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Aug 21, 2026

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Board approves 104-unit townhome development

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Board Reviews Restaurant Use Change

The Planning Board reviewed a proposal to convert the former gym at 1275 Springfield Avenue into a Buffalo Wild Wings GO take-out restaurant. The proposed use would keep the existing footprint and reduce the parking requirement from seven spaces to three.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Historic preservation plan element discussed

The Planning Board received a request to recommend reinstating a Historic Preservation Element in New Providence’s Master Plan. The presentation cited community identity, property values, tax revenue, and the environmental benefits of reusing existing buildings.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Board Approves Two Housing Development Resolutions

The Planning Board approved resolutions for two residential developments: a 104-unit inclusionary townhome project at 121 Chanlon Road and a 297-unit age-restricted project at 70 Ryder Way. The votes were 6-0 and 5-0, respectively.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Board approves affordable housing plan changes

The Planning Board unanimously approved amendments to New Providence’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, addressing a court-affirmed prospective need of 201 affordable units for 2025–2035. The plan includes 24 units at Saint Andrew’s Church, up to 100 affordable units within a proposed 500-unit Nokia redevelopment, and 69 units through expansion of the Affordable Housing Overlay to Lantern Hill.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Educational Facility Approved at Spring Street

The Planning Board approved a change of use and site plan waiver allowing Our House to lease 26,000 square feet at 41 Spring Street for educational day programs and administrative offices. Five members voted in favor.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Day Program Facility Approved

The Planning Board unanimously approved Our House, Inc.'s plan to lease 26,000 square feet at 41 Spring Street for day programs and administrative offices serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization hopes to open there by July 1, 2026, and will coordinate vehicle pickup and drop-off times with the Police Department.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves 104-unit townhome development

The Planning Board approved Toll Brothers’ 104-unit inclusionary townhome development at 121 Chanlon Road, with seven members voting in favor and none opposed. Approval includes conditions addressing landscaping, the homeowners association agreement, garage use, and interior trash enclosures.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board Approves 297-Unit Age-Restricted Development

The Planning Board approved NP Mountain Developers’ site plan for a 297-unit age-restricted residential development at 70 Ryder Way by a 6-1 vote, subject to the conditions presented during the hearing.

2 min readMunicipal coverage