New Providence public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider and vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $200,000 bond reallocation for grass field renovations and the sale of a parcel known as Block 185 Lot 23.01. The agenda also contains approvals for construction payments on the community pool bridge, equipment purchases for the police department, and a salary resolution. A key item is the approval of a labor contract with the chief of police that extends through December 31, 2027.

• Ordinance 2025-17 reappropriates $200,000 for renovation of borough-owned grass fields
• Ordinance 2025-18 authorizes sale of property known as Block 185 Lot 23.01
• Resolution 2025-331 approves progress payment of $107,212.32 for the community pool bridge replacement project
• Resolution 2025-337 approves purchase of police radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. up to $4,498.41
• Resolution 2025-338 approves a labor contract with the chief of police through Dec. 31, 2027

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances: one reappropriating $200,000 for grass field renovations and another authorizing the sale of Block 185 Lot 23.01. The council also approved a consent agenda with 13 items, including a $498,960.72 bills payable list, a labor contract with the Chief of Police through 2027, and a change order for the pool bridge project. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Council President McKnight absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-17 reappropriating $200,000 for grass field renovations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-18 authorizing sale of Block 185 Lot 23.01 (5-0)
• Approved $498,960.72 bills payable list (consent agenda)
• Approved labor contract with Chief of Police through Dec 31, 2027 (consent agenda)
• Approved Change Order #2 for pool bridge project at $10,340.93 (consent agenda)
• Approved Progress Payment #3 for pool bridge project at $107,212.32 (consent agenda)
• Rejected all sports instruction proposals due to high bid (consent agenda)
• Authorized sale of service weapon to retired Police Sergeant Chad Wilson (consent agenda)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for additions in the R-2 zone. It will vote on the permits for Bryan James DeBarbieri at 17 Holmes Oval South and Matthew and Erin Yoeli at 87 Commonwealth Avenue, and will confirm the denial of Robert Schmidt’s application at 158 Pearl Street. The meeting also includes public hearings for other pending applications and a review of a hearing scheduled for January 12, 2026.

• Vote on Bryan James DeBarbieri Application #2025-30 for an addition at 17 Holmes Oval South (side‑yard setback 10.3 ft, required 12.3 ft)
• Vote on Matthew and Erin Yoeli Application #2025-31 for an addition at 87 Commonwealth Avenue (side‑yard setback 8.3 ft, required 8.9 ft)
• Confirm denial of Robert Schmidt Application #2025-24 for an addition at 158 Pearl Street (front‑yard setback 30 ft, required 40 ft; side‑yard setback 5 ft, required 8 ft)
• Public hearing for Kevin and Jennifer Nixon Application #2025-26 at 26 Ridgeview Avenue (setbacks below required minimums)
• Review of public hearing scheduled for Jan 12 2026 for Lily Rougeot, Felipe and Alejandro Rodriguez, and Michael Gerace applications

The Board of Adjustment approved the addition requests of Bryan James DeBarbieri (Application #2025-30), Matthew and Erin Yoeli (Application #2025-31), and Kevin and Jennifer Nixon (Application #2025-26). It denied the addition request of Robert Schmidt (Application #2025-24). No decision was recorded for the 966 Central Avenue LLC application (Application #2025-28).

• Approved Bryan James DeBarbieri addition (Application #2025-30)
• Approved Matthew and Erin Yoeli addition (Application #2025-31)
• Denied Robert Schmidt addition (Application #2025-24)
• Approved Kevin and Jennifer Nixon addition (Application #2025-26)
• No decision recorded for 966 Central Avenue LLC addition (Application #2025-28)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04 to build a 104‑unit multifamily inclusionary townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road. The meeting also includes a request for extension of time for 309 South Street, LLC Application #2023-01 to develop 15 townhouses with variance relief. An upcoming hearing on January 13, 2026 for NP Mountain Developers, LLC Application #2025-02 for a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project is noted. Routine agenda items such as public notice and miscellaneous business are also on the agenda.

• Request for extension of time for 309 South Street, LLC (Application #2023-01) to develop 15 townhouse units with variance relief
• Public hearing on Toll Brothers, Inc. (Application #2024-04) for a 104‑unit multifamily inclusionary townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road
• Upcoming hearing on Jan 13, 2026 for NP Mountain Developers, LLC (Application #2025-02) to develop a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project at 70 Ryder Way

The Planning Board voted to grant a one‑year extension of the approval period for 309 South Street, LLC, moving the deadline to February 6 2027. The motion passed with six members in favor and no opposition. The board also held a public hearing on the Toll Brothers affordable‑housing project, but no formal decision was recorded.

• Approved one‑year extension for 309 South Street LLC (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Board voted to hear the amended minor site‑plan application for 64 South Street without public notice. Later, the Board approved the amended site plan, adding ten specific conditions for signage, lighting, parking, ADA ramp, bicycle parking, garbage enclosure, unit labeling, shed cleanup, striping, and snow removal. The minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved hearing without public notice (7‑0 vote)
• Approved amended minor site‑plan for 64 South Street with ten conditions (7‑0 vote)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will approve a $3,748,073.85 payment of outstanding bills and adopt several budget‑related resolutions, including a $200,000 bond reallocation for grass field renovations. Additional items include amending the Govpilot software contract, approving a community energy plan, and authorizing $40,000 for sidewalk maintenance. The meeting also confirms numerous personnel appointments in police and public works departments.

• Resolution 2025-305: Authorize payment of $3,748,073.85 for attached bills payable list
• Ordinance 2025-17: Reappropriate $200,000 for renovation of borough‑owned grass fields
• Resolution 2025-296: Amend the annual contract with Govpilot, LLC for licensing software
• Resolution 2025-299: Accept proposal of Heyer, Gruel & Associates for a community energy plan
• Resolution 2025-326: Approve requisition R2502376 for Cifelli & Son General Contracting, Inc., up to $40,000 for sidewalk maintenance

The Borough Council approved several resolutions, including a $419,674 NJDOT Municipal Aid grant for Union Avenue improvements and a $3,748,073.85 payment of outstanding bills. It also appointed Michael Carlino as police sergeant, adopted a community energy plan with a $10,000 grant, and accepted a $40,703 hazardous‑site remediation grant. Additional actions included authorizing contract amendments, approving requisitions for lobby furniture and emergency heater repairs, and opposing a state bill on inclusionary housing.

• Approved Michael Carlino appointment as Sergeant (aye votes)
• Authorized amendment to GovPilot software contract for e‑bike registration module
• Approved $419,674 NJDOT grant for Union Avenue improvements
• Accepted Heyer, Gruel & Associates proposal for community energy plan (with $10,000 grant)
• Approved requisition for lobby furniture ($9,551.76) for Community Activities Department
• Authorized return of $11,838.46 escrow to South Street Commons
• Accepted $40,703 Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation grant
• Opposed Senate Bill 4736 allowing religious/non‑profit conversion to inclusionary housing

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for residential additions, each requiring review of yard setbacks against the minimums in Chapter 310. The first item is the Marzynski application for 25 Madison Avenue, where side‑yard setbacks are below the required 12 ft. Additional applications for properties on Holmes Oval South, Commonwealth Avenue, Pearl Street, and Ridgeview Avenue will also be discussed. The board will record decisions on these items during the meeting.

• Application #2025-29 – Thaddeus & Kathleen Marzynski, 25 Madison Avenue: side‑yard setbacks 8.94 ft (left) & 10.98 ft (right) vs 12 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-30 – Bryan James DeBarbieri, 17 Holmes Oval South: side‑yard setback 10.3 ft vs 12.3 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-31 – Matthew & Erin Yoeli, 87 Commonwealth Avenue: side‑yard setback 8.3 ft vs 8.9 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-24 – Robert Schmidt, 158 Pearl Street (revised plans): front‑yard setback 30 ft vs 40 ft minimum; side‑yard setback 5 ft vs 8 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-26 – Kevin & Jennifer Nixon, 26 Ridgeview Avenue: front‑yard setback 25 ft vs 40 ft minimum.

The Board of Adjustment approved variance requests for three homeowners to add additions to their R‑2 zone properties. The Marzynski, DeBarbieri, and Yoeli applications were each approved by the members present with no opposition. No decision was recorded for the Schmidt application during this meeting.

• Approved Thaddeus and Kathleen Marzynski application #2025-29
• Approved Bryan James DeBarbieri application #2025-30
• Approved Matthew and Erin Yoeli application #2025-31

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two applications for home additions that require setback variances. The board will also review upcoming hearings for additions at Holmes Oval South and Commonwealth Avenue.

• Public hearing: Thaddeus and Kathleen Marzynski addition at 25 Madison Avenue
• Public hearing: Robert Schmidt addition at 158 Pearl Street
• Review of application: Bryan James DeBarbieri addition at 17 Holmes Oval South
• Review of application: Matthew and Erin Yoeli addition at 87 Commonwealth Avenue

The Board voted to approve the Marzynski application for a rear addition, adding a deed‑restriction and exterior‑finish condition (7‑0). The hearing on the Schmidt application was carried forward to December 1, 2025. The minutes from the November 3 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved Marzynski Application #2025-29 with deed‑restriction and exterior‑finish conditions (7-0)
• Carried Schmidt Application #2025-24 hearing to December 1, 2025
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider seven ordinance amendments covering topics such as bamboo planting, vehicle traffic, municipal assessors, fees, electric scooters, and parks. It will also approve a series of resolutions authorizing construction, environmental, and utility contracts, including storm‑drain improvements, asbestos monitoring and abatement, and wastewater system upgrades. Additional actions include budget items, a large payment of $8,468,885.98 for outstanding bills, and appointments to police and electrical inspection positions.

• Ordinance 2025-08 creates Chapter 116 for planting, growing, and containment of bamboo
• Resolution 2025-278 approves $128,000 for storm‑drain improvements on 4th Street
• Resolution 2025-281 approves a $33,339 contract with Environmental Design Inc. for asbestos monitoring at the old borough hall
• Resolution 2025-286 authorizes payment of $8,468,885.98 for the attached bills payable list
• Resolution 2025-294 approves a shared service agreement for wastewater operations with the City of Summit

The Borough Council adopted six ordinances covering bamboo planting, e‑bike/e‑scooter traffic rules, code revisions, assessors, fees, and registration. It also approved major contracts, including a $173,500 asbestos abatement deal for Old Borough Hall and a $128,000 storm‑drain improvement on 4th Street. All actions were carried by roll‑call votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 (bamboo planting) – carried on roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 (e‑bike/e‑scooter traffic amendments) – carried on roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 (revision and codification of borough ordinances) – carried on roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 (Assessors, Municipal chapter) – carried on roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14 (fees and licenses for e‑bike/scooter registration) – carried on roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15 (electric scooter and bicycle registration) – carried on roll call
• Approved contract with Lilich Corporation for asbestos abatement at Old Borough Hall, up to $173,500.00
• Approved storm‑drain improvements on 4th Street, up to $128,000.00

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will consider four applications for residential additions that do not meet the required yard setbacks. Each proposal involves a property in the R-1 or R-2 zoning district with setbacks shorter than the 40‑foot minimum. The board will also carry forward scheduled public hearings from November 3 and November 17 to later dates. No public testimony will be heard at this meeting.

