New Providence, Iowa

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review an amended site plan for New Providence Wings LLC to convert a gym into a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The board will also hold a public hearing on amendments to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• New Providence Wings LLC site plan for 1275 Springfield Avenue
• Public hearing on Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan amendments
• Review and approval of HEFSP amendments
• Buffalo Wild Wings change of use application
• Minutes approval for July 7, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on July 20, 2026, including a request from Lantern Hill New Providence LLC for an extension of time to amend its major site plan approval. The applicant seeks to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units, and obtain variances for illumination and building length. Also scheduled is a hearing for a front porch variance at 30 Fairmount Road. The board will also review several applications for its August 17 meeting.

• Lantern Hill New Providence LLC requests extension for amended site plan: reduce independent living units to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units (total 401 ILU, 170 HCU), plus variances for illumination (1.8 fc vs 0.5 fc at property line) and building length (311 ft vs 200 ft, but 340 ft allowed with parking deck).
• Jessica and Scott Pocaro seek variance for front porch: proposed setback 35 ft (40 ft min) and impervious coverage 44.4% (40% max) at 30 Fairmount Road.
• Upcoming August hearing: Anthony P. Gallo and Keli L. Gallo request variances for an addition at 78 Hickson Drive (multiple setback and coverage exceedances).
• Upcoming August hearing: Brenda Ho and John Eggolt seek side-yard setback variance for addition at 14 Midvale Drive.
• Upcoming August hearing: Michael and Danielle Mezzacca request driveway expansion variance at 41 Commonwealth Avenue; Jeffrey Stephen Herrigel seeks deck variance at 139 Walton Avenue.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda containing 25 resolutions and introduce four ordinances. Key actions include authorizing a $1,027,560 HVAC upgrade for the municipal building, appointing a new police chief, and advancing affordable housing plans. The council will also consider road paving and park improvements.

• Resolution 2026-253: HVAC upgrades at Municipal Building for up to $1,027,560
• Resolution 2026-261-264: Police Chief Daniel Henn retirement and appointment of Donald Sretenovic as new chief
• Resolutions 2026-242-246: Affordable housing mediation agreement, plan amendments, and administrative agent contract
• Resolution 2026-266: 2026 Road paving with Schifano Construction Corp. for up to $477,116.73
• Ordinance 2026-06 introduction: Amendment to Chapter 310 'Zoning'

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will discuss a proposed ordinance banning pet stores from selling animals sourced from out-of-state puppy mills. The board will also hear reports from the health director, inspector, public health nurse, and secretary, and receive animal control reports for April through June 2026. Old business includes a recap of the May Health Fair.

• Discussion on ordinance banning pet stores from selling animals from out-of-state puppy mills
• Animal Control Solutions reports for April, May, June 2026
• Health Inspector's reports for April, May, June 2026
• Public Health Nurse report for May/June 2026
• Secretary's Financial reports for May and June 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for an amended site plan at 1275 Springfield Avenue to change the use of the property to a restaurant. The meeting will adjourn at 10:30 p.m. with no new testimony allowed after 10:00 p.m.

• Public hearing for New Providence Wings LLC site plan at 1275 Springfield Avenue
• Request to change use from gym to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant
• Meeting adjournment at 10:30 p.m. with testimony cutoff at 10:00 p.m.
• Approval of April 21, 2026 Planning Board minutes
• Review of other miscellaneous business

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a continued public hearing for a gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue and review five variance applications for residential additions and a new home. A request for extension of time and amended approval for the Lantern Hill project, reducing independent living units and adding health care units, will also be reviewed.

• 21 Sterling, LLC: variances for front, rear, side setbacks, driveway setback, and fence height at 31 Commonwealth Avenue
• Nicholas and Catherine Alessi: variances for rear and side setbacks and building coverage at 141 Maple Street
• Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe: variance for rear setback at 305 Runnymede Parkway
• Ranbir Thakur: continued hearing for gas station redevelopment with convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Lantern Hill New Providence, LLC: request to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, add 85 health care units, and seek variances for lighting and building length at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a shared service agreement with Academy of Our Lady of Peace for a Special Law Enforcement Officer. Other actions include adopting the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, authorizing grant applications for recreation and greening, and approving a bills payable list of $724,452.66. Several liquor license renewals and a resignation are also on the agenda.

• Shared service agreement for Special Law Enforcement Officer with Academy of Our Lady of Peace
• Adoption of Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Payment of bills payable list totaling $724,452.66
• Grant application to FEMA for Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
• ADA bathroom upgrade at New Providence Police Department via CDBG funds

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the New Providence Planning Board scheduled for June 16, 2026 has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no rezonings, contracts, or public hearings scheduled

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for 21 Sterling, LLC (Application #2026-06) seeking permission to construct a new home in the R-2 zone at 31 Commonwealth Avenue. The board will also hold public hearings for three other applications: an addition by Nicholas and Catherine Alessi (Application #2026-07) at 141 Maple Street, an addition by Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe (Application #2026-08) at 305 Runnymede Parkway, and a conditional use and bulk variance for Ranbir Thakur (Application #2025-20) to replace a gas station with a convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue. A review of hearings carried over from April 6 and June 1 will also be conducted.

