New Providence public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including reappropriating $200,000 for grass field renovations and authorizing the sale of Block 185 Lot 23.01. It will also consider payments for the community pool bridge project, a purchase of a large‑format printer, and a $498,960.72 bill payment list. Additional items include a grant application, a communications plan, and police equipment and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2025-17 reappropriating $200,000 for renovation of borough‑owned grass fields
• Ordinance 2025-18 authorizing sale of Block 185 Lot 23.01, no longer needed for public use
• Resolution 2025-330 approving Change Order #2 for pool bridge replacement, $10,340.93
• Resolution 2025-337 approving requisition for Motorola police radios, up to $4,498.41
• Resolution 2025-338 approving labor contract with the Chief of Police through Dec 31 2027

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-17 to reappropriate $200,000 for grass‑field renovations and Ordinance 2025-18 to sell unused property Block 185 Lot 23.01. It authorized payment of $498,960.72 for various municipal bills and approved several resolutions for the community pool bridge, employee salaries, police equipment, and the police chief labor contract.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-17 reappropriating $200,000 for grass‑field renovation (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-18 authorizing sale of Block 185 Lot 23.01 (unanimous aye)
• Authorized payment of $498,960.72 for municipal bills (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for pool bridge replacement, $10,340.93 (unanimous)
• Approved Progress Payment #3 for pool bridge, $107,212.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Salary Resolution for employee raises effective Jan 1 (unanimous)
• Approved requisition for police radios, up to $4,498.41 (unanimous)
• Approved labor contract with Chief of Police through Dec 31 2027 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will vote on three R‑2 zone addition applications, including two that seek variances for side‑yard setbacks and one that has been denied. It will also schedule public hearings for additional applications carried over from previous meetings. The meeting includes a review of upcoming public hearings for January 2026.

• Application #2025-30 – Bryan James DeBarbieri, 17 Holmes Oval South – side‑yard setback 10.3 ft (minimum 12.3 ft); eligible voters listed
• Application #2025-31 – Matthew and Erin Yoeli, 87 Commonwealth Avenue – side‑yard setback 8.3 ft (minimum 8.9 ft); eligible voters listed
• Application #2025-24 – Robert Schmidt, 158 Pearl Street – denied; front‑yard setback 30 ft (minimum 40 ft) and side‑yard setback 5 ft (minimum 8 ft)
• Public hearing carried over – Kevin and Jennifer Nixon, 26 Ridgeview Avenue – front‑yard setbacks 25 ft and 8.5 ft (minimum 40 ft)
• Public hearing carried over – 966 Central Avenue LLC, 966 Central Avenue – multiple setbacks below required minimums

The Board of Adjustment voted to approve the addition requests for Bryan James DeBarbieri (Application #2025-30), Matthew and Erin Yoeli (Application #2025-31), and Kevin and Jennifer Nixon (Application #2025-26). All motions passed with unanimous support and no opposition. The approvals will be formalized in resolutions at the next meeting.

• Approved Bryan James DeBarbieri addition (Application #2025-30) (6-0)
• Approved Matthew and Erin Yoeli addition (Application #2025-31) (7-0)
• Approved Kevin and Jennifer Nixon addition (Application #2025-26) (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family inclusionary townhome project. The board will also consider a time extension for a townhouse development on South Street and note an upcoming hearing for an age-restricted community.

• Public hearing for Toll Brothers, Inc. to build 104 multi-family inclusionary townhomes at 121 Chanlon Road
• Extension of time request for 309 South Street, LLC to develop 15 townhouse units
• Upcoming January 13 hearing for NP Mountain Developers, LLC to build a 297-unit age-restricted development at 70 Ryder Way

The 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 was moved by Mr. Keane, seconded by Mr. Hoefling, and passed with all six members voting in favor and no opposition. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

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

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application from Everest Real Estate New Providence, LLC. The board will consider an amended minor site plan for a property in the Central Commercial District.

• Public hearing for Application #2025-03 at 64 South Street (Block 150, Lot 6)
• Proposed parking lot restriping and rear parking lot expansion
• Proposed construction of an ADA ramp and trash enclosure
• Proposed installation of a new refrigeration unit and front façade canopy

The Board voted to hear the amended minor site plan for 64 South Street without public notice and then approved the plan with a list of conditions. The minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting were also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

• Approved hearing of the 64 South Street amended minor site plan without public notice (unanimous)
• Approved the amended minor site plan for 64 South Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of October 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda including multiple police and public works appointments, various service contracts, and a bond ordinance for field renovations. The body will also consider the sale of property at Block 185 Lot 23.01 and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 4736 regarding affordable housing.

• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $3,748,073.85
• Bond Ordinance 2025-17 to reappropriate $200,000 for renovation of Borough-owned grass fields
• Ordinance 2025-18 authorizing the sale of property at Block 185 Lot 23.01
• Contract for Cifelli & Son General Contracting, Inc. not to exceed $40,000.00 for sidewalk maintenance
• Requisition for Foggia Trinity Electric LLC not to exceed $15,950.00 for emergency heater repairs

The Borough Council authorized the insertion of $419,674 from the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program into the 2025 budget for Union Avenue improvements. It also approved a $40,703 grant from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund for the Ping Wang property cleanup. Additional actions included appointing Michael Carlino as police sergeant, amending the GovPilot software contract, and approving various community and infrastructure expenditures.

