New Providence, New Jersey

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an amended site plan application by New Providence Wings LLC to change the use of a unit at 1275 Springfield Avenue to a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The board will also consider other business and approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for application #2026-02: amended site plan for change of use to a restaurant (Buffalo Wild Wings)
• Location: 1275 Springfield Avenue, Block 60, Lot 16, Central Commercial District
• Premises previously occupied by a Max Challenge gym
• Planning review of the application
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request from Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC for an extension of time and amended site plan approval to reduce independent living units and add health care units. The board will also decide on several variance applications for home additions and a gas station redevelopment. A public hearing on the gas station application, carried from April and June, is scheduled.

• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC seeks extension for amended site plan to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units (total 401 independent, 170 health care) at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue
• Ranbir Thakur application (carried hearing) for site plan, conditional use, and bulk variance to demolish existing carwash and build a 1,831 sq ft convenience store with gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• 21 Sterling, LLC seeks multiple variances for front-, rear-, and side-yard setbacks and driveway placement at 31 Commonwealth Avenue
• Nicholas and Catherine Alessi seek variances for rear- and side-yard setbacks and building coverage at 141 Maple Street
• Jessica and Scott Pocaro seek variances for front-yard setback and impervious coverage for a front porch at 30 Fairmount Road

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda of 17 resolutions, including approval of $724,452.66 in bills payable, several budget insertions for grants, issuance of liquor licenses, and a shared service agreement for a special law enforcement officer. They will also adopt the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorize grant applications to FEMA and Union County.

• Approval of bills payable list totaling $724,452.66
• Adoption of Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Shared service agreement for Special Law Enforcement Officer with Academy of Our Lady of Peace
• Liquor license renewals for Providence Liquors, Porto Heli Inc, and Heinel Hospitality LLC
• Grant applications for CDBG ADA bathroom upgrade at police department and senior citizen program

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider several applications for residential construction variances including setbacks and building coverage. Additionally, the Board will review a request to re-establish a property as a gas station via site plan and conditional use.

• 21 Sterling, LLC: Application for new home construction with setback and fence variances
• Nicholas and Catherine Alessi: Application for residential addition at 141 Maple Street
• Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe: Application for residential addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway
• Ranbir Thakur: Request to re-establish gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds. The council will also consider resolutions including adoption of the Community Energy Plan, appointment of four police officers at various steps, and a $74,520 contract for patio and driveway replacement at Oakwood Park playground. Other items include alcohol license renewals, budget revenue insertions, and payment of $1,408,341.55 in bills.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05: $2,910,215 bond for capital improvements, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds
• Resolution 2026-206 adopting the Community Energy Plan
• Resolution 2026-208: $74,520 for patio and driveway replacement at Oakwood Park playground
• Resolutions 2026-219 through 2026-224 appointing police officers Kevin Gutierrez, Marcos Martinez, Carly Bouman, Ronald Guidetti, advancing Edgardo Aguilar, and authorizing sale of service weapon to retiring officer Bryce Garrison
• Resolution 2026-215 authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,408,341.55

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2026-05, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds to fund $2,910,215 of capital projects. It also approved a 12‑month Laserfiche records‑management contract, adopted the Community Energy Plan, and authorized $74,520 for Oakwood Park patio and driveway upgrades. Additional actions included modifying the Union County cooperative agreement and inserting special‑revenue items into the 2026 budget.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 bond ordinance for $2.91 M capital improvements (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-205 authorizing a 12‑month Laserfiche software contract
• Adopted Resolution 2026-206 adopting the Community Energy Plan
• Approved Resolution 2026-208 authorizing up to $74,520 for Oakwood Park patio and driveway replacement
• Approved Resolution 2026-209 authorizing amendment of the 2014 cooperative agreement with Union County
• Approved Resolution 2026-210 inserting $25,000 PEG Access Capital Grant into the 2026 budget
• Approved Resolution 2026-214 authorizing a $3,091.95 tax refund for a 100% Disabled Veteran exemption
• Approved Resolution 2026-215 authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,408,341.55

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a single item: Resolution 2026-204, which would authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with Union County for the use of a county vehicle. No other business is listed.

