Union County News

New Providence Academy Street one-way southbound September 1 2026. Police Building construction traffic pattern safety orderly flow.

The Borough of New Providence is advising residents of upcoming road paving activities. Residents must place garbage and recycling at the curb the night before paving work and remove all vehicles from work areas by 6:30 a.m. on paving days.

New Providence Community Christmas Chorus seeks singers for inaugural holiday season. First rehearsal September 10. No experience required. Signup now.

New Providence High School jumps 12 spots in New Jersey in U.S. News rankings. Now ranked 48th in state, 808th nationally.

New Providence library Children's Room closed for re-carpeting and updates. Started August 17. No reopening date announced.

New Providence Borough Council approves data center zoning restrictions. Introduces handicap parking ordinance. Discusses communications improvements.

New Providence Reds defeat 908 Panthers 6-0 in NJABL playoff. Michael Pierce pitches shutout. Championship game Sunday Edison.

Louis Armstrong lecture New Providence Presbyterian Church September 15. Grammy-winning author Ricky Riccardi discusses jazz legend early years.

New Providence kindergarten mixer September 10. Incoming families meet before school year. NPEF event at Crestview Swim Club. Registration open.

New Providence Borough announces a road milling and paving project beginning approximately August 20, 2026, with specific street schedules through August 27. Residents must remove vehicles from driveways before paving operations begin.

New Providence Freecycle event September 27 at Community Pool parking lot. Free gently used goods for residents. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Providence Board of Education eliminated sibling exception in elementary redistricting plan effective for kindergarten students entering in 2026-2027.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Union County beginning Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

New Providence has installed a new Perry Weather System providing automated alerts for lightning, severe weather, and extreme heat at parks and playing fields including NPHS Lieder Field, Hillview Field, and Oakwood Park.

National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for New Providence. Residents urged to avoid travel and follow Turn Around, Don't Drown safety guidance.

New Providence has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' Management Enhancement Review Program, one of 21 local governments receiving funding in the program's inaugural year.

Bulk collection for all zones is completed. Please put remaining items in regular recycling or bring them to DPW Yard on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

Bulk collection for all zones is completed. Items should be placed in regular recycling or brought to DPW Yard on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.