New Providence public meetings in 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to approve several infrastructure payments and administrative resolutions. The agenda includes funding for road improvements and wastewater plant repairs. The council will also consider a new handbook for board commissions and committees.

• Payment of $892,459.42 for the bills payable list
• Progress payment of $261,668.98 to Portofino Builders for Maple Street Improvements
• Up to $27,461.53 for Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant repairs
• Final payment of $7,352.62 to National Water Main Cleaning for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
• Proposal from Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for storm sewer system inspections

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 10 routine items, including a $892,459.42 bills payable list, a handbook for board commissions and committees, and several contract payments. All items passed unanimously by roll call vote. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved $892,459.42 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Adopted handbook for board commissions and borough committees (unanimous)
• Approved $261,668.98 progress payment #3 to Portofino Builders for Maple Street project (unanimous)
• Approved $7,352.62 final payment to National Water Main Cleaning for sewer lining project (unanimous)
• Accepted Colliers Engineering proposal for storm sewer inspections (unanimous)
• Approved membership in Garden State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (unanimous)
• Approved salary resolution for non-union employees (unanimous)
• Approved $27,461.53 requisition for pump repairs at wastewater plant (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance applications: one from Club Pilates to operate a fitness center in an R-2 zone, which was previously approved with conditions and then reheard, and a second from homeowners seeking setback relief for an addition. The board will also discuss a request to rehear the Club Pilates matter again after a November vote failed to remove a 20-minute class interval condition.

• ASW IV Company LLC dba Club Pilates seeks D-Variance to operate a fitness center at 1682 Springfield Avenue (Block 180, Lot 1, R-2 Zone); use not permitted by right.
• Resolution for Club Pilates not memorialized pending discussion of request to rehear the rehearing of its October 21 approval (condition: 20-minute interval between classes).
• Ammy Marie Santiago and Alexis Santiago seek variances for side-yard setback (6.9 ft vs. required 8 ft) and front-yard setback (29.7 ft vs. required 40 ft) for an addition at 16 Second Street (Block 163, Lot 16, R-3 Zone).
• Public hearing scheduled for December 16, 2024, on the Santiago application.
• Discussion of request to rehear the Club Pilates rehearing (application #2024-14) after November 18, 2024, vote failed to eliminate the 20-minute interval condition.

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application by Ammy Marie Santiago and Alexis Santiago to construct a second-floor addition at 16 Second Street, despite side-yard and front-yard setback shortfalls. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). Separately, the Club Pilates application was not memorialized because the applicant withdrew its request for additional relief.

• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 16 Second Street (6-0)
• Club Pilates application #2024-14 not memorialized; applicant withdrew request for additional relief
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2024

Planning Board

The December 10, 2024 Planning Board meeting has been canceled, as stated in the official notice. No items were discussed or decided.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a consent agenda including resolutions to approve an engineering contract for Southgate Road improvements, appoint several police officers, accept a police officer's retirement, and award a snow removal contract for 2025-2028. Also up for action are an agreement with Sage Eldercare, a salary resolution, and payment of $635,772.44 in bills. The meeting includes presentations from a Girl Scout troop and a youth football team.

• Resolution 2024-325: Accept proposal of Colliers Engineering & Design for Southgate Road improvements engineering services
• Resolutions 2024-328 to 2024-332: Appoint police officers Christian Cely-Gomez, Andrew Lynch, Jeffrey Bruder, Carmine Boccellari, and Gregory Miller
• Resolution 2024-333: Accept retirement resignation of Police Officer Jason Labaska
• Resolution 2024-334: Award snow removal equipment and labor contract for 2025-2028 to Woodland Builders
• Resolution 2024-326: Authorize payment of bills totaling $635,772.44

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will consider two zoning variance applications. The first involves a side-yard setback and building coverage variance for a residential addition at 19 Forest Road. The second is a rehearing of a use variance application to allow a Club Pilates fitness center in a commercial space at 1682 Springfield Avenue, where such use is not permitted by right.

• Brian and Nicole Turner application #2024-17: variance for side-yard setback (12 ft vs 12.3 ft minimum) and building coverage (1,912 sq ft vs 1,687 sq ft max) at 19 Forest Road, Block 273, Lot 7, R-2 Zone.
• ASW IV Company LLC dba Club Pilates New Providence application #2024-14 (rehearing): D-variance to operate a fitness center at 1682 Springfield Avenue, Block 180, Lot 1, R-2 Zone.
• No public hearings scheduled for December 2, 2024.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-18 setting employee compensation rates and on CDBG Year 51 Grant Applications for a Municipal Center ADA ramp and senior services. The council will vote on resolutions including awarding a $400,500 contract for partial re-roofing of the Municipal Center and Memorial Library, approving a $258,731.91 payment for pickleball courts, authorizing an emergency repair of the Southgate Road stormwater culvert, and appointing a new police patrolman. A bills payable list of $11,537,610.62 is also scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-18 fixing minimum and maximum compensation for borough offices and positions
• Resolution 2024-306 awarding $400,500 contract to Northeast Roof Maintenance for partial re-roofing of Municipal Center and Memorial Library
• Resolution 2024-307 approving $258,731.91 progress payment to Dakota Excavating for New Providence Pickle Ball Courts project
• Resolution 2024-308 authorizing emergency contract for repair of Southgate Road stormwater culvert
• Resolution 2024-316 appointing Ronald Guidetti as permanent Patrolman Step 9 in the Police Department