• David and Sara Lichstein – 63 Old Oak Drive, R-1 zone: rear‑yard setback 33.75 ft (min 40 ft), deck setback 30 ft (min 40 ft)
• 966 Central Avenue LLC – 966 Central Avenue B12, R-2 zone: front‑yard setback 26.93 ft, rear‑yard setback 9.64 ft, generator setback 3.5 ft, shed 1 ft from side line
• Thaddeus and Kathleen Marzynski – 25 Madison Avenue, R-2 zone: side‑yard setbacks 8.94 ft left, 10.98 ft right (min 12 ft)
• Robert Schmidt – 158 Pearl Street, R-2 zone: front‑yard setback 30 ft (min 40 ft), side‑yard setback 5 ft (min 8 ft)
• Carryover of public hearings scheduled for November 3 and November 17, 2025 to later dates

The Board approved the Lichtstein application to construct an addition at 63 Old Oak Drive, with five members voting in favor. The public hearing for the 966 Central Avenue LLC application was carried over to December 15, 2025 at the applicant's request. The minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved David and Sara Lichtstein addition (5 votes in favor)
• Carried 966 Central Avenue hearing to Dec 15, 2025
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing an ordinance to regulate residential trash pickup times. The body is also considering a code adoption ordinance and a draft of the 2026 Health Service Budget.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Amending Chapter 333 to require trash pickup between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm in residential locations
• First reading of Proposed BOH Code Adoption Ordinance from General Code
• Draft of the Proposed 2026 Health Service Budget
• Discussion of permit and zoning fees for chicken coops
• Review of Animal Control Solutions reports for August and September 2025

The Board of Health approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution 2025‑11 that regulates trash pickup. The board also set a rabies clinic for January 10, 2026 with Dr. Darby providing shots. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion by Dr. Lake, seconded by Chris Stieh)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11 regulating trash pickup
• Scheduled rabies clinic for January 10, 2026 with Dr. Darby

Borough Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending sanitary standards. The body is also considering several new ordinances regarding bamboo containment, electric scooter registration, and municipal fees.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-11 regarding Sanitary Standards
• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $240,609.24
• Paving by railroad tracks contract with Tilcon New York Inc. not to exceed $13,859.82
• Sewer jet nozzles contract with Jack Doheny Companies not to exceed $14,334.50
• Ordinance 2025-15 establishing electric scooter and electric bicycle registration

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-11, amending Chapter 333 “Sanitary Standards,” after a public hearing with no speakers. Councilman Cumiskey moved adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Bilicska, and all six voting members recorded an “aye.” The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 Sanitary Standards amendment (6‑0 aye)
• Approved October 14, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several applications for residential additions that do not meet the required yard setbacks. Applications include properties on Old Oak Drive, Central Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Pearl Street. A public hearing scheduled for November 3 has been carried over to December 15. The board will also review hearings set for November 17.

• David and Sara Lichstein – 63 Old Oak Drive, R-1 Zone – rear-yard setback 33.75 ft (minimum 40 ft) and deck setback 30 ft (minimum 40 ft)
• 966 Central Avenue LLC – 966 Central Avenue B12, R-2 Zone – front-yard setback 26.93 ft (minimum 40 ft), rear-yard setback 9.64 ft (minimum 40 ft), generator setback 3.5 ft (minimum 6 ft)
• Thaddeus and Kathleen Marzynski – 25 Madison Avenue, R-2 Zone – side-yard setbacks 8.94 ft left and 10.98 ft right (minimum 12 ft)
• Robert Schmidt – 158 Pearl Street, R-2 Zone – front-yard setback 30 ft (minimum 40 ft) and side-yard setback 5 ft (minimum 8 ft)

The Board approved the Galak patio request at 31 West Third Street with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved the Lichtstein addition at 63 Old Oak Drive, adding conditions on deck lighting and a retaining wall, by an 8‑0 vote. The minutes from the October 6 meeting were approved and the gas‑station application at 1778 Springfield Avenue was deemed incomplete.

• Approved patio permit for 31 West Third St (6-0)
• Approved addition for 63 Old Oak Drive with conditions (8-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Deemed gas‑station application at 1778 Springfield Ave incomplete

Planning Board

The Board will hold a public hearing on NP Mountain Developers’ application to build a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project at 70 Ryder Way. The proposal includes two multifamily buildings, eight townhome buildings, a pool, pickleball courts, and related site improvements. An upcoming hearing on Dec. 9 will consider Toll Brothers’ 104‑unit inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes and miscellaneous business.

• Public hearing on NP Mountain Developers application #2025-02 for 297‑unit age‑restricted development at 70 Ryder Way (PACO zone)
• Upcoming Dec. 9 hearing on Toll Brothers application #2024-04 for 104‑unit inclusionary townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road (AHO overlay)
• Review of minutes from Oct. 7, 2025
• Miscellaneous business
• Communication items

The Planning Board conducted a public hearing on application #2025-02 for a 297‑unit age‑restricted development at 70 Ryder Way. The applicant presented site plans, variances, and design waivers, and board members asked questions about stormwater management, EV‑ready parking, and sidewalk access. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions including emergency storm drain repairs and fire department equipment. The body is also introducing an ordinance regarding sanitary standards and discussing regulations for bamboo and chickens.

• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $2,395,753.55
• Emergency storm drain repairs at Pittsford Way and Springfield Ave by Montana Construction Corp, Inc. not to exceed $38,500.00
• Fire Dept Turnout Gear from Witmer Public Safety Group not to exceed $29,939.00
• Ordinance 2025-11 amending Chapter 333 'Sanitary Standards'
• Proposal from Kroll, LLC for fixed asset accounting and property insurance appraisal

The Borough Council approved a $2,395,753.55 payment of outstanding bills and authorized a $38,500 emergency storm drain repair at Pittsford Way and Springfield Ave. It also approved a Kroll LLC appraisal contract, hired an Electrical Subcode Inspector, accepted a staff resignation, joined the Resilient NJ program, appointed an emergency‑management coordinator in training, and approved $29,939 for fire‑department turnout gear.

• Approved Resolution 2025-259 for Kroll LLC fixed‑asset accounting and property insurance appraisal
• Approved Resolution 2025-260 accepting Joseph Broccoli’s resignation as part‑time electrical sub‑code official
• Authorized hiring of an Electrical Subcode Inspector (Resolution 2025‑260)
• Approved Resolution 2025-261 authorizing up to $38,500 for emergency storm drain repairs at Pittsford Way and Springfield Ave
• Approved Resolution 2025-262 authorizing participation in the Resilient NJ Regional Assistance Program
• Approved Resolution 2025-264 authorizing payment of $2,395,753.55 in bills payable
• Approved Resolution 2025-265 appointing John Signorello as Emergency Management Coordinator in training
• Approved Resolution 2025-266 authorizing up to $29,939 for fire department turnout gear

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan and bulk variance application for a multi-family development. The board will also note an upcoming hearing for a separate age-restricted residential project.

• Public hearing for Toll Brothers, Inc. (Application #2024-04) to build 104 multi-family inclusionary townhomes at 121 Chanlon Road
• Upcoming hearing on October 21, 2025, for NP Mountain Developers, LLC (Application #2025-02) to build a 297-unit age-restricted development at 70 Ryder Way

The Planning Board did not vote on whether it has jurisdiction to hear the amended parking‑space application and moved that decision to a future hearing. The board scheduled briefing deadlines: the applicant will submit a brief by October 24, 2025, and the objectors will submit theirs by November 7, 2025. It noted that the November 4 meeting is cancelled and that the next regular hearing is on October 21, 2025.

• Postponed decision on jurisdiction over amended parking‑space application to a future hearing
• Set applicant brief deadline for October 24, 2025
• Set objectors brief deadline for November 7, 2025
• Noted November 4, 2025 meeting cancelled due to Election Day

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications seeking variances from zoning requirements, including setbacks and lot coverage limits. It will also review outcomes of public hearings held on October 6, 2025, and discuss a pending hearing scheduled for October 27, 2025. Decisions will be made by the listed voting members.

• Aimee Troy Application #2025-23 – request to construct a portico at 19 Northview Road with a front‑yard setback of 36.02 ft (minimum required 40 ft) in R‑2 Zone.
• Martin and Kaitlyn Galak Application #2025-25 – request to construct a patio at 31 West Third Street with lot coverage of 53.2 % (maximum permitted 50 %) in R‑3 Zone.
• Robert Schmidt Application #2025-24 – request to add to 158 Pearl Street with front‑yard setback of 30 ft and side‑yard setback of 5 ft (minimums 40 ft and 8 ft) in R‑2 Zone.
• David and Sara Lichstein Application #2025-27 – request to add to 63 Old Oak Drive with rear‑yard setback of 33.75 ft (minimum required 40 ft) in R‑1 Zone.
• Review of public hearings conducted on October 6, 2025, and scheduled for October 27, 2025.

The Board of Adjustment approved Aimee Troy's request to construct a portico, Brian Galbally's request to add onto a residence, and Martin and Kaitlyn Galak's patio variance. All three motions passed with all voting members in favor and no opposition recorded. No decision was made on Robert Schmidt's garage variance application, which remains pending.

• Approved Aimee Troy portico variance (Application #2025-23)
• Approved Brian Galbally addition variance (Application #2025-19)
• Approved Martin & Kaitlyn Galak patio variance (Application #2025-25)
• No decision on Robert Schmidt garage variance (Application #2025-24)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on three ordinances, including a bond ordinance that reappropriates $202,206.37 for storm sewer line restoration. The meeting also includes discussion of Community Development Block Grant applications and several resolutions covering contracts, payments, and a school crossing guard appointment. Decisions will be made on contracts for municipal building repairs, firehouse façade work, and other infrastructure items.

• Ordinance 2025-09 Bond reappropriating $202,206.37 for storm sewer line restoration
• Ordinance 2025-08 amending Chapter 207 Property Maintenance
• Ordinance 2025-10 amending Chapter 257 Vehicles and Traffic
• Resolution 2025-251 contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. up to $18,700 for firehouse brick façade repairs
• Resolution 2025-253 payment of bills payable list totaling $475,319.26

The council tabled Ordinances 2025-08 and 2025-10 and adopted Ordinance 2025-09, reappropriating $202,206.37 for storm‑sewer line restoration. It approved a $475,319.26 payment of outstanding bills and authorized several contracts, including a $7,336 gym wall repair and an $18,700 firehouse chimney repair. The council also appointed a school crossing guard, approved an $11,610.96 EMS radio purchase, and prioritized two Community Development Block Grant projects.

