The Borough Council approved the appointment of Kahleb Hicks and Quinn Lonergan as probationary police officers. Both appointments passed by roll call.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Police Department Receives Sixth Reaccreditation

New Providence’s Police Department received recognition for its sixth re-accreditation, with the accreditation program manager citing its professionalism, transparency, and quality policing.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Replaces Borough Housing Code

The Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-02, repealing and replacing Chapter 275, the borough’s housing chapter, in its entirety.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Considered Oakwood Playground Renovations

The agenda proposed spending up to $971,936.25 on Oakwood Park playground renovations. It also included a public safety expansion and renovation agreement, flood-mitigation funding support, and other spending and contracting measures; the provided minutes excerpt does not state the vote outcome for each item.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Reviews Spending and Sewer Repairs

The agenda included authorization for $9,922,636.86 in bill payments, a $65,000 partial payment for an elevator replacement, and up to $3,443.45 for sewer-jet repairs. The provided minutes excerpt does not state the vote outcomes for those items.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Names Two Municipal Alliance Appointees

The Borough Council unanimously approved the appointments of Nisha Kotecha and Amy Lepre, who will serve as a Board of Education liaison, to the Municipal Alliance.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Selects President, Swears In Member

Councilwoman Nadine Geoffroy was selected as Council President in a 3-2 vote, and Brian Gardner took the oath of office for a full three-year term. Alan Lerner was absent and will be sworn in later.

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