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment of New Providence, NJ is meeting on November 4, 2024, to review two variance applications. One seeks permission to operate a Club Pilates fitness center in a zone where it is not permitted by right, and the other requests a rehearing for the same application after a second planning review. A separate application seeks to construct a home addition with setback and coverage variances.

• ASW IV Company LLC dba Club Pilates New Providence seeks D-Variance for fitness center at 1682 Springfield Avenue
• Brian and Nicole Turner seek variances for home addition at 19 Forest Road (side-yard setback, building coverage)
• Request to rehear Club Pilates application after second planning review

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold public hearings on seven proposed ordinances addressing stormwater management, yard waste, wildlife feeding, pet waste, and littering. The council will also consider resolutions to hire a new tax assessor, purchase two police vehicles totaling over $86,000, and approve payments of $193,715.36 in bills. A new salary ordinance will be introduced for a first reading.

• Public hearings on seven ordinances: storm drain retrofitting, illicit connections, yard waste, feeding wildlife, pet waste, littering, and stormwater management
• Resolution 2024-299 & 2024-300: Purchase of police patrol and administration vehicles from Nielsen of Morristown for $42,143.45 and $44,675.15
• Resolution 2024-293 & 2024-294: Change order #2 ($25,790.63) and progress payment #2 ($71,219.10) for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project with National Water Main Cleaning
• Ordinance 2024-18: Introduction of a new Salary Ordinance
• Resolution 2024-298: Hiring Bryan Flynn as Tax Assessor effective November 1, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. The most consequential is a use variance for Club Pilates to occupy space at 1682 Springfield Avenue in the R-2 zone, where fitness centers are not permitted by right. Two other applications request dimensional variances for a fence and a residential addition.

• Club Pilates use variance for 1682 Springfield Ave, Block 180, Lot 1, R-2 zone (carried from Sept 23)
• Anne Kelly fence variance at 143 Southgate Road to allow 6-foot fence in secondary front yard (4-foot max)
• Laura Ann Castellano addition variance at 139 Madison Ave with rear-yard of 19.7 ft (40 ft min) and 2,326 sq ft building coverage (2,211 max)
• Brian and Nicole Turner addition variance at 19 Forest Road with side-yard 12 ft (12.3 ft min) and 1,912 sq ft coverage (1,687 max) – scheduled for Nov 4
• Public comment cutoff at 10:00 p.m.

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting for October 15, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider awarding a $285,461.51 contract for community pool bridge replacement, introduce multiple stormwater and environmental ordinances, and approve payments including $2 million in bills. Several other routine resolutions and public hearings from correspondence are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2024-280 awarding $285,461.51 contract to Diaco Contracting Inc. dba Grade Construction for Community Pool Bridge Replacement
• Introduction of six ordinances: storm drain retrofits, illicit connections, yard waste management, wildlife feeding ban, pet waste disposal, litter control (Ordinances 2024-11 through 2024-16)
• Resolution 2024-282 approving a $11,700 change order for the Pickleball Court Project
• Resolution 2024-288 approving $18,500 for Murray Hill Square sewer main repair and manhole replacement
• Resolution 2024-287 approving up to $2,576 for bulletproof vests from Atlantic Tactical

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two property applications. The board will also review a pending application for a fitness center use variance.

• Application #2024-15: Request for a 6-foot fence at 143 Southgate Road
• Application #2024-16: Request for an addition at 139 Madison Avenue
• Application #2024-14: D-Variance request for Club Pilates at 1682 Springfield Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no items on the agenda.

Borough Council

This is a council conference meeting featuring a presentation from Chief Henn on Police Department Renovations. The meeting includes public comments and procedural items like roll call and adjournment. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Presentation on Police Department Renovations by Chief Henn

The council discussed financial plans for proposed police department renovations, with a cost estimate of just under $10 million and an estimated tax increase of about $134 per year for the average household. No formal action was taken on the project; council members requested further review and an itemized cost comparison.

• No formal action taken on police renovation plans
• Councilman DeSarno requested itemized comparison of old vs. new costs

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions regarding municipal payments, infrastructure projects, and grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on public safety equipment and the appointment of school crossing guards.

• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $622,232.94
• Progress payment of $104,116.67 to Portofino Builders for Maple Street Improvements
• Contract for bullet proof vests from Atlantic Tactical of NJ, Inc not to exceed $10,752.00
• Application for NJ American Water Bottle Filling Stations Grant Program
• Professional engineering services proposal from Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for Bard Field Survey

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a resolution for Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC to amend preliminary and final major site plan approval, reducing independent living units and increasing health care units. A hearing for Club Pilates fitness center, seeking a use variance, is carried to October 21, 2024. The board will also review upcoming hearings for fence and addition variances.

• Lantern Hill seeks to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 and convert 45 units to 85 health care units on Block 320, Lots 18.01 and 17.01
• Applicant requests design waiver for driveway illumination of 1.8 footcandles at property line (0.5 maximum) on Southgate Road
• Applicant seeks variance for Building 2.2 length of 311 feet (200 ft max, 340 ft if parking deck included)
• Club Pilates seeks D-variance to operate fitness center in R-2 zone at 1682 Springfield Avenue
• Anne Kelly requests variance for 6-foot fence (max 4 feet) at 143 Southgate Road; Laura Ann Castellano seeks variances for addition at 139 Madison Avenue

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider resolutions including authorizing $3,809,794.16 in bills payable, inserting opioid settlement revenue into the 2024 budget, and approving a progress payment of $147,137.20 for Maple Street improvements. Several equipment purchases for the wastewater treatment plant and municipal buildings are also on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution 2024-257: Authorizes payment of $3,809,794.16 in bills payable.
• Resolution 2024-256: Inserts special revenue from the National Opioid Settlement into the 2024 budget.
• Resolution 2024-255: Approves progress payment #1 of $147,137.20 to Portofino Builders for the NJDOT FY2023 Maple Street Improvements Project.
• Resolution 2024-260 & 261: Approves purchases up to $14,949 for Summit Pump #2 motor and $6,720 for Low Lift Pump #3 overhaul at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Resolution 2024-258: Approves the New Providence PBA Local 132's request to sponsor Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Carving on October 19, 2024.

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 12 resolutions, including a $3,809,794.16 bills payable list, a $147,137.20 progress payment for the Maple Street project, and several equipment purchases. All items passed unanimously on a single roll call vote. No items were discussed separately or denied.

• Approved $3,809,794.16 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Approved $147,137.20 progress payment #1 for Maple Street project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,878.38 opioid settlement revenue insertion into 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Approved fence installation at 41 Commonwealth Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted new OPRA request form per P.L. 2024, c. 16 (unanimous)
• Approved PBA Local 132 Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Carving on Oct 19 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,949.00 motor purchase for Summit Pump #2 (unanimous)
• Approved $19,998.00 A/C unit replacement at Municipal Center lobby (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on resolutions for two applications. The Lantern Hill project seeks to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 and convert 45 units to 85 healthcare units, plus variances for lighting and building length. A second application requests a deck setback variance at 99 Gallinson Drive. A future public hearing is scheduled for a Club Pilates fitness center use variance.

• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC: reduce units from 554 to 444, convert 45 independent to 85 healthcare units, total 401 independent and 170 healthcare
• Variance sought for driveway illumination (1.8 footcandles vs. 0.5 max) at Southgate Road
• Variance sought for building length 311 feet vs. 200 feet max (340 with parking deck) for Building 2.2
• Onur Bagaoglu and Era Izano: 18-foot rear setback for deck at 99 Gallinson Drive vs. 40 feet required
• Future hearing Sept 23: Club Pilates fitness center use variance at 1682 Springfield Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to subdivide a property into two lots. The proposal involves creating one new building lot for a single-family residence while retaining one existing lot.

• Public hearing for Howard Weinerman Application #2024-03 at 15 Earl Place for minor subdivision and variance approval

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request from Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC to modify a major site plan. The board will also consider setback variances for residential additions and decks.

• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC (535 and 603 Mountain Avenue): Proposal to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 and convert 45 units to 85 health care units
• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC: Request for illumination waiver (1.8 footcandles vs 0.5 permitted) and building length variance (311 feet vs 200 feet permitted)
• Rajesh Lulla (37 Woodbine Circle): Request for rear-yard setback variance (37.8 feet vs 45.5 feet required) for an addition
• Onur Bagaoglu and Era Izano (99 Gallinson Drive): Request for rear-yard setback variance (18 feet vs 40 feet required) for a deck

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a conference meeting to discuss and receive a presentation on Police Department renovation plans. Public comments are invited. No formal action items are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Presentation of Police Department Renovation Plans

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on 26 resolutions, including contracts for pickleball courts, wastewater plant upgrades, and a $13.9 million bills payable list. They will also consider grant applications, budget insertions, and an EV charging station. A presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission and several proclamations are scheduled.

