New Providence public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Board held a public hearing regarding an amended site plan for 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue. The applicant presented testimony on shadow studies, solar panels, EV stalls, and lighting waivers. No final decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment heard an application from Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC to amend the site plan for a continuing care retirement community at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue. The proposal includes reducing the number of independent living units from 554 to 444 and requesting variances for building length and lighting. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the application.
Borough Council
The Council adopted a bond ordinance for capital improvements and authorized several public safety expenditures, including a new police vehicle and server room upgrades. They also approved various personnel appointments, salary adjustments, and budget insertions from settlement funds.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-05 appropriating $2,872,575 for capital improvements
- Approved $41,218.75 for a 2023 Dodge Durango for the Police Department
- Approved $107,000 for Fire Department mobile device terminals (Ordinance 2023-07)
- Authorized $15,092,644.67 in bills payable, including $8.7M for Board of Education
- Approved $104,483.84 for police server room fiber optic network upgrades
- Inserted $15,000 into budget for spotted lantern fly remediation
- Appointed Cameron Saifi as property manager for 705 Central Avenue Condominiums
- Approved settlement agreement with Corporal Joseph DiParisi