• Appointed Michael Carl2 Carlino to Sergeant (unanimous aye)
• Approved November 10, 2025 council minutes (unanimously approved)
• Authorized amendment to the annual GovPilot, LLC contract for e‑bike registration module
• Accepted Heyer, Gruel & Associates proposal to develop a community energy plan (grant $10,000)
• Approved requisition R2502351 to Cindy Fowlis Designs LLC for lobby furniture, up to $9,551.76
• Authorized return of escrow and performance guarantee to South Street Commons, $11,838.46
• Accepted grant of $40,703 from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund for Ping Wang site cleanup
• Inserted $419,674 NJDOT Municipal Aid into the budget for Union Avenue improvements

Board of Adjustment

The Board will vote on a resolution for the Marzynski application at 25 Madison Avenue, which proposes side‑yard setbacks of 8.94 ft left and 10.98 ft right, below the required 12 ft. The board will also hold public hearings for three other addition applications at 17 Holmes Oval South, 87 Commonwealth Avenue, and 158 Pearl Street. Additionally, the board will review public hearings scheduled for Dec 15 for the Nixon and 966 Central Avenue applications, all under Chapter 310, Article IV, Section 310‑11, Schedule II.

• Application #2025-29: 25 Madison Avenue – side‑yard setbacks 8.94 ft (left) & 10.98 ft (right) vs 12 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-30: 17 Holmes Oval South – side‑yard setback 10.3 ft vs 12.3 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-31: 87 Commonwealth Avenue – side‑yard setback 8.3 ft vs 8.9 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-24 (revised): 158 Pearl Street – front‑yard setback 30 ft vs 40 ft minimum; side‑yard setback 5 ft vs 8 ft minimum.
• Application #2025-28: 966 Central Avenue – front‑yard setbacks 26.93 ft & 27.2 ft vs 40 ft minimum; rear‑yard setbacks 9.64 ft & 9.5 ft vs 40 ft minimum; generator setback 3.5 ft vs 6 ft minimum.

The Board approved the Marzynski application (2025-29) for an addition with side‑yard setbacks below the required minimum. It also approved the DeBarbieri application (2025-30) and the Yoeli application (2025-31), each granting a variance for side‑yard setbacks. All three motions passed unanimously with no opposition. The Schmidt application (2025-24) was carried over and no decision was made.

• Approved Marzynski application #2025-29 (vote: Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Zeran, Oh, Grob)
• Approved DeBarbieri application #2025-30 (vote: Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Zeran, Oh, Grob)
• Approved Yoeli application #2025-31 (vote: Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Oh, Grob)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for additions in the R-2 zone. Each proposal requests setbacks that are below the minimum required by Chapter 310, Article IV, Section 310-11. The applications are for 25 Madison Avenue, 158 Pearl Street, and 17 Holmes Oval South. The Board will decide whether to grant the requested variances.

• Application #2025-29 – 25 Madison Avenue: side-yard setbacks 8.94 ft (left) and 10.98 ft (right) vs 12 ft minimum
• Application #2025-24 – 158 Pearl Street: front-yard setback 30 ft vs 40 ft minimum; side-yard setback 5 ft vs 8 ft minimum
• Application #2025-30 – 17 Holmes Oval South: side-yard setback 10.3 ft vs 12.3 ft minimum

The Board approved Thaddeus and Kathleen Marzynski's addition application (#2025-29) with two conditions: a deed restriction prohibiting attic living space and exterior finishes matching the existing façade. The approval was unanimous (7‑0). The hearing on Robert Schmidt's addition application (#2025-24) was carried to December 1, 2025. Minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved Marzynski Application #2025-29 with conditions (deed restriction, matching exterior) (7-0)
• Carried Schmidt Application #2025-24 hearing to December 1, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2025 as submitted (no vote recorded)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the code on bamboo planting, vehicles and traffic, and municipal fees. Major financial actions include authorizing payment of $8,468,885.98 for attached bills and approving contracts for storm‑drain improvements, sewer plant automation, and asbestos remediation. The meeting also includes appointments for a part‑time electrical inspector and a probationary police officer, as well as a public hearing on the bamboo ordinance.

• Ordinance 2025-08 – creates Chapter 116 on planting, growing and containment of bamboo
• Resolution 2025-278 – approves $128,000 for storm‑drain improvements on 4th Street
• Resolution 2025-286 – authorizes payment of $8,468,885.98 for the attached bills payable list
• Resolution 2025-291 – approves $262,990 for replacement of the sewer plant automation system
• Resolution 2025-282 – approves contract with Lilich Corporation for asbestos abatement at the old Borough Hall up to $173,500

The Borough Council adopted six new ordinances covering bamboo planting, vehicle traffic, code revisions, assessor duties, e‑bike/scooter fees, and registration requirements. It also approved multiple public‑works resolutions, including a $128,000 storm‑drain improvement on 4th Street, a $99,879.66 progress payment for the community‑pool bridge, and contracts for asbestos monitoring and abatement at the old Borough Hall. All actions were carried by roll‑call vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 (bamboo planting) – carried on roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 (e‑bike/e‑scooter traffic rules) – carried on roll call
• Approved Resolution 2025-278 for $128,000 storm‑drain improvements on 4th Street
• Approved Resolution 2025-280 for $99,879.66 progress payment on pool bridge replacement
• Approved Resolution 2025-281 contract with Environmental Design Inc. for asbestos monitoring ($33,339.00 max)
• Approved Resolution 2025-282 contract with Lilich Corporation for asbestos abatement ($173,500.00 max)
• Approved Resolution 2025-279 appointing Eric Delizio as part‑time electrical subcode official
• Approved Resolution 2025-283 authorizing purchase of electricity supply services via online auction

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution regarding a home addition at 63 Old Oak Drive. One scheduled public hearing for 966 Central Avenue has been carried to December 15, 2025.