• Resolution: 21 Sterling, LLC Application #2026-06 – request to construct a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue, R-2 zone, with setbacks below required minimums
• Public hearing: Nicholas and Catherine Alessi Application #2026-07 – addition at 141 Maple Street, rear-yard and side-yard setbacks below code
• Public hearing: Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe Application #2026-08 – addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway, rear-yard setback below code
• Public hearing: Ranbir Thakur Application #2025-20 – conditional use and bulk variance to replace gas station with 1,831 sq ft convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Review of public hearings carried over from April 6 and June 1, 2026

The Board approved applications for a first-floor addition at 141 Maple Street and a second-floor addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway. A resolution regarding 21 Sterling, LLC remains under attorney review for the next meeting.

• Approved first-floor addition at 141 Maple Street (6-0)
• Approved second-floor addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway with window condition (6-0)
• Deferred resolution for 21 Sterling, LLC to next meeting

Borough Council

The 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. Other actions include adopting the Community Energy Plan, approving a $74,520 patio and driveway replacement at Oakwood Park Playground, and appointing multiple police officers. The council will also consider a $1,408,341.55 bills list and renewals of liquor licenses.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for capital improvements, authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds
• Resolution 2026-206 adopting the Community Energy Plan
• Resolution 2026-208 approving $74,520 for patio and driveway replacement at Oakwood Park Playground
• Resolutions 2026-219 through 2026-224 appointing police officers and authorizing sale of service weapon to retiring officer
• Resolutions 2026-216 to 2026-218 issuing plenary retail consumption and distribution liquor licenses to Allycat Inc., JFWNPEB Inc., and Jansha LLC

The Borough Council approved a $2,910,215 bond ordinance for capital improvements and several administrative, financial, and public safety resolutions. Other actions included approving the Community Energy Plan and various police officer step advancements.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 bond ordinance for $2,910,215 (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-206 Community Energy Plan
• Approved Resolution 2026-207 salary resolution for an additional camp counselor
• Approved Resolution 2026-208 for $74,520.00 for Oakwood Park Playground upgrades
• Approved Resolution 2026-209 to modify Union County cooperative agreement
• Approved Resolution 2026-210 for $25,000 Comcast PEG Access Capital Grant

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider Resolution 2026-204, which authorizes a memorandum of agreement with Union County for the borough to use a county vehicle. The resolution is listed under Public Safety and will be voted on during the meeting. No other agenda items are noted.

• Resolution 2026-204: authorize memorandum of agreement with Union County for use of county vehicle

The Borough Council authorized a memorandum of agreement with the County of Union regarding the use of a county vehicle. The resolution was carried via roll call vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026-204 authorizing memorandum of agreement for use of county vehicle (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026, has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on two variance applications: a side-yard setback variance for an addition at 25 Primrose Drive and multiple variances for a new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue. A public hearing for a gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue is continued to July 6, 2026. The board will also review two future variance applications scheduled for June 15, 2026.

• Bernardo Estupinan seeks variance for 12-foot side-yard setback (required 14.34 feet) for addition at 25 Primrose Drive
• 21 Sterling, LLC requests variances for front, rear, and side-yard setbacks, driveway setback, and fence height for new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue
• Ranbir Thakur application for gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue carried to July 6, 2026
• Nicholas and Catherine Alessi application for addition at 141 Maple Street with rear and side-yard setback and building coverage variances scheduled for June 15 hearing
• Eleanor Elizabeth McCabe application for addition at 305 Runnymede Parkway with rear-yard setback variance scheduled for June 15 hearing

The Board approved Bernardo Estupinan's application #2026-04 to construct an addition, with a 3‑0 vote. The public hearing for Ranbir Thakur's gas‑station conversion was postponed to July 6, 2026. The minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved as submitted. No decision was made on the 21 Sterling, LLC application.

• Approved Bernardo Estupinan Application #2026-04 (3-0)
• Postponed Ranbir Thakur hearing to July 6, 2026
• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss a Community Energy Plan and hold a public hearing on a vehicles and traffic ordinance. The body is also deciding on several police department hires, vehicle purchases, and a large bond ordinance for capital improvements.

• Ordinance 2026-05: Bond ordinance appropriating $2,910,215 for capital improvements
• Resolution 2026-190: Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $4,717,634.67
• Resolution 2026-196: $61,095.99 for a Chevrolet Tahoe Fire Command Vehicle
• Resolution 2026-197: $45,385.50 for a Ford Explorer Patrol Vehicle
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-04 regarding 'Vehicles And Traffic' code amendments

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-05, approving $2,910,215 in capital improvements and authorizing $2,416,000 in bonds. It also approved several resolutions, including the appointment of two probationary police officers, the final payment for an elevator replacement, and the payment of $4,717,634.67 in outstanding bills. Ordinance 2026-04 amending traffic code and a salary resolution for summer camp staff were also carried.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 Bond Ordinance (authorizing $2.416 M bonds, $2.91 M capital budget) – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-190 authorizing payment of bills totaling $4,717,634.67 – carried on Roll Call
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 257 Vehicles and Traffic – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-186 appointing Kahleb Hicks as probationary police officer – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-187 appointing Quinn Lonergan as probationary police officer – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-188 Salary Resolution for additional summer camp staff – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-189 final payment of $7,500 to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement – carried on Roll Call
• Approved Resolution 2026-196 requisition up to $61,095.99 for Chevrolet Tahoe fire command vehicle – carried on Roll Call

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for variances to construct home additions and one application to re-establish a gas station. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center.

• Steven N. Kim variance for 14 Slope Drive addition
• Bernardo Estupinan variance for 25 Primrose Drive addition
• 21 Sterling, LLC variance for 31 Commonwealth Avenue home
• Ranbir Thakur gas station re-establishment variance at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Review of June 1, 2026 public hearing schedule

The Board of Adjustment approved Steven N. Kim's addition variance and Bernardo Estupinan's addition variance, each with unanimous votes. No decision was recorded for the 21 Sterling, LLC new‑home application.

