Developers Break Ground On New 7-Eleven At Morris Co. Retail Center

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Developers broke ground earlier this week in Hanover Township on a new 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station.

The new development is part of Cedar Village, a 19-acre retail center anchored by Lowe's Home Improvement at 230 E. Hanover Ave.

The new 7-Eleven convenience store will be 4,000 square feet in size and will include a gas canopy with eight pumps, providing a total of 16 fueling positions.

One pump will provide diesel fuel and self-service air and a vacuum will also be available, JMF Properties officials said.

“This brand new 7-Eleven will provide Morris County residents with a convenient new option for their shopping and fueling needs,” Joe Forgione, the Founder and Principal of JMF Properties said.

The estimated completion date of the project is December 2022, according to Forgione.

The new 7-Eleven is being built on land that was previously owned by the aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman. The property was abandoned in 1985 and remained so until the JMF/RD team remediated it and built the Cedar Village retail center.

Lowe's, the property's anchor tenant, opened its doors to customers in 2019.

“We are excited to bring such a well-liked national tenant to the market on a full scale with eight gas pumps in addition to a freestanding convenience store. The new location on E. Hanover Avenue will allow for easy access to the community and those traveling on Routes 202 and 287,” said Richard Birdoff, Principal and President of RD Management.

According to officials, the addition of the 7-Eleven with gas will benefit Cedar Village, which is located on a heavily traveled thoroughfare connecting Hanover Township to Morris Plains, Florham Park, Morristown, and other local communities, as well as many state routes.

"We identified 7-Eleven as a business that would thrive in this location and contribute a desired service to local residents and motorists, including visitors to Mennen Arena as well as contractors and other professionals who make frequent trips to Lowe’s. We’re thrilled to announce this groundbreaking and look forward to the success of the business for many years to come," Forgione said.

The new structure is also across the street from Mennen Sports Arena, a popular recreation and sports destination in Morris County with three indoor ice rinks.