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New Providence 2010 Calendar
The 2010 Calendar, which replaces the Annual DPW Services and Recycling Brochure, was mailed. Please check your mail and keep this calendar all year. The calendar includes recycling, bulk collection, meeting dates, and other important borough information. It is the only mailing you will receive with this information.

Public Notice - Bicycle Auction
Please click on the link below for information regarding a public auction on February 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Providence Police Department Garages, 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence, N.J. 07974

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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Clinic Schedule
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccinations will be available at the clinics listed in the link below for all individuals who are interested in receiving it, regardless of medical history or age.

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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.

PSE&G Vegetation Management - Tree Removal
PSE&G will begin work to maintain proper tree clearance from power lines. PSE&G ownes the electric transmission right-of-way adjacent to your property. Vegetation on this right-of-way now requires maintenance. Work is scheduled to begin on or about December 28, 2009 and be completed within 30 days. Please click on the link below for important information regarding this maintainence work.

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Update on Oakwood Park
At the January 25, 2010 Borough Council meeting, council members unanimously agreed with a proposal by Mayor Thoms to place the sale of Oakwood Park and River property to Union County in exchange for $3,500,000 of improvements on the ballot as a referendum.

Preservative Free Vaccine
Please click on the link below for a listing of H1N1 clinics, which individuals can search for preservative free vaccine.

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Free Pneumococcal Vaccine
The Westfield Regional Health Department will be offering free Pneumococcal vaccine to residents of Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit and Westfield.

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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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Leaf Collection Update
Vacuuming is now available for a $50 seasonal fee.

Residents can bring applications or mail them to the Clerk’s Office, 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence.

The Borough will continue to provide weekly curbside leaf collections at no cost for residents who place their leaves in containers (reusable or paper bags).

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Public Information Hotline
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has opened a toll-free telephone line for the general public to call in regard to H1N1 Influenza and Vaccine. The telephone line will be operational Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

The number is 1-866-321-9571.

Project Healthy Bones Classes Offered
Six New “Project Healthy Bones” classes will be offered weekly on Thursdays from October 29 - December 10 at the New Providence Senior Citizens Center, 15 East Fourth Street.

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What To Know About H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus
Currently, the H1N1 virus has been found worldwide. It is thought to be spread through the air in droplets from sneezes and coughs, similar to how seasonal flu is spread. Click on the link below for some tips to help you stay aware and prepared.

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FLU INOCULATION CLINIC
Please be advised that the Westfield Regional Health Department has scheduled dates for seasonal Flu Inoculation Programs. These programs are open only to residents of Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit and Westfield. Proof of residency may be required. Participants will be taken on a first come/first serve basis.

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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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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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Revised 2010 Garbage and Recycling Calendar
The 2010 Borough of New Providence Calendar has been revised to include the Grass, Brush, and Leaf pickup dates from November 8 through December 6. Please click on the link below for revised pages.

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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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Mayor’s Message Regarding Oakwood Park
Please click on the link below for a message from Mayor Thoms.

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Oakwood Park – Green Acres Hearing Information
A hearing to obtain public comment on the request to transfer ownership of parkland from the Borough of New Providence to the County of Union will be held at the New Providence Municipal Center – Council Chambers, 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 on September 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

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Oakwood Park Memorandum of Understanding
Please click on the link below for the Oakwood Park Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) .

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Oakwood Park Q&A - Updates
Please click on the link below for an updated Q&A sheet regarding Oakwood Park development.

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Borough Announces Oakwood Park Redevelopment Plan
Borough Council recently announced a proposal for Union County to redevelop Oakwood Park in accordance with borough specifications. The county agreed to the redevelopment in exchange for title to the property.

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Mayor's Message Regarding Oakwood Park
Please click on the link below for an important message from Mayor Thoms regarding the redevelopment of Oakwood Park.

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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.

Rabies Clinics Available to New Providence Residents
Westfield, Fanwood, and Roselle Park will be conducting rabies clinics, which are available to New Providence residents. Please click on the link below for details.

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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.