• Approved Steven N. Kim addition variance (5‑0)
• Approved Bernardo Estupinan addition variance (5‑0)
• No decision recorded for 21 Sterling, LLC new‑home application

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes an amendment to the traffic code, resolutions endorsing a sustainability program, an amended housing element, and a fireworks contract up to $16,500. It will also vote on a $9,424,564.33 payment of outstanding bills and several requisitions for work at the municipal annex. Additional items include personnel promotions and a police officer appointment.

• Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 257 “Vehicles and Traffic”
• Resolution 2026-167 authorizing agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. up to $16,500 for Independence Day fireworks
• Resolution 2026-178 authorizing payment of bills payable list in the amount of $9,424,564.33
• Resolution 2026-169 accepting Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. proposal for additional design fees for the NJDOT FY2024 Maple Street Improvements Project
• Resolution 2026-180 appointing Nicholas Abruzzo as a permanent police officer (Step 9)

The Borough Council authorized payment of $9,424,564.33 in outstanding bills and approved a natural‑gas purchase contract with price caps. It also approved several service contracts for the municipal annex, a fireworks display, and a permanent police officer appointment. Additional resolutions endorsed the borough’s housing element and sustainability education sessions.

• Authorized payment of bills payable list, $9,424,564.33 (Resolution 2026-178)
• Authorized purchase of natural gas supply services with price caps for 12‑36 month terms (Resolution 2026-179)
• Authorized agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for Independence Day fireworks, up to $16,500.00 (Resolution 2026-167)
• Approved requisition for Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC, up to $13,250.00 for tennis court cameras (Resolution 2026-168)
• Accepted Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. proposal for additional design fees on Maple Street improvements (Resolution 2026-169)
• Approved requisition for Quikteks LLC, up to $14,944.00 for data wiring at Municipal Annex (Resolution 2026-170)
• Approved requisition for Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC, up to $47,840.00 for generator installation at Municipal Annex (Resolution 2026-171)
• Appointed Nicholas Abruzzo as permanent police officer, Step 9 (Resolution 2026-180)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a proposed 5% increase in annual permit fees, as this is the scheduled year for the increase. They will also address ongoing discussions about residents keeping chickens, with Borough Council expected to provide information. Additionally, they will review monthly reports from the Health Director, Inspector, Public Health Nurse, and Secretary, and note the upcoming Health Fair on May 13.

• Discussion of 5% annual permit fee increase for this year
• Ongoing discussion about residents keeping chickens in New Providence
• Health Fair scheduled for May 13, 2026
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026
• Monthly reports from Animal Control Solutions for March and April 2026

The Board approved the minutes from March 4, 2026. It decided to raise annual Board of Health permit fees by 3% across the board, without rounding to whole dollars. No further action was taken on the March Animal Control report, the health nurse reports for March‑April, or the secretary’s financial reports for March‑April. The board discussed attending the May 13 health fair but took no action.

• Approved March 4, 2026 Board of Health minutes
• Approved 3% increase to annual Board of Health permit fees (no rounding)
• No further action on Animal Control Solutions March report
• No further action needed on Health Nurse reports for March and April
• No further action needed on Secretary's financial reports for March and April

Planning Board

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

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for Joann Anita O'Connor's variance application to construct an addition at 27 Osborne Avenue with reduced setbacks. A new public hearing is scheduled for Steven N. Kim's variance request for an addition at 14 Slope Drive involving multiple setback and coverage variances. The board will also review two cases carried from April 20 for properties on Primrose Drive and Commonwealth Avenue, and discuss potential changes to portico size rules and allowing the land use secretary to file legal notices.

• Joann Anita O'Connor seeks variances for 8-foot side-yard setback (14.4 required) and 39-foot front-yard setback (40 required) at 27 Osborne Avenue
• Steven N. Kim requests variances for 36.3-foot front setback (40 required), 36.5-foot rear setback (42.17 required), and 2,492 sq ft building coverage (2,130 max) at 14 Slope Drive
• Bernardo Estupinan's carried case: 12-foot side-yard setback variance (14.34 required) and existing driveway/shed encroachments at 25 Primrose Drive
• 21 Sterling, LLC seeks multiple variances for new home at 31 Commonwealth Avenue including reduced front, rear, and side setbacks, driveway clearance, and fence height
• Discussion of recommendation to increase square footage for open covered porticos and proposed ordinance change for land use secretary to file legal notices

The Board approved Joann Anita O’Connor’s application for an addition despite yard‑setback shortfalls, with a vote in favor of five members. The Board also approved Steven Kim’s application for multiple additions and a garage, attaching four specific conditions, with six members voting in favor. No members opposed either decision.