• Tabled Ordinance 2025-08 (aye votes from Bilicska, Cumiskey, Dolan, Kogan, McKnight)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 reappropriating $202,206.37 for storm‑sewer restoration (aye votes from Bilicska, Cumiskey, Dolan, Kogan, McKnight)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-10 (aye votes from Bilicska, Cumiskey, Dolan, Kogan, McKnight)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $475,319.26
• Approved contract with CRT Contracting & Coatings, Inc. up to $7,336.00 for gym masonry repairs
• Approved contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. up to $18,700.00 for firehouse chimney repair
• Appointed Eugenia Rzegocki as school crossing guard for 2025
• Approved purchase of EMS radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. up to $11,610.96

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Application #2024-04 submitted by Toll Brothers, Inc. The proposal seeks a site plan and bulk variance to build a 104‑unit, multi‑family inclusionary townhome development with parking and amenities on Chanlon Road (Block 221, Lot 6) within the TBI‑2 Zone and AHO Affordable Housing Overlay. The board will consider the request and any public comments.

• Toll Brothers, Inc. – Application #2024-04: site plan and bulk variance for a 104‑unit multi‑family inclusionary townhome development on Chanlon Road (Block 221, Lot 6) in the TBI‑2 Zone and AHO Affordable Housing Overlay

The board heard the application for a 104‑unit townhome and multifamily development at 121 Chanlon Road. Members discussed the removal of 54 parking spaces from Lot 5 and parking requirements under RSIS, but no vote or final action was recorded. The board asked for additional testimony and information before any decision can be made.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several permit applications. It will vote on the Badalov application for an addition and driveway at 18 Holmes Avenue, which proposes setbacks and a curb cut that do not meet the required minimums. The board will also hear applications for a portico at 19 Northview Road, an addition at 158 Pearl Street, and a patio at 31 West Third Street. Additional agenda items include communication items, miscellaneous business, and approval of minutes from September 8, 2025.

• Zvika and Ladyane Badalov – Application #2025-22 – 18 Holmes Avenue – addition and driveway; front-yard setback 20.4 ft (min 40 ft), rear-yard setback 41.7 ft (min 47.71 ft), driveway curb cut 25 ft (max 18 ft)
• Aimee Troy – Application #2025-23 – 19 Northview Road – portico; front-yard setback 36.02 ft (min 40 ft)
• Robert Schmidt – Application #2025-24 – 158 Pearl Street – addition; front-yard setback 30 ft (min 40 ft), side-yard setback 5 ft (min 8 ft)
• Martin and Kaitlyn Galak – Application #2025-25 – 31 West Third Street – patio; lot coverage 53.2 % (max 50 %)

The Board approved the Badalov application (#2025-22) to construct an addition and driveway despite the proposed setbacks not meeting minimum requirements. The Board also approved the Troy application (#2025-23) for a portico variance after a public hearing, with a resolution to be memorialized at the next meeting. The Schmidt garage addition application (#2025-24) was not decided; the hearing was carried over to October 6, 2025 for further review.

• Approved Badalov addition and driveway (Application #2025-22) – vote in favor by Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Vice Chairman Grob
• Approved Troy portico variance (Application #2025-23) – vote in favor by Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Oh, Vice Chairman Grob
• Carried Schmidt garage addition hearing (Application #2025-24) to Oct 6, 2025 – no vote recorded

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the reappropriation of $202,206.37 for storm sewer line restoration. The body is also reviewing a nationwide opioid settlement agreement and various public works contracts.

• Resolution 2025-236: Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $6,277,256.78
• Ordinance 2025-09: Reappropriating $202,206.37 for restoration of storm sewer lines
• Resolution 2025-240: Participation in a nationwide settlement agreement regarding the opioid crisis
• Resolution 2025-248: Payment to Envirosight, LLC not to exceed $13,444.04 for sewer camera repair
• Resolution 2025-233: Change order for Old Borough Hall roof repairs not to exceed $4,110.00

The Borough Council approved a payment of $6,277,256.78 to cover outstanding county, school, and other bills. It also authorized the purchase of a new copy machine, a roof‑repair change order, and the reallocation of storm‑sewer funds. Additional actions included adding opioid‑settlement revenue to the budget and participating in a nationwide opioid settlement.

• Approved Resolution 2025-236 authorizing payment of $6,277,256.78 in outstanding bills
• Approved Resolution 2025-232 purchase of a Konica C251i copy machine and maintenance contract for $8,097.00
• Approved Resolution 2025-233 Change Order #1 for roof repairs at Old Borough Hall up to $4,1110.00
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 reappropriating $202,206.37 for storm sewer line restoration
• Approved Resolution 2025-237 inserting $7,204.83 opioid settlement revenue into the 2025 budget
• Approved Resolution 2025-238 returning performance bond to Shagun Holdings III (Primrose School)
• Approved Resolution 2025-239 cancelling $20.60 of grant funds receivable and appropriated
• Approved Resolution 2025-230 permitting the Sustainability Advisory Committee to host a table at the Fall Festival

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will decide five zoning variance applications at this meeting, including driveway expansions and deck additions that do not meet setback requirements. The board will also review two additional variance requests scheduled for a later hearing and discuss procedural items.

• Variance for 53 Maple Street driveway setback (2 ft vs 6 ft minimum)
• Variance for 31 Primrose Drive driveway setback (2 ft vs 6 ft minimum)
• Variance for 66 Salem Road deck setback (16 ft vs 40 ft minimum)
• Variance for 15 Woodland Road addition, deck, patio, and front porch setbacks
• Variance for 143 Division Avenue addition side-yard setbacks (11.9 ft and 17.7 ft vs 19.2 ft minimum)

The Board of Adjustment approved four residential variance requests submitted by Ian Singer, Ursula Burke, Jason Maryatt Lindgren, and Amy and John Conroy. It also approved Brian and Julie Galbally's application for a second‑story addition after a public hearing. No decision was recorded for the Badalov application.

• Approved Ian & Aimee Singer driveway variance (Application #2025-16, 53 Maple St)
• Approved Ursula Burke & John McGovern driveway variance (Application #2025-18, 31 Primrose Dr)
• Approved Jason Maryatt Lindgren & Yuka Sakai deck variance (Application #2025-21, 66 Salem Rd)
• Approved Amy & John Conroy addition, deck, patio, porch variances (Application #2025-17, 15 Woodland Rd)
• Approved Brian & Julie Galbally second‑story addition variance (Application #2025-19, 143 Division Ave)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a conditional rating received by Moe’s Bistro during an April inspection. The board will also discuss zoning restrictions for a Doggie Day Care business and livestock ordinances. Reports from the health director, inspector, and nurse for July and August 2025 are on the agenda.

• Discussion of April inspection and conditional rating for Moe’s Bistro
• Review of Ordinance # 333-162 regarding livestock
• Zoning restriction findings for a Doggie Day Care business
• Review of BOH Food Service training class held July 18
• Animal Control Solutions reports for July and August 2025

The Board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting after a motion by Chris Stieh and a second by Alex Kogan. Several routine reports—including animal‑control communications, health‑inspector, public‑health‑nurse, and financial reports for July and August—were recorded as requiring no further action. No other substantive actions or votes were taken at this meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 Board of Health minutes (motion by Chris Stieh, seconded by Alex Kogan)
• Animal Control Solutions – July 2025: No further action needed
• Animal Control Solutions – August 2025: Not received, no action taken
• Health Inspector report July 2025: No further action needed
• Health Inspector report August 2025: No further action needed
• Public Health Nurse report July & August: No further action needed
• Secretary financial report July 2025: No further action needed
• Secretary financial report August 2025: No further action needed

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a site plan and bulk-variance application from Toll Brothers, Inc. for a 104-unit multi-family inclusionary townhome development with surface parking and amenities. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04: 104-unit townhome development on Chanlon Road, Block 221, Lot 6, TBI-2 Zone with AHO Affordable Housing Overlay
• Public hearing scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
• Minutes from August 5, 2025 to be approved

The Planning Board conducted a public hearing on Toll Brothers' application for a 104‑unit inclusionary townhome and multifamily development on Chanlon Road. Board members discussed parking compliance, easement access, fire‑truck circulation, sidewalks, and affordable‑unit integration. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers has been canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for five property owners seeking permissions to build additions, decks, garages, and driveways. These requests involve variances for height, setbacks, and building coverage requirements.

• 22 Brook Hollow Lane: request for 18-foot detached garage (14-foot max) and driveway extension
• 53 Maple Street: request to widen driveway to 2 feet from property line (6-foot minimum)
• 31 Primrose Drive: request to construct driveway 2 feet from property line (6-foot minimum)
• 66 Salem Road: request for deck with 16-foot rear-yard setback (40-foot minimum)
• 15 Woodland Road: request for addition, deck, patio, and porch exceeding building coverage and setback limits

The Board of Adjustment approved William Wright's garage and driveway variance, the Singer family's driveway widening request, the Burke‑McGovern driveway widening request, and the Lindgren‑Sakai deck construction request with a lattice screening condition. All motions passed with no recorded opposition. Resolutions for each approval will be memorialized at the next meeting.

• Approved William Wright garage and driveway variance (4-0)
• Approved Ian & Aimee Singer driveway widening application (5-0)
• Approved Ursula Burke & John McGovern driveway widening application (5-0)
• Approved Jason Lindgren & Yuka Sakai deck construction with lattice screening condition (5-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to approve routine bills totaling $20.1 million, finalize storm-damage repairs on Deerfield Road, and act on several contracts including a $85,000 elevator replacement and a $60,532.50 roofing project. The agenda also includes appointments, grants, and a public hearing on fee changes.

• Approve $20,138,155.07 bills-payable list
• Authorize $85,000 partial payment for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement
• Authorize $60,532.50 final payment for Municipal Center and Memorial Library roofing
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-07 amending Chapter 147 fees and licenses
• Authorize emergency repairs and remediation for Deerfield Road storm damage

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-07 amending Chapter 147 (fees and licenses) with a unanimous vote. It also approved a series of resolutions, most notably emergency repairs and remediation of Deerfield Road and surrounding areas after the July 14 storm. Additional approvals included a software contract, an elevator replacement payment, a grant application for kids recreation, an affordable‑housing administrative agreement, a document‑scanning requisition, and a salary resolution for youth and adult programs.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 (fees & licenses) – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-216 – emergency repairs and remediation of Deerfield Road after July 14 storm
• Approved Resolution 2025-215 – contract with Spatial Data Logic for municipal management software ($26,900)
• Approved Resolution 2025-214 – partial payment $85,000 to Current Elevator Technology for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement
• Approved Resolution 2025-212 – application for 2025 Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant
• Approved Resolution 2025-211 – agreement with CGP&H LLC for affordable‑housing administrative services
• Approved Resolution 2025-210 – requisition up to $10,000 for document microfilm scanning by Foveonics Imaging Technologies
• Approved Resolution 2025-213 – salary resolution for youth/adult program staff

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan and bulk variance application for a multi-family inclusionary townhome development. The board will review revised plans and professional reviews submitted on July 24, 2025.

• Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04 for a 104-unit townhome development at Chanlon Road, Block 221, Lot 6

The Planning Board held a public hearing on the Toll Brothers application for a 104‑unit townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road. The Board discussed revisions to the site plan, parking, and affordable‑unit integration, and raised concerns about the parking easement on Lot 5. Ms. Gruel said she will look into the easement and the related density issues. No formal vote or decision was recorded.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to build a detached garage and extend a driveway. The board will also review five additional applications for driveway, deck, and addition projects scheduled for August 18.

• Public hearing for William Wright (22 Brook Hollow Lane) to build an 18-foot detached garage and extend a driveway
• Review of application for Ian Singer and Aimee Bousquet Singer (53 Maple Street) to widen a driveway
• Review of application for Ursula Burke and John McGovern (31 Primrose Drive) to construct a driveway
• Review of application for Jason Maryatt Lindgren and Yuka Sakai (66 Salem Road) to construct a deck
• Review of application for Amy and John Conway (15 Woodland Road) for an addition, deck, patio, and front porch

The Board voted 4‑2 to approve William Wright’s application for a detached garage that exceeds height and driveway setback limits, adding two conditions: the loft may not be used as living space and the existing shed must be removed within 90 days of garage completion. The minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting were also approved as submitted. No decisions were made on the other applications scheduled for review on August 18, 2025.

• Approved William Wright garage variance with conditions (4-2)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reviewed upcoming public hearings for August 18, 2025 (no decision)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to carry the public hearing for a multi-family development to August 5th. Toll Brothers, Inc. intends to submit revised plans for the project to address issues raised during a previous hearing.

• Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04: Proposed 104-unit multi-family inclusionary townhome development at Chanlon Road (Block 221, Lot 6)

The Board voted to carry the Toll Brothers site‑plan and variance hearing to August 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. The minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Carried Toll Brothers hearing to August 5, 2025 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (motion moved by Mr. Sartorius, seconded by Mayor Morgan)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved by Mayor Morgan, seconded by Mr. Cumiskey)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment met on July 21, 2025, to review zoning variance applications but did not hear any public testimony. Two applications for driveway and garage modifications were postponed to future meetings for further review.

• William Wright’s detached garage variance at 22 Brook Hollow Lane (18 ft height vs 14 ft max) carried to August 4, 2025
• Ian Singer and Aimee Bousquet Singer’s driveway widening variance at 53 Maple Street (2 ft setback vs 6 ft min) carried to August 18, 2025

The Board of Adjustment carried the hearing on William Wright’s detached‑garage application (#2026‑15) to August 4 2025. It also carried the hearing on Ian and Aimee Singer’s driveway‑widening application (#2025‑16) to August 18 2025. The minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Carried William Wright Application #2026-15 hearing to August 4, 2025
• Carried Ian Singer and Aimee Bousquet Singer Application #2025-16 hearing to August 18, 2025
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2025 as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a new DPW facility and police department renovations. The meeting includes presentations on borough-wide revaluation and library driveway improvements.

• Contract with Bluescope Construction for new DPW facility not to exceed $3,872,647.00
• Architectural services for Police Department renovation in the amount of $707,900.00
• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $7,050,489.66
• Increase of bid threshold from $44,000 to $53,000
• Ordinance 2025-07 amending the 'Fees and Licenses' code

The Borough Council adopted several resolutions, including authorizing a $750,000 Green Acres grant for the Oakwood Park Playground project, approving the purchase of an art sculpture, and approving contracts for roof repairs and police department design services. Additional approvals covered a cooperative agreement with Union County, a grant application for Union Ave improvements, and design services for the NJDOT Maple Street project. All actions were recorded as adopted by the council.

• Approved Resolution 2025-190 authorizing purchase of art sculpture “Seafoam Resting Spot” from Denis J. Folz
• Approved Resolution 2025-191 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a modified cooperative agreement with Union County for FY 2025‑2026
• Approved Resolution 2025-192 authorizing agreement with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection for $750,000 Green Acres grant for Oakwood Park Playground Project
• Approved Resolution 2025-193 accepting Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. proposal for design, bid and grant services for NJDOT Maple Street Improvements project
• Approved Resolution 2025-194 authorizing submission of a grant application and contract with NJDOT for Union Ave Improvements, seeking $975,248.73 additional funding
• Approved Resolution 2025-195 contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. for firehouse roof repairs up to $34,320.00
• Approved Resolution 2025-196 contract with CRT Contracting & Coatings, Inc. for Municipal Center roof repairs up to $41,385.00
• Approved Resolution 2025-197 contract with Musial Group for professional architectural services for New Providence Police Department renovation, amount $707,900.00

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss regulations, fees, and licensing for doggie day care and the keeping of roosters and chickens as pets. The board will also review reports from the health director, inspector, and public health nurse.

• Discussion on doggie day care fees, restrictions, and licensing
• Discussion on roosters and chickens as pets following resident noise complaints
• BOH Training class for restaurants and staff on July 18 at 2:00 pm at the DeCorso Center
• Review of Moe’s Bistro BOH inspection
• Update on the opening date of Celestino’s pizzeria

The Board approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dr. Robinson and a second by Claudia. Reports indicated no further action needed on animal control, health inspections, public health nursing, and financial matters. The board discussed dog‑day‑care zoning questions and potential restaurant penalties, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion moved by Dr. Robinson, seconded by Claudia)
• No further action needed on Animal Control Solutions – May 2025
• No further action needed on Animal Control Solutions – June 2025
• No further action needed on Health Inspector report – May 2025
• No further action needed on Health Inspector report – June 2025
• No further action needed on Public Health Nurse report – May and June
• No further action needed on Secretary financial report – May 2025
• No further action needed on Secretary financial report – June 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss public works business. The primary item is a resolution to approve payment for road paving services.

• Resolution 2025-189: Requisition R2501420 for Tilcon New York Inc. not to exceed $521,359.63 for 2025 Road Paving, Morris County Co-Op #6

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑189, approving requisition R2501420 for Tilcon New York Inc. to perform 2025 road paving work up to $521,359.63 for Morris County Co‑Op #6. The resolution passed with ayes from Councilwoman Bilicska, Councilman Cumiskey, Councilperson Dolan, Councilwoman Geoffroy and Council President McKnight. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Approved $521,359.63 road‑paving requisition for Tilcon New York Inc. (Resolution 2025‑189)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider resolutions for two residential construction projects involving setback and coverage variances. The board will also review upcoming public hearings for a detached garage and a driveway widening.

• Resolution for 15 Hillside Terrace: addition and deck with rear-yard setback variances
• Resolution for 32 Morehouse Place: addition and detached garage with side-yard, height, and coverage variances
• Review of July 21 hearing for 22 Brook Hollow Lane: detached garage and driveway extension
• Review of July 21 hearing for 53 Maple Street: driveway widening

The Board of Adjustment approved the Edelstein application to add an addition and deck, and the Goff application to add an addition and detached garage. Both approvals were voted in favor by Mr. Grob, Mr. Ping, Mr. Sorochen, Ms. Zeran, and Chairman Nadelberg. The minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting were also approved as submitted. No public hearings were scheduled for July 7, 2025.

• Approved Steven and Stacey Edelstein addition and deck application (vote: Grob, Ping, Sorochen, Zeran, Nadelberg)
• Approved Andrew and Michele Goff addition and detached garage application (vote: Grob, Ping, Sorochen, Zeran, Nadelberg)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan and bulk variance application. The board is reviewing a proposal to build a multi-family inclusionary townhome development.

• Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04 for a 104-unit townhome development at Chanlon Road (Block 221, Lot 6)

The New Providence Planning Board conducted a public hearing on Application #2024‑04 for a 104‑unit inclusionary townhome and multifamily project at 121 Chanlon Road. Presentations were made by the applicant, objectors, and an engineering consultant, and the board discussed parking, traffic, design, and affordable‑housing requirements. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal action was recorded in the minutes.

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will meet remotely to consider a resolution regarding a site plan waiver and variance for a business sign. The board will also provide notice of an upcoming hearing for a multi-family housing development.

• Resolution for Rai Leh Inc. d/b/a Yoga Six (1260-66 Springfield Avenue) to install an illuminated raceway channel letter set sign
• Notice of July 1, 2025 hearing for Toll Brothers, Inc. (Chanlon Road) to construct a 104-unit multi-family inclusionary townhome development

The board approved an amended site‑plan waiver and variance for Rai Leh Inc. (doing business as Yoga Six) to install an illuminated raceway channel‑letter sign on the façade at 1260‑66 Springfield Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved amended site‑plan waiver and variance for Yoga Six sign installation (motion by Hoefling, seconded by Keane, vote 6‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 (motion by Keane, seconded by Hoefling, approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mayor Morgan, seconded by Torsiello)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance for capital improvements. The body is also deciding on affordable housing plans, municipal property revaluation, and several infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-06 appropriating $15,873,500 for capital improvements
• Contract for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement with Current Elevator Technology Inc. for $183,718.00
• Contract with Professional Property Appraisers, Inc for municipal wide real property revaluation
• Requisition for rapid flashers at Springfield and Livingston Avenue midblock crosswalk for $49,122.60
• Requisition for 2025 sidewalk maintenance with Cifelli & Son General Contracting, Inc. for $50,000.00

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-06, authorizing $15,873,500 in capital improvements and $15,065,500 in bonds, with all members voting aye. The council also approved several resolutions, including the appointment of Katharyn Banks to the Library Board, an $183,718 elevator contract, and multiple budget and licensing actions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 bond ordinance ($15,873,500 capital, $15,065,500 bonds) – unanimous aye vote
• Appointed Katharyn Banks to Library Board of Trustees – unanimously approved
• Approved Resolution 2025-171 awarding elevator contract to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for $183,718.00 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025-172 Change Order #1 for Portofino Builders – deduct amount $‑54,281.48 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025-173 final payment to Portofino Builders – $702.97 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025-174 transfer to reserves/trust accounts – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025-177 payment of bills payable list – $988,164.30 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025-178 contract for municipal-wide property revaluation – $515,035 – approved

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for zoning variances. These requests involve building additions, decks, and garages that exceed current setback, height, or coverage requirements.

