Administrator’s Report
Passaic Street Bridge
Although the bridge may appear complete to the public, significant work remains to be done before it can safely reopen to traffic.
Remaining work includes:
- Concrete curing of the bridge deck
- Groove saw cutting
- Asphalt paving at the approaches
- Parapet stonework
- Utility coordination
Union County anticipates the bridge will reopen within about a month. After reopening, follow-up utility work will continue, with limited lane closures to maintain traffic flow in both directions.
Paving/Striping
Paving work at the railroad crossings was completed on Friday. The striping company will be in the borough on Monday to stripe the crossings as well as other streets that were paved over the summer.
Pool Bridge
The contractor initially thought they would be able to build the bridge in the parking lot and pour the concrete to allow it to cure while they removed the old bridge and worked on the abutments. They are currently working through a lifting plan for the structure.
Leaf Permits
Reminder that Leaf Permits are now available for residents who wish to have their leaves vacuumed. The first pickup will be on October 20th on the West side of town, from South Street to the Berkeley Heights Line. Residents can also continue to place leaves curbside for Monday collection through December 8th.
Revaluation
The Borough of New Providence has begun a revaluation of all residential and commercial properties. The last revaluation was done 27 years ago. The purpose of the revaluation program is to fairly distribute the tax burden among all property owners based on the current market value of their property. Field inspections will run from September 2025 through March 2026. All work will be completed by December 2026 to use the new assessments for the 2027 Tax Year.
An information session explaining the revaluation process will be conducted at the Municipal Center, located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, on Wednesday, October 15th, at 7:00 p.m.
Additional information can be found on the borough's website at www.newprov.us, under the Community Projects tab. All inquiries regarding the inspection procedure or the revaluation process should be directed to Bryan Flynn, Borough Tax Assessor.
NJAW Lead Line Replacement
As part of legislation passed in July 2021, New Jersey American Water is required to identify the material of utility-owned and customer-owned water service lines and make the information available online. In addition, all water providers are required to replace all lead and galvanized water service lines by 2031.
CDM Smith canvassers are in the Borough and will be going door-to-door in your neighborhood to inspect and identify lead or galvanized steel service lines. This inspection is the first step in ensuring a safe and reliable water supply for you and our community. If it’s determined that your service line is made of lead or galvanized steel, a CDM Smith representative will provide you with information on the following steps to have it replaced at no additional cost to you.