• Resolution for addition at 63 Old Oak Drive (Application #2025-27)
• Carried hearing for addition at 966 Central Avenue (Application #2025-28)
• Review of upcoming hearing for addition at 25 Madison Avenue (Application #2025-29)
• Review of carried hearing for addition at 158 Pearl Street (Application #2025-24)

The Board of Adjustment approved the application of David and Sara Lichtstein to construct an addition at 63 Old Oak Drive, with the motion passing unanimously among the members present. The minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting were also approved as submitted. The hearing for the 966 Central Avenue application was carried over to December 15, 2025 at the applicant's request.

• Approved David and Sara Lichtstein addition request (members in favor: Grob, Rossi, Sorochen, Oh, Chairman Nadelberg)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes as submitted
• Carried 966 Central Avenue hearing to December 15, 2025

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will review Ordinance 2025-11, which amends Chapter 333 of the BOH Sanitary Standards to set trash pickup hours from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm in residential areas. The board will also conduct the first reading of a proposed BOH Code Adoption Ordinance for codifying the borough’s ordinances and consider a draft of the 2026 Health Service Budget. A public hearing of citizens is scheduled, and a chicken‑coop permit will not be read at this meeting.

• Review Ordinance 2025-11 amending Chapter 333 of BOH Sanitary Standards (trash pickup 6:00 am‑8:00 pm)
• First reading of Proposed BOH Code Adoption Ordinance for codification
• Draft of Proposed 2026 Health Service Budget
• Public hearing of citizens
• Discussion of New EyeLash establishment (no BOH permit required)

The board approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes after Dr. Lake moved and Chris Stieh seconded the motion. The board adopted Resolution 2025‑11, which sets regulations for trash pickup in the borough. The board scheduled a rabies vaccination clinic for January 10, 2026, to be conducted by Dr. Darby.

• Approved September 3, 2025 Board of Health minutes (motion moved 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 New Providence Borough Council will consider a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-11 to amend the Sanitary Standards chapter of the borough code. It will also adopt several ordinances updating code chapters on vehicles, electric scooters, bamboo planting, fees, and parks. The council will vote on resolutions supporting the NJ Climate Superfund Act, a salary resolution, an appointment of a community activities coordinator, and professional engineering services for stormwater mapping. Additionally, it will approve payments totaling $240,609.24 and specific requisitions for paving, pump repair, and sewer jet nozzles.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Amending Chapter 333 “Sanitary Standards” (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-10: Amending Chapter 257 “Vehicles and Traffic”
• Ordinance 2025-15: Establishing Chapter 143 “Electric Scooter and Electric Bicycle Registration”
• Resolution 2025-271: Authorizing payment of $240,609.24 for attached bills
• Resolution 2025-272: Approving requisition up to $13,859.82 to Tilcon New York Inc. for paving by railroad tracks

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-11, amending Chapter 333 of the Code titled “Sanitary Standards,” after a public hearing with no speakers. The motion passed with all six council members voting aye. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

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

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several variance applications for residential additions that do not meet the required yard setbacks. Items include requests for 63 Old Oak Drive, 966 Central Avenue, 25 Madison Avenue, and 158 Pearl Street. The board will vote on the Lichstein application and consider carrying forward the other applications to future dates.

• David and Sara Lichstein – 63 Old Oak Drive – rear‑yard setback 33.75 ft (required 40 ft) and deck setback 30 ft (required 40 ft).
• 966 Central Avenue LLC – 966 Central Avenue, B‑12 – front‑yard setbacks 26.93 ft and 27.2 ft (required 40 ft), rear‑yard setbacks 9.64 ft and 9.5 ft (required 40 ft).
• Thaddeus and Kathleen Marzynski – 25 Madison Avenue – side‑yard setbacks 8.94 ft left, 10.98 ft right (required 12 ft).
• Robert Schmidt – 158 Pearl Street – front‑yard setback 30 ft (required 40 ft) and side‑yard setback 5 ft (required 8 ft).

The Board approved the Galak patio variance despite the lot coverage exceeding the 50% limit, with a unanimous vote of six members. It also approved the Lichtstein addition variance, attaching conditions on deck lighting and a retaining wall, with all eight members voting in favor. The application for a gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue was deemed incomplete. Minutes from the October 6 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved Galak patio variance (6‑0)
• Approved Lichtstein addition variance with conditions (8‑0)
• Deemed gas station application at 1778 Springfield Ave incomplete
• Approved October 6 minutes as submitted

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application for a residential development at 70 Ryder Way. The board will also note an upcoming hearing for a different housing project on Chanlon Road.

• Public hearing for NP Mountain Developers, LLC (Application #2025-02) to develop 297 age-restricted units at 70 Ryder Way
• Proposed 70 Ryder Way project includes two multifamily buildings, eight townhome buildings, a pool, and two pickleball courts
• Notice of December 9 hearing for Toll Brothers, Inc. (Application #2024-04) for 104 multi-family inclusionary townhomes at 121 Chanlon Road

The Board conducted a public hearing on NP Mountain Developers’ application to build a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project at 70 Ryder Way. Members asked about affordable‑unit counts, EV‑ready parking, sidewalk access on Mountain Avenue, and coordination with the JCP&L substation. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or other formal action on the application.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing a $2,395,753.55 payment of outstanding bills, approving a $38,500 contract for emergency storm‑drain repairs at Pittsford Way and Springfield Ave, and approving $29,939 for fire department turnout gear. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 333 sanitary standards and on hiring an Electrical Subcode Inspector. Discussion items include a proposed chicken ordinance amendment and a Bamboo ordinance.