• 170 Runnymede Parkway: Addition request with rear-yard setback of 33 feet (43.75 required)
• 1460 Springfield Avenue: Detached garage addition height of 23.5 feet (14 feet maximum)
• 15 Hillside Terrace: Addition and deck request with rear-yard setbacks of 31.95 and 24.04 feet
• 32 Morehouse Place: Addition and garage request with 50.7% impervious coverage (40% maximum)
• 32 Morehouse Place: Accessory structure height of 19 feet (14 feet maximum)

The Board approved John and Betty Wang's application #2025-10 for an addition at 170 Runnymede Parkway. It also approved Andrew I. Tullo and Lisa Ann Serillo's application #2025-11 for a garage addition. The Board approved Steven and Stacey Edelstein's application #2025-12 for a garage addition and deck, adding the condition that deck lighting be downward directed and no floodlights. No decision was recorded for the Goff application #2025-13.

• Approved John and Betty Wang application #2025-10 (6 members voted in favor)
• Approved Andrew I. Tullo and Lisa Ann Serillo application #2025-11 (6 members voted in favor)
• Approved Steven and Stacey Edelstein application #2025-12 with lighting condition (7 members voted in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is convening a special meeting to discuss Jose’s Mexican Cantina and Szechuan Delight. No other specific actions or agenda items are listed.

• Discussion regarding Jose’s Mexican Cantina
• Discussion regarding Szechuan Delight

The Board of Health reviewed recent inspections at Jose's Mexican Cantina and Szechuan Delight, noting both have passed. Members discussed the need for additional cleaning training and the cost of ServSafe courses. Jimmy Vardas offered to coordinate a free training class at the DeCorso Senior Center, but no formal resolution or vote was recorded.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding the Master Plan's housing elements and a specific site plan waiver. The board is reviewing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for adoption.

• Review and adoption of the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the Master Plan
• Application #2025-01: Site plan waiver and variance for an illuminated sign at 1260-66 Springfield Avenue (Rai Leh Inc. d/b/a Yoga Six)

The board voted to approve the amended site‑plan waiver and variances for Yoga Six’s storefront sign. Approval is conditional on the sign being 25 SF or less, mounted on a white backer board, projecting less than 10 in from the façade, and retaining the gooseneck lights. The motion passed with seven votes in favor and no recorded opposition.

• Approved Yoga Six sign application with conditions (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two property owners seeking permission to build additions that deviate from zoning setbacks and height limits. The board will also review upcoming applications for additions, decks, and a detached garage.

• Application #2025-10: Addition at 170 Runnymede Parkway seeking rear-yard, side-yard, and building coverage variances
• Application #2025-11: Detached garage addition at 1460 Springfield Avenue seeking a height increase to 23.5 feet
• Application #2025-12: Addition and deck at 15 Hillside Terrace (scheduled for June 16 review)
• Application #2025-13: Addition and detached garage at 32 Morehouse Place seeking multiple setback, coverage, and height variances (scheduled for June 16 review)
• Resolution for Application #2025-09: Addition at 30 Wilber Street

The Board of Adjustment approved Joseph Anthony Mellusi’s addition variance (Application #2025-09) subject to a grading/drainage review and downward‑directed deck lights. It also approved Andrew I. Tullo and Lisa Ann Serillo’s garage‑addition variance (Application #2025-11) with the condition that the second floor not be used for residential purposes. Both motions passed with six votes in favor and no recorded opposition.

• Approved Joseph Anthony Mellusi application #2025-09 with grading/drainage review and downward‑directed deck lights (vote 6‑0: Ammitzboll, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Oh, Nadelberg)
• Approved Andrew I. Tullo & Lisa Ann Serillo application #2025-11 with condition that second floor of garage addition not be used residentially (vote 6‑0: Ammitzboll, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Oh, Nadelberg)
• Initial resolution for Mellusi moved by Sorochen, seconded by Zeran, passed (vote 3‑0: Sorochen, Zeran, Nadelberg)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is deciding on a bond ordinance to appropriate $15,873,500 for capital improvements. The meeting also includes votes on police equipment, liquor licenses, and various municipal contracts.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Bond ordinance appropriating $15,873,500 for capital improvements
• Resolution 2025-147: Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $5,844,090.36
• Resolution 2025-145: $82,652.10 progress payment for Community Pool Bridge Replacement Project
• Resolution 2025-157: Up to $46,840.20 for a Ford Patrol Police Interceptor from Paramus Ford, Inc
• Issuance of liquor licenses to Jansha LLC, Allycat, Inc., and Murray Hill Inn License Services, LLC

The council unanimously approved the May 13 minutes. It also approved a series of resolutions covering legal research services, Wi‑Fi upgrades, a bridge progress payment, engineering services, large bill payments, grant additions, and a settlement. Each resolution was presented as approved in the meeting record.

• Approved Resolution 2025-143 Lexis Nexis online legal research services (3‑year term)
• Approved Resolution 2025-144 requisition up to $3,964.00 for Municipal Center Wi‑Fi upgrades
• Approved Resolution 2025-145 progress payment of $82,652.10 for community pool bridge replacement
• Approved Resolution 2025-146 Colliers Engineering services for Maple Street improvements
• Approved Resolution 2025-147 payment of bills totaling $5,844,090.36
• Approved Resolution 2025-148 addition of $20,000 CDBG grant for Barabash Manor elevator
• Approved Resolution 2025-149 receipt of $35,978.88 Clean Communities Grant
• Approved Resolution 2025-150 settlement of $51,620 for 41 Spring Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been canceled. A public hearing regarding a residential development application will be rescheduled.

• Canceled public hearing for Toll Brothers residential development at 121 Chanlon Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider applications for zoning variances related to residential additions and setbacks. The meeting includes a resolution for one property and a public hearing for another.

• Resolution for front-porch addition at 67 Oxbow Drive (proposed 36.3 ft setback vs 40 ft required)
• Public hearing for addition at 30 Wilber Street (proposed rear setback 30.9 ft vs 40 ft required)
• Review of June 2 hearing for addition at 170 Runnymede Parkway
• Review of June 2 hearing for detached garage addition at 1460 Springfield Avenue (proposed 23.5 ft height vs 14 ft maximum)

The Board of Adjustment approved a front‑porch variance for 67 Oxbow Drive (vote 4‑0) and an addition variance for 30 Wilbur Street (vote 5‑0). Both motions passed with no opposition. The minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting were also approved as submitted.

• Approved front‑porch variance for 67 Oxbow Drive, 4‑0 vote
• Approved addition variance for 30 Wilbur Street, 5‑0 vote
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 as submitted

Borough Council

The council will enter a closed session to confer with legal counsel and planners about the borough's 4th round affordable housing obligations and compliance. In open session, the council will consider a consent agenda including a $7.5 million bills payable list, a contract for Independence Day fireworks not to exceed $16,500, an agreement for Southgate Road improvements, and a lease with the community pool. The council will also vote on a complete streets policy and several personnel advancements in public works.

• Resolution to hold closed session on affordable housing obligations (Resolution 2025-01a)
• Approval of bills payable list totaling $7,529,212.65 (Resolution 2025-133)
• Adoption of a Complete Streets policy (Resolution 2025-129)
• Fireworks contract with Garden State Fireworks for Independence Day, not to exceed $16,500 (Resolution 2025-131)
• Engineering services for Southgate Road improvements via Colliers Engineering & Design (Resolution 2025-132)

The Borough Council approved a series of resolutions, including a $7,529,212.65 payment of outstanding bills, adoption of a Complete Streets policy, and contracts for water purification, fireworks, engineering services, and public‑safety equipment. It also authorized hiring a part‑time Emergency Management Coordinator and approved several personnel advancements and a $5,000 river de‑snagging contract. All items were adopted as recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-133 authorizing payment of $7,529,212.65 in bills
• Adopted Resolution 2025-129 endorsing a Complete Streets policy
• Approved Resolution 2025-128 contract with Aqua Coolers, LLC for water purification systems
• Approved Resolution 2025-131 agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. up to $16,500.00 for Independence Day fireworks
• Approved Resolution 2025-132 contract with Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for Southgate Road improvements
• Authorized hiring of a part‑time Office of Emergency Management Coordinator
• Approved Resolution 2025-135 requisition for Glacier Computer up to $4,811.99 for a police patrol car
• Approved Resolution 2025-136 contract with Lexipol, LLC for police accreditation and training services (first year $14,833.93)

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will discuss federal funding cuts affecting public health, along with updates on local businesses including Café Luna, a new foot massage establishment lacking a permit, and a new pizzeria in Coppola's building. Reports from the Health Director, Health Inspector, Public Health Nurse, and Secretary for March and April 2025 will be presented.

• Discussion on federal funding cuts and their impact on health services
• Update on Café Luna events following owner's conversation with Chief Henn
• New foot massage business not yet opened due to missing permit
• New pizzeria in Coppola's building – progress update
• Animal Control Solutions reports for March and April 2025

The Board of Health met on May 7, 2025, called to order by Pat Silvagni. The board approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes after Dr. Nelson moved and Claudia seconded the motion. No further action was required on the March and April animal‑control and health‑inspector reports. The board noted that Celestino’s has applied for a BOH food‑establishment permit, with an anticipated opening in late May or June.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (motion moved by Dr. Nelson, seconded by Claudia)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct a board refresher seminar and discuss an upcoming hearing. The board will review a site plan and bulk variance application for a multi-family development on Chanlon Road.

• Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04: proposed 104-unit multi-family inclusionary townhome development at Chanlon Road, Block 221, Lot 6

The board approved the February 18, 2025 minutes after a motion by Mr. Hoefling and a second by Mr. Keane. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Mayor Morgan and a second by Mr. Sartorius. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (motion by Hoefling, seconded by Keane)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mayor Morgan, seconded by Sartorius)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution for a variance at 50 Salem Road (Block 271, Lot 10) to allow an addition 3.5 feet from an accessory garage where 12 feet is required. Two other variance applications for front-porch and garage construction are scheduled for public hearings, but one has been withdrawn. The board will also preview an application for a future meeting.

