Enrollment numbers took center stage at the New Providence Board of Education meeting on September 25, 2025, revealing a total of 2,274 students across the district. The breakdown includes 588 students at Allen W. Roberts, 598 at Salt Brook, 392 at New Providence Middle School, and 657 at New Providence High School, along with 39 students in out-of-district placements.

In a significant move for local athletics, the board discussed plans to revitalize the softball fields at Salt Brook School. Currently underutilized by high school programs, the fields have been maintained by the New Providence Department of Public Works but are in dire need of repairs. The proposal includes regrading the fields for better drainage, constructing new dugouts and benches, and installing foul line fencing. The estimated cost for these improvements is around $43,000, with fundraising efforts led by community member Kelly Acquay.

The urgency of the project stems from the growing popularity of softball in the community, with hopes to expand the program to include junior varsity and freshman teams in the future. The board expressed support for the fundraising initiative, aiming to commence repairs by mid-November, or by early March if funds are not raised in time. This initiative not only aims to enhance the facilities but also to foster a deeper love for the sport among students and the community.