New Providence, IA

Planning Board

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will vote on four variance applications for residential construction and driveway changes. It will also hold public hearings on three additional requests, including a fence installation and two home additions. No public hearings are scheduled for the following meeting on September 28, 2026.

• Variance for addition at 78 Hickson Drive (App #2026-10) with reduced setbacks and increased building coverage
• Variance for addition at 14 Midvale Drive (App #2026-11) with reduced side-yard setbacks
• Variance for driveway expansion at 41 Commonwealth Avenue (App #2026-13) with reduced property line distance
• Variance for deck construction at 139 Walton Avenue (App #2026-14) with reduced rear-yard setback
• Public hearing for fence installation at 946 Springfield Avenue (App #2026-12) exceeding height limits

Planning Board

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications for zoning variances, mostly in R-2 residential zones, involving front porches, home additions, a driveway expansion, and a deck. The board will also review two applications scheduled for the September 14, 2026 meeting, including a fence and another addition. No other substantive business is listed.

• Application #2026-09: 30 Fairmount Road – front porch with 35-ft setback (40 required) and 44.4% impervious coverage (40% max)
• Application #2026-10: 78 Hickson Drive – addition with multiple setback variances and building coverage of 2,278 sq ft (1,754 max)
• Application #2026-11: 14 Midvale Drive – addition with side-yard setback of 10.1 ft (12 required)
• Application #2026-13: 41 Commonwealth Avenue – driveway expansion with 2.7-ft property line clearance (6 required)
• Application #2026-14: 139 Walton Avenue – deck with 25-ft rear setback (40 required)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including zoning amendments, salary rates, traffic changes, and establishing a Deputy Chief of Police position. They will also vote on resolutions appointing a new Deputy Chief and Captain, and approve a large consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and financial items, including a $12.5 million bills payable list.

• Public hearings on Ordinances 2026-06 (zoning), 2026-07 (salary rates), 2026-08 (vehicles/traffic), and 2026-09 (police deputy chief)
• Resolutions appointing Stephen Drown as Deputy Chief and Sean Bubb as Captain
• Resolution 2026-283: Payment of bills totaling $12,515,984.58
• Resolution 2026-274: $44,860.88 for shade structures at Oakwood Park playground
• Resolution 2026-289: $68,600 for municipal annex generator

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review an amended site plan for New Providence Wings LLC to convert a gym into a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The board will also hold a public hearing on amendments to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• New Providence Wings LLC site plan for 1275 Springfield Avenue
• Public hearing on Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan amendments
• Review and approval of HEFSP amendments
• Buffalo Wild Wings change of use application
• Minutes approval for July 7, 2026

The Planning Board unanimously adopted revisions to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP), updating the Saint Andrews affordable housing district to include 10 market-rate units alongside the 24 affordable units. The Board also unanimously recommended adoption of Ordinance 2026-06, which would ban data centers in the Borough's Technology and Business Innovation Zones and add a definition for micro/mini data centers. A resolution for a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant site plan at 1275 Springfield Avenue was discussed but will be memorialized at the next meeting.

• Adopted revisions to the Fourth Round HEFSP (7-0)
• Approved resolution adopting the revised HEFSP (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 2026-06 banning data centers (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2026 meeting
• Deferred memorialization of Buffalo Wild Wings site plan resolution to August 18, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on July 20, 2026, including a request from Lantern Hill New Providence LLC for an extension of time to amend its major site plan approval. The applicant seeks to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units, and obtain variances for illumination and building length. Also scheduled is a hearing for a front porch variance at 30 Fairmount Road. The board will also review several applications for its August 17 meeting.

• Lantern Hill New Providence LLC requests extension for amended site plan: reduce independent living units to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units (total 401 ILU, 170 HCU), plus variances for illumination (1.8 fc vs 0.5 fc at property line) and building length (311 ft vs 200 ft, but 340 ft allowed with parking deck).
• Jessica and Scott Pocaro seek variance for front porch: proposed setback 35 ft (40 ft min) and impervious coverage 44.4% (40% max) at 30 Fairmount Road.
• Upcoming August hearing: Anthony P. Gallo and Keli L. Gallo request variances for an addition at 78 Hickson Drive (multiple setback and coverage exceedances).
• Upcoming August hearing: Brenda Ho and John Eggolt seek side-yard setback variance for addition at 14 Midvale Drive.
• Upcoming August hearing: Michael and Danielle Mezzacca request driveway expansion variance at 41 Commonwealth Avenue; Jeffrey Stephen Herrigel seeks deck variance at 139 Walton Avenue.