• Resolution 2025‑264 authorizes payment of $2,395,753.55 for pending bills
• Resolution 2025‑261 approves up to $38,500 for Montana Construction Corp to repair emergency storm drains at Pittsford Way and Springfield Ave
• Resolution 2025‑266 approves up to $29,939 for Witmer Public Safety Group to supply fire department turnout gear
• Ordinance 2025‑11 amends Chapter 333 of the Code to update sanitary standards
• Authorization to hire an Electrical Subcode Inspector

The Borough Council unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a proposal from Kroll, LLC for a fixed‑asset accounting and property insurance appraisal. The council authorized $38,500 for emergency storm‑drain repairs on Pittsford Way and Springfield Ave and approved participation in the Resilient NJ regional assistance program. It also approved $2,395,753.55 in bill payments, appointed an emergency‑management coordinator in training, and approved $29,939 for new fire‑department turnout gear.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-259 for Kroll, LLC appraisal proposal
• Accepted resignation of Joseph Broccoli (Resolution 2025-260)
• Approved $38,500 emergency storm‑drain repair (Resolution 2025-261)
• Authorized participation in Resilient NJ program (Resolution 2025-262)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $2,395,753.55 (Resolution 2025-264)
• Appointed John Signorello as Emergency Management Coordinator in training (Resolution 2025-265)
• Approved $29,939 purchase of fire turnout gear (Resolution 2025-266)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Toll Brothers, Inc.'s application #2024-04 to build a 104‑unit, multi‑family inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road. The agenda also notes an upcoming hearing on October 21 for NP Mountain Developers' 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project at 70 Ryder Way. Minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting will be reviewed, and miscellaneous and communication items will be addressed.

• Public hearing: Toll Brothers, Inc. application #2024-04 – 104‑unit townhome development, 121 Chanlon Road (site plan and bulk variance)
• Upcoming hearing (Oct 21): NP Mountain Developers, LLC application #2025-02 – 297‑unit age‑restricted residential development, 70 Ryder Way
• Review minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Miscellaneous business
• Communication items

The Planning Board did not vote on whether it has jurisdiction over the amended parking‑space request. It scheduled a future hearing on Dec. 9, 2025, and set briefing deadlines – the applicant must submit a brief by Oct. 24, 2025 and the objectors by Nov. 7, 2025. The Nov. 4 meeting was cancelled and no special meeting was set. The board also marked the latest architectural and site‑plan exhibits.

• Postponed vote on jurisdiction for the additional 54 parking spaces (no vote taken)
• Scheduled a hearing on Dec. 9, 2025 to consider jurisdiction and testimony
• Applicant brief deadline set for Oct. 24, 2025
• Objectors brief deadline set for Nov. 7, 2025
• Cancelled the Nov. 4, 2025 meeting
• Marked Exhibit A‑16 (modified architectural plans) as reviewed
• Marked Exhibit A‑18 (site section sheet) as reviewed

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider applications for residential construction variances. The meeting includes a resolution for one property and public hearings for two other residential projects.

• Resolution for a portico at 19 Northview Road (Application #2025-23)
• Public hearing for a patio at 31 West Third Street (Application #2025-25)
• Public hearing for an addition at 158 Pearl Street (Application #2025-24)

The Board approved Aimee Troy's portico variance (6‑0), Brian Galbally's addition variance (6‑0), and Martin and Kaitlyn Galak's patio variance (7‑0). No vote was taken on Robert Schmidt's garage variance request, so the matter was deferred. All approvals were unanimous among members present.

• Approved Aimee Troy portico variance (6-0)
• Approved Brian Galbally addition variance (6-0)
• Approved Martin and Kaitlyn Galak patio variance (7-0)
• Deferred Robert Schmidt garage variance (no vote taken)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding property maintenance, vehicle and traffic codes, and a bond for storm sewer lines. The body is also reviewing Community Development Block Grant applications for senior services and an ADA accessible bathroom.

• Ordinance 2025-09: Reappropriating $202,206.37 for storm sewer line restoration
• CDBG applications for New Providence Senior Services and an ADA bathroom at Old Borough Hall
• Resolution 2025-253: Payment of bills payable list totaling $475,319.26
• Resolution 2025-251: Contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. for firehouse repairs up to $18,700.00
• Resolution 2025-255: Requisition for Motorola Solutions, Inc. for EMS radios up to $11,610.96

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-09, reallocating $202,206.37 to restore storm sewer lines. Ordinances 2025-08 and 2025-10 were both tabled after council votes. The council also set priorities for Community Development Block Grant applications and approved several contracts and payments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 (bond reappropriation $202,206.37) – ayes: Bilicska, Cumiskey, Dolan, Kogan, McKnight
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-08 (bamboo/property maintenance) – ayes: Bilicska, Cumiskey, Dolan, Kogan, McKnight
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-10 (bicycle safety) – ayes: Bilicska, Cumiskey, Dolan, Kogan, McKnight
• Prioritized CDBG Year 52 applications: senior services program and ADA‑accessible bathroom at Old Borough Hall
• Authorized payment of $475,319.26 for listed bills payable
• Appointed Eugenia Rzegocki as school crossing guard for 2025
• Approved contract with CRT Contracting & Coatings, Inc. for gym masonry repairs up to $7,336.00
• Approved contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. for firehouse brick façade and chimney repairs up to $18,700.00

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider Toll Brothers, Inc. application #2024-04 for a 104‑unit multi‑family inclusionary townhome development on Chanlon Road, Block 221, Lot 6, located in the TBI‑2 Zone and Affordable Housing Overlay. The Board will review the site plan and bulk variance request for the project. Minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting will be reviewed. Additional items include miscellaneous business and communication items.

