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Open Space Referendum
The borough is proposing a modification to the Open Space Trust Fund. Please click below for details.

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Village Shopping Center Update
Please click on the link below for an update on the Village Shopping Center.

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Visit the New Providence Jersey Fresh Farmer's Market
Wednesdays, 1pm- 6pm from June 18th – October 29th in the Municipal Center Parking Lot at the Corner of Academy Street and Elkwood Avenue. Market takes place rain or shine.

Borough Offices Begin Summer Hours
Please note that Borough offices will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays from June 13 through September 5.

Post Office Announces Temporary Business Schedule
Please click on the link below for important information regarding the New Providence post office move.

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MUSIC & ART STREET FESTIVAL - Sept 7, 2008
The New Providence Music & Art Festival will take place on Sunday, September 7 from 10AM-5PM along Springfield Avenue and South Street. This family-filled street festival will offer attractions for all!

More information and vendor applications

Mayor's Comment Letter to Council on Affordable Housing
Please click on the link below to read the Mayor's letter commenting on proposed new COAH rules. Click here for Assemblyman Bramnick's response letter

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A Message to New Providence Residents
Recently the State of New Jersey notified all municipalities of their state aid figures for the 2008-2009 fiscal years. In New Providence, we learned that our state aid would be reduced by $172,000.

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Non-resident Parking Permits Available
A limited number of non-resident parking permits are available for the Murray Hill train station commuter parking lot. Click below for the application.

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ATTENTION 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. Homeowners currently enrolled in this program should have begun receiving their 2007 booklets in the mail from the State.

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Borough Offices - Evening Hours
Please click on the link below for a list of dates during which the borough offices will be open in the evening.

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Visit New Library Website
The New Providence Memorial Library launched its new website, which has many new features, and even an online survey. Click on the Library button on the left to visit the new website.

2008 DPW Services - Garbage & Recycling Brochure
The 2008 DPW Services & Recycling Brochure was mailed out to all residents in early 2008. If you need another copy you can pick one up from the Borough Clerk's office or you may also access the information by clicking on the link below.

Click here for 2008 DPW Services & Recycling Brochure
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NEW 2008 GARBAGE ROUTE INFORMATION
Some of the Garbage pick up routes and days have changed for 2008. Please click on the link below for the new street lists and days.

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Recycling Information
Recycling continues to be a priority in the borough. To help make recycling easier, the borough is providing some recycling facts and information.

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Local Emergency Management Committee Seeks Members
We are extending an invitation to community members who may have an interest in becoming part of the support team for the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEPC). The LEPC exists to handle extraordinary occurrences that require the combined resources of all Borough departments and perhaps the assistance of outside agencies.

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New Providence Community Bulletin Board Requests
Requests for messages on the Community Bulletin Board are accepted for nonprofit community organizations advertising events of community interest. Requests for commercial, personal, political or religious messages will be declined. The Community Bulletin Board was a gift of the New Providence Lions Club. Because of the generosity of the Lions Club there is no charge for this service. To request a posting, please click on the link below for the form.

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New Providence Recreation Commission Announces Online Registration
Beginning October 15, borough residents will be able to sign up for recreation classes and sports programs via a secure, user-friendly Web site. A link to the new registration site is available on www.newprov.org/recreation.

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Recreation Department Seeks Fitness Instructors
The New Providence Recreation Department is seeking Group Fitness Instructor(s) to teach classes in the Municipal Center and the Senior Citizens Center. We have immediate openings for experienced instructors of Pilates, Cardio (Aerobics) and Exercise with weights for Senior Citizens. Please click on Borough Employment for details.

Dedicate a Tree Downtown
The Borough of New Providence will be planting trees in the downtown business district over the next few months finalizing the downtown improvement project. Residents and business owners are invited to purchase a tree and have an engraved brick installed next to their tree. Commemorative or dedicated trees are available for a variety of reasons, including: Births and Birthdays, Graduations, New Jobs, Retirements, Engagements, Weddings or Anniversaries or Memorials.

Please click on the attached brochure for additional information.

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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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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, for out-of-towners. Parking is $5.00 a day.