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Patch's Top 10 Stories for May

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10. Neighbors Rally to Support Family Displaced by Fire After Truck Smashes Home

A neighborhood came together Tuesday morning just hours after an East Hanover home caught on fire when a garbage truck crashed through its side while a mother and her children were getting ready for school.

9. Home Built With Hanover Park Pride for Family in Need

Hanover Park High School's ERASE and International Clubs come together to raise money for Guatemalan family's new dwelling.

8. Long Hill Woman Found Safe After 3-Day Search

Carrie Ruffner found 3.4 miles from home Saturday after last being seen in Basking Ridge.

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7. 'Dramatic' Halo Forms Around Sun

Atmospheric phenomenon not uncommon, FDU physics professor says.

6. Stinky Smell a Result of 150-Pound Controlled Natural Gas Release

Orange-scented masking agent disbursed in areas of Hanover and Florham Park to hide natural gas smell from planned Williams/Transco release.

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5. NY Jets Helipad Plan Riles Neighbors

Hundreds sign petition that cites concerns about noise, and points out there's an airport about a mile away.

Ridgedale Avenue's C&M Exxon accused of inflating prices of regular and premium gasoline.

Schools included in list along with 2,000 public schools with highest graduation rates, test scores.

2. Two Injured in Columbia Turnpike Crash in Florham Park

Schools included in list along with 2,000 public schools with highest graduation rates, test scores.

And the number one story from East Hanover-Florham Park Patch in May 2013 is...

Picatinny Arsenal Army major and his wife served 17-count indictment on charges of abusing their children through 'neglectful and cruel acts.'

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