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a front porch at 30 Fairmount Road, allowing a 35-foot setback (40 required) and 44.4% impervious coverage (40% max), with conditions. It also granted a four-year extension of site plan approval for the Lantern Hill development, extending protection to September 23, 2030, with a site maintenance condition. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved front porch variance at 30 Fairmount Road (4-0) with conditions: recessed lighting, screened area under porch, porch never enclosed
• Approved four-year extension of site plan approval for Lantern Hill (4-0) to September 23, 2030, with condition to maintain site
• Memorialized resolution for Lantern Hill extension with added maintenance condition (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2026

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda containing 25 resolutions and introduce four ordinances. Key actions include authorizing a $1,027,560 HVAC upgrade for the municipal building, appointing a new police chief, and advancing affordable housing plans. The council will also consider road paving and park improvements.

• Resolution 2026-253: HVAC upgrades at Municipal Building for up to $1,027,560
• Resolution 2026-261-264: Police Chief Daniel Henn retirement and appointment of Donald Sretenovic as new chief
• Resolutions 2026-242-246: Affordable housing mediation agreement, plan amendments, and administrative agent contract
• Resolution 2026-266: 2026 Road paving with Schifano Construction Corp. for up to $477,116.73
• Ordinance 2026-06 introduction: Amendment to Chapter 310 'Zoning'

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda covering 34 items, including a $1,027,560 HVAC upgrade for the Municipal Building, a $477,116.73 road paving contract, and the appointment of Donald Sretenovic as Police Chief effective August 1, 2026. The council also introduced four ordinances, including one to ban large-scale AI data centers in the borough. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,027,560 HVAC upgrade contract with Trane North Jersey (unanimous)
• Approved $477,116.73 road paving contract with Schifano Construction (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Sretenovic as Police Chief effective August 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement resignation of Police Chief Daniel Henn (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-06 to ban large-scale AI data centers (unanimous)
• Approved $5,362,559.09 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Approved $44,793.68 for 24 park benches at Centennial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $35,940 library roof repair contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance (unanimous)

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will discuss a proposed ordinance banning pet stores from selling animals sourced from out-of-state puppy mills. The board will also hear reports from the health director, inspector, public health nurse, and secretary, and receive animal control reports for April through June 2026. Old business includes a recap of the May Health Fair.

• Discussion on ordinance banning pet stores from selling animals from out-of-state puppy mills
• Animal Control Solutions reports for April, May, June 2026
• Health Inspector's reports for April, May, June 2026
• Public Health Nurse report for May/June 2026
• Secretary's Financial reports for May and June 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for an amended site plan at 1275 Springfield Avenue to change the use of the property to a restaurant. The meeting will adjourn at 10:30 p.m. with no new testimony allowed after 10:00 p.m.

• Public hearing for New Providence Wings LLC site plan at 1275 Springfield Avenue
• Request to change use from gym to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant
• Meeting adjournment at 10:30 p.m. with testimony cutoff at 10:00 p.m.
• Approval of April 21, 2026 Planning Board minutes
• Review of other miscellaneous business

The Planning Board approved the amended site plan for New Providence Wings LLC to change the use of the space at 1275 Springfield Avenue, Sub Unit 1B, from a Max Challenge gym to a Buffalo Wild Wings GO take-out restaurant. The approval was based on testimony that the business will have five employees, employees will park in the rear lot, the rear door will be closed to the public, grease will be stored on site, and the business will operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. The vote was unanimous.

• Approved the amended site plan for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 1275 Springfield Avenue, with conditions including five employees, rear parking for employees, rear door closed to the public, on-site grease storage, and specified operating hours.
• Approved the minutes of the April 21, 2026, meeting as submitted.
• Discussed a potential ordinance amendment to increase the allowed size of covered porticos from 25 SF to 50 SF, with the Board of Adjustment still interested and a marked-up ordinance and examples requested.
• Noted that Everest Real Estate submitted plans for site improvements at 64 South Street for South Street Market and Skolniks, after a delay due to an investor pulling out.
• Discussed regulations on temporary signage, noting that grand opening and promotional signage are permitted for 30 days.
• Scheduled a public hearing to adopt amendments to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a continued public hearing for a gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue and review five variance applications for residential additions and a new home. A request for extension of time and amended approval for the Lantern Hill project, reducing independent living units and adding health care units, will also be reviewed.

