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New Providence Second Historical Marker Placed
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Governor Murphy Visits Hackensack, Announces American Rescue Plan Firefighter ...
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New Providence Council Introduces Bond Ordinance for Capital Improvements
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Union County Approves 2022 Budget. See Tax Impact in Your Town
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Jack McGreevey, a No-Nonsense Supporter of Veterans, Dead at 93
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New Providence Council Approves a New Mental Health Committee; Freecyclefest
By HAYDEN LAROCQUE GREEN
May 18, 2022NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Historical Society placed the second historic marker in town. This marker has been installed in front of the former Academy School building and Borough Hall, and is currently leased by Peapack Private Wealth Management. Placed on April 30th by the Department of Works (DPW), it is the first in the town to include photos on both sides of the marker.
On one ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy visited the Hackensack Fire Department Monday morning to announce the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office.
“Confronted by new ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council introduced a $2.7 million bond ordinance to partially finance various capital improvement projects at its Tuesday, May 10 meeting. “We had a very robust capital review process this year,” Councilman Peter DeSarno said.
The bond ordinance will provide funding for various capital improvements. The ordinance appropriates a total of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners following a public hearing Thursday adopted a $513.7 million budget, which does not increase the county-wide tax levy.
While the spending plan comes with an average tax decrease of $28 for county homeowners, the impact varies by municipality with the average homeowner in Union County slated to pay $2,066 in county taxes this year. In ...
CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battle-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.
He was 93.
Mr. McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council appointed a new committee – The New Providence Mental Health Advocacy and Education Committee – at its Tuesday, May 10 meeting. The council also approved a Freecyclefest Event to be held on Sep. 17, 2022.
The Mental Health Advocacy Committee has been spearheaded by Council President Nadine Geoffroy and Councilwoman Lisa McKnight along ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved the resignation of Police Chief Theresa Gazaway at its Tuesday, May 10 meeting. She is set to retire on August 1, 2022.
Mayor Al Morgan said that it has been an honor and joy to work with Gazaway. He noted that the two had become friends during her tenure at the New Providence Police Department. Gazaway had a challenging two-year period ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Starting Wednesday all New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurant take-out locations will no longer be providing single-use plastic bags or polystyrene foam foodservice products. Often called the “Bag Ban” by state officials and local governments, the ban of these products may affect the everyday life of New ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved its $25.1 million 2022 municipal budget at its meeting on Tuesday, April 26. The budget features a 1.98 percent or a $61 annual tax increase for the average borough home. The municipal tax represents only 20.70 percent of the total property tax bill. Councilman Matthew Cumiskey and Councilwoman Lisa McKnight provided the budget ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Borough was the recipient of $50,000 for roadway paving project as part of the 2022 Union County Infrastructure and Municipal Aid grant program. Union County Board of County Commissioners awarded a total of $1,500,000 on Thursday to the County’s twenty-one municipalities.
“As one of the largest ...
By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
May 18, 2022The Union County Board of County Commissioners have determined that the County of Union will observe May 2022 as National Community Action Month. Throughout the month of May, Union County will work in partnership with Community Action Agencies across the country to host events and activities.
“Community Action Agencies have enhanced the lives of hundreds of people in Union County ...