• Resolution for Shayna Fitzsimmons at 50 Salem Road: variance for addition setback of 3.5 ft vs. 12 ft required
• Public hearing for Kerry Perniola at 67 Oxbow Drive: variance for front-porch setback of 36.3 ft vs. 40 ft required
• Public hearing for Philip DiParisi at 177 Central Avenue: withdrawn and will not be heard
• Review of future hearing for Joseph Mellusi at 30 Wilber Street: variances for rear and front-yard setbacks

The Board of Adjustment approved the addition request for 50 Salem Road and the front‑porch variance for 67 Oxbow Drive, with all members present voting in favor of each. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting as submitted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Fitzsimmons addition at 50 Salem Road (all members in favor)
• Approved Perniola front‑porch variance at 67 Oxbow Drive (all members in favor)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 municipal operating budget and consider an ordinance to exceed state budget appropriation limits. It will also hear a JCP&L update and vote on several resolutions, including a change order for the community pool bridge replacement project and a contract for odor control chemicals.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Public hearing and adoption of 2025 municipal operating budget (Resolutions 2025-114 through 2025-116)
• Special Improvement District budget hearing and adoption (Resolution 2025-117)
• Resolution 2025-119 approving Change Order #1 ($6,282.88) for the Community Pool Bridge Replacement Project
• Resolution 2025-126 awarding contract to Evoqua Water Technologies for odor control chemicals, not to exceed $89,040 annually

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-05 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. It also adopted the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget (Resolution 2025-116) and the 2025 Authority Budget for the Special Improvement District (Resolution 2025-117). Additional resolutions approved a bench dedication policy, a $6,282.88 change order for the community‑pool bridge, special revenue insertions for road paving, recycling and opioid remediation, and authorized payment of $423,393.47 in outstanding bills. All actions were approved by unanimous ayes of the council members present.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 to exceed budget limits and create a cap bank (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-116 adopting the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-117 adopting the 2025 Authority Budget for the Special Improvement District (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-118 establishing a bench dedication program (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-119 change order #1 for the pool bridge replacement ($6,282.88) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-120 inserting $50,000 special revenue for road paving (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-121 inserting $16,389.66 special revenue for recycling program (unanimous ayes)
• Authorized Resolution 2025-123 payment of bills payable list totaling $423,393.47 (unanimous ayes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for residential additions and garages. These requests involve variances for yard setbacks and curb cut widths to allow construction that does not meet minimum zoning requirements.

• 16 Kline Place: Request for addition with 20-foot rear setback (40-foot minimum) and 23-foot curb cut (18-foot maximum)
• 31 Osborne Avenue: Request for addition with 23-foot front setback (40-foot minimum) and 9.8-foot side setback (12-foot minimum)
• 50 Salem Road: Request for addition 3.5 feet from accessory garage (12-foot minimum)
• 177 Central Avenue: Request for detached garage 2.5 feet from property line (6-foot minimum)
• 67 Oxbow Drive: Request for front-porch addition with 36.3-foot front setback (40-foot minimum)

The Board of Adjustment approved Shayna Fitzsimmons' application #2025-07 for an addition at 50 Salem Road, adding several conditions such as a deed restriction, no full kitchen, and fire‑access gate. Earlier, the Board also approved the Douglas and Monica Richardson application #2025-05 and the Amir Ahmad application #2025-06. The minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved Douglas & Monica Richardson addition (Application #2025-05) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Amir Ahmad addition (Application #2025-06) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Shayna Fitzsimmons addition with conditions (Application #2025-07) – vote 7‑0
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 as submitted
• Recorded withdrawal of Philip DiParisi garage application #2025-04
• Noted pending review of Kerry Perniola front‑porch application #2025-08

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss strategies for including historic preservation as an element of the Borough's Master Plan, emphasizing economic benefits. They will also review updates on listed and potential properties, a letter to a property owner, and plans for a presentation to the Mayor and Council later this year. A report on a cemetery research webinar will be presented.

• Update on 160 Oakwood Drive
• Status of properties currently listed on the NP Historic Properties List
• Continued discussion of letter to a property owner
• Discussion of economic benefits of historic preservation and Master Plan element
• Report on Preservation New Jersey webinar on cemetery research and recordation

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to approve several municipal contracts and payments for infrastructure and sanitation. Key items include funding for tennis and pickleball courts and the selection of waste disposal vendors.

• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $4,056,161.57
• Final payment of $141,555.45 to Dakota Excavating Contractors, Inc. for pickleball courts
• Partial payment of $78,897.50 to Northeast Roof Maintenance, Inc. for Municipal Center and Memorial Library re-roofing
• Contract for curbside solid waste and garden waste collection awarded to Suburban Disposal, Inc.
• Payment not to exceed $29,904.40 to Gold Standard Consulting, LLC for tennis court repair and painting

The council approved the March 25 meeting minutes and adopted several resolutions, including support for the federal tax exemption on municipal bonds and emergency temporary appropriations for fuel costs. It also authorized major payments and contracts for tennis court repairs, roof work, pickleball court completion, waste disposal services, and a $4,056,161.57 bill payment list. All actions were recorded as approved by the council.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-104 supporting federal tax exemption for municipal bonds
• Approved $29,904.40 contract for tennis court repair (Resolution 2025-106)
• Approved $78,897.50 partial payment for Municipal Center roof (Resolution 2025-107)
• Approved $141,555.45 final payment for pickleball courts (Resolution 2025-108)
• Authorized emergency temporary appropriations for gasoline and natural gas (Resolution 2025-109)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $4,056,161.57 (Resolution 2025-110)
• Approved contract with S. Rotondi and Sons for 2025 grass and garden waste disposal (Resolution 2025-111)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for residential additions that request variances from setback and curb cut requirements. The board will also review a hearing scheduled for April 21.

• Application #2025-02: Addition at 31 West Third Street requesting rear and side-yard setback variances
• Application #2025-05: Addition at 16 Kline Place requesting rear-yard setback and curb cut variances
• Application #2025-06: Addition at 31 Osborne Avenue requesting front and side-yard setback variances
• Review of Application #2025-07: Addition at 50 Salem Road (scheduled for April 21)

The Board of Adjustment approved the Galak application for an addition at 31 West Third Street, granting the requested variances. The Board also approved the Ahmad application for an addition at 31 Osborne Avenue, approving it with conditions to shorten the Osborne Avenue driveway and add a portico on Vista Lane. Both motions passed with all members voting in favor and no opposition.

• Approved Galak addition (7-0)
• Approved Ahmad addition with conditions (7-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is introducing the 2025 municipal operating budget and the Downtown Improvement District (SID) 2025 budget. The meeting includes several police personnel actions and contracts for municipal services.

• Introduction of 2025 Municipal Operating Budget and Downtown Improvement District (SID) 2025 Budget
• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $397,315.70
• Contract for grass cutting services awarded to D’Onofrio & Son, Inc. Landscaping
• Proposal from Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for high school traffic circulation services
• Appointment of David Rodriguez to Police Sergeant

The Borough Council voted to authorize the sale of service weapons to retiring Sergeants Jason Labaska and Steven Opalewski. The Council also approved the appointment of David Rodriguez as Police Sergeant. Minutes from the March 11 and March 18 meetings were unanimously approved. Other resolutions were presented but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Approved sale of service weapon to Sergeant Jason Labaska (Resolution 2025-86)
• Approved sale of service weapon to Sergeant Steven Opalewski (Resolution 2025-87)
• Appointed David Rodriguez as Police Sergeant (Resolution 2025-88)
• Unanimously approved March 11, 2025 council minutes
• Unanimously approved March 18, 2025 council conference minutes

Borough Council

This is a conference meeting of the New Providence Borough Council. The main item is a presentation by the Director of Planning & Development on the Department of Public Works renovation. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.

• Presentation on Department of Public Works renovation by Keith Lynch, Director of Planning & Development

The Borough Council held a conference meeting with no formal action taken. A presentation on the Department of Public Works renovation highlighted the need to demolish and rebuild the aging facility, with an estimated cost of $4.5 million. Council members discussed financing options, including bonding over 20 years, but no decisions were made.

• No formal action taken at conference meeting
• Discussed $4.5M DPW renovation project
• Considered financing over 20 years

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to review zoning applications. The board will consider a request for a detached garage and review upcoming hearings for home additions.

• Public hearing for Philip DiParisi (Application #2025-04) to construct a detached garage at 177 Central Avenue
• Resolution for Kaitlyn and Martin Galak (Application #2025-02) regarding an addition at 31 West Third Street
• Review of April 7 hearing for Douglas and Monica Richardson (Application #2025-05) for an addition at 16 Kline Place
• Review of April 7 hearing for Amir Ahmad (Application #2025-06) for an addition at 31 Osborne Avenue

The Board of Adjustment did not grant any variances at this meeting. The Galak application for a rear-yard addition at 31 West Third Street was not memorialized because an additional variance for impervious coverage may be required; the applicants plan to return with amended plans. The DiParisi application for a detached garage at 177 Central Avenue was not heard because the survey was inaccurate; the hearing was carried to May 3, 2025. The Board also reviewed upcoming applications and received a zoning refresher course.

• Galak application #2025-02 not memorialized; applicants to submit amended plans for additional variance
• DiParisi application #2025-04 not heard; hearing carried to May 3, 2025
• Minutes from March 3, 2025 approved as submitted

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Providence Historic Preservation Commission will review its draft annual report to the Borough Council and receive an update on 160 Oakwood Drive. Members will also discuss a board members' handbook, report on a preservation conference, and continue talks on adding properties to the historic list, as well as strategies for integrating preservation into the Master Plan.

• Review of draft annual report to Borough Council
• Update on 160 Oakwood Drive
• Discussion of properties with potential historic listing
• Continued discussion of letter to property owner
• Strategies for economic benefits of preservation and Master Plan inclusion

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to submit its draft Annual Report to the Mayor and Council as written, after incorporating members' comments. The commission also discussed updates on the 160 Oakwood Drive development, historic property listings, and plans for a letter to property owners and a presentation to the Council. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved submission of Annual Report to Borough Council (unanimous)
• Discussed 160 Oakwood Drive update: one building framed, sheathed, roofed; two lots untouched
• Discussed dividing historic properties list by age (pre-1930s vs. newer) for future listing
• Discussed drafting a letter to property owners of historic properties this year
• Discussed presentation to Mayor and Council on historic preservation benefits

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hear an affordable housing presentation from Borough Planner McKinley Mertz. It will vote on resolutions including spending $11,256 for backstop padding at Lincoln Field, $7,585.70 for a copier, and $2,951,442.57 to pay bills. Council will also consider appointing a temporary substitute municipal judge, a school crossing guard, and authorizing police accreditation RFP and hiring a patrol officer.

• Affordable Housing Presentation by Borough Planner McKinley Mertz
• Resolution 2025-80: Up to $11,256 for backstop padding at Lincoln Field
• Resolution 2025-83: Payment of bills totaling $2,951,442.57
• Appointment of Mark J. Cassidy as temporary substitute municipal judge
• Authorization to hire Police Patrol Officer and seek RFP for Police Accreditation Services

The Borough Council approved a $2,951,442.57 bills payable list, appointed Mark J. Cassidy as temporary substitute municipal judge, and approved several other routine items. The council also heard a presentation on the Fourth Round Affordable Housing plan and authorized seeking RFPs for police accreditation and hiring a patrol officer.

• Approved bills payable list of $2,951,442.57 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark J. Cassidy as temporary substitute municipal judge (unanimous)
• Approved $11,256.00 for backstop padding at Lincoln Field (unanimous)
• Approved $7,585.70 for copier for Community Activities (unanimous)
• Released $1,000.00 road opening permit bond for 54 Crest Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Serpico as school crossing guard (unanimous)
• Authorized seeking RFPs for police accreditation services (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring a police patrol officer (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold the second reading of an ordinance regulating foot massage businesses, review a Szechuan Delight inspection report, and discuss animal control and financial reports. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes and a public hearing.