• 21 Sterling, LLC: variances for front, rear, side setbacks, driveway setback, and fence height at 31 Commonwealth Avenue
• Nicholas and Catherine Alessi: variances for rear and side setbacks and building coverage at 141 Maple Street
• Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe: variance for rear setback at 305 Runnymede Parkway
• Ranbir Thakur: continued hearing for gas station redevelopment with convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC: request to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, add 85 health care units, and seek variances for lighting and building length at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue

The Board of Adjustment approved three residential variance applications for new homes and additions, and carried a controversial gas station and convenience store application to October 5, 2026, after the applicant requested time to consider eliminating the canopy or diesel pump. The board also reviewed upcoming hearings and approved the June 15 minutes.

• Approved 21 Sterling, LLC application for a new home at 31 Commonwealth Ave (4-0)
• Approved Nicholas and Catherine Alessi application for an addition at 141 Maple St (6-0)
• Approved Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe application for an addition at 305 Runnymede Pkwy (6-0)
• Carried Ranbir Thakur gas station/convenience store application to Oct 5, 2026
• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a shared service agreement with Academy of Our Lady of Peace for a Special Law Enforcement Officer. Other actions include adopting the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, authorizing grant applications for recreation and greening, and approving a bills payable list of $724,452.66. Several liquor license renewals and a resignation are also on the agenda.

• Shared service agreement for Special Law Enforcement Officer with Academy of Our Lady of Peace
• Adoption of Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Payment of bills payable list totaling $724,452.66
• Grant application to FEMA for Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
• ADA bathroom upgrade at New Providence Police Department via CDBG funds

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 17 items, including a $724,452.66 bills payable list, grant applications for recreation and greening, budget insertions for CDBG and management review funds, liquor license renewals, a shared service agreement for a school officer, and adoption of the Union County Hazard Mitigation Plan. All items were approved unanimously by roll call vote.

• Approved $724,452.66 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Authorized $40,000 Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized $4,000 Greening Union County grant application (unanimous)
• Inserted $56,000 CDBG for ADA bathroom upgrade at police dept (unanimous)
• Inserted $15,000 CDBG for senior programs (unanimous)
• Inserted $75,000 Management Enhancement Review grant (unanimous)
• Approved shared service agreement for SLEO III with Academy of Our Lady of Peace (unanimous)
• Adopted Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the New Providence Planning Board scheduled for June 16, 2026 has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no rezonings, contracts, or public hearings scheduled

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for 21 Sterling, LLC (Application #2026-06) seeking permission to construct a new home in the R-2 zone at 31 Commonwealth Avenue. The board will also hold public hearings for three other applications: an addition by Nicholas and Catherine Alessi (Application #2026-07) at 141 Maple Street, an addition by Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe (Application #2026-08) at 305 Runnymede Parkway, and a conditional use and bulk variance for Ranbir Thakur (Application #2025-20) to replace a gas station with a convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue. A review of hearings carried over from April 6 and June 1 will also be conducted.

• Resolution: 21 Sterling, LLC Application #2026-06 – request to construct a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue, R-2 zone, with setbacks below required minimums
• Public hearing: Nicholas and Catherine Alessi Application #2026-07 – addition at 141 Maple Street, rear-yard and side-yard setbacks below code
• Public hearing: Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe Application #2026-08 – addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway, rear-yard setback below code
• Public hearing: Ranbir Thakur Application #2025-20 – conditional use and bulk variance to replace gas station with 1,831 sq ft convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Review of public hearings carried over from April 6 and June 1, 2026

The Board approved applications for a first-floor addition at 141 Maple Street and a second-floor addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway. A resolution regarding 21 Sterling, LLC remains under attorney review for the next meeting.