• Resolution 2026-204: Memorandum of Agreement with Union County for use of a county vehicle

The Borough Council approved Resolution 2026-204, authorizing a memorandum of agreement with Union County for the use of a county vehicle. The resolution passed with four ayes (Cumiskey, Dolan, Lerner, Gardner) and no nays. No other substantive decisions were made at this special meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2026-204 authorizing MOA with Union County for use of county vehicle (4-0)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. has been canceled. No further details are provided.

• Meeting canceled; no items will be discussed or decided

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a proposal to redevelop 1778 Springfield Avenue as a gas station with a convenience store, carried from April. The board will also vote on resolutions for two variance applications: a side-yard setback at 25 Primrose Drive and multiple variances for a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue.

• Public hearing: Ranbir Thakur application to demolish existing carwash and build 1,831-sf convenience store with gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue (C2 zone)
• Resolution: Bernardo Estupinan — side-yard setback variance for addition at 25 Primrose Drive (required 14.34 ft, proposed 12 ft)
• Resolution: 21 Sterling, LLC — front, rear, side-yard, driveway, and fence variances for new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue
• Future hearing (June 15): Nicholas and Catherine Alessi — rear and side-yard setback and building coverage variances for addition at 141 Maple Street
• Future hearing (June 15): Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe — rear-yard setback variance for addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway

The Board approved a resolution for a home addition at 25 Primrose Drive. A hearing regarding a gas station site plan on Springfield Avenue was postponed to July 6, 2026. The May 18 meeting minutes were approved as submitted.

• Approved construction of an addition at 25 Primrose Drive (3-0)
• Carried hearing for 1778 Springfield Avenue to July 6, 2026
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a traffic ordinance amendment and hear a presentation on the Community Energy Plan. The council will vote on a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, authorize payment of $4,717,634.67 in bills, and approve the hiring of two probationary police officers. Several resolutions cover police and fire vehicle purchases totaling over $122,000, as well as equipment and renovation expenses.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-05: Bond ordinance appropriating $2,910,215 for capital improvements, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds
• Resolution 2026-186 and 2026-187: Appointing Kahleb Hicks and Quinn Lonergan as probationary police officers
• Resolution 2026-190: Authorizing payment of bills totaling $4,717,634.67
• Resolutions 2026-196 through 2026-199: Approving purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe fire command vehicle ($61,095.99), a Ford Explorer patrol vehicle ($45,385.50), police vehicle upfit ($8,741.15), and MDT computer ($6,835.60)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04: Amending Chapter 257 (Vehicles and Traffic)

The Council introduced a bond ordinance to fund 2026 capital projects including road paving and sewer work. They also appointed two probationary police officers and approved several public safety vehicle purchases.

• Appointed Kahleb Hicks as probationary Police Officer
• Appointed Quinn Lonergan as probationary Police Officer
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-04 amending 'Vehicles And Traffic' code
• Approved $7,500 final payment to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-05 appropriating $2,910,215 for capital improvements
• Authorized $4,717,634.67 in bills payable
• Approved $61,095.99 for Chevrolet Tahoe Fire Command Vehicle
• Approved $45,385.50 for Ford Explorer patrol vehicle

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications and consider a resolution for a home addition. The most consequential item is a proposal to demolish an existing carwash at 1778 Springfield Avenue and replace it with a gas station and 1,831-square-foot convenience store, requiring conditional use and bulk variance approvals. Other items include variance requests for home additions at 14 Slope Drive and 25 Primrose Drive, and a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue.

• Steven N. Kim requests variances for a home addition at 14 Slope Drive: proposed front-yard setback 36.3 ft (required 40 ft), rear-yard setback 36.5 ft (required 42.17 ft), building coverage 2,492 sq ft (max 2,130 sq ft).
• Bernardo Estupinan seeks variance for addition at 25 Primrose Drive: proposed side-yard setback 12 ft (required 14.34 ft); existing driveway 3 ft from property line and shed 4 ft from rear property line.
• 21 Sterling, LLC proposes a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue with multiple variances including front-yard setback on Osborne Avenue of 20.5 ft (required 40 ft) and a 6-ft wood fence not permitted in secondary front yard.
• Ranbir Thakur application (carried from April 6, 2026) to redevelop 1778 Springfield Avenue as a gas station with convenience store; existing carwash to be demolished, requiring site plan, conditional use, and bulk variance approvals.