• Public hearing on Toll Brothers application #2024-04 for a 104‑unit townhome development on Chanlon Road (TBI‑2 Zone, AHO Affordable Housing Overlay)
• Review of minutes from the September 2, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Miscellaneous business
• Communication items

The New Providence Planning Board conducted a public hearing on Toll Brothers' 104‑unit townhome and multifamily development at 121 Chanlon Road. Board members and staff discussed parking requirements, RSIS standards, and traffic impacts, noting that the applicant removed 54 parking spaces from Lot 5 and will proceed with the revised plan. No formal vote or approval was recorded during this meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider Zvika and Ladyane Badalov's application #2025-22 for a residential addition and driveway at 18 Holmes Avenue, which seeks setbacks and curb cut dimensions that do not meet current zoning minimums. Public hearings are scheduled for three other variance requests on September 15, including a portico at 19 Northview Road and an addition at 158 Pearl Street. The board will also review a patio variance scheduled for October 6 at 31 West Third Street.

• Badalov Application #2025-22 – 18 Holmes Avenue, R-2 zone; 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).
• Troy Application #2025-23 – 19 Northview Road, R-2 zone; front-yard setback 36.02 ft (min 40 ft) for a portico.
• Schmidt Application #2025-24 – 158 Pearl Street, R-2 zone; front-yard setback 30 ft (min 40 ft) and side-yard setback 5 ft (min 8 ft) for an addition.
• Galak Application #2025-25 – 31 West Third Street, R-3 zone; patio lot coverage 53.2 % (max 50 %).
• No new witnesses will be heard after 10:00 p.m. (procedural notice).

The Board of Adjustment approved the Badalov application for an addition and driveway variance. It also approved the Troy application for a portico variance. The Schmidt garage addition hearing was carried over to October 6, 2025 for further review.

• Approved Badalov addition and driveway variance; members in favor: Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Grob
• Approved Troy portico variance; members in favor: Ammitzboll, Ping, Rossi, Sorochen, Zeran, Oh, Grob
• Carried Schmidt garage addition hearing to October 6, 2025

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes numerous ordinances and resolutions. Highlights include authorizing payment of $6,277,256.78 in outstanding bills, reappropriating $202,206.37 for storm‑sewer restoration, and adopting a settlement agreement related to the national opioid crisis. Additional items cover contract approvals for a copy‑machine purchase, roof repairs, and traffic‑marking services.

• Resolution 2025-236 – Authorizes payment of $6,277,256.78 for attached bills
• Ordinance 2025-09 – Reappropriates $202,206.37 for storm sewer line restoration
• Resolution 2025-237 – Provides for insertion of opioid settlement revenue into the 2025 budget
• Resolution 2025-232 – Approves purchase of a Konica C251i copy machine and maintenance contract (Sourcewell Contract #112124‑KON)
• Resolution 2025-233 – Approves change order up to $4,110.00 for roof repairs at Old Borough Hall

The Borough Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It adopted several resolutions approving a sustainability advisory table, hiring for community activities, a new ordinance restricting bamboo, a copy‑machine purchase, a roof‑repair change order, and a $6,277,256.78 bill payment package. The Council also authorized participation in a nationwide opioid settlement and reallocated $202,206.37 for storm‑sewer repairs.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-230 to allow Sustainability Advisory Committee table at Fall Festival
• Authorized hiring of Community Activities Coordinator and part‑time Program Coordinator
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 prohibiting bamboo planting except in containers
• Approved Resolution 2025-232 purchase of Konica C251i copy machine for $8,097
• Approved Resolution 2025-233 Change Order #1 for roof repairs up to $4,1110.00
• Approved Resolution 2025-236 payment of bills totaling $6,277,256.78
• Authorized participation in nationwide opioid settlement (Resolution 2025-240)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment voted 7‑0 to approve the Galbally application (#2025‑19) for a full second‑story addition at 143 Division Avenue. Earlier in the meeting the Board also approved four other applications—two driveway widenings, a deck, and an addition—each with a 5‑0 vote. All approvals were recorded as motions moved and seconded by board members.

• Approved Galbally addition (Application #2025‑19, 143 Division Avenue) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Ian Singer driveway widening (Application #2025‑16, 53 Maple Street) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Ursula Burke driveway construction (Application #2025‑18, 31 Primrose Drive) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Jason Maryatt deck construction (Application #2025‑21, 66 Salem Road) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Amy and John Conroy addition, deck, patio, porch (Application #2025‑17, 15 Woodland Road) – vote 5‑0

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a conditional rating received by Moe's Bistro following an April inspection. Members will also discuss zoning restrictions for doggie day care businesses and Ordinance # 333-162 regarding livestock.

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

The Board approved the July 9, 2025 minutes. It took no further action on the July Animal Control Solutions report and noted the August report was not received. The board assigned attorney Paul Rizzo to review the chicken/rooster ordinance and to draft a resolution on commercial trash complaints. It also agreed to add vaping and drinking danger information to the Board of Education website and to add retention‑basin addresses to the Union County mosquito spray list.