• Approved Joann Anita O’Connor application (5 votes in favor)
• Approved Steven Kim application with conditions (6 votes in favor)
• Condition: Front porch must remain open, not enclosed
• Condition: Retain arborist for tree preservation measures
• Condition: Front‑porch lighting must be downward‑directed, no hanging lights
• Condition: Plant trees/shrubs on left side to provide 8‑ft screening within 2‑3 years

Borough Council

The council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, and on the 2026 Municipal Budget and Special Improvement District Budget. They will also consider a consent agenda including resolutions opposing Senate Bill 1836, approving a $1,000,000 police department renovation, and authorizing the sale of 705 Central Avenue Unit 1.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 Municipal Operating Budget
• Resolution 2026-153: up to $1,000,000 for police department renovation
• Resolution 2026-149 opposing Senate Bill 1836 (affordable housing conversions by religious/nonprofit organizations)
• Resolution 2026-161 authorizing closing documents for sale of 705 Central Avenue Unit 1

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits. It approved several budget‑related resolutions, including the self‑examination of the budget, reading the budget by title, the 2026 municipal operating budget, and the 2026 Special Improvement District authority budget. The April 14, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. No public comments were received on the ordinance or budget hearings.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-145 Self‑Examination of Budget (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-146 Read Budget by Title (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-147 Municipal Operating Budget for 2026 (aye vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-148 Authority Budget for the Special Improvement District (aye vote)
• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2026 council meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on the municipal budget after no further comments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission on reinstating the Historic Preservation Element into the borough’s Master Plan. It will also review the 2025 Board of Adjustment annual report and address any other or miscellaneous business. No votes or decisions are noted beyond the presentation.

• Historic Preservation Commission presentation – reinstatement of Historic Preservation Element into Borough Master Plan
• Review of 2025 Board of Adjustment annual report
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026
• Other business
• Miscellaneous business

The Board heard a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission about reinstating a Historic Preservation Element in the Master Plan and how the commission would operate. Members asked questions about the commission’s advisory role, criteria for adding properties, and potential impacts on owners. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hear requests for variances to build home additions that exceed setback requirements. One hearing is scheduled for April 20 and another for May 4.

• Hear Bernardo Estupinan's request for a side-yard setback variance at 25 Primrose Drive
• Hear Joann Anita O’Conner's request for front- and side-yard setback variances at 27 Osborne Avenue
• Review Steven N. Kim's request for front- and rear-yard setback variances at 14 Slope Drive
• Hear Bernardo Estupinan's application on April 20, carried over from the scheduled date
• Approve minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting

The Board approved the variance for the addition at 27 Osborne Avenue (Application #2026-03) with the condition that the applicant protect the front tree before construction. The motion was moved by Mr. Ammitzboll, seconded by Mr. Grob, and all six voting members voted in favor, with no opposition. The minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting were also approved as submitted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved variance for 27 Osborne Avenue addition, condition: tree protection (6‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2026 as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine resolutions such as applying for a T‑Mobile grant, purchasing Dell computers, and authorizing contracts for electrical services. The most significant item is Resolution 2026‑137, which authorizes payment of $3,825,971.17 for outstanding bills. Additional items cover escrow return, a salary resolution, and various public‑works contracts. An executive session will consider two employee leave requests.

• Resolution 2026‑137 – authorizes payment of $3,825,971.17 for outstanding bills
• Resolution 2026‑133 – awards on‑call electrical service contracts to Sonny Electric Inc. and Foggia Trinity Electric, LLC through March 31 2027
• Resolution 2026‑140 – approves requisition up to $5,000.00 for Armstrong, Inc. for Passaic River de‑snagging
• Resolution 2026‑141 – approves requisition up to $32,750.00 for Mazzucco Masonry, LLC to reset downtown paver walkways
• Resolution 2026‑142 – approves partial payment of $26,218.00 to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for the Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement

The council unanimously approved the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes. The mayor and council concurred to approve the New Providence Fire Department's October 10 open house. No other vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved March 24, 2026 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved New Providence Fire Department October 10 open house (concurrence)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will consider and vote on two site‑plan applications: a 104‑unit inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road and a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential development at 70 Ryder Way. Both proposals include amenities and are filed under specific zoning overlays. The Board will also review the 2025 year‑in‑review, address other business, and adopt the March 17, 2026 minutes.

• Vote on Toll Brothers 104‑unit inclusionary townhome site plan at 121 Chanlon Road (TBI‑2 Zone & AHO overlay)
• Vote on NP Mountain Developers 297‑unit age‑restricted residential site plan at 70 Ryder Way (TBI‑1 Zone & PACO overlay)
• Review of 2025 year‑in‑review
• Consider other business
• Adopt minutes from March 17, 2026

The Board approved Toll Brothers’ 104‑unit townhome development and NP Mountain Developers’ 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project, each with unanimous support. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Toll Brothers 104‑unit townhome site plan and bulk variance (6‑0)
• Approved NP Mountain Developers 297‑unit age‑restricted site plan (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional use and bulk variance to convert a former service station at 1778 Springfield Avenue into a convenience store and gas station. It will also discuss three residential addition applications that do not meet required side‑yard or front‑yard setbacks. The board will vote on the 2025 Annual Report and adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2026.

• James Ray – 67 Division Avenue, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setbacks of 6.1 ft (left) and 1.56 ft (right), below the required 9.6 ft and 9.9 ft.
• Michael and Christine Stramandinoli – 50 Crescent Drive, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setback of 10.5 ft, below the required 13.2 ft.
• Ranbir Thakur – 1778 Springfield Avenue, C2 Commercial District: site plan, conditional use and bulk variance to replace a 2,248 sq ft service station with a 1,831 sq ft convenience store and gas station.
• Joann Anita O’Conner – 27 Osborne Avenue, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setback of 8 ft (required 14.4 ft) and front‑yard setback of 39 ft (required 40 ft).
• Bernardo Estupinan – 25 Primrose Drive, R‑2 Zone: addition proposed with side‑yard setback of 12 ft, below the required 14.34 ft.