• Approved first-floor addition at 141 Maple Street (6-0)
• Approved second-floor addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway with window condition (6-0)
• Deferred resolution for 21 Sterling, LLC to next meeting

Borough Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds. Other actions include adopting the Community Energy Plan, approving a $74,520 patio and driveway replacement at Oakwood Park Playground, and appointing multiple police officers. The council will also consider a $1,408,341.55 bills list and renewals of liquor licenses.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for capital improvements, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds
• Resolution 2026-206 adopting the Community Energy Plan
• Resolution 2026-208 approving $74,520 for patio and driveway replacement at Oakwood Park Playground
• Resolutions 2026-219 through 2026-224 appointing police officers and authorizing sale of service weapon to retiring officer
• Resolutions 2026-216 to 2026-218 issuing plenary retail consumption and distribution liquor licenses to Allycat Inc., JFWNPEB Inc., and Jansha LLC

The Borough Council approved a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for capital improvements and several administrative, financial, and public safety resolutions. Other actions included approving the Community Energy Plan and various police officer step advancements.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 bond ordinance for $2,910,215 (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-206 Community Energy Plan
• Approved Resolution 2026-207 salary resolution for an additional camp counselor
• Approved Resolution 2026-208 for $74,520.00 for Oakwood Park Playground upgrades
• Approved Resolution 2026-209 to modify Union County cooperative agreement
• Approved Resolution 2026-210 for $25,000 Comcast PEG Access Capital Grant

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider Resolution 2026-204, which authorizes a memorandum of agreement with Union County for the borough to use a county vehicle. The resolution is listed under Public Safety and will be voted on during the meeting. No other agenda items are noted.

• Resolution 2026-204: authorize memorandum of agreement with Union County for use of county vehicle

The Borough Council authorized a memorandum of agreement with the County of Union regarding the use of a county vehicle. The resolution was carried via roll call vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026-204 authorizing memorandum of agreement for use of county vehicle (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026, has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on two variance applications: a side-yard setback variance for an addition at 25 Primrose Drive and multiple variances for a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue. A public hearing for a gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue is continued to July 6, 2026. The board will also review two future variance applications scheduled for June 15, 2026.

• Bernardo Estupinan seeks variance for 12-foot side-yard setback (required 14.34 feet) for addition at 25 Primrose Drive
• 21 Sterling, LLC requests variances for front, rear, and side-yard setbacks, driveway setback, and fence height for new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue
• Ranbir Thakur application for gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue carried to July 6, 2026
• Nicholas and Catherine Alessi application for addition at 141 Maple Street with rear and side-yard setback and building coverage variances scheduled for June 15 hearing
• Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe application for addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway with rear-yard setback variance scheduled for June 15 hearing

The Board approved Bernardo Estupinan's application #2026-04 to construct an addition, with a 3‑0 vote. The public hearing for Ranbir Thakur's gas‑station conversion was postponed to July 6, 2026. The minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved as submitted. No decision was made on the 21 Sterling, LLC application.

• Approved Bernardo Estupinan Application #2026-04 (3-0)
• Postponed Ranbir Thakur hearing to July 6, 2026
• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss a Community Energy Plan and hold a public hearing on a vehicles and traffic ordinance. The body is also deciding on several police department hires, vehicle purchases, and a large bond ordinance for capital improvements.

• Ordinance 2026-05: Bond ordinance appropriating $2,910,215 for capital improvements
• Resolution 2026-190: Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $4,717,634.67
• Resolution 2026-196: $61,095.99 for a Chevrolet Tahoe Fire Command Vehicle
• Resolution 2026-197: $45,385.50 for a Ford Explorer Patrol Vehicle
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-04 regarding 'Vehicles And Traffic' code amendments

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-05, approving $2,910,215 in capital improvements and authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds. It also approved several resolutions, including the appointment of two probationary police officers, the final payment for an elevator replacement, and the payment of $4,717,634.67 in outstanding bills. Ordinance 2026-04 amending traffic code and a salary resolution for summer camp staff were also carried.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 Bond Ordinance (authorizing $2.416 M bonds, $2.91 M capital budget) – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-190 authorizing payment of bills totaling $4,717,634.67 – carried on Roll Call
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 257 Vehicles and Traffic – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-186 appointing Kahleb Hicks as probationary police officer – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-187 appointing Quinn Lonergan as probationary police officer – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-188 Salary Resolution for additional summer camp staff – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-189 final payment of $7,500 to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-196 requisition up to $61,095.99 for Chevrolet Tahoe fire command vehicle – carried on Roll Call

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for variances to construct home additions and one application to re-establish a gas station. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center.