• Approved minutes (motion moved and seconded)
• No further action on Animal Control Solutions July 2025 report
• No further action on Animal Control Solutions August 2025 report (not received)
• Attorney Paul Rizzo will review ordinance and resolutions on chickens and roosters
• Attorney Paul Rizzo will draft a resolution on commercial trash/recycling complaints
• Megan and Helen will add vaping and drinking danger info to the Board of Education website
• Helen will add retention‑basin addresses to the Union County mosquito spray list
• No further action needed on Health Inspector reports for July and August

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a 104-unit inclusionary townhome development proposed by Toll Brothers. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing for Toll Brothers 104-unit townhome project
• Review of August 5, 2025 Planning Board minutes
• Site plan and bulk variance application for Chanlon Road

The Board heard extensive testimony on the 104‑unit Chanlon Road site, including parking, sidewalk, fire‑truck access, and easement issues. No formal vote or approval, denial, or amendment was recorded. The discussion was limited to reviewing revised plans and addressing community concerns.

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Avenue, has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several residential property applications. These requests seek permissions to deviate from zoning codes for additions, decks, garages, and driveways.

• Application #2025-15: Detached garage and driveway extension at 22 Brook Hollow Lane
• Application #2025-16: Driveway widening at 53 Maple Street
• Application #2025-18: Driveway construction at 31 Primrose Drive
• Application #2025-21: Deck construction at 66 Salem Road
• Application #2025-17: Addition, deck, patio, and front porch at 15 Woodland Road

The Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests. William Wright received approval for a detached garage that exceeds height and driveway setback limits. Ian and Aimee Singer were approved to widen their driveway. Ursula Burke and John McGovern were approved to widen their driveway. Jason Lindgren and Yuka Sakai were approved to build a deck with a condition to screen the area beneath it with lattice.

• Approved William Wright detached garage variance (Sorochen, Oh, Sponauer, Nadelberg in favor)
• Approved Ian & Aimee Singer driveway widening variance (Grob, Sorochen, Sponauer, Zeran, Nadelberg in favor)
• Approved Ursula Burke & John McGovern driveway widening variance (Grob, Sorochen, Sponauer, Zeran, Nadelberg in favor)
• Approved Jason Lindgren & Yuka Sakai deck construction with lattice screening condition (Grob, Sorochen, Sponauer, Zeran, Nadelberg in favor)

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-07, amending Chapter 147 of the Code to update fees and licenses, with all six members voting aye. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. Other agenda items included presentations on composting, storm‑water management, and various resolutions, but no votes were recorded for those items.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 (fees & licenses) – all six members voted aye
• Approved July 15, 2025 council minutes – unanimous vote

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board held a public hearing on Toll Brothers' application to build a 104‑unit townhome and multifamily development at 121 Chanlon Road. Board members reviewed revised site plans that address earlier concerns about affordable‑unit integration and parking, and they discussed the impact of a parking easement on the adjacent Age‑Restricted Overlay Zone (Lot 5). No formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded during the meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved William Wright’s application for a detached two‑car garage that exceeds height and driveway setback limits, granting a variance with two conditions: the second floor will not be used as living space and the existing shed must be removed within 90 days of garage completion. The motion passed with four votes in favor (Mr. Sorochen, Mr. Oh, Mr. Sponauer, Chairman Nadelberg) and two votes opposed (Mr. Grob, Ms. Zeran). The Board also approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting as submitted. A formal resolution of the garage approval will be recorded at the next meeting.

• Approved Wright garage variance with conditions (4‑2)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes as submitted

Planning Board

The Board decided to carry the Toll Brothers site‑plan 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 Aug 5, 2025 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (motion moved, seconded, approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved, seconded, adjourned)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment postponed William Wright’s request to construct an 18‑foot detached garage at 22 Brook Hollow Lane to the August 4, 2025 hearing. It also postponed Ian Singer’s request to widen a driveway at 53 Maple Street to the August 18, 2025 hearing. Additionally, the Board approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting.

• Postponed William Wright garage application to Aug 4, 2025
• Postponed Ian Singer driveway widening application to Aug 18, 2025
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The council adopted a resolution to hold a special session on July 15, 2025. It agreed to the library driveway improvement plan and to plant a new tree on the library lawn. It authorized the purchase of a public‑art sculpture and approved a $750,000 Green Acres grant for the Oakwood Park Playground redevelopment. It also approved a grant application for Union Avenue improvements and contracts for firehouse and municipal‑center roof repairs, plus a $707,900 architectural services contract for the police department renovation.

• Approved Resolution 2025-02a establishing a special session (unanimous ayes)
• Agreed to library driveway safety improvements and planting a new tree
• Authorized purchase of the "Seafoam Resting Spot" sculpture (Resolution 2025-190)
• Approved Resolution 2025-192 to accept a $750,000 Green Acres grant for Oakwood Park Playground project
• Approved Resolution 2025-194 to submit a grant application requesting $975,248.73 for Union Ave improvements (existing $281,151 grant)
• Approved Resolution 2025-195 contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. for firehouse roof repairs up to $34,320
• Approved Resolution 2025-196 contract with CRT Contracting & Coatings, Inc. for municipal center roof repairs up to $41,385
• Approved Resolution 2025-197 contract with The Musial Group for police department renovation services costing $707,900

Board of Health

The Board approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dr. Robinson and a second by Claudia. The board reported no further action needed for Animal Control Solutions for May and June 2025, for health inspections in May and June 2025, for the public health nurse reports for May and June, and for the secretary's financial reports for May and June 2025.