The Board of Adjustment approved James Ray's application #2026-01 to construct an addition at 67 Division Avenue, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the 2025 Annual Report by a 7‑0 vote. The Board accepted Tyler Vandervalk as a licensed professional engineer. A motion on Michael and Christine Stramandinoli's application #2026-02 was moved, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

• Approved James Ray Application #2026-01 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (7-0)
• Accepted Tyler Vandervalk as licensed professional engineer
• Motion on Michael and Christine Stramandinoli Application #2026-02 moved; vote outcome not recorded

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce the 2026 municipal operating budget and the Downtown Improvement District budget. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning and housing code amendments, as well as a special session to discuss affordable housing.

• Public hearings for Ordinance 2026-01 (Zoning Ordinance) and Ordinance 2026-02 (Housing Code)
• Introduction of 2026 Municipal Budget and Ordinance 2026-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits
• Contract for Pellegrino Chevrolet for a patrol vehicle not to exceed $56,849.40
• Contract for Cifelli & Son Inc. for sidewalk maintenance not to exceed $19,555.40
• Payment of bills payable list in the amount of $199,056.37

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and vote on substantive revisions that amend the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan dated May 23, 2025. The meeting also includes a public hearing schedule and notes that two development applications will be considered for resolution at a future meeting. No other decisions are listed for this session.

• Review and approval of substantive revisions to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP)
• NP Mountain Developers, LLC Application #2025-02 for a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential development at 70 Ryder Way
• Toll Brothers, Inc. Application #2024-04 for a 104‑unit inclusionary townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road

The Planning Board approved the Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (AHEFSP) after a motion by Mayor Morgan and a second by Mr. Cumiskey. The motion passed unanimously (7‑0). The Board also approved a second motion stating the adoption aligns with the Borough’s Master Plan, which also passed unanimously (7‑0). No other substantive actions were finalized at this meeting.

• Adopt AHEFSP – vote 7-0
• Adopt motion that AHEFSP aligns with Master Plan – vote 7-0

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two residential addition applications and review a conditional use and bulk variance request to replace an existing service station with a convenience store. It will also review the agenda for a public hearing scheduled on April 6, 2026. The board will adopt the 2025 annual report and address other routine items.

• James Ray Application #2026-01 – addition request with side‑yard setbacks of 6.1 ft (left) and 1.56 ft (right), below the required 9.6 ft and 9.9 ft.
• Michael and Christine Stramandinoli Application #2026-02 – addition request with side‑yard setback of 10.5 ft, below the required 13.2 ft.
• Ranbir Thakkur Application #2025-20 – conditional use and bulk variance to replace a 2,248 sq ft service station with a 1,831 sq ft convenience store.
• Review of public hearing scheduled for April 6, 2026 concerning the gas‑station site plan.
• Adoption of the 2025 annual report.

The Board of Adjustment heard Application #2026-01 for an addition at 67 Division Avenue. Members and the applicant discussed setbacks, fence placement, and storm‑water drainage. No vote or formal decision was recorded before the hearing was closed.

Borough Council

The Council is considering two ordinances to amend zoning and housing codes to meet affordable housing obligations. The meeting includes votes on several infrastructure contracts and a large payment of bills. Members will also discuss grant applications for public works and police equipment.

• Ordinances 2026-01 and 2026-02 regarding zoning and housing code amendments for affordable housing
• Resolution 2026-110 for Axon Enterprise, Inc. police equipment not to exceed $228,480.85
• Resolution 2026-109 for payment of bills in the amount of $3,373,995.19
• Resolution 2026-103 for asbestos abatement at Old Borough Hall not to exceed $13,900.00
• Resolution 2026-102 requesting a deadline extension for Maple Street Improvements

The Borough Council voted to approve the minutes from the February 24 2026 meeting without amendment. The approval was unanimous. Other agenda items, including several affordable‑housing resolutions and ordinances, were presented for information but the minutes do not record a vote on them.

• Approved February 24 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will review the fees proposed by Dr. Robinson for health re‑inspections and discuss Animal Control Solutions' recommendations for new ordinances. It will also consider revisions to Chapter 333 related to restaurant inspection penalties, following an earlier meeting with Lynn Sun of Szechuan Delight. The board will approve the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting.

• Review of Dr. Robinson’s proposed fees for health re‑inspections
• Discussion of Animal Control Solutions’ recommendations for ordinances
• Consideration of changes to Chapter 333 regarding restaurant inspection repercussions
• Old business: meeting with Lynn Sun of Szechuan Delight about re‑inspection improvements and possible higher fees or longer closures (no vote)
• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2026 Board of Health meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting after Dr. Nelson moved and Chris Stieh seconded the motion. No vote count was recorded. All other agenda items were discussed or noted as pending, with no further actions taken.

• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (motion by Dr. Nelson, seconded by Chris Stieh)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, has been canceled.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution for Carlos E. Ruiz’s application #2025-35 to construct an addition at 25 Pearl Street. The request seeks variances from the required front‑yard, rear‑yard, and side‑yard setbacks. The meeting will also carry forward a public hearing for Ranbir Thakkur’s application #2025-20 to replace a gas station with a convenience store, and review pending hearings for applications #2026-01 and #2026-02 scheduled for March 16.

• Resolution on Carlos E. Ruiz Application #2025-35 – 25 Pearl Street, R‑2 Zone, setback variances
• Public hearing carried forward for Ranbir Thakkur Application #2025-20 – 1778 Springfield Avenue, C2 Commercial District, gas station to convenience store conversion
• Review of public hearing for James Ray Application #2026-01 – 67 Division Avenue, R‑2 Zone, addition setback variances
• Review of public hearing for Michael and Christine Stramandinoli Application #2026-02 – 50 Crescent Drive, R‑2 Zone, addition setback variances
• Communication items and miscellaneous business

The Board voted to approve Carlos E. Ruiz’s application #2025-35 for an addition at 25 Pearl Street, even though the proposed setbacks fall short of the required minimums. The motion was moved by Mr. Sorochen, seconded by Chairman Nadelberg, and passed with six votes in favor and none against. The Board also approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting as submitted.

