Board of Health

The Board of Health is responsible for assessing the status of public health in the community, developing policies to address public health needs and assuring that these needs are met.  The Board of Health is also responsible for inspecting and issuing permits to food vendors and establishments, community pools, and other businesses. In addition to numerous health services provided through the Public Health Nurse, the board runs a free rabies clinic every January to immunize dogs and cats.

BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

Dr. Kevin Lake, President; Larry Corsi, Vice President; Dr. Paul Carniol, Maureen Burke, Pat Silvagni, Dr. Richard Paris

BOARD OF HEALTH SECRETARY

Linda Fitzpatrick
360 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-665-1400 x 214

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Janice E. Gironda, R.N., P.H.N.
908-743-1049
Please see our Health Services Department page for information on specific health services available to Borough residents.

HEALTH DIRECTOR

Megan Avallone, Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4070

HEALTH INSPECTOR

Helen Mendez, Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4070

ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control Solutions, LLC
908-310-1452

COUNCIL LIAISON

Dr. Robert Robinson

2013 MEETING CALENDAR

January 16
March 6
May 1
September 18
November 6 

All meetings are held at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974.  Members of the public are welcome to attend.