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Helipad Plan Pulled, Lunchroom's Anniversary Top Local News

Heat wave, tax bills, and fire at Pfizer building also make headlines.

NY Jets Helipad Application Withdrawn

An application to build a helipad at the New York Jets training facility in Florham Park has been withdrawn, the Florham Park Planning Board secretary said Thursday.

Petition Starter Hopes Helipad Issue Is Over

"I believe our collective voices were heard," Madison resident Patrick Rowe said.

Pfizer Building Evacuated After Fire Fills Gym With Smoke

The Pfizer offices at 5 Giralda Farms were evacuated Friday morning after a fire started in a dryer and filled part of the building with smoke, Madison's fire chief said.

Madison Releases Tax Bill, Revaluation FAQ

Borough fields questions about bills that recently arrived in the mail.

Heat Wave Prompts Calls for Less Electric

With highs hovering around 95 for most of the week, the Madison Electric Utility asked residents to consider conserving energy from noon to 7 p.m. to ease the strain on the electric grid.

Central Lunch 'Just Like Home' for 85 Years

Joe De Biase's lunchroom at 13 Central Ave. is known for the stories, opinions and information traded there, as well as its Klondike sandwiches

$150K Raised to Buy Back Fire Truck 'Geraldine'

After a roundabout journey, the antique engine is in Madison to stay as a tool to educate people about the history of firefighting, teach children about fire safety, and preserve a piece of Madison's history.


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