New Providence, NJ 07974 -
Community Information
History
The history of New Providence can be first traced back to 1664 when
James, Duke of York and brother to King Charles II, purchased the land
from Native Americans. Its first settlers were a Puritan colony that
came to the area in 1720. The abundance of large flocks of wild turkeys
led to the initial name for the area of "Turkey". By 1737, the
Presbyterian Church was formed and was the center of life in the small
settlement. In 1759, a crowded church balcony collapsed. It was
considered a miracle that no one was seriously injured in the disaster.
The miracle was soon referred to as a divine act of "providence." The
small town thereafter became known as "New Providence" and included
present-day Summit and Berkeley Heights.
In 1869 Summit seceded from New Providence Township over disagreement
with town management as well as its rapid increase in population and
businesses due to its railroad facilities. New Providence Borough was
formed in 1899 and present-day Berkeley Heights retained the name New
Providence Township until 1952.
Location and Transportation
Nestled in the Watchung Mountains, New Providence is home to 12,000
residents and covers 3.6 square miles in northwestern Union County
connecting Summit to Berkeley Heights. The borough is roughly 15 miles
southwest of Newark and approximately 28 miles south of New York City.
Traveling is made simple with two easily accessible train stations
within the town as well as its close proximity to I-78, the Garden State
Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike and Newark International Airport.
Corporate/Residential Community
New Providence is mostly a residential community consisting of owner
occupied, single- family dwellings, with garden apartments and
condominiums. A majority of New Providence’s residents hold
professional, managerial or other executive positions in their business
or industry with an above average salary.
Corporate businesses include companies with worldwide reputations in
their field. New Providence hosts corporate and executive offices of
C.R. Bard (leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of health care
products), Reed International (one of the world’s top publishing and
information companies), BOC Group (worldwide industrial gases, vacuum
technologies and distribution services company), Aromat Corporation
(subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Works Ltd.), and Lucent Technologies.
Recreation
The New Providence Recreation Department, which provides a wide variety
of programs for children and adults, is run by a seven-person
commission, who are appointed by the mayor for five year terms. New
Providence possesses three playgrounds, an ice-skating rink, eight ball
fields, and eight public tennis courts. Two pools, which are
approximately Olympic size, are also available through the New
Providence Community Pool Corporation.
Source: http://www.newprov.org/
IMPORTANT NEW
PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LINKS
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