• Approved addition permit for 25 Pearl Street (6-0)
• Approved February 2 minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and administrative resolutions. Key items include playground renovations, ADA improvements at Old Borough Hall, and a federal funding application for Passaic River flooding mitigation.

• Payment of $971,936.25 to Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. for Oakwood Park playground renovations
• Payment of $3,925,908.68 for the bills payable list
• ADA bathroom and ramp improvements at 1 Academy Street totaling $34,640.00 via Cifelli & Son Inc.
• Agreement with Union County Improvement Authority for Public Safety Expansion and Renovation Project
• Authorization to solicit proposals for a certified arborist, electrical services, and architectural services

The council approved a $3,925,908.68 payment of outstanding bills. It also approved funding up to $971,936.25 for Oakwood Park playground renovations. Additional approvals included ADA bathroom and ramp upgrades, downtown planters, and authorizations to solicit various service proposals and a shared‑service agreement for the police department expansion.

• Approved payment of bills $3,925,908.68 (Resolution 2026-090)
• Approved Oakwood Park Playground renovation funding up to $971,936.25 (Resolution 2026-083)
• Approved ADA bathroom improvements $16,500 (Resolution 2026-084)
• Approved ADA ramp improvements $18,140 (Resolution 2026-085)
• Approved purchase of 20 downtown planters $28,510.40 (Resolution 2026-091)
• Authorized solicitation of proposals for a certified arborist
• Authorized solicitation of proposals for electrical services
• Authorized shared‑service agreement for police department expansion (Resolution 2026-093)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to re-establish a gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue. The board will also consider a resolution for a home addition at 25 Pearl Street.

• Public hearing for Ranbir Thakkur (Application #2025-20) to replace a carwash with a 1,831 square feet convenience store and gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue
• Resolution for Carlos E. Ruiz (Application #2025-35) regarding front, rear, and side-yard setback variances for an addition at 25 Pearl Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Avenue, has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Residents should note the cancellation and await any rescheduled meeting notice.

The board approved a change‑of‑use and site‑plan waiver for Our House, Inc. to rent 26,000 sq ft at 41 Spring Street for an educational facility. The resolution passed with five votes in favor. The board also approved the minutes from the February 3 meeting and then adjourned. No other applications were acted upon.

• Approved Our House educational use waiver (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2026
• Meeting adjourned

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a series of authorizations, including a $9,922,636.86 payment for outstanding bills. Other items include emergency temporary appropriations, a reserve transfer, a $65,000 elevator replacement payment, and a $3,443.45 sewer‑jet repair requisition. The council will also consider proposals for fireworks, planning services, clothing‑donation bin collection, and a limousine service application, as well as a grant application for law‑enforcement wellness.

• Resolution 2026-078 – authorize payment of $9,922,636.86 for pending bills
• Resolution 2026-077 – authorize emergency temporary appropriations
• Resolution 2026-076 – approve appropriation reserves transfer
• Resolution 2025-075 – approve $65,000 partial payment to Current Elevator Technology Inc. for Elizabeth Barabash Manor elevator replacement
• Resolution 2026-080 – approve requisition up to $3,443.45 to Peirce Eagle Equipment Co. for sewer‑jet repair

The Borough Council approved the January 27 minutes and appointed Rupa Kale as the Board of Education liaison. It authorized several payments and transfers, including a $65,000 elevator payment, reserve transfers, emergency temporary appropriations, a $9,922,636.86 bills payable list, a grant application for law‑enforcement wellness, and a $3,443.45 sewer‑jet repair requisition. All items were adopted through the consent agenda.

• Appointed Rupa Kale as BOE liaison – unanimously approved
• Approved Jan 27, 2026 minutes – unanimously approved
• Resolution 2026‑075 partial elevator payment of $65,000 – approved
• Resolution 2026‑076 reserve transfers from 2025 budget – approved
• Resolution 2026‑077 emergency temporary appropriations – approved
• Resolution 2026‑078 payment of bills payable list totaling $9,922,636.86 – approved
• Resolution 2026‑079 application for NJ Law Enforcement Wellness grant – approved
• Resolution 2026‑080 requisition for sewer‑jet repair up to $3,443.45 – approved

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a change of use and site plan waiver for a property at 41 Spring Street. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two residential developments at 70 Ryder Way and 121 Chanlon Road.

• Public hearing: Our House, Inc. application to rent 26,000 square feet at 41 Spring Street for an educational facility
• Resolution: NP Mountain Developers, LLC site plan for 297-unit age-restricted development at 70 Ryder Way
• Resolution: Toll Brothers, Inc. site plan and bulk variance for 104-unit townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road

The Board voted unanimously to hear the Our House, Inc. application without public notice and then approved the site‑plan waiver and lease of 26,000 sq ft at 41 Spring Street as submitted. The organization plans to open the facility on July 1, 2026. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting.

• Approved hearing without public notice (unanimous vote of 7 members)
• Approved Our House, Inc. site‑plan waiver and lease of 41 Spring Street (unanimous vote of 7 members)
• Approved minutes of Jan 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous vote of 7 members)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous vote of 7 members)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for an addition at 25 Pearl Street. The applicant seeks front‑yard, rear‑yard and side‑yard setbacks that are slightly below the required minimums. The Board will also review upcoming applications for a gas station and convenience store at 1778 Springfield Avenue scheduled for February 23. Both items involve conditional‑use and bulk‑variance considerations.

