Florham Park Eagle

05/14/2026

“We spend a lot of money on our backyards, fixing it up so we can spend time out there,” said resident Joe Paternoster. “And now we have to see this and feel angry about it every time. Quite frankly, we are disgusted, and this is unacceptable.”

FLORHAM PARK – The owner of a new electronic billboard on Route 24 westbound said at a Planning Board hearing in April 2025 that residents on nearby Townsend Drive wouldn’t

05/06/2026

“Wherever I go, I like to leave the place better than I found it,” Roman said. “So hopefully I’m on the road to doing that.”

Editor's note: We are honoring National Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through May 8, 2026, with this profile of a local public servant.

04/08/2026

FLORHAM PARK – Madison-Florham Park American Legion Frank Patterson Post 43 hosted a catered luncheon for Vietnam Era veterans on Sunday, March 29.

03/24/2026

FLORHAM PARK - The K-8 School District Board of Education recognized the recipient of the "Unsung Hero” award and the Greater Morris County Junior Schools Conference (GMCJSC) girls volleyball champions

03/21/2026

“They’ve given away their power and in effect, giving away ours,” Mejia said during a campaign stop at the Florham Park Public Library on Tuesday, March 17.

FLORHAM PARK - If Democrat Analilia Mejia wins her bid to represent the 11th Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, she’ll enter what she called a “defunct” Congress.

03/03/2026

FLORHAM PARK - Seventh grade students at Ridgedale Middle School are helping shape their school through the Florham Park Education Foundation’s annual Student Grant program.

02/13/2026

FLORHAM PARK – Members of the Spice Club at the Florham Park Public Library made soups to share with each other during the club’s Soup Spectacular on Monday, Feb. 9.

01/29/2026

“It has that kind of small town feel, and it’s very nice being around people who care for the greater good,” Kaplan said about working in Florham Park.

FLORHAM PARK – Longtime zoning official Kayla Kaplan was promoted to borough engineer, effective on Thursday, Jan. 1.

01/23/2026

🐾𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢: Once a Panther, Always a Panther🐾

Ridgedale Middle School is proud to officially launch the 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲, an alumni initiative designed to reconnect graduates with the school that helped shape their journey.

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: The Panther Legacy Society exists to strengthen pride in Ridgedale Middle School and inspire generations to learn, lead, and give back through meaningful relationships between alumni, students, staff, and the wider Florham Park community.

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: The purpose of the Panther Legacy Society is to celebrate the accomplishments of Ridgedale graduates, provide opportunities for alumni to engage with and support current students, preserve the traditions and history of RMS, and foster a lifelong sense of belonging to our “Community of One.”

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: The Panther Legacy Society envisions alumni actively returning to learn, lead, and give back by participating in milestone reunions, school traditions, assemblies, performances, and celebrations that honor the past while shaping the future. Through mentorship, panels, speaking opportunities, and student-centered events, alumni serve as living examples of the values cultivated at RMS, reinforcing their enduring role within our “Community of One.”

🎓 If you’re an RMS alum, we invite you to 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 and stay connected—whether that means attending events, mentoring students, sharing your story, or simply reconnecting with classmates.

📣 Please 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 and help us reach Panthers near and far.📣

🐆 "Once a Panther, Always a Panther." 🐆

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01/22/2026

“It’s a good town,” Svenningsen said. “I work with good people. And I love the job. I love serving the public in this capacity.”

FLORHAM PARK – The borough’s incoming police chief Karl Svenningsen was sworn in during the Borough Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15.