• Contract awarded to Dakota Excavating for pickleball courts (lighting and construction admin also approved)
• Installation of low lift pumps at wastewater treatment plant ($152,081.13)
• Authorization to bid library roof and municipal center roof replacement
• EV charging station electric service and concrete pad ($5,750)
• Approval of $13,921,107.92 in bills payable

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided due to the cancellation.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an amended site plan for Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC to reduce the number of independent living units and adjust health care units. The board will also hear a request for a setback variance for a residential addition at 37 Woodbine Circle.

• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC (535 and 603 Mountain Avenue): Proposal to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 and convert 45 units to 85 health care units
• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC: Request for design waiver for 1.8 footcandles of illumination at the Southgate Road property line
• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC: Request for variance to allow a maximum building length of 311 feet for Building 2.2
• Rajesh Lulla (37 Woodbine Circle): Request for a rear-yard setback of 37.8 feet for a second-floor addition, where 45.5 feet is required

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10, which amends traffic regulations. They will vote on resolutions including a $889,517.54 bills payment, a $125,000 road resurfacing contract with Riverview Paving Inc., a $282,820 truck purchase, and adoption of revised police department rules. Also on the agenda: grant applications and a memorandum of understanding for the 'Arrive Together' crisis response program.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10 amending Chapter 257 (Vehicles and Traffic)
• Resolution 2024-218: Authorizes payment of $889,517.54 in bills
• Resolution 2024-224: Approves $125,000 for additional road paving (2024 Road Resurfacing Project)
• Resolution 2024-226: Approves $282,820 for a Peterbilt Model 548 truck
• Resolution 2024-219: Adopts revised rules and regulations for the Police Department

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering an amended preliminary and final major site plan for Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 and convert 45 units to 85 health care units on two lots. The board will also hold public hearings on two variance applications: a fence in the right-of-way at 41 Commonwealth Avenue and a rear-yard setback addition at 37 Woodbine Circle.

• Lantern Hill application #2023-08: reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, add 85 health care units, and seek variances for lighting (1.8 vs 0.5 footcandles) and building length (311 ft vs 200 ft)
• Michael D. Mezzacca application #2024-11: variance to erect a 4-ft fence in the Borough right-of-way along Osborne Avenue at 41 Commonwealth Avenue
• Rajesh Lulla application #2024-12: variance for second-floor addition with rear-yard setback of 37.8 ft vs required 45.5 ft at 37 Woodbine Circle
• No public hearings scheduled for the August 5, 2024 meeting
• Resolutions and public hearings will be memorialized at the August 5, 2024 meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed in the notice.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a resolution regarding a minor subdivision at 915-917 Central Avenue. The application seeks to divide existing lots into two equal parcels for the construction of two single-family residences.

• Minor subdivision and variance relief for 915-917 Central Avenue
• Construction of two new single-family residential dwellings
• Review of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider several applications, including an amended site plan for the Lantern Hill development to reduce unit counts and change unit types. Other items include use variances for a medical facility and a child care center extension request.

• Amended site plan for Lantern Hill at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444
• Use variance for IVXpress, Inc. to operate an outpatient infusion therapy facility on Springfield Avenue
• Extension of time request for a child care center at High Street and South Street
• Deck construction variance for 846 Central Avenue
• Fence installation permit for 41 Commonwealth Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several resolutions regarding infrastructure, public safety, and community services. Items include road resurfacing contracts, police equipment purchases, and fire department code amendments. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 annual audit.

• Contract award to Portofino Builders, LLC for $567,907.30 (Maple Street Improvement Project)
• Road resurfacing contract not to exceed $666,484.52
• Purchase of Alcotest 9510 machine for up to $22,822.50
• Appointment of three police officers to various steps
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-09 regarding Fire Department code

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing an application from 915 Central Ave LLC regarding 915-917 Central Avenue. The proposal seeks minor subdivision approval and variance relief to create two equal-sized lots. The plan includes the construction of two new single-family residential dwellings.

• Minor subdivision and construction of two single-family homes at 915-917 Central Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review upcoming public hearings scheduled for July 1, including a new outpatient infusion therapy facility on Springfield Avenue. The review also covers an amended site plan for the Lantern Hill development involving unit count reductions and design waivers.

• Application for outpatient infusion therapy at 1260-1266 Springfield Avenue
• Request for deck construction with setback variances at 846 Central Avenue
• Amended site plan for Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444
• Proposed conversion of 45 independent living units to health care units on Mountain Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hear an update regarding affordable housing from Borough Planner McKinley Mertz. No formal actions or ordinances are scheduled for this meeting.

• Affordable Housing Update presented by Borough Planner McKinley Mertz

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider several resolutions regarding budget grants and liquor license issuances. The agenda also includes an ordinance to amend the Fire Department code and a change order for local road improvements.

