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Federal Budget Increases Delaware River Basin Funding
Congress appropriated $9.7 million of the Federal FY 2020 Budget for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program. Projects will combat critical issues such as overdevelopment, stormwater runoff, flooding, stream erosion, and loss of wildlife habitat. Read on... -
Library Construction Bond Act Grant Funding Applications Now Available
The Governor announced the first round of grant solicitations from Library Construction Bond funds to support libraries providing modern and technologically efficient library facilities. Grant applications will be accepted March 9 through April 6, 2020. Read on... -
Bill Requiring Electronic Review of Construction Permits Set for Vote
On Monday, January 13, the State Senate is scheduled to vote on S-3927/A-4463, which the League opposes, regarding a new electronic submission of applications for construction permits, plans, and specifications. Read on...
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Assembly Appropriations Committee Advances Preserved Farmlands Events Bill
The Assembly Appropriations Committee approved legislation, opposed by the League, that greatly expands the number and type of events that can be held on preserved farmland. Read on... -
Eleventh Hour Senate Action on Plastic Bag Bill Slated
S-2776, the bill banning commercial use of single-use foam, paper, and plastic food and grocery containers is expected to go up for a vote on Monday, Jan. 13. The bill would supersede local ordinances and impose a statewide ban on those products. Read on... -
Gov. Approves Lead Service Line Bill
Gov. Murphy signed S-4110 into law. The League-supported law provides clear authority for municipalities and municipal water systems to enter onto private property to perform lead service line replacement. The new law takes effect immediately. Read on...
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Light Up Public Spaces for Suffrage
NJLM’s WIMG committee invites municipalities to light up their public spaces for at least the week of Feb. 10 in purple to celebrate the suffrage centennial. On Feb. 9, 1920, New Jersey ratified the 19th Amendment, confirming women’s right to vote. Read on... -
Show Off Your City Contest Deadline Feb. 3
The 3rd Annual Show Off Your City Contest is accepting entries through Feb. 3. Municipalities are invited to send photos of their tourist attractions, downtown areas, economic development initiatives, parks, city halls, community groups, and new projects. Read on... -
NJBPU Announces New Incentives to Expand Local Government Electric Vehicle Fleets
To jumpstart the electrification of local government vehicle fleets, NJBPU has created the Clean Fleet Electric Vehicle Incentive program offering local governments $4,000 per battery EV and $1,500 for 1 dual-port Level 2 EV charging station. Read on...
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Gov. Murphy Announces Plan for Lead Contamination Remediation
In a speech at Thomas Edison State University, Governor Murphy called on the Legislature to place on the November 2020 ballot a $500 million bond referendum to fund necessary replacement/remediation, part of his plan to address lead contamination. Read on... -
DEP Launches Guard Your Backyard Campaign
The NJ DEP has launched the “Guard Your Backyard” campaign to help municipalities and communities manage fill material. They have set up a website with local guidance and a model ordinance that municipalities can download and modify. Read on... -
Vaping Information for Mayors
In partnership with the Mayors Wellness Campaign, NJLM has posted resources to help mayors understand and respond to vaping concerns throughout their communities. Take a moment to understand the risks and concerns to help keep your community safe. Read on...
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