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League Mourns Passing of Past President Mayor Chuck Chiarello
NJLM Past President, Mayor Chuck Chiarello passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 in Atlantic City surrounded by his family and friends. A tireless advocate for local government, he served as NJLM president in 2011 and was an active past president. Read on... -
NJLM New Officers & Executive Board Members
NJLM's new officers are Committeeman James J. Perry, Sr., Hardwick, President; Mayor Janice Kovach, Clinton Town, 1st VP; Mayor William Chegwidden, Wharton, 2nd VP; and Mayor Sue Howard, Monmouth Beach, 3rd VP. Two new board members were also elected. Read on... -
NJLM Small Cell Wireless Bill Testimony Slated
The Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee has scheduled a discussion only hearing on A-5560. NJLM will provide testimony on this bill's potential impact on municipalities’ authority to manage their rights-of-way. Read on...
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NJ Senators Booker & Menendez Seek Reasons for Gateway Delays
In a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Senators Booker and Menendez reiterated the need for timely federal action to advance the Gateway Project, and offered their assistance. The letter highlights the crucial nature of the matter Read on... -
FEMA to Delay New Flood Insurance Rates
FEMA announced that it would delay the implementation of new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rates until October 1, 2021. Read on... -
Your Input on Proceeds from RGGI
NJDEP, NJBPU, and NJEDA are hosting interactive workshops across the state to gather public input on how the state should invest auction proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Register to attend. Read on...
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New Jersey Mayors’ 2020 Legislative Priorities Survey
The League’s Legislative team is your link to policymakers in Trenton. As your municipality’s primary policy decision-maker, your opinions on these issues is crucial to our efforts to represent you in the State Capital. Read on... -
Free Complete Streets Assistance
Sustainable Jersey, NJTPA and