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• New Providence Fire Chief Proposes Hybrid Model to Address Rising Call Volume, Staffing Strain (tapinto.net) — New Providence's fire chief is urging the Borough Council to adopt a hybrid model that adds paid inspection and daytime response staff to support the volunteer department as call volume and complex development surge. The plan, modeled on Scotch Plains' system, would expand inspections, adjust fees, and phase in new hires over 12–18 months, aiming to prevent burnout and avoid a costlier fully paid department.
• New Providence Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Plan Endorsed, Maple Street Project Moves Forward (tapinto.net) — New Providence's Borough Council just advanced key projects affecting daily life, from endorsing an updated affordable housing plan to moving the Maple Street Phase Two road work toward bidding this fall. Members also discussed stormwater fixes, new police facilities, park improvements, labor talks, and volunteer opportunities with the Diversity Committee and Historical Society that residents can get involved in now.
• Tse's hat trick powers Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer to shutout over New Providence (nj.com subscription) — New Providence boys soccer opened its season at home with a tough 3–0 loss to Scotch Plains-Fanwood, as Jack Tse scored all three goals for the visitors. Playing at New Providence High School, the Pioneers were shut out but will quickly get a chance to rebound when they host Gov. Livingston on Sept. 8.
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