• Second reading of ordinance for foot massage business
• Szechuan Delight inspection report
• Animal Control Solutions reports – January 2025
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025
• Secretary financial reports for January and February 2025

The Board of Health approved Ordinance 2025-01, which regulates foot massage businesses, after a second reading. The ordinance will be published and adopted. The board also heard from Szechuan Delight's owner about cleaning schedule adjustments to meet health requirements after inspection issues.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 for foot massage businesses (unanimous)
• Accepted first reading of foot massage business ordinance
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 meeting
• Noted no action needed on Animal Control reports for January and February 2025
• Noted no action needed on health inspector reports for January and February 2025
• Noted no action needed on public health nurse reports for January and February 2025
• Noted no action needed on secretary's financial reports for January and February 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on three applications for setback variances to construct additions or a detached garage, and review another application for a future meeting. Each applicant seeks relief from required front, rear, or side-yard setbacks in R-1 and R-2 zones.

• Diana and Stephen Garcia, 155 Sagamore Drive – variance for rear-yard setback (31.8 ft vs. 40 ft minimum) and side-yard setback (9.7 ft vs. 12 ft minimum).
• Scott Foley, 59 Radcliff Drive – variance for rear-yard setback (36.6 ft vs. 40.25 ft minimum) and front-yard setback (35 ft vs. 36.03 ft minimum).
• Kaitlyn and Martin Galak, 31 West Third Street – variance for rear-yard setback (24.1 ft vs. 40 ft minimum) and side-yard setbacks.
• Philip DiParisi, 177 Central Avenue – variance for detached garage (2.5 ft vs. 6 ft property line setback, 10.5 ft vs. 12 ft house setback) - scheduled for March 17 review.

The Board of Adjustment approved the Galak application for a home addition at 31 West Third Street, granting the requested rear- and side-yard setback variances plus an additional variance for the air conditioning condenser location. The motion passed unanimously. The board also discussed but did not decide on the DiParisi garage application, which was postponed due to an incomplete survey.

• Approved Galak addition with rear-yard setback variance (24.1 ft vs. 40 ft required) (7-0)
• Approved side-yard setback variance (7.1 ft vs. 12 ft required) (7-0)
• Approved additional variance for air conditioning condenser location (7-0)
• Postponed DiParisi garage application due to incomplete survey
• Agreed to meet remotely on March 17 for resolution memorialization and carry date setting
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03, which approves a 30-year extension of the lease for public property (Lot 14.02 in Block 50) used by New Providence Affordable Housing and Urban Renewal Associates. The council also will consider Ordinance 2025-04 to cancel $808,773 in unissued obligations and a resolution appointing Nicholas Guerriero to police sergeant. Several routine payments and transfers are on the consent agenda, including final payment of $23,377.25 for the Decorso Center re-roofing project and a bills payable list totaling $3,813,509.75.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03: 30-year lease extension for affordable housing on Lot 14.02 in Block 50
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-04: cancellation of $808,773 in unauthorized obligations
• Resolution 2025-73 appointing Nicholas Guerriero to Police Sergeant
• Resolution 2025-74: final payment of $23,377.25 to Northeast Roof Maintenance for Decorso Center re-roofing
• Resolution 2025-79: requisition up to $15,250 for 12-inch gate valve replacement at wastewater treatment plant

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-03, extending the lease for public property Lot 14.02 in Block 50 to New Providence Affordable Housing and Urban Renewal Associates, L.P. by 30 years. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-04, cancelling $808,773 in unissued obligations, and approved a police promotion. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03, 30-year lease extension for affordable housing (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04, cancelling $808,773 in unissued obligations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-73, appointing Nicholas Guerriero as Police Sergeant (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,813,509.75 in bills payable (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $23,377.25 for DeCorso Center re-roofing (consent agenda)
• Approved $15,250.00 for gate valve replacement at wastewater plant (consent agenda)
• Approved raffle applications from Our Lady of Peace Church (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025, with correction (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications for variances to build home additions that would encroach into required setbacks. The board will also preview a third application scheduled for a future meeting.

• Diana and Stephen Garcia request variances to build an addition at 155 Sagamore Drive (R-1 Zone); rear setback proposed 31.8 ft vs 40 ft required, side setback 9.7 ft vs 12 ft required.
• Scott Foley requests variances for an addition at 59 Radcliff Drive (R-2 Zone); rear setback proposed 36.6 ft vs 40.25 ft required, front setback 35 ft vs 36.03 ft required.
• Review of upcoming March 3, 2025 hearing for Kaitlyn and Martin Galak at 31 West Third Street (R-2 Zone) requesting rear and side setback variances.

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications for home additions. The first, for Diana and Stephen Garcia at 155 Sagamore Drive, was approved unanimously despite neighbor concerns. The second, for Scott Foley at 59 Radcliff Drive, was also approved unanimously with a condition to relocate a shed. The board also reviewed an upcoming hearing for the Galak property and approved the February 3 minutes.

• Approved Garcia variance application #2025-01 for 155 Sagamore Drive addition (7-0)
• Approved Foley variance application #2025-03 for 59 Radcliff Drive addition with shed relocation condition (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 2025

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a remote meeting on February 18, 2025. The main item is a resolution on Conti Realty LLC's application for a minor subdivision at 41 Old Brook Lane, aiming to split one lot into two in the R-1 Single Family District. The board will also review the 2024 Planning Board Year in Review and the 2024 Board of Adjustment Annual Report.

• Resolution on Conti Realty LLC Application #2024-05 for minor subdivision at 41 Old Brook Lane, Block 310, Lots 6, 11 and 12, R-1 Zone
• Review of 2024 Planning Board Year in Review
• Review of 2024 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025

The Planning Board voted to memorialize the resolution approving Conti Realty's minor subdivision application to split the property at 41 Old Brook Lane into two lots. The board also reviewed and accepted the 2024 Year in Review and the Board of Adjustment's 2024 Annual Report, and approved the February 4, 2025 minutes with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Memorialized resolution approving minor subdivision for 41 Old Brook Lane (6-0)
• Reviewed and accepted 2024 Planning Board Year in Review
• Reviewed 2024 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes as amended

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including a property at 160 Oakwood Drive, continued review of listed and potential historic properties, and strategies to incorporate preservation into the borough's Master Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion and planning.

• Discussion of 160 Oakwood Drive as new business
• Continued discussion of properties currently on the Historic Properties List
• Continued discussion of a letter to a property owner regarding potential listing
• Continued discussion of topics for the 2024 End-of-Year Report to Council
• Discussion of economic benefits of historic preservation and Master Plan integration

The New Providence Historic Preservation Commission met on February 12, 2025, and discussed several items but took no formal votes or decisions. They welcomed new member Richard Angel, reviewed a Preservation NJ article, and discussed a minor subdivision application at 160 Oakwood Drive, noting no impact to the historic property. The Commission also discussed reinstating a historic preservation element in the Borough's Master Plan and agreed to advance a presentation to the Mayor and Council. Council liaison Diane Bilicska introduced a new handbook for board members and requested email addresses and web page updates.

• Welcomed new member Richard Angel
• Discussed minor subdivision at 160 Oakwood Drive, no impact noted
• Agreed to advance presentation to Mayor and Council on Master Plan historic preservation element
• Council liaison requested members sign handbook acknowledgment and provide email addresses

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding peddling, soliciting, and traffic. The body is also deciding on a 30-year lease extension for affordable housing at Lot 14.02 in Block 50 and the cancellation of over $800,000 in obligations.

• Ordinance 2025-03: 30-year lease extension for Lot 14.02 in Block 50 for affordable housing
• Ordinance 2025-04: Cancelling $808,773 of authorized but unissued obligations
• Resolution 2025-69: Payment of bills totaling $9,504,169.86
• Resolution 2025-64: $16,855.20 for a police copy machine from Document Solutions
• Authorization to bid for the Barabash Manor Elevator

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances amending the peddling/soliciting and vehicles/traffic codes, and approved a consent agenda including resolutions for a police copier lease, community event sponsorships, a health services agreement with Westfield, a salary resolution, a performance bond return, a $9.5M bills payment, an emergency appropriation, a personnel advancement, and a grant application. The council also introduced ordinances to extend the Barabash Manor lease by 30 years and cancel $808,773 in unissued obligations, and authorized bidding for the Barabash Manor elevator replacement and hiring DPW summer help.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 amending Peddling & Soliciting code (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 amending Vehicles & Traffic code (4-0)
• Approved $9,504,169.86 bills payable list (consent agenda)
• Authorized $16,855.20 police copy machine lease renewal (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025-2029 health services agreement with Westfield (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-03 extending Barabash Manor lease 30 years (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-04 cancelling $808,773 unissued obligations (consent agenda)
• Authorized bidding for Barabash Manor elevator replacement (consent agenda)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision application. The board will review a proposal to divide a property into two separate lots.

• Minor subdivision application #2024-05 for 41 Old Brook Lane (Block 310, Lots 6, 11 and 12)

The Planning Board approved Conti Realty's minor subdivision application to merge three lots at 41 Old Brook Lane and subdivide them into two lots. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The applicant will need approval from Berkeley Heights for a portion of the property located there.

• Approved minor subdivision for 41 Old Brook Lane (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:59 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution regarding an HVAC equipment location that does not comply with a previous resolution. The board will also review the 2024 annual report and upcoming public hearings.

• Resolution for Application #2024-19: HVAC equipment location at 32 Old Oak Drive
• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• Review of upcoming hearing for addition at 155 Sagamore Drive (Application #2025-01)
• Review of upcoming hearing for addition at 59 Radcliff Drive (Application #2025-03)

The Board of Adjustment approved an appeal by Jianqi Wang and Yajie Zhang for relief from Condition #4 of Resolution #2023-18, allowing the as-built HVAC equipment location at 32 Old Oak Drive to remain non-compliant. The board also accepted the 2024 Annual Report, which will be sent to the Planning Board. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appeal #2024-19 for HVAC relief at 32 Old Oak Drive (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted 2024 Annual Report (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025

Borough Council

The council will introduce two ordinances (peddling/soliciting and vehicles/traffic) and vote on a slate of resolutions, including a commitment to the state's fourth-round affordable-housing numbers, appointment of a probationary police officer, and a $3.56 million bills-payable list. Several bids for services and equipment are also authorized.