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

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Resolution 2025-189, approving requisition R2501420 for Tilcon New York Inc. The contract is for up to $521,359.63 to fund 2025 road paving under Morris County Co‑Op #6. The resolution was moved, seconded and carried with unanimous ayes from all members present.

• Approved requisition R2501420 for Tilcon New York Inc., up to $521,359.63 for 2025 road paving (unanimous ayes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the Edelstein application (#2025-12) to construct an addition and deck at 15 Hillside Terrace, even though the proposed setbacks were below the required minimums. The Board also approved the Goff application (#2025-13) to construct an addition and detached garage at 32 Morehouse Place, which similarly did not meet several zoning setback and coverage requirements. The minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Edelstein addition and deck (application #2025-12) – vote: Grob, Ping, Sorochen, Zeran, Nadelberg
• Approved Goff addition and detached garage (application #2025-13) – vote: Grob, Ping, Sorochen, Zeran, Nadelberg
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes as submitted

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board conducted a public hearing on Toll Brothers’ application to develop 121 Chanlon Road with 104 units, including 21 affordable units. Board members and staff reviewed site plans, requested variances, and parking provisions. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved an amended site plan waiver and variance to install an illuminated raceway channel letter sign on the façade of Rai Leh Inc. d/b/a Yoga Six at 1260-66 Springfield Avenue. The motion was moved by Mr. Hoefling, seconded by Mr. Keane, and passed with six members voting in favor. The board also approved the minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved amended site plan waiver and variance for Yoga Six sign (6-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑06, authorizing $15,065,500 in bonds to fund $15,873,500 of capital projects, with all five members voting aye. They unanimously appointed Katharyn Banks to the Library Board of Trustees. The council approved several resolutions including endorsement of the Fourth Round Housing Element, adoption of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund spending plan, award of an $183,718 elevator contract, and approval of a –$54,281.48 change order and a $702.97 final payment for the Maple Street improvements. Additional finance resolutions authorized $988,164.30 in bill payments and a $515,035 contract for a borough‑wide property revaluation.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑06 (bond) – $15,065,500 bonds authorized; vote 5‑0 ayes
• Appointed Katharyn Banks to Library Board of Trustees – unanimous approval
• Approved Resolution 2025‑168 endorsing Fourth Round Housing Element – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025‑169 adopting Affordable Housing Trust Fund spending plan – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025‑171 awarding elevator contract to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for $183,718 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025‑172 change order #1 for Portofino Builders, reducing $54,281.48 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025‑177 authorizing payment of bills totaling $988,164.30 – approved
• Approved Resolution 2025‑178 awarding contract to Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. for $515,035 municipal revaluation – approved

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the Wang and Tullo variance applications despite setbacks and height violations, with six members voting in favor on each. It also approved the Edelstein application, adding a condition that deck lighting be downward‑directed and no floodlights, with seven members voting in favor. No other applications received a decision at this meeting.

• Approved John and Betty Wang variance (6 members voted in favor)
• Approved Andrew I. Tullo and Lisa Ann Serillo variance (6 members voted in favor)
• Approved Steven and Stacey Edelstein variance with lighting condition (7 members voted in favor)

Board of Health

Board members discussed inspection issues at Jose’s Mexican Cantina and Szechuan Delight. Both owners agreed to improve cleaning practices, and a free food‑service training class was proposed by a diner owner. No votes or official actions were recorded.

Planning Board

The Board approved the amended site plan waiver and variance for Yoga Six at 1260-66 Springfield Avenue. Approval was contingent on the sign being 25 SF or less, mounted on a white backer board, projecting less than 10 in from the façade, and retaining gooseneck lights. The motion was moved by Mayor Morgan, seconded by Mr. Hoefling, and passed with votes from Mr. Cumiskey, Mr. Hoefling, Mr. Keane, Mayor Morgan, Mr. Sartorius, Ms. Torsiello, and Chairman Lesnewich.

• Approved Yoga Six sign application with conditions (≤25 SF, white backer board, <10 in projection, gooseneck lights) (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved Joseph Anthony Mellusi's addition variance (3‑0 vote) and Lisa Serillo's garage‑addition variance with a condition that the second floor not be used for residential purposes (6‑0 vote). The minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting were also approved as submitted. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Joseph Anthony Mellusi addition variance (3‑0)
• Approved Lisa Serillo garage‑addition variance with residential‑use condition (6‑0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The council approved several items, including a $3,964 contract for Wi‑Fi upgrades at the Municipal Center and an $82,652.10 progress payment for the community pool bridge replacement. It also approved combining existing general‑improvement bonds into a single $16,481,000 issue and set the bond sale for July 9, 2025. Additional approvals covered a three‑year LexisNexis legal‑research subscription, Colliers Engineering services for the Maple Street NJDOT project, and various retail licenses.

• Approved LexisNexis three‑year legal research services (Resolution 2025‑143)
• Approved $3,964 Wi‑Fi upgrade contract with Quikteks LLC (Resolution 2025‑144)
• Approved $82,652.10 progress payment for community pool bridge replacement (Resolution 2025‑145)
• Accepted Colliers Engineering proposal for Maple Street NJDOT improvements (Resolution 2025‑146)
• Approved combination of bond issues into a single $16,481,000 bond (Resolution 2025‑151)
• Set form and sale details for $16,481,000 General Improvement Bonds, sale July 9, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑152)
• Approved Plenary Retail Distribution License to Jansha LLC for 2025‑2026 (Resolution 2025‑153)
• Authorized 10‑year lease with Emergency Services Dispatch Center (Resolution 2025‑156)

Board of Adjustment

The Board voted 4‑0 to approve a front‑porch setback variance for 67 Oxbow Drive. It also voted 5‑0 to approve a rear‑yard addition for 30 Wilbur Street, with a resolution to be recorded at the next meeting. The minutes from May 5, 2025 were approved.