• Steven N. Kim variance for 14 Slope Drive addition
• Bernardo Estupinan variance for 25 Primrose Drive addition
• 21 Sterling, LLC variance for 31 Commonwealth Avenue home
• Ranbir Thakur gas station re-establishment variance at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Review of June 1, 2026 public hearing schedule

The Board of Adjustment approved Steven N. Kim's addition variance and Bernardo Estupinan's addition variance, each with unanimous votes. No decision was recorded for the 21 Sterling, LLC new‑home application.

• Approved Steven N. Kim addition variance (5‑0)
• Approved Bernardo Estupinan addition variance (5‑0)
• No decision recorded for 21 Sterling, LLC new‑home application

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes an amendment to the traffic code, resolutions endorsing a sustainability program, an amended housing element, and a fireworks contract up to $16,500. It will also vote on a $9,424,564.33 payment of outstanding bills and several requisitions for work at the municipal annex. Additional items include personnel promotions and a police officer appointment.

• Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 257 “Vehicles and Traffic”
• Resolution 2026-167 authorizing agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. up to $16,500 for Independence Day fireworks
• Resolution 2026-178 authorizing payment of bills payable list in the amount of $9,424,564.33
• Resolution 2026-169 accepting Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. proposal for additional design fees for the NJDOT FY2024 Maple Street Improvements Project
• Resolution 2026-180 appointing Nicholas Abruzzo as a permanent police officer (Step 9)

The Borough Council authorized payment of $9,424,564.33 in outstanding bills and approved a natural‑gas purchase contract with price caps. It also approved several service contracts for the municipal annex, a fireworks display, and a permanent police officer appointment. Additional resolutions endorsed the borough’s housing element and sustainability education sessions.

• Authorized payment of bills payable list, $9,424,564.33 (Resolution 2026-178)
• Authorized purchase of natural gas supply services with price caps for 12‑36 month terms (Resolution 2026-179)
• Authorized agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for Independence Day fireworks, up to $16,500.00 (Resolution 2026-167)
• Approved requisition for Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC, up to $13,250.00 for tennis court cameras (Resolution 2026-168)
• Accepted Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. proposal for additional design fees on Maple Street improvements (Resolution 2026-169)
• Approved requisition for Quikteks LLC, up to $14,944.00 for data wiring at Municipal Annex (Resolution 2026-170)
• Approved requisition for Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC, up to $47,840.00 for generator installation at Municipal Annex (Resolution 2026-171)
• Appointed Nicholas Abruzzo as permanent police officer, Step 9 (Resolution 2026-180)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a proposed 5% increase in annual permit fees, as this is the scheduled year for the increase. They will also address ongoing discussions about residents keeping chickens, with Borough Council expected to provide information. Additionally, they will review monthly reports from the Health Director, Inspector, Public Health Nurse, and Secretary, and note the upcoming Health Fair on May 13.

• Discussion of 5% annual permit fee increase for this year
• Ongoing discussion about residents keeping chickens in New Providence
• Health Fair scheduled for May 13, 2026
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026
• Monthly reports from Animal Control Solutions for March and April 2026

The Board approved the minutes from March 4, 2026. It decided to raise annual Board of Health permit fees by 3% across the board, without rounding to whole dollars. No further action was taken on the March Animal Control report, the health nurse reports for March‑April, or the secretary’s financial reports for March‑April. The board discussed attending the May 13 health fair but took no action.

• Approved March 4, 2026 Board of Health minutes
• Approved 3% increase to annual Board of Health permit fees (no rounding)
• No further action on Animal Control Solutions March report
• No further action needed on Health Nurse reports for March and April
• No further action needed on Secretary's financial reports for March and April

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for Joann Anita O'Connor's variance application to construct an addition at 27 Osborne Avenue with reduced setbacks. A new public hearing is scheduled for Steven N. Kim's variance request for an addition at 14 Slope Drive involving multiple setback and coverage variances. The board will also review two cases carried from April 20 for properties on Primrose Drive and Commonwealth Avenue, and discuss potential changes to portico size rules and allowing the land use secretary to file legal notices.