The Board approved a variance for Bernardo Estupinan to construct a second-floor addition over the existing mudroom at 25 Primrose Drive, requiring a side-yard setback variance (5-0). A resolution was also adopted granting variances for Steven N. Kim's proposed addition at 14 Slope Drive for front-yard, rear-yard, and building coverage deviations (4-0). A public hearing was held for 21 Sterling, LLC's application for a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue but no decision was rendered.

• Approved variance for Bernardo Estupinan addition at 25 Primrose Drive (5-0)
• Adopted resolution granting variances for Steven N. Kim addition at 14 Slope Drive (4-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on a resolution endorsing the amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, a key affordable housing document. They are also set to approve over $9.4 million in bills, appoint a police officer, and authorize contracts including $16,500 for the Independence Day fireworks exhibition and multiple municipal annex improvement projects.

• Resolution 2026-166 endorsing the amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution 2026-167 authorizing $16,500 for Independence Day fireworks with Garden State Fireworks, Inc.
• Resolution 2026-178 approving payment of bills totaling $9,424,564.33
• Resolution 2026-180 appointing Nicholas Abruzzo as a permanent police officer (Step 9)
• Resolution 2026-177 inserting special revenue from the National Opioid Settlement into the 2026 budget

The Borough Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It adopted several resolutions, including a $16,500 fireworks contract, a $13,250 tennis‑court camera requisition, and a $9,424,564.33 payment of outstanding bills for the 2026 budget. The council also endorsed the amended Housing Element, authorized a sustainability education program, and appointed Officer Nicholas Abruzzo as a permanent police officer.

• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 fireworks contract (Resolution 2026-167)
• Approved $13,250 tennis‑court camera requisition (Resolution 2026-168)
• Approved $9,424,564.33 payment of bills (Resolution 2026-178)
• Endorsed amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Resolution 2026-166)
• Authorized sustainability education sessions for 2026 (Resolution 2026-165)
• Appointed Nicholas Abruzzo as permanent police officer (Resolution 2026-180)
• Authorized purchase of natural gas supply services (Resolution 2026-179)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a proposed 5% increase for annual permits. Members are also reviewing discussions regarding residents keeping chickens in New Providence.

• Proposed 5% increase for annual permits
• Discussion regarding residents having chickens
• Health Fair scheduled for May 13th
• Review of Animal Control Solutions reports for March and April 2026

Planning Board

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

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on a variance for a home addition at 27 Osborne Avenue (Application #2026-03) and hold a public hearing for a second variance at 14 Slope Drive (Application #2026-05) involving front-yard, rear-yard setbacks and building coverage. They will also review two other variance applications set for May 18: one at 25 Primrose Drive and one for a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue, carried from April 20. Additionally, the board will discuss a possible increase in allowed square footage for open covered porticos and an ordinance change to let the land use secretary file legal notices on behalf of applicants.

• Resolution to consider variance for addition at 27 Osborne Avenue: side-yard setback of 8 ft vs. required 14.4 ft; front-yard setback of 39 ft vs. required 40 ft.
• Public hearing for Steven N. Kim (14 Slope Drive): front-yard setback of 36.3 ft vs. required 40 ft; rear-yard setback of 36.5 ft vs. required 42.17 ft; building coverage 2,492 sq ft vs. max 2,130 sq ft.
• Review of Bernardo Estupinan (25 Primrose Drive): side-yard setback of 12 ft vs. required 14.34 ft; existing driveway 3 ft from property line; shed 4 ft from rear property line.
• Review of 21 Sterling, LLC (31 Commonwealth Avenue): multiple proposed variances for new home including front-yard setback of 20.5 ft vs. required 40 ft, driveway 3 ft from property line vs. 6 ft, and fence height/type issue.
• Discussion of ordinance change to permit the land use secretary to file legal notice on behalf of applicants.

