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Borough Offices will be closed on Friday, July 30.
The Municipal Court Office will be closed on Monday, Aug. 2.
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Welcome to New Providence, New Jersey
Nestled in the Watchung Mountains, New Providence is home to 12,000 residents within 3.6 square miles in northwestern Union County. Known for our beautiful residential neighborhoods, excellent school system, and wonderful recreation facilities, we are home to several Fortune 500 companies.
New Providence is conveniently located roughly 15 miles west of Newark and approximately 28 miles west of New York City. Traveling is simple and convenient with two easily accessible train stations within New Providence, as well as our close proximity to I-78, the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike and Newark International Airport.
A warm and welcoming community, youll find friendly store owners and nice neighbors. We boast a vibrant downtown business district, which has recently completed a $1.5 million streetscape project. We are very proud of our fine specialty shops and incredible restaurants. You can visit our Business and Professional Association by clicking on the Links and Resources button on the right side of the page.
We welcome your visit to our website and hope youll find the information helpful.
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New Providence Borough News
3RD QTR TAXES - AUGUST INSTALLMENT UPDATE
Tax bills will be mailed Friday, July 30th. The last day to make payment for the 3rd quarter installment is August 30th. If payment is not received by August 30th, interest will be computed from the statutory due date of August 1st. (Please note new mailing address for payments when you receive your bill.) If you have any further questions please call the tax office 908-665-8031.
Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Program (SFMNP)
The SFMNP program for seniors provides (2) $10.00 checks for seniors to use at the farmers markets for fruits, herbs and vegetables grown locally and sold at Union County Farmers Markets (not grocery stores). Both Stony Hill Farms and Melicks Town Farm accept these WIC or SFMNP checks at our Wednesday afternoon markets. Applications for this program are available at the Senior Center on East 4th St. and need to be brought to SAGE, on Broad St. in Summit, on Tuesday, August 10 from 10AM-NOON for verification by the Union County Division on Aging. Participants must be age 60 or older, and have an individual income of or less than $20,036 and $26,955 for two incomes combined; bring PROOF of age, income, and residency to receive verification. NOTE: There WILL NOT be a Farmers Market at that site on that day. For any further information, call the County at 908-527-4877.
Shared Service Agreement Announced
Berkeley Heights Mayor Robert Woodruff and New Providence Mayor John Thoms are pleased to announce a shared service agreement between their communities. Please click on the link below for details.
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New Providence Affordable Housing
New Providence Affordable Housing Preliminary Applications now available. For more information, click on the link below.
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2009 Property Tax Reimbursement Deadline Extension
The Division of Taxation has extended the deadline for filing 2009 Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) applications from June 1, 2010 to August 2, 2010. Inquiries should be referred to 800-882-6597 or e-mail nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us.
Summer Concert Series
The New Providence Business & Professional Association is proud to present the 2010 Summer Concert Series, "A Night Under the Stars." Please click on the link below for schedules and details.
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Summer Hours Reminder
Borough offices will close at 1 PM on Fridays, through September 3.
New Providence Farmers' Market
The New Providence Farmer's Market will be held on Wednesdays starting June 16 from 1 - 6 PM in the Municipal Center parking lot. Please click on the link below for more information.
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Union County Offers Discount Rain Barrels
Please click on the link below for more information regarding rain barrels.
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Procedure for Dealing with a Rejected School budget
Please click on the link below for important procedural information regarding a rejected school budget.
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2009 Two Hundred Club Valor Award Winners
The borough is pleased to announce that Sergeant Joseph Ventre and Officer Joseph DiParisi have been selected for the 2009 Two Hundred Club Valor Award! To learn more about this award, please click the link below.
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FEMA - START THE RECOVERY PROCESS: REGISTER FOR ASSISTANCE
Residents of 12 New Jersey counties who suffered damages as a result of the severe storms and flooding that began on March 12 are urged to register for disaster assistance as soon as possible. Click below for more information.
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FEMA Declaration Regarding the Recent Flooding in Our Area
THIS IS FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE ONLY. FEMA announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of New Jersey to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2010, and continuing. Please click on the link below for program details.
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Parking Permit Calendar Year Begins
April 1, 2010 is the beginning of the new year for parking permits. If you have not yet obtained a new sticker, please call or visit the Borough Clerk office. Annual resident parking permits are $300, or $85 for a quarter. Annual non-resident parking permits are $1,000 or $275 for a quarter.
NP Community Recreation Development Initiative
Please click on the Forms & Documents button on the right side of this Home page and look under Community Recreation Development Initiative for updates and information regarding this initiative.
Battery Recycling
Beginning January 1, 2010, household batteries will no longer need to be recycled. They may be placed in the trash. Rechargeable batteries should still be recycled by dropping them off at the New Providence Memorial Library or DPW yard.
Borough Seeks Volunteers
The Borough of New Providence is seeking volunteers to serve on various boards and committees. Interested persons should complete the Municipal Resource Form found in the link below and mail or bring the completed form to the Clerk's Office in the Municipal Center.
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Looking for Volunteers to Measure New Jersey Rain and Snow in Our Area
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is looking for volunteer weather observers in New Providence, New Jersey.
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Tenants' Foreclosure Rights
The NJ Department Of The Public Advocate has become aware that that some tenants are being inappropriately forced out of their homes when the building in which they are living has been foreclosed. Under NJ law, most tenants have the right to remain in their homes during and after a foreclosure. The link below will provide easy access to information about the rights of tenants in foreclosed properties.
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NJ Family Care Children's Health Insurance Program
NJ Family Care is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey's uninsured children have affordable health coverage. It is not a welfare program. It is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance and cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance.
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NP 2010 DPW Services & Recycling Calendar
The 2010 Calendar, which replaces the Annual DPW Services and Recycling Brochure, was mailed. The calendar includes recycling, bulk collection, meeting dates, and other important borough information. It is the only mailing you will receive with this information. For an online calendar, please click below.
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2010 Grass, Brush, and Leaf Pick Up
2010 Grass, brush, and leaf pick up will start borough wide on Monday, April 5 and continue through Monday, December 6.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Please click on the link below for household hazardous waste recycling dates.
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Property Tax Reimbursement - Seniors & Social Security Disability Recipients
The State of NJ has again approved funding for the Property Tax Reimbursement Program (a.k.a. property tax freeze program). This program was first made available in 1998. This program reimburses qualified applicants for the property tax increases they incur each year.
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Recycling Stickers Available
Stickers for recycling containers--one for bottles and cans, one for paper--are available for free at the Municipal Center. They can be picked up at any service window.
Recyclable Materials List
Please click on the link below to see a complete list of recyclable materials.
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New Rates for Commuter Parking
Borough Council has adopted an ordinance amending the rates for parking at the train station lots. The new prices will be in effect beginning April 13, 2009.
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Parking Cards Available
The Borough Clerk's office sells "Smart Cards" in increments of $100.00. These cards are used at the parking pay box at Murray Hill Train Station. Parking is $6.00 a day.
New Providence Named as One of Best Places to Buy A Home
Inside Jersey magazine named New Providence one of the best places to buy a house today. Please click on the link below to read the article.
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Police Department Crime Prevention Information
The following presentation is courtesy of the New Providence Police Department Crime Prevention Program. The purpose of this presentation is to better educate our residents in Target Hardening techniques to keep us safe and reduce crime.
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Borough Facility Usage Information
Information regarding borough facilities usage rules, regulations, policies, fees, and applications is posted in Forms & Documents. Click on the Forms & Documents button to the right and look in the General section.
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