Links & Resources
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American Red Cross
Humanitarian organization that responds to disaster and helps people prevent and prepare for emergencies. Also provides local senior support services, such as transportation, medical equipment lending, etc.
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Community Service Association
This association helps residents in times of need.
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EZ Ride Senior Transportation
Community cars provide seniors with new mobility.
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Newcomers Club of New Providence, Summit, and Berkeley Heights
A non-profit community organization designed to help new (and existing) residents meet new people and learn more about the community, and to provide social opportunities. The club also strives to provide assistance to residents within their community.
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New Providence Alliance
The New Providence Alliance Committee is comprised of members of the community, volunteering their time as interested parents, teachers, police officers or business people, working to improve the lives of our neighbors and friends by preventing alcohol and drug abuse.
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New Providence Business Community
Association of business owners and professionals in New Providence.
- New Providence Lions Club
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New Providence Rescue Squad
The official website for the New Providence Rescue Squad.
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New Providence School District
The official website for the New Providence school system.
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NJ Sharing Network
NJ Sharing Network is dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of organ donation and transplantation and supporting both donor families and transplant recipients. NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit, federally-certified, state-approved organ procurement organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for the 4,500 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation, and is part of the national recovery system, which is in place for the over 106,000 people on waiting lists.
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NP-TV Schedule
NP-TV is the television broadcast facility of the Borough of New Providence and the New Providence Board of Education. It provides a 24-hour television channel for the residents of New Providence. It can be viewed on cable (Comcast Channel 35), Verizon FIOS ( Channel 37).
- NP-TV (TV35)
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Suburban Chambers of Commerce
The chamber of commerce site for the New Providence area.
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Summit/New Providence Rotary Club
The Summit/New Providence club is part of Rotary International, an organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders in more than 165 countries, promoting goodwill and humanitarian service throughout the world.
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Summit Area Jaycees
The Summit Area Jaycees is a chapter of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Their purpose is to provide volunteer service to the community and leadership training to their members. Their chapter serves New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Millburn, Short Hills, Springfield and Summit. Membership is open to men and women from 21 through 40 who live or work in our service area.
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Medical Alert Program
The Medical Alert Program administered by the Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights is designed to help those living on their own to get assistance in the event of an emergency when at home but not able to use a telephone. Call 908-665-0046 for more information.
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SAGE Eldercare
SAGE is a nonprofit organization which provides programs and services to meet the changing needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers.
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Senior Citizens Council
The Senior Citizens Council is a non-profit organization which provides informational and educational services and programs to seniors in the area.
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Union County Department of Human Services - Division on Aging
The Division on Aging’s Information and Assistance team can assist you in locating services including, but not limited to, home care; legal services; nutrition; nursing homes, assisted living facilities; reverse mortgages; visiting physician /dentists; caregiver assistance programs; utility problems and questions about Medicare Part D. Please call the Division on Aging at 908-527-4870, or toll free at 888-280-8226.
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Union County Paratransit
The Union County Paratransit System is a curb-to-curb transport service specializing in transportation of senior citizens (age 60 or older), persons with disabilities and/or economically disadvantaged residents of Union County.
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Union County Prosecutor
Home Page for Union County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Union County Economic Development Corporation
A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to economic development in Union County.
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Union County Emergency Management
Trains for, maintains equipment for, and responds to disasters and emergencies and coordinates county and regional response and provides Hazardous Materials Response Team.
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Union County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Union County household special waste collection dates.
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Union County, New Jersey
The official web site of Union County, of which New Providence is a part.
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Union County - Local Information Communication System (LINCS)
County-wide Local Information Communication System that supports interactive reporting, health data analysis,and the dissemination of public health information between the County of Union, local health departments, health care providers, emergency responders and the State Department of Health and Senior Services.
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Computer Emergency Readiness Team
Web-site for Homeland Security Computer Emergency Readiness Team.
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Congressional Directory
Thomas Legislative site with links to members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Use Contact Members of Congress link on the top of page. This site includes information sources for legislative research. Links include Government Records & Publications; Indexes; News Services; Partisan Congressional Sites; Contacting Members of Congress; Education Resources; and Voting Records.
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FedStats
A gateway to statistical reports of more than 70 government agencies.
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NJMCdirect.com
Pay your parking or traffic ticket on line through NJMCdirect. Payment hours available are: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 11:45 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 11 pm and Saturday 7:30 am to 4 pm. There is an additional fee added to the traffic ticket penalty amount for this service which is based on the penalty amount of the ticket.
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Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General.
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Known Contaminated Sites in New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website.
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New Jersey Association of County Tax Boards
Generic tax forms available for download.
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New Jersey Public Records
Useful links to New Jersey Public Records sites.
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New Jersey Voter Registration
New Jersey Voter Registration Application Form.
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NJ Family Care
NJ Family Care is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey’s uninsured children have affordable health coverage.
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NJ State Division of Taxation
Variety of taxation topics.
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NJ Transit
Official site of the state transit agency. Includes train and bus schedules.
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Port Authority of NY and NJ
Official site for this bi-state agency.
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State of New Jersey Site
The official state website. Directories, general information, and access to all states statutes.
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The League of Women Voters
A comprehensive reference containing voting information, a list of state and federal legislators - including office addresses and phone numbers, state commissioners and legislative committees.
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New Jersey Press Association
NJ Press Association website. Search here for New Providence legal ads.
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NJ 12 Most Wanted People
New Jersey’s 12 most wanted list.
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New Jersey State Chief’s of Police Association
Home Page for State Police Chief’s Association.
- New Jersey State Police
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Sex Offender Registry
NJ State police sex offender website.
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Union County Police Chiefs Association
Union County Police Chiefs Association.
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Get Net Wise
Internet Safety Tips.
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- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) - National
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) - New Jersey
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Governing
The commercial site of “Governing,” a magazine devoted to issues of interest to state and local government officials.
- National Institute of Drug Abuse
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NJ Serves
Access to a searchable database of NJ nonprofit, community, and governmental organizations and to the services they provide.
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NJ Online
A commercial site of statewide interest. Provides links with some major state newspapers.
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The Alternative Press
The Alternative Press is a local online newspaper delivering the latest news in the New Providence area.
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