• Resolution 2025-58 committing to DCA's Fourth Round Affordable Housing Present and Prospective Need numbers
• Ordinance 2025-01 Introduction: amending Chapter 201 on peddling and soliciting
• Ordinance 2025-02 Introduction: amending Chapter 257 on vehicles and traffic
• Resolution 2025-60 authorizing payment of $3,564,728.30 in bills
• Resolution 2025-55 appointing Lindsey Knopf as probationary police officer

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including the appointment of Lindsey Knopf as a probationary police officer, payment of $3,564,728.30 in bills, and a resolution committing to revised affordable housing numbers (from 210 to 198 units). They also introduced ordinances to ban food trucks from peddling permits on streets and to amend traffic rules on Willow Street. Several bids were authorized for rapid flashing beacons, solid waste, and landscaping services.

• Appointed Lindsey Knopf as Probationary Police Officer (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $3,564,728.30 (unanimous)
• Committed to DCA's Fourth Round affordable housing numbers, amended from 210 to 198 units (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01 to prohibit food trucks from obtaining peddler permits on Borough streets
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02 amending traffic rules, including no stopping on Willow Street during school hours
• Authorized agreement with GovPilot LLC for one-year municipal software contract (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $60,000 Local Recreation Improvement Grant for benches and shade structures (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for rapid flashing beacons, solid waste/yard waste, and landscaping services (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: an appeal by Jianqi Wang and Yajie Zhang regarding a condition on a prior resolution, and a request for extension of time by Spring Grove Property LLC for a nursing home addition. The board will also review minutes from the January 13 meeting.

• Appeal #2024-19: 32 Old Oak Drive, Block 255, Lot 8, R-1 Zone — relief from Condition #4 of Resolution #2023-18 due to HVAC equipment location
• Extension of Time #2022-14: 144 Gales Drive, Block 163, Lot 43, R-4 Zone — amended site plan for 6,894 sq ft addition to nursing home
• Density variance: 16.8 units/acre vs. 14 permitted; floor area ratio 0.15 vs. 0.125 max
• No public hearings scheduled for February 3, 2025

The Board of Adjustment approved Jianqi Wang and Yajie Zhang's request to keep their HVAC condenser in its as-built side-yard location, granting relief from Condition #4 of Resolution #2023-18. The board also granted a second extension of time to Spring Grove Property LLC for approvals related to a nursing home addition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved relief from Condition #4 of Resolution #2023-18 for HVAC location at 32 Old Oak Drive (7-0)
• Granted second extension of time for Spring Grove Property LLC approvals at 144 Gales Drive (7-0)

Planning Board

The January 21, 2025 Planning Board meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will organize for 2025 with mayoral appointments, nominations for president and vice president, and resolutions appointing a secretary and registrar and fixing meeting dates. The board will also hear a first reading of a new ordinance for a Food Massage Business expected to open in late March or early April 2025. Routine reports from the public health nurse, health inspector, and secretary, as well as animal control reports for November and December 2024, are on the agenda.

• Appointments: Dr. Kevin Lake (three-year term), Dr. Bob Robinson (first alternate, two-year term), Alex Kogan (Council Liaison, two-year term)
• Resolution 2025-01 appointing Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary
• Resolution 2025-02 fixing meeting days, dates, and places for 2025
• Resolution 2025-03 appointing Denise Brinkofski as Registrar
• First reading of ordinance for a Food Massage Business opening late March or early April 2025

The Board of Health elected Pat Silvagni as President and Dr. Lake as Vice President, and approved resolutions appointing Diane Wolfe as Secretary and Denise Brinkofski as registrar. The board also unanimously consented to Ordinance 2025-01, which accommodates a new foot massage establishment in town, after its first reading. All other reports and communications were noted as requiring no further action.

• Elected Pat Silvagni as President (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Lake as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 appointing Diane Wolfe as Secretary
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 fixing meeting times, dates, and places
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 appointing Denise Brinkofski as registrar
• Approved minutes of October 30, 2024
• Consented to Ordinance 2025-01 for foot massage establishment (unanimous)

Planning Board

This meeting is primarily organizational, with appointments and nominations for board positions in 2025, including chairperson, vice-chairperson, attorney, and secretary, as well as a resolution to set regular meeting dates and adopt by-laws. The board will also consider a selection for a mayoral appointment to the Downtown Improvement District. Additionally, there is an upcoming hearing scheduled for February 4, 2025, on a minor subdivision application by Conti Realty, LLC at 41 Old Brook Lane.

• Minor subdivision application by Conti Realty, LLC for 41 Old Brook Lane, Block 310, Lots 6, 11, 12 in R-1 Single Family District
• Selection of a board member for mayoral appointment to the Downtown Improvement District (DID)
• Resolutions to fix 2025 meeting dates, approve board attorney appointment, and adopt by-laws
• Nominations for board chairperson, vice-chairperson, attorney, and secretary

The New Providence Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Robert Lesnewich as Chairman and John Keane as Vice Chairman, and re-appointing Amanda Wolfe as Board Attorney and Margaret Koontz as Secretary. The board approved the 2025 meeting calendar, the attorney services resolution, and the 2024 bylaws with no changes. Mayor Morgan appointed himself as the board's representative to the Downtown Improvement District. The board also approved the minutes from September 17, 2024.

• Elected Robert Lesnewich as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Keane as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Amanda Wolfe as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Margaret Koontz as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar resolution (6-0)
• Approved attorney services resolution (6-0)
• Approved 2024 bylaws with no changes (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will elect officers for 2025, approve procedural resolutions, and consider two variance applications. A use variance is requested for a Pilates studio at 1682 Springfield Avenue, and a side-yard and front-yard setback variance is sought for a home addition at 16 Second Street. A future hearing on an HVAC compliance appeal at 32 Old Oak Drive is also reviewed.

• ASW IV Company LLC dba Club Pilates seeks D-variance to operate a fitness center at 1682 Springfield Avenue in the R-2 Zone
• Ammy Marie Santiago and Alexis Santiago seek variance for 6.9-foot side-yard setback (8 feet required) and 29.7-foot front-yard setback (40 feet required) at 16 Second Street
• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Attorney, and Secretary for the board
• Review and adoption of 2025 Calendar Resolution, Board of Adjustment By-Laws, and Attorney Services Resolution
• Future hearing notice: Jianqi Wang and Yajie Zhang appeal Condition #4 of Resolution #2023-18 for HVAC location at 32 Old Oak Drive

The Board of Adjustment denied a D-variance for Club Pilates to operate a fitness center at 1682 Springfield Avenue, with only one member voting in favor of denial. The board also approved a variance for an addition at 16 Second Street, allowing reduced side-yard and front-yard setbacks. Additionally, the board reorganized, electing officers and approving the 2025 calendar, by-laws, and attorney services resolution.

• Denied D-variance for Club Pilates fitness center at 1682 Springfield Ave (1-0 vote)
• Approved variance for addition at 16 Second St with reduced setbacks (5-0 vote)
• Elected William Nadelberg as Chairman, Jeff Grob as Vice Chairman
• Reappointed Amanda Wolfe as Board Attorney and Margaret Koontz as Secretary
• Approved 2025 Calendar Resolution (all in favor)
• Approved Board of Adjustment By-Laws Resolution (all in favor)
• Approved Attorney Services Resolution (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and discuss key initiatives, including strategies to integrate historic preservation into the borough's Master Plan and a year-end report to the Council. The commission will also review the status of currently listed historic properties and continue discussions on potentially adding new properties. No specific votes or decisions are expected; the session is largely procedural and planning-oriented.

• Nominations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Recording Secretary
• Discussion of topics for the 2024 End-of-Year Report to Council due end of January
• Strategies for economic benefits of historic preservation and inclusion in the borough’s Master Plan
• Review of status of properties currently listed on the Historic Properties List
• Continued discussion of other properties with potential listing and a letter to property owners

The Historic Preservation Commission elected Jeff Grob as Chairperson, John Sponauer as Vice Chairperson, and Molly Springer as Recording Secretary. The commission discussed updating the historic properties database, considering new historic districts, and planning a presentation to the Mayor and Council. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the meeting was primarily organizational and discussion-focused.

• Elected Jeff Grob as Chairperson
• Elected John Sponauer as Vice Chairperson
• Elected Molly Springer as Recording Secretary
• Discussed updating historic properties database (no formal action)
• Discussed potential new historic districts (no formal action)
• Discussed presentation to Mayor and Council (no formal action)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several resolutions including a grant application and payments for municipal infrastructure. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and a period for public comment.

• Payment of $258,970.00 to Northeast Roof Maintenance, Inc. for Municipal Center and Memorial Library re-roofing
• Authorization of bills payable list totaling $643,074.65
• Resolution of support for a Sustainable Jersey grant application funded by PSEG
• Approval for Council Advisory Committees to participate in Martin Luther King Day of Service
• Raffle applications for NP Ed Foundation and NPHS PTSA

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda with five items: participation in the MLK Day of Service, support for Sustainable Jersey grant applications, a $258,970 partial payment to Northeast Roof Maintenance for the Municipal Center and Memorial Library roof project, payment of $643,074.65 in bills, and four raffle applications. All items passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned sine die.

• Approved Resolution 2024-344 for MLK Day of Service participation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-345 supporting Sustainable Jersey grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-346: $258,970 partial payment to Northeast Roof Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-347: $643,074.65 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Approved raffle applications RA1229-RA1232 from NP Ed Foundation and NPHS PTSA (unanimous)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council holds its annual organization meeting to appoint officials for 2025, adopt resolutions setting tax rates, and appoint numerous board and committee members. Key actions include setting the delinquent tax interest rate at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% on amounts over $1,500, and adopting a temporary budget. The council also appoints a borough attorney, municipal prosecutor, public defender, and other officers.

• Resolution 2025-33: Sets delinquent tax interest at 8% on first $1,500 and 18% on amounts over $1,500, with a ten-day grace period.
• Appointment of Paul Rizzo as Borough Attorney.
• Appointment of Michael J. Mitzner as Municipal Prosecutor.
• Resolution 2025-42: Temporary Budget Resolution for 2025.
• Appointment of Jessica Short as Deputy Borough Clerk and other administrative officers.

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected Councilmembers Matthew Cumiskey and Kathleen Dolan. The council unanimously approved a 54-item consent agenda that included appointments of borough officials, professionals, and committee members, as well as resolutions setting the delinquent tax interest rate, adopting a temporary budget, and authorizing various financial and administrative actions for 2025. Lisa McKnight was elected Council President, and Matthew Cumiskey was appointed as the Council's Class III member to the Planning Board.

• Approved 54-item consent agenda (unanimous)
• Elected Lisa McKnight as Council President (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Cumiskey to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Set delinquent tax interest at 8% on first $1,500, 18% over (Resolution 2025-33)
• Adopted temporary budget for 2025 (Resolution 2025-42)
• Appointed Paul Rizzo as Borough Attorney (Resolution 2025-16)
• Appointed Michael J. Mitzner as Municipal Prosecutor (Resolution 2025-12)
• Authorized annual tax sale for 2025 (Resolution 2025-36)