Pfizer Leaving, $3M Settlement, School Budget Top Local News

Pfizer to Leave Giralda Farms

Pfizer Inc., Madison's largest employer, plans to sell its office space at 5 Giralda Farms and will relocate all of the 1,000 employees who work there by the end of the year, the company said Tuesday.

Madison Gas Station Owner Owes Employees Millions

A Madison man has agreed to pay $2 million in overtime back wages and $1 million in damages to employees at gas stations he owns throughout New Jersey, including one on Main Street in the borough, the U.S. Labor Department announced Thursday.

2 Percent School Tax Levy Hike in BOE Budget

Officials said they expect to be able to keep current staffing levels and programs, and that a more detailed presentation on the budget is expected to be prepared for upcoming meetings.

Photos: 'Dessert and Jazz' at Madison High

Over 60 homemade cakes, 30 high school volunteers and 13 student acts helped make the the Madison Music Association's annual "Dessert and Jazz" fundraiser a success this year.

Time of Average Madisonian's Commute?

Madison residents who commute to work take, on average, 30 minutes to get there, give or take 2.2 minutes, according to Census Bureau data.

Madison Teachers 'Bowl for Brooke'

Madison school district employees went "Bowling for Brooke" as part of a fundraiser for a colleague's 4-year-old daughter who is being treated for a tumor on her brain stem.

Gun Buyback Program Coming to Madison

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Madison police and other area law enforcement agencies are offering the gun buyback amnesty program to allow Morris County residents to turn in their unwanted guns to police for cash with no questions asked.

Easter Egg Hunters Could Win Bicycle

The Madison Chamber of Commerce is preparing to bring the Easter Bunny and plenty of candy and toy-filled Easter eggs to downtown businesses during its 5th Annual Easter Fun Fest on Saturday, March 23.

Arianna Huffington Speaks at Drew Forum

Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, spoke at Drew University in Madison this week as part of the Drew Forum lecture series.

Photos: Madison Wakes to Blast of Snow

Images from Friday's snow storm.