• Joann Anita O'Connor seeks variances for 8-foot side-yard setback (14.4 required) and 39-foot front-yard setback (40 required) at 27 Osborne Avenue
• Steven N. Kim requests variances for 36.3-foot front setback (40 required), 36.5-foot rear setback (42.17 required), and 2,492 sq ft building coverage (2,130 max) at 14 Slope Drive
• Bernardo Estupinan's carried case: 12-foot side-yard setback variance (14.34 required) and existing driveway/shed encroachments at 25 Primrose Drive
• 21 Sterling, LLC seeks multiple variances for new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue including reduced front, rear, and side setbacks, driveway clearance, and fence height
• Discussion of recommendation to increase square footage for open covered porticos and proposed ordinance change for land use secretary to file legal notices

The Board approved Joann Anita O’Connor’s application for an addition despite yard‑setback shortfalls, with a vote in favor of five members. The Board also approved Steven Kim’s application for multiple additions and a garage, attaching four specific conditions, with six members voting in favor. No members opposed either decision.

• Approved Joann Anita O’Connor application (5 votes in favor)
• Approved Steven Kim application with conditions (6 votes in favor)
• Condition: Front porch must remain open, not enclosed
• Condition: Retain arborist for tree preservation measures
• Condition: Front‑porch lighting must be downward‑directed, no hanging lights
• Condition: Plant trees/shrubs on left side to provide 8‑ft screening within 2‑3 years

Borough Council

The council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, and on the 2026 Municipal Budget and Special Improvement District Budget. They will also consider a consent agenda including resolutions opposing Senate Bill 1836, approving a $1,000,000 police department renovation, and authorizing the sale of 705 Central Avenue Unit 1.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 Municipal Operating Budget
• Resolution 2026-153: up to $1,000,000 for police department renovation
• Resolution 2026-149 opposing Senate Bill 1836 (affordable housing conversions by religious/nonprofit organizations)
• Resolution 2026-161 authorizing closing documents for sale of 705 Central Avenue Unit 1

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits. It approved several budget‑related resolutions, including the self‑examination of the budget, reading the budget by title, the 2026 municipal operating budget, and the 2026 Special Improvement District authority budget. The April 14, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. No public comments were received on the ordinance or budget hearings.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-145 Self‑Examination of Budget (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-146 Read Budget by Title (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-147 Municipal Operating Budget for 2026 (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-148 Authority Budget for the Special Improvement District (aye vote)
• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2026 council meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on the municipal budget after no further comments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission on reinstating the Historic Preservation Element into the borough’s Master Plan. It will also review the 2025 Board of Adjustment annual report and address any other or miscellaneous business. No votes or decisions are noted beyond the presentation.

• Historic Preservation Commission presentation – reinstatement of Historic Preservation Element into Borough Master Plan
• Review of 2025 Board of Adjustment annual report
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026
• Other business
• Miscellaneous business

The Board heard a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission about reinstating a Historic Preservation Element in the Master Plan and how the commission would operate. Members asked questions about the commission’s advisory role, criteria for adding properties, and potential impacts on owners. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hear requests for variances to build home additions that exceed setback requirements. One hearing is scheduled for April 20 and another for May 4.

• Hear Bernardo Estupinan's request for a side-yard setback variance at 25 Primrose Drive
• Hear Joann Anita O’Conner's request for front- and side-yard setback variances at 27 Osborne Avenue
• Review Steven N. Kim's request for front- and rear-yard setback variances at 14 Slope Drive
• Hear Bernardo Estupinan's application on April 20, carried over from the scheduled date
• Approve minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting

The Board approved the variance for the addition at 27 Osborne Avenue (Application #2026-03) with the condition that the applicant protect the front tree before construction. The motion was moved by Mr. Ammitzboll, seconded by Mr. Grob, and all six voting members voted in favor, with no opposition. The minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting were also approved as submitted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved variance for 27 Osborne Avenue addition, condition: tree protection (6‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2026 as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine resolutions such as applying for a T‑Mobile grant, purchasing Dell computers, and authorizing contracts for electrical services. The most significant item is Resolution 2026‑137, which authorizes payment of $3,825,971.17 for outstanding bills. Additional items cover escrow return, a salary resolution, and various public‑works contracts. An executive session will consider two employee leave requests.

