{
 "city": "New Providence",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newprov.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Buffalo Wild Wings site plan at 1275 Springfield Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1304",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider extension for 571-unit senior development on Mountain Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1303",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $724K in bills, hazard mitigation plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1302",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "June 16 Planning Board meeting canceled",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1300",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment reviews residential additions and gas station re-establishment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1299",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on $2.91M bond for capital improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1301",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1301",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to authorize vehicle use agreement with Union County",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1298",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1298",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "New Providence Planning Board June 2 meeting canceled",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1296",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to hear gas station redevelopment, rule on two variance requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1297",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1297",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $2.9M bond for capital improvements, approve police hires and vehicle purchases",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1295",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1295",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been canceled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1292",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider gas station, convenience store on Springfield Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1291",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1291",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to endorse amended housing plan and approve $9.4M in bills",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1294",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1294",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health discusses permit fee increases and chicken ownership",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1293",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "May 5, 2026 Planning Board meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The May 5, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1288",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "New Providence Board to vote on setback variance for 27 Osborne Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1289",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1289",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing on 2026 budget, opposes affordable housing bill",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1290",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1290",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider reinstating Historic Preservation Element into Master Plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1287",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board reviews three residential addition applications that fail required setbacks",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-1286",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-1286",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $3.8M payments, contracts, and proclamations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1285",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-1285",
   "source": "https://www.newprov.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}