• Approved front‑porch variance for 67 Oxbow Drive (4-0)
• Approved rear‑yard addition for 30 Wilbur Street (5-0) – resolution to be memorialized
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved a payment of $7,529,212.65 for outstanding bills. It also approved contracts for water purification systems, a Complete Streets policy, Independence Day fireworks, engineering services for Southgate Road, a lease for the community pool, a police patrol car computer, and a police accreditation service. All listed resolutions were adopted without recorded dissent.

• Approved Resolution 2025-128 contract with Aqua Coolers, LLC for water purification systems
• Approved Resolution 2025-129 adoption of a Complete Streets policy
• Approved Resolution 2025-131 agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. up to $16,500 for Independence Day fireworks
• Approved Resolution 2025-132 contract with Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for Southgate Road improvements
• Approved Resolution 2025-133 payment of bills totaling $7,529,212.65
• Approved Resolution 2025-134 lease agreement with New Providence Community Pool and Recreation, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 2025-135 purchase of a police patrol car computer up to $4,811.99
• Approved Resolution 2025-136 contract with Lexipol, LLC for police accreditation and training services

Board of Health

The board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting after a motion by Dr. Nelson and a second by Claudia. It also decided that no further action was needed on the March and April Animal Control Solutions reports, the March and April health inspector reports, the public health nurse report for March and April, and the January and February financial reports. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 Board of Health minutes (motion by Dr. Nelson, seconded by Claudia)
• No further action needed for Animal Control Solutions March 2025 report
• No further action needed for Animal Control Solutions April 2025 report
• No further action needed for Health Inspector March 2025 report
• No further action needed for Health Inspector April 2025 report
• No further action needed for Public Health Nurse report March–April
• No further action needed for Secretary financial report January 2025
• No further action needed for Secretary financial report February 2025

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mr. Hoefling and a second by Mr. Keane. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Mayor Morgan, seconded by Mr. Sartorius, at 9:09 p.m. No other actions or decisions were taken.

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

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the Fitzsimmons addition application (Application #2025-07) with seven members voting in favor and no opposition. The Board also approved the Perniola front‑porch variance (Application #2025-08) with the same vote tally. The minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Fitzsimmons addition (Application #2025-07) (7‑0 vote)
• Approved Perniola front‑porch variance (Application #2025-08) (7‑0 vote)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-05 to exceed budget appropriation limits and create a cap bank. It approved several resolutions, including the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget, a self‑examination of the budget, and a policy for a bench dedication program. Additional financial actions included a change order for the community pool bridge and the insertion of a $50,000 road‑paving grant into the budget.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-114 – Self‑Examination of Budget (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-115 – Allow reading budget by title (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-116 – 2025 Municipal Operating Budget (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-117 – 2025 Authority Budget for the Special Improvement District (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-118 – Policy for a Bench Dedication Program (aye vote)
• Approved Change Order #1 for the Community Pool Bridge Replacement project ($6,282.88) (aye vote)
• Inserted $50,000 road‑paving grant into the 2025 budget (Resolution 2025-120) (aye vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the Douglas and Monica Richardson application to construct an addition at 16 Kline Place. It also approved the Amir Ahmad application to construct an addition at 31 Osborne Avenue. The Board then approved Shayna Danielle Fitzsimmons’ rear‑yard addition at 50 Salem Road, imposing eight conditions, with a unanimous vote. The Philip DiParisi garage application was withdrawn.

• Approved Douglas and Monica Richardson addition (unanimous)
• Approved Amir Ahmad addition (unanimous)
• Approved Shayna Danielle Fitzsimmons addition with eight conditions (unanimous)
• Recorded withdrawal of Philip DiParisi garage application
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized payments totaling $4,056,161.57 for various municipal bills and approved several contracts, including waste disposal, roof repairs, and the final payment for the new pickleball courts. Emergency temporary appropriations for gasoline and natural gas were also authorized.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved requisition R2500707 for tennis court repairs up to $29,904.40 (Resolution 2025-106)
• Approved partial payment #2 to Northeast Roof Maintenance, Inc. of $78,897.50 (Resolution 2025-107)
• Approved final payment of $141,555.45 to Dakota Excavating Contractors, Inc. for pickleball courts (Resolution 2025-108)
• Authorized emergency temporary appropriations for gasoline and natural gas (Resolution 2025-109)
• Authorized payment of bills payable list totaling $4,056,161.57 (Resolution 2025-110)
• Approved contract with S. Rotondi and Sons, Inc. for 2025 grass and garden waste disposal (Resolution 2025-111)
• Awarded contract to Suburban Disposal, Inc. for curbside solid and garden waste collection (Resolution 2025-113)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the Galak application for an addition despite setback deficiencies. It also approved the Richardson application for an addition after the applicant reduced the curb cut. The Ahmad application was approved with conditions to shorten the Osborne Avenue driveway and add a 3.5‑foot portico. All three approvals were unanimous.

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

Borough Council

The Borough Council moved and carried three police resolutions authorizing the sale of service weapons to retiring Sergeants Jason Labaska and Steven Opalewski and appointing David Rodriguez as a police sergeant. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11 and March 18 meetings. The council introduced the 2025 municipal budget, discussed its components, and set a public hearing for April 29, 2025.

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