• Resolution 2026‑137 – authorizes payment of $3,825,971.17 for outstanding bills
• Resolution 2026‑133 – awards on‑call electrical service contracts to Sonny Electric Inc. and Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC through March 31 2027
• Resolution 2026‑140 – approves requisition up to $5,000.00 for Armstrong, Inc. for Passaic River de‑snagging
• Resolution 2026‑141 – approves requisition up to $32,750.00 for Mazzucco Masonry, LLC to reset downtown paver walkways
• Resolution 2026‑142 – approves partial payment of $26,218.00 to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for the Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement

The council unanimously approved the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes. The mayor and council concurred to approve the New Providence Fire Department's October 10 open house. No other vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved March 24, 2026 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved New Providence Fire Department October 10 open house (concurrence)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will consider and vote on two site‑plan applications: a 104‑unit inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road and a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential development at 70 Ryder Way. Both proposals include amenities and are filed under specific zoning overlays. The Board will also review the 2025 year‑in‑review, address other business, and adopt the March 17, 2026 minutes.

• Vote on Toll Brothers 104‑unit inclusionary townhome site plan at 121 Chanlon Road (TBI‑2 Zone & AHO overlay)
• Vote on NP Mountain Developers 297‑unit age‑restricted residential site plan at 70 Ryder Way (TBI‑1 Zone & PACO overlay)
• Review of 2025 year‑in‑review
• Consider other business
• Adopt minutes from March 17, 2026

The Board approved Toll Brothers’ 104‑unit townhome development and NP Mountain Developers’ 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project, each with unanimous support. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Toll Brothers 104‑unit townhome site plan and bulk variance (6‑0)
• Approved NP Mountain Developers 297‑unit age‑restricted site plan (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional use and bulk variance to convert a former service station at 1778 Springfield Avenue into a convenience store and gas station. It will also discuss three residential addition applications that do not meet required side‑yard or front‑yard setbacks. The board will vote on the 2025 Annual Report and adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2026.

• James Ray – 67 Division Avenue, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setbacks of 6.1 ft (left) and 1.56 ft (right), below the required 9.6 ft and 9.9 ft.
• Michael and Christine Stramandinoli – 50 Crescent Drive, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setback of 10.5 ft, below the required 13.2 ft.
• Ranbir Thakur – 1778 Springfield Avenue, C2 Commercial District: site plan, conditional use and bulk variance to replace a 2,248 sq ft service station with a 1,831 sq ft convenience store and gas station.
• Joann Anita O’Conner – 27 Osborne Avenue, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setback of 8 ft (required 14.4 ft) and front‑yard setback of 39 ft (required 40 ft).
• Bernardo Estupinan – 25 Primrose Drive, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setback of 12 ft, below the required 14.34 ft.

The Board of Adjustment approved James Ray's application #2026-01 to construct an addition at 67 Division Avenue, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the 2025 Annual Report by a 7‑0 vote. The Board accepted Tyler Vandervalk as a licensed professional engineer. A motion on Michael and Christine Stramandinoli's application #2026-02 was moved, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

• Approved James Ray Application #2026-01 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (7-0)
• Accepted Tyler Vandervalk as licensed professional engineer
• Motion on Michael and Christine Stramandinoli Application #2026-02 moved; vote outcome not recorded

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce the 2026 municipal operating budget and the Downtown Improvement District budget. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning and housing code amendments, as well as a special session to discuss affordable housing.

• Public hearings for Ordinance 2026-01 (Zoning Ordinance) and Ordinance 2026-02 (Housing Code)
• Introduction of 2026 Municipal Budget and Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits
• Contract for Pellegrino Chevrolet for a patrol vehicle not to exceed $56,849.40
• Contract for Cifelli & Son Inc. for sidewalk maintenance not to exceed $19,555.40
• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $199,056.37

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2026-01, amending the zoning ordinance, after a public hearing where residents raised concerns about setbacks, traffic, flooding, and school burden. The council also adopted Ordinance 2026-02, replacing the housing chapter in its entirety. The 2026 municipal budget was introduced with a 3.42% municipal tax increase ($131 per average home), and a public hearing is set for April 28, 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-01 (zoning amendment) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-02 (repeal/replace Chapter 275 Housing) (unanimous)
• Introduced 2026 Municipal Operating Budget with 3.42% tax increase (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank (unanimous)
• Approved $199,056.37 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved $56,849.40 for Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $19,555.40 for sidewalk maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $3,400.00 for elevator exhaust fan at Barabash Manor (unanimous)