• Public hearing on Carlos E. Ruiz’s variance request for an addition at 25 Pearl Street (front‑yard setback 39.9 ft vs 40 ft minimum, rear‑yard 12 ft vs 57.24 ft minimum, side‑yard 10.4 ft vs 12 ft minimum).
• Review of upcoming public hearing for Ranbir Thakkur’s site plan, conditional use and bulk variance to replace a 2,248 sq ft service station (currently a carwash) with a 1,831 sq ft convenience store and re‑establish a gas station at 1778 Springfield Avenue.

The Board voted that res judicata does not apply to the 25 Pearl Street application. It then approved the variance for the attached garage and kitchen addition, adding the condition that the space above the garage not be used as living space. The minutes from the January 26 meeting were also approved.

• Motion that res judicata does not apply to the application passed (6-0)
• Approved variance for 25 Pearl Street with condition no living space above garage (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2026 as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a series of resolutions including a mediation agreement for the Borough’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The meeting includes votes on several professional service contracts and public works requisitions.

• Resolution 2026-070: Payment of bills payable list totaling $4,248,960.57
• Resolution 2026-064: Mediation agreement regarding the Borough’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution 2026-073: $24,840.00 for replacement hatch systems at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 2026-067: Engineering services for NJDOT FY2025 and FY2026 Union Avenue Improvements
• Resolution 2026-071: Up to $11,387.08 for Keyscan Access System at Decorso Center

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6 meetings and appointed Nisha Kotecha and Amy Lepre to the Municipal Alliance. It also approved several contracts and financial actions, including a $4,248,960.57 payment of outstanding bills, an $11,387.08 security system requisition, and a $99,900 waste‑disposal contract. Additional approvals covered a tax overpayment refund, a contract with Edmunds Govtech, and other service agreements.

• Approved Jan 6, 2026 Adjourned meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 6, 2026 Re‑Organization meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nisha Kotecha and Amy Lepre to Municipal Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-068 refunding overpayment of taxes to a property owner
• Approved Resolution 2026-069 contract with Edmunds Govtech for one‑year term
• Approved Resolution 2026-070 payment of bills payable list totaling $4,248,960.57
• Approved Resolution 2026-071 requisition for Maffey’s Security Group up to $11,387.08
• Approved Resolution 2026-072 contract with Nature’s Choice NJ LLC for grass and garden waste disposal at $99,900.00

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for residential additions that require zoning variances for setbacks and building coverage. The board will also address a change of firm for the board attorney and a time extension for a nursing home expansion project.

• Application #2025-32: Addition and front porch at 15 Vista Lane
• Application #2025-34: Addition at 860 Central Avenue
• Application #2025-33: Addition at 210 Livingston Avenue
• Application #2022-14: Extension of time for 6,894 square foot nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive
• Resolution regarding a change of firm for the Board Attorney

The Board appointed Amanda Wolfe as Board attorney. It approved addition applications for Lily Rougeot, Michael Gerace, and Felipe and Alejandro Rodriguez. The Board granted Spring Grove Property LLC an extension of time for its site‑plan compliance. A public hearing for Carlos E. Ruiz's application was carried forward to February 2, 2026.

• Approved Board attorney Amanda Wolfe (6-0)
• Approved Lily Rougeot addition application (6-0)
• Approved Michael Gerace addition application (6-0)
• Approved Felipe and Alejandro Rodriguez addition application (6-0)
• Approved extension of time for Spring Grove Property LLC (7-0)
• Carried forward public hearing for Carlos E. Ruiz application to Feb 2, 2026
• Approved minutes from Jan 12, 2026

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will consider a resolution to appoint a new board attorney, changing the firm to Norris McLaughlin. It will discuss NP Mountain Developers’ site‑plan application for a 297‑unit age‑restricted residential project at 70 Ryder Way in the TBI‑1 and Planned Adult Community Overlay zones. The board will also note a public hearing schedule for Toll Brothers’ 104‑unit inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road in the TBI‑2 and Affordable Housing Overlay zones. Additional items include other business, miscellaneous business, and approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes.

• Resolution appointing board attorney; change of firm to Norris McLaughlin (Resolution 2026-04)
• NP Mountain Developers application #2025-02: 297‑unit age‑restricted development at 70 Ryder Way, including multifamily and townhome buildings, pool, pickleball courts, and site improvements
• Toll Brothers, Inc. application #2024-04: 104‑unit inclusionary townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road
• Public hearings schedule carried from July 1, July 22, August 5, September 2, September 16, October 7, and December 9, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting

The Planning Board approved the resolution appointing Ms. Wolfe, now with Norris McLaughlin, as Board Attorney effective January 26, 2026. The motion was moved by Mr. Hoefling, seconded by Mayor Morgan, and voted in favor by Ananthakrishnan, Cumiskey, Hoefling, Mayor Morgan, Sartorius, Torsiello, and Chairman Lesnewich. The board noted that the NP Mountain Developers site‑plan resolution will be memorialized at a future meeting. No final action was taken on the Toll Brothers development application.

