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New Providence


07974 (New Providence Weather Forecast, NJ)

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The written history of New Providence begins in 1664 when James, Duke of York and brother to King Charles II, purchased the land that became known as the Elizabethtown Tract from the Lenape Native Americans. Its first European settlers were members of a Puritan colony established in 1720, which was the first permanent settlement of its type. The settlement was originally called "Turkey" or "Turkey Town", due to the presence of wild turkeys in the area.

The Presbyterian Church established in 1737 was a focal point for the community, and the lack of serious injuries when the church's balcony collapsed in 1759 was deemed to be an example of Divine Intervention, leading residents to change the area's name to New Providence.

 

 

Government

Borough of New Providence
360 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-665-1400

Departments

Construction Official 908-665-1098

Court Administator 908-665-1454

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency)

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 908-464-1804

Health Department 908-743-1049. 

Library - 908-665-0311

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Police - 911
(Non-emergency)

Public Works 973-665-1076

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Senior Citizens 908-665-0046

Tax Collector's Office 908-665-8031

Tax Assessor 908-665-8271

Education

NEW PROVIDENCE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administrative Offices
356 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-9050

PTA

Allen W Roberts Elementary School - Elementary Grades PreK - 6
80 Jones Drive
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-4707

Salt Brook Elementary School - Elementary Grades K - 6
40 Maple Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-7100

New Providence Middle School - Grades 7 & 8
35 Pioneer Drive
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-9161

New Providence High School - Grades 9 - 12
35 Pioneer Drive
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-4700

Private schools

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church & School
419 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-4878

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
99 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-464-8657

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