• Authorization of $259,191.03 in bills payable
• A -$57,348.48 change order for the Fairmount, Bromley Court, and Woodcrest Drive project
• Ordinance 2024-09 to amend the Fire Department code
• Requisition up to $23,412.00 for wastewater treatment plant pump equipment
• Issuance of various club and retail liquor licenses

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing for application #2024-02 by 915 Central Ave LLC. The proposal seeks minor subdivision approval and variance relief to create two equal-sized lots for the construction of two new single-family residential dwellings.

• Minor subdivision of Lots 40 and 41
• Variance relief for two new single-family dwellings
• Application #2024-02 by 915 Central Ave LLC

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting on June 3, 2024, to consider two applications for home additions that require variances from zoning rules. The board will also review two applications scheduled for a public hearing on June 17, including a request to operate an outpatient infusion therapy facility in the Central Commercial District. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Application #2024-07: 136 The Fellsway – addition with front-yard setback of 29.6 ft (required 40 ft), side-yard setbacks of 12.1 ft and 10.9 ft (required 12.3 ft), building coverage 1,612 sq ft (max 1,575 sq ft).
• Application #2024-08: 15 Cameron Road – addition with side-yard setback of 11.6 ft (required 12 ft) and rear-yard setback of 21.25 ft (required 40 ft).
• Application #2024-10: 846 Central Avenue – deck with front-yard setback of 17 ft (required 40 ft) along Pearl Street.
• Application #2024-09: 1260-1266 Springfield Avenue – request to operate outpatient infusion therapy (health care testing facility) in Central Commercial District.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a public hearing on an ordinance to fund a truck-mounted sewer cleaner. The body is also considering several resolutions for equipment purchases, personnel appointments, and budget revenue insertions.

• Ordinance 2024-08: $139,000 for a truck mounted sewer cleaner for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 2024-159: Payment of bills payable list totaling $1,142,690.46
• Resolution 2024-167: Up to $14,105 for check valves for Wastewater Treatment Plant pumps
• Resolution 2024-168: Up to $13,496 for replacement audio speakers for South and Central Crosswalk
• Resolution 2024-164: Appointment of Michael Felezzola as Part-Time Payroll Clerk and HR Manager

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications for home additions that require zoning variances. The board will also review minutes from its May 6 meeting and handle any other business. No hearings are scheduled for the next meeting on June 3.

• Application #2024-07: 136 The Fellsway – front-yard setback 29.6 ft (required 40), side-yard setbacks 12.1/10.9 ft (required 12.3), building coverage 1,612 sq ft (max 1,575), driveway 2 ft from property line
• Application #2024-08: 15 Cameron Road – side-yard setback 11.6 ft (required 12), rear-yard setback 21.25 ft (required 40), existing building coverage 1,642 sq ft, patio 3 ft from property line
• Public hearings scheduled for May 20, 2024
• No hearings scheduled for June 3, 2024
• Minutes from May 6, 2024 to be reviewed

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding local infrastructure, including a bond ordinance for capital improvements. The agenda also includes various payments for municipal center repairs, street curbing, and affordable housing matters.

• Ordinance 2024-05: Bond Ordinance for $4,029,989 in capital improvements
• Ordinance 2024-07: Tree removal and replacement regulations
• Resolution 2024-141: Independence Day fireworks up to $15,000.00
• Resolution 2024-145: Elizabeth Barabash Manor repairs up to $74,378.45
• Ordinance 2024-08: $139,000.00 for a truck-mounted sewer cleaner

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will meet to review a resolution regarding a food establishment at 36 South Street. The board will also note a future hearing for a residential subdivision on Central Avenue.

• Resolution for HDR Holdings LLC (Wonder) to renovate and operate a restaurant at 36 South Street
• Waiver request for sign number, area, and lettering height at 36 South Street
• June 4 hearing scheduled for 915-917 Central Avenue to subdivide two lots for two new single-family homes

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a revised site plan for the Redwood-ERC development at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue, reducing independent living units from 554 to 444 and converting 45 units to health care, for a total of 401 independent and 170 health care units. The applicant also seeks waivers for lighting and building length. The board will also review two upcoming applications for residential additions on May 20.

• Revised plan for 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue: reduce independent living units to 444, add 85 health care units (total 170)
• Request for lighting waiver at Southgate Road driveway (1.8 footcandles vs 0.5 allowed)
• Request for building length variance for Building 2.2 (311 feet vs 200/340 allowed)
• May 20 hearing: Kober addition at 136 The Fellsway (setback and coverage variances)
• May 20 hearing: Francisco addition at 15 Cameron Road (side and rear setback variances)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will conduct public hearings for the 2024 Municipal Budget and the Special Improvement District budget. The meeting includes votes on a bond ordinance for capital improvements and new regulations for tree removal and replacement.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-04 regarding towing and storage fees
• Bond Ordinance 2024-05 appropriating $4,029,989 for capital improvements
• Ordinance 2024-07 establishing tree removal and replacement regulations
• Payment of $18,780.00 to MJ Pepe & Sons for Lion’s Park walkway paving
• Payment of $14,485.00 to Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant repairs

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is holding a public hearing on a waiver application from HDR Holdings LLC (doing business as Wonder) to convert the former Wells Fargo Bank branch at 36 South Street into a restaurant. The board will also review its year-in-review and the Board of Adjustment annual report, plus other routine items.

