craddock, a 26-year-old, also from Irvington. Additionally, two juvenile males were also taken into custody. The arrests were made on charges of receiving stolen property.

Officer Morrisroe was on patrol when dispatch advised that a recent stolen car victim was following his stolen car utilizing a Mercedes tracking app. The caller provided his location in the Cedar Knolls area of town.

Several officers converged on the area and were able to locate the vehicle stopped on Boulevard Road. Several police vehicles surrounded the vehicle and exited their patrol vehicles in an attempt to arrest the occupants.

The Mercedes then accelerated, jumped a curb hit a utility pole, and then collided with the vehicle being driven by the individual tracking the stolen vehicle.

The Mercedes experienced heavy damage to the front end and tires of the vehicle, which caused it to become disabled a short distance down the road—the four male occupants then exited the vehicle and ran into the surrounding woods. A brief search resulted in locating Mr. Sabree, Mr. Craddock, and the two juveniles hiding in the woods. While searching for the stolen motor vehicle, a stolen loaded handgun with hollow points bullets was located.

Mr. Craddock was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property, weapons possession (hollow point bullets), unlawful possession of a weapon, employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime, certain persons not to have weapons, possession of a weapon, and contempt.

Mr. Sabree was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property, weapons possession (hollow point bullets), unlawful possession of a weapon, employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime, possession of a weapon, and contempt.

The two juveniles were charged with receiving stolen property, weapons possession (hollow point bullets), unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, possession of a weapon, and conspiracy. The juvenile driver was also charged with eluding and was issued summonses for failure to stop for an emergency vehicle, driving without a license, failure to observe a stop sign, improper U-Turn, window obstruction, failure to obey signal from officer, failure to give proper signal, abandoned vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to observe traffic lanes, throwing objects from a vehicle, failure to report an accident, open container, reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk.

The two adult males were transported to Morris County Correctional Facility. The two juveniles were transported to the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center pending their court dates.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the juveniles are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

HANOVER — Former Township Committeeman George F. Coppola, who served as the Robert C. Gulick VFW Post #5351 Commander, sadly passed away on April 15, 2023, following a brief illness. George played a vital role when the VFW Post sold its property on Route 10 in June 2022, including a three-inch 50 Caliber Naval deck gun at the western edge of the premises. The VFW membership made the decision to restore and repaint the gun to its original battleship grey enamel finish, a process that took two years to complete.

Recognizing the significance of the Naval deck gun as a veteran’s memorial, the VFW membership identified Veterans’ Memorial Park, located across from the Municipal Campus on North Jefferson Road, as the ideal location for its placement. Committeeman Coppola was crucial in coordinating all aspects of the restoration project. On November 11, 2022, during a ceremony at the Township’s Community Center, VFW Post 5351 officially transferred ownership of the beautifully restored Naval deck gun, with Commander Coppola presiding over the event. In honor of George’s deep devotion and love for God and Country, the Township Committee and Veterans Alliance have chosen to name the gun deck “The George F. Coppola Deck Gun Plaza.”

On behalf of the Township Committee a cordial invitation for you to attend the dedication ceremony on Tuesday evening, July 18, at 6:00 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park. We eagerly anticipate your presence at this significant event as we commemorate the memory and contributions of George F. Coppola.

HANOVER — Hanover Township’s Recreation Department is proud to introduce the “Hometown Heroes Banner Program,” a heartfelt initiative designed to pay tribute to the brave residents and former residents of Hanover Township who have served or are currently serving in the military.