The Board approved Joann Anita O’Connor’s request to construct an addition at 27 Osborne Avenue, despite the proposed side‑yard and front‑yard setbacks being below the minimum, with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved Steven N. Kim’s application for multiple additions at 14 Slope Drive, imposing conditions on the front porch, tree preservation, lighting, and landscaping, with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Joann O’Connor addition request (5-0)
• Approved Steven Kim addition with conditions (6-0)

Borough Council

The council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 Municipal Operating Budget and the Special Improvement District (SID) Budget. A separate public hearing considers Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The council also plans to vote on a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1836, which would allow religious and non-profit organizations to convert property to inclusionary affordable housing developments.

• Resolution 2026-153: requisition up to $1,000,000 for Police Department renovation project
• Resolution 2026-149: resolution opposing Senate Bill 1836 on affordable housing conversions
• Resolution 2026-155: creating a long-range plan to address drainage issues
• Resolution 2026-157: up to $10,826 for Oakwood Park backstop replacement
• Resolution 2026-161: authorizing signatories for sale of 705 Central Avenue, Unit 1

The Borough Council adopted the 2026 municipal operating budget and a budget cap bank ordinance, and approved various resolutions including police renovation funding and community event sponsorships. No votes were recorded against these items.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Adopted 2026 Municipal Operating Budget ($28.1M appropriations, 3.42% tax increase)
• Adopted 2026 Special Improvement District budget
• Approved $1M for Police Department renovation project
• Approved community event sponsorships for 2026
• Authorized road closures for Pioneer Day Street Fair
• Authorized reusable bag distribution agreement with Goatote
• Rejected all bids for composting services

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission on reinstating the Historic Preservation Element into the Borough Master Plan. The board will also review the 2025 Board of Adjustment Annual Report. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn by 10:30 PM with no new testimony after 10:00 PM.

• Historic Preservation Commission presentation on reinstating the Historic Preservation Element into the Borough Master Plan
• Review of the 2025 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three residential addition applications. Each application proposes setbacks that are below the minimums required by Chapter 310, Article IV, Section 310-11. The board will consider whether to grant permission for the additions.

• Application #2026-04 – 25 Primrose Drive – side‑yard setback 12 ft (minimum 14.34 ft)
• Application #2026-03 – 27 Osborne Avenue – side‑yard setback 8 ft (minimum 14.4 ft) and front‑yard setback 39 ft (minimum 40 ft)
• Application #2026-05 – 14 Slope Drive – front‑yard setback 36.3 ft (minimum 40 ft), rear‑yard setback 36.5 ft (minimum 42.17 ft), building coverage 2,492 sf (maximum 2,130 sf)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a home addition at 27 Osborne Avenue, requiring the applicant to protect a tree prior to construction. A separate application for a home addition at 25 Primrose Drive was carried to the next meeting due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved variance for 27 Osborne Avenue addition (6-0)
• Required tree protection prior to construction
• Carried Bernardo Estupinan application to May 18, 2026
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a consent agenda including 16 items, most notably authorizing payment of $3,825,971.17 in bills, awarding on-call electrical contracts, and approving expenditures for downtown paver walkway resetting and elevator replacement. The meeting also features proclamations for Local Government Week, National Library Week, and local sports champions, followed by an executive session on personnel matters.

• Resolution 2026-137: Payment of bills totaling $3,825,971.17
• Resolution 2026-133: Awarding on-call electrical contracts to Sonny Electric Inc. and Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC through March 31, 2027
• Resolution 2026-142: Partial payment #3 of $26,218 for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement
• Resolution 2026-141: Approval of $32,750 for resetting paver walkways in downtown
• Proclamations for Local Government Week, National Library Week, NP Cheerleading State Champions, and NP Girls Basketball Union County Champions

The Borough Council approved payments totaling $3.8 million, including school taxes and insurance, and authorized hiring summer help and electrical contractors. The body also approved a resolution to establish a trust fund for property beautification donations.

• Approved $3.8M bills payable list
• Authorized summer help hiring at $18/hr
• Approved electrical contracts through March 2027
• Authorized $5K for Passaic River snagging
• Approved $32.75K for downtown paver walkway repairs
• Authorized $26.2K for elevator replacement payment
• Authorized $40K T-Mobile grant application
• Authorized return of $1,711.60 escrow to Primrose School