• Public hearing on Application #2024-01: change of use to restaurant at 36 South Street (Block 150, Lot 11)
• Request for waiver from Minor Site Plan approval for the restaurant conversion
• Design waiver/relief for sign number, area, and lettering height
• Review of Planning Board year in review
• Review of Board of Adjustment annual report

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two variance applications: one for a generator at 6 Wellings Road and one for an addition at 69 Mountain Avenue. The board will also review a major amended site plan for a senior living development on Mountain Avenue, which was carried over from previous meetings. No public hearings are scheduled for this date.

• Application #2024-04: Variance for generator at 6 Wellings Road, front-yard setback 36.5 ft vs. required 40 ft
• Application #2024-03: Variance for addition at 69 Mountain Avenue, rear-yard setback 32.41 ft vs. required 58.59 ft
• Application #2023-08: Amended site plan for 535/603 Mountain Avenue, reducing independent living units from 554 to 444, adding 85 health care units
• Request for lighting variance at Southgate Road driveway (1.8 footcandles vs. 0.5 permitted)
• Request for building length variance for Building 2.2 (311 ft vs. 200 ft permitted)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a series of resolutions regarding municipal payments, licensing, and infrastructure. Key items include a large bills payable list and updates to towing fee ordinances.

• Payment of $3,559,264.95 for the attached bills payable list
• Final payment of $82,715.00 to Cooper Power Systems for DeCorso Center emergency generator
• Proposal from Musial Group for Municipal Center re-roofing architectural services
• Ordinance 2024-04 regarding Towing and Storage Fees
• Transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License to JFWNPEB Inc.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications and review three revised site plan applications. The board will also review its 2023 annual report and approve minutes from the March 18 meeting.

• Application #2023-20: Summit General Construction seeks approval for two two-family homes at 491 Central Avenue, requiring multiple variances.
• Application #2024-05: William T. Babbitt requests driveway variance at 49 Maple Street (wider curb cut, closer to property line).
• Application #2024-06: Michael Tan requests setback variances for a two-story addition at 28 Brook Road.
• Application #2024-04: Jessica and Kevin Mullin request a generator setback variance at 6 Wellings Road.
• Application #2024-03: Ruthie Barreau-Myles requests rear-yard setback variances for an addition at 69 Mountain Avenue.

Planning Board

The New Providence, IA Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice was issued by Secretary Margaret Koontz on April 1, 2024. No other items are listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to present and introduce the 2024 municipal operating budget and the Downtown Improvement District budget. The body will also consider several contracts for municipal maintenance and equipment purchases.

• Introduction of 2024 Municipal Budget and Ordinance 2024-03 to exceed appropriation limits
• Payment of $458,675.41 for the attached bills payable list
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford 450 pickup truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant not to exceed $89,069.00
• Payment of $18,500.00 to Foggia Trinity Electric LLC for Decorso Center generator installation
• Contract with General Code Publishers Corp. for Borough Code updates not to exceed $18,293.00

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications for zoning variances: a shed at 25 Stanley Road and an addition at 308 Elkwood Avenue. The board will also review two other applications for driveway widening and an addition, and preview hearings scheduled for April 8. All items involve requests to deviate from required setbacks or other zoning rules.

• Application #2023-23: shed at 25 Stanley Road, rear/side setbacks 2 ft vs 6 ft required
• Application #2024-02: addition at 308 Elkwood Avenue, rear yard 29.75 ft (one-story) and 25.6 ft (second-floor) vs 40 ft required
• Application #2024-05: driveway widening at 49 Maple Street, curb cut 20 ft vs 18 ft max
• Application #2024-06: addition at 28 Brook Road, front setback 39 ft vs 40 ft required
• Review of April 8 hearings: generator at 6 Wellings Road, addition at 69 Mountain Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions, including a telecommunications audit agreement and equipment purchases for the wastewater treatment plant and public works. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding Comcast of New Jersey, LLC and an update on the Community Pool Pedestrian Bridge.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-02 regarding Comcast of New Jersey, LLC cable television system renewal
• Resolution 2024-096: Agreement with The Spyglass Group LLC for telecommunications services audit
• Resolution 2024-097: Payment of bills totaling $2,971,094.21
• Resolution 2024-099: Requisition for Pierce Eagle Equipment Co. camera up to $16,799.80
• Resolution 2024-100: Requisition for Ciocca Ford of Flemington pickup truck up to $58,992.25

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss waiving BOH permit fees for churches and appointing a Registrar via Resolution 2024-04. The board will also review reports from the Health Director, Health Inspector, and Public Health Nurse.

