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New Providence Council Meeting 071426
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Borough Emphasizes Resident Engagement and Ensuring All Voices Are Heard
The council discussed the importance of ensuring all residents, especially seniors, are informed about borough affairs, with every voice being heard. Regular meetings are held at Lantern Hill and the Dorso Center to gather resident input, questions, and feedback. Action often follows from this input. The theme of the night was ensuring every voice is heard and every thought matters.
New 'Adopt a Drain' Program Encourages Resident Participation in Stormwater Management
The borough is launching an 'Adopt a Drain' program, detailed in the upcoming quarterly newsletter, to raise resident awareness about storm drains. Residents are encouraged to 'adopt' a drain in their neighborhood to help maintain it, especially before storms. The mayor's communication efforts during the recent storm via Facebook and Instagram were praised. Bernardet was commended for her 24/7 coordination efforts despite having no power.
Borough Approves Roof Repairs for Library and EMS Buildings, Road Paving, and Flume Cleanup
Resolution 254 approves a contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance for library roof repairs, not to exceed $35,940, using the Bergen County Co-op. This addresses leaks that occurred late last year. Resolution 255 approves a contract with CRT Contracting and Coatings Inc. for roof coating and repairs to the EMS building, not to exceed $53,225.45, also using the Bergen County Co-op. This will address deteriorating roof conditions and provides a 20-year warranty. Resolution 266 approves a requisition for Chiffano Construction Corp. for 2026 road paving, not to exceed $477,116.73, using the Morris County Co-op, which includes paving 12 borough roads and sections of the pool parking lot. Resolution 267 approves a requisition for Foley Machinery for weekly bulldozer rental for flume cleanup, not to exceed $3,100.
Borough Allocates Funds for Road Paving, Roof Repairs, and HVAC Upgrades
The council approved requisitions for various infrastructure projects, including $477,116.73 for 2026 road paving using the Morris County Co-op, and $3,100 for weekly bulldozer rental for flume cleanup. Additionally, repairs to the library roof ($35,940) and EMS building roof ($53,225.45) were approved using the Bergen County Co-op. HVAC upgrades to the municipal building were authorized at a cost not to exceed $1,275,600, with efforts to secure zero-interest financing.
Borough Amends Zoning Code to Define Data Centers and Restrict Use in TBI Zones
The council introduced an ordinance (Ordinance 2026-06) to amend Chapter 310 of the code, titled 'Zoning'. This ordinance introduces a new definition for 'data center' and 'data center micro mini', repealing the old definition. It also amends zoning sections related to the TBI 1 and TBI 2 zones to remove 'data center' as a permitted use. The goal is to maintain the borough's character and ensure future development aligns with the master plan, prioritizing resident health, safety, and welfare.
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