• Approved resolution appointing Ms. Wolfe as Board Attorney (votes in favor: Ananthakrishnan, Cumiskey, Hoefling, Morgan, Sartorius, Torsiello, Lesnewich)
• Deferred NP Mountain Developers site‑plan resolution to a future meeting

Board of Health

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several appointments and resolutions, including setting the 2026 meeting schedule, appointing a board attorney, and adopting by-laws. It will vote on an amended minor site plan for Everest Real Estate New Providence, LLC at 64 South Street to add parking improvements, an ADA ramp, a trash enclosure, a refrigeration unit and a canopy. The board will hold a public hearing on NP Mountain Developers, LLC’s 297-unit age-restricted residential development at 70 Ryder Way and schedule an upcoming hearing for Toll Brothers, Inc.’s 104-unit inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road.

• Resolution to appoint board attorney
• Resolution to adopt by‑laws
• Approval of Everest Real Estate site‑plan improvements at 64 South Street (parking, ADA ramp, trash enclosure, refrigeration unit, canopy)
• Public hearing for NP Mountain Developers 297‑unit age‑restricted housing at 70 Ryder Way
• Upcoming hearing for Toll Brothers 104‑unit inclusionary townhomes at 121 Chanlon Road

The Planning Board elected Robert Lesnewich as Chair, Denise Torsiello as Vice Chair, Amanda Wolfe as Attorney, and Margaret Koontz as Secretary, all unanimously. The board adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, approved the attorney services resolution, and adopted amended bylaws. It also approved the amended minor site plan for Everest Real Estate at 64 South Street.

• Robert Lesnewich elected Chair (unanimous)
• Denise Torsiello elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Amanda Wolfe appointed Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Margaret Koontz appointed Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (7 votes in favor, none opposed)
• Approved resolution for attorney services (7 votes in favor, none opposed)
• Approved amended bylaws changing meeting start time to 7:30 p.m. (7 votes in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Everest Real Estate amended minor site plan (6 votes in favor, none opposed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold elections for leadership and select an attorney. The body will also review several applications for residential additions and setbacks, including a request for a nursing home expansion.

• Addition requests for 26 Ridgeview Avenue and 966 Central Avenue
• Public hearings for additions at 15 Vista Lane, 860 Central Avenue, and 210 Livingston Avenue
• Review of addition request for 25 Pearl Street
• Extension request for a 6,894 square foot nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive
• Reconsideration request for an addition at 158 Pearl Street

The Board elected William Nadelberg as Chairman, Jeff Grob as Vice Chairman, Amanda Wolfe as Board Attorney, and Margaret Koontz as Secretary, each by unanimous vote. It approved the 2026 meeting calendar, a by‑law amendment to start meetings at 7:30 p.m., and a resolution for attorney services, with all members voting in favor. The Board approved the Nixon and 966 Central Avenue addition applications, and approved Lily Rougeot’s variance for a front porch and dormer, with all members present voting in favor.

• Unanimous vote for William Nadelberg as Chairman
• Unanimous vote for Jeff Grob as Vice Chairman
• Unanimous vote for Amanda Wolfe as Board Attorney
• Unanimous vote for Margaret Koontz as Secretary
• All members voted in favor to adopt the 2026 meeting calendar
• All members voted in favor to amend by‑laws meeting start time to 7:30 p.m.
• All members voted in favor to adopt the attorney services resolution
• Approved Lily Rougeot application (Members voting in favor: Mr. Ammitzboll, Mr. Grob, Mr. Ping, Mr. Sorochen, Ms. Zeran, Mr. Oh and Chairman Nadelberg)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes four resolutions and two raffle applications. The resolutions authorize payment of $323,405.70 in pending bills, support a Sustainable Jersey grant application funded by PSEG, enact a transfer resolution, and approve submission of a grant request for the Municipal Alliance for fiscal year 2027. Public comments will also be heard before adjournment.

• Resolution 2025-340 authorizing payment of $323,405.70 in pending bills
• Resolution 2025-339 supporting the Sustainable Jersey Grant application funded by PSEG
• Resolution 2025-341 Transfer Resolution
• Resolution 2025-342 approving submission of a grant request for the Municipal Alliance for FY2027
• Raffle applications NPHS PTSA RA1250 and RA1251

The Borough Council approved six routine items on the consent agenda, including a $323,405.70 payment of outstanding bills, support for Sustainable Jersey grant applications, a fund‑transfer resolution, and a submission for a Municipal Alliance grant for FY 2027. All items were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote. The council also approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-340 authorizing payment of $323,405.70 in bills (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Resolution 2025-339 supporting Sustainable Jersey Grant applications for $2,000 and $20,000 programs (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Resolution 2025-341 transfer resolution (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Resolution 2025-342 submission for Union County Municipal Alliance FY 2027 grant (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved raffle applications NPHS PTSA RA1250 and RA1251 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved the minutes of the December 16, 2025 council meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is conducting its annual organization meeting to appoint municipal officers and administrative personnel. The body is also reviewing a series of administrative resolutions to establish financial and operational rules for 2026.

• Appointment of 35 administrative positions including CFO, Borough Attorney, and Borough Engineer
• Resolution 2026-039 setting delinquent tax interest rates at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% over $1,500
• Resolution 2026-052 setting the bid threshold at $53,000
• Resolution 2026-053 authorizing purchases with Fire & Safety Services Ltd for apparatus maintenance
• Appointments to the Planning Board, Board of Health, and Board of Adjustment

The January 6, 2026 meeting was a re‑organization session where new council members were sworn in and the mayor delivered his annual message. Council members presented ten resolutions covering special law‑enforcement officers, school crossing guards, delinquent‑tax interest rates, cancellation of small tax and permit overpayments, authorization of an annual tax sale, depositories for borough funds, and investment of idle funds. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or final adoption decisions for these resolutions.