• Proposal to waive BOH permit fees for churches
• Resolution 2024-04: Appointing Registrar
• Review of Animal Control Solutions reports for January and February 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. This notice was issued by Secretary Margaret Koontz on February 27, 2024. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several variance applications, including requests to build sheds closer to property lines than allowed, construct additions with reduced setbacks, and a revised site plan for two two-family homes on one lot. The board will also review applications for future hearings and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application #2023-24: Shed at 221 Sagamore Drive, 2 ft setback vs. 6 ft required
• Application #2024-01: Addition at 23 Grant Avenue, multiple setback and height variances
• Application #2023-20: Two two-family homes at 491 Central Avenue, multiple variances
• Application #2023-23: Shed at 25 Stanley Road, 2 ft setbacks vs. 6 ft required
• Application #2024-02: Addition at 308 Elkwood Avenue, rear yard setback variances

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss the expenditure of Affordable Housing Trust Fund money for roof repairs. The body is also considering the appointment of an Assistant Finance Manager.

• Resolution 2024-094: Expenditure of Affordable Housing Trust Fund for roof repairs at Elizabeth Barabash Manor
• Resolution 2024-095: Appointment of Assistant Finance Manager

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including a municipal consent renewal for Comcast. The body will also consider several resolutions for public works contracts, grant applications, and the payment of bills.

• Ordinance 2024-02: Renewal of municipal consent for Comcast of New Jersey, LLC
• Resolution 2024-090: Payment of bills payable lists in the amount of $4,141,086.23
• Resolution 2024-093: Up to $53,460.00 for Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant pumps
• Resolution 2024-089: $16,500.00 change order for Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for digital tax maps
• Resolution 2024-092: Approval for Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 132 car show on October 5, 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a wide range of administrative actions, including committee appointments and several municipal contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance to delete a section of the borough code.

• Payment of bills payable lists totaling $9,353,765.70
• Contract for W E Timmerman Co, Inc. for a leaf vacuum not to exceed $136,028.82
• Contract for office furniture from Affordable Interior Systems not to exceed $13,631.52
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-01 to delete Chapter 41, Article II of the Borough Code
• Appointments for the Diversity, Beautification, Public Arts, and Mental Health committees

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on February 12, 2024, for several applications, including a major amendment to the Lantern Hill development and two residential variance requests. The Lantern Hill application, previously continued, will be heard after legal notice. The board will also review applications for a shed and an addition, and consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application #2023-08: Lantern Hill (535/603 Mountain Ave) – amended site plan to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units, and seek variances for lighting and building length.
• Application #2023-24: 221 Sagamore Drive – variance to install a shed 2 ft from property line (required 6 ft).
• Application #2024-01: 23 Grant Avenue – variance for addition with reduced setbacks and three stories (max 2.5).
• Application #2023-20: 491 Central Avenue – site plan and variances for two two-family homes on one lot.
• Application #2023-23: 25 Stanley Road – variance for shed setbacks (2 ft vs 6 ft required).

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to organize for 2024, including appointments and by-laws, and to consider two site plan applications. The main item is a preliminary and final site plan for 15 townhouses at 309 South Street. A second application seeks approval for a deck at 55 Southgate Road.

• Application #2023-01: 309 South Street, Block 222, Lot 14, C-1 Specialty Commercial District, preliminary and final site plan for 15 townhouse units, 34 parking spaces
• Application #2023-03: 55 Southgate Road, Block 341, Lot 2.01, A-2 Affordable Housing Zone, permission to construct a deck per Resolution 1990-12
• Resolutions to fix 2024 meeting schedule, appoint board attorney, and approve by-laws
• Nominations for chairperson, vice-chairperson, attorney, and secretary
• Selection of board member for Downtown Improvement District (DID) mayoral appointment

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications: a fence at 135 Union Avenue, a porch and addition at 56 Ridgeview Avenue, a shed at 221 Sagamore Drive, and an addition at 23 Grant Avenue. The board will also review the status of two previously continued applications, including a major site plan for Lantern Hill and a site plan for Summit General Construction, which have been rescheduled.

• Application #2023-21: 6-foot fence at 135 Union Avenue (R-2 zone) exceeds 4-foot height limit
• Application #2023-22: Front porch and addition at 56 Ridgeview Avenue with reduced setbacks
• Application #2023-24: Shed at 221 Sagamore Drive placed 2 feet from property line (6 feet required)
• Application #2024-01: Addition at 23 Grant Avenue with multiple variances, including 3 stories (max 2.5)
• Application #2023-08: Lantern Hill site plan to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 and add health care units

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution regarding a grant application. The meeting includes a period for public comment and a consent agenda for routine items.

• Resolution 2024-070: Support for Sustainable Jersey Grant Application funded by PSEG

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications, including a request for an extension of time for a previously approved nursing home addition. The board will also review two applications scheduled for February 5, 2024, and consider minutes from the January 8 meeting.

• Spring Grove Property LLC requests extension for Application #2022-24: 6,894 sq ft addition to nursing home at 144 Gales Drive, seeking density of 16.8 units/acre (14 permitted) and floor area ratio 0.15 (0.125 max)
• Ion application #2023-21: 6-ft fence at 135 Union Avenue, exceeding 4-ft limit in secondary front yard
• DeRosa application #2023-22: addition and front porch at 56 Ridgeview Avenue, with front-yard setback 31 ft (40 required) and side-yard setbacks 9.9/11.7 ft (16.2/12 required)
• Bechold application #2023-24 (Feb 5): shed at 221 Sagamore Drive, 2 ft from property line (6 ft required)
• Skontrianos application #2024-01 (Feb 5): addition at 23 Grant Avenue, with front-yard setback 29.8 ft (40 required), side-yard setbacks 6/8.8 ft (18/17.10 required), and three stories (2.5 max)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to organize for 2024, including appointments and nominations, and to consider two site plan applications. The main item is a preliminary and final site plan for 15 townhouse units at 309 South Street, along with a deck construction request at 55 Southgate Road.

• Preliminary and final site plan for 15 townhouse units, 34 parking spaces at 309 South Street (Block 222, Lot 14)
• Deck construction request at 55 Southgate Road (Block 341, Lot 2.01) requiring Board approval per Resolution 1990-12
• Appointments to the Planning Board for 2024
• Nominations for chairperson, vice-chairperson, attorney, and secretary
• Resolutions to fix 2024 meeting schedule, approve attorney, and adopt by-laws

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to organize its membership and leadership for 2024. The body will vote on nominations for President and Vice President and appoint a Secretary and Registrar.

• Appointment of Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary (Resolution 2024-01)
• Appointment of Denise Brinkofski as Registrar (Resolution 2024-03)
• Establishment of 2024 meeting dates and times (Resolution 2024-02)
• Rabies Clinic scheduled for January 13th, 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Decorso Center
• Review of Animal Control Solutions communications from November and December 2023

Planning Board

The January 9, 2024, Planning Board meeting is canceled. The reorganization meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ. No other agenda items are listed.

• Meeting canceled for January 9, 2024
• Reorganization meeting rescheduled to January 16, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to organize for 2024, including electing officers and approving bylaws and attorney services. The main public hearing is for a site plan application by Summit General Construction to build two two-family homes on one lot at 491 Central Avenue, requiring multiple variances. The board will also review applications for a fence and a home addition scheduled for later in January.

• Public hearing: Summit General Construction, Application #2023-20, 491 Central Ave, Block 234 Lot 11, R-3 Zone: preliminary/final site plan and variances for two two-family homes on one lot, setbacks, and driveway distance.
• Review for Jan 22: Ion application #2023-21, 135 Union Ave, Block 204 Lot 19, R-2 Zone: variance for 6-ft fence in secondary front yard (permitted 4-ft, 50% open).
• Review for Jan 22: DeRosa application #2023-22, 56 Ridgeview Ave, Block 34 Lot 10, R-2 Zone: variances for front porch setback (31 ft vs 40 ft required) and side-yard setbacks (9 ft and 11.7 ft vs 16.2 ft and 12 ft required).
• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Attorney, and Secretary.
• Review and vote on 2024 Calendar Resolution, Board of Adjustment By-Laws, and Attorney Services Resolution.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions including personnel changes and service agreements. The body will consider payments for bills payable and a new salary resolution.

• Resolution 2023-357: Payment of bills payable in the amount of $159,829.58
• Resolution 2023-356: Agreement with Sage Eldercare, Inc. for 2024
• Resolution 2023-360: Salary Resolution
• Resolution 2023-359: Appointment of Douglas Wiely as Roadman
• Resolution 2023-358: Acceptance of resignation from Yusuf Bozoglu as Roadman

Borough Council

The Borough Council is conducting its annual organization meeting to appoint municipal officers and professional services. The body is also voting on a series of administrative resolutions to establish financial and operational rules for 2024.

• Resolution 2024-032: Sets delinquent tax interest at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% over $1,500
• Resolution 2024-035: Authorizes an annual tax sale for 2024
• Resolution 2024-041: Temporary Budget Resolution
• Appointment of professional services including Borough Attorney Paul Rizzo and Borough Auditor Wielkotz & Company
• Contract award to Integra Realty Resources for tax appraisal services