New Providence Election Day Guide

Election Day is tomorrow, Nov. 8, and polls in New Providence will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The candidates for Borough Council, who are running uncontested, include Councilman Armand Galluccio, Councilman Alan Lesnewich and Dr. Bob Robinson (R).

There are also two referendum questions on the ballot regarding the use of Open Space funds and allowing the sale of Liquor Consumption Licenses in New Providence. The exact questions and explanatory statements that will appear on the ballot are:

Liquor Consumption Licenses Referendum

“Shall the retail sale of all kinds of alcoholic beverages, for consumption on the licensed premise by the glass or other open receptacle pursuant to chapter one of the Title Intoxicating Liquors of the Revised Statutes (§ 33:1-1 et seq.), be permitted in this municipality?”

Explanatory Statement

A “Yes” is a vote to grant the Borough Council the authority to issue licenses to permit the retail sale of all kinds of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premise by the glass or other open receptacle in the Borough in accordance with the statute (N.J.S.A. 33:1-1, et seq.) and the regulations issued there under. A ”No” is a vote to prohibit such retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the Borough.

Open Space Referendum

“Shall the Borough Council of the Borough of New Providence amend the Open Space Ordinance (§70-1) to allow the existing fund and future funds to be used for acquisition of open space and improvements to passive and active recreation facilities?”

Explanatory Statement

The non-binding public question herein proposes expansion of the permitted use of the funds collected in accordance with the Open Space Ordinance (§70-1). In addition to acquisition of open space, improvement to and maintenance of both passive and active recreation facilities, which may include athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, and other similar or related improvements, would be a permitted use of said funds.

The borough recently organized two public forums for members of the community to attend to learn more about each referendum.

The Open Space forum, held on Oct. 12, included a panel with Borough Attorney Carl Woodward, Councilman Alan Lesnewich and former Recreation Master Plan Chair Arlene Regan, who answered questions from the community. If you missed the Open Space forum, take a look at the questions and answers .

The Liquor Consumption Licenses forum on Oct. 19 included a panel with Borough Attorney Carl Woodward, Councilman Rob Munoz and Deputy Police Chief Scott Torre, who also answered questions from the community. If you missed the Liquor Consumption Licenses forum, take a look at our article .

Polling locations for New Providence residents are:

, 40 Maple St.

Not sure of which district you are in? Contact the Borough Clerk's office by calling (908) 665-1400, ext. 0, or visit https://voter.njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/jsp/PollPlace/PollPlaceSearch.jsp

Please join our live election blog on Tuesday, Nov. 8, which will begin at 7 a.m. Throughout the day, you can communicate with your friends and neighbors about which candidates you are voting for and if you are voting in favor of both New Providence referendum questions. You can also weigh in on the elections for Union County Freeholder and the State Legislature, tell other participants what you think about potentially legalizing sports betting in New Jersey, share how you think the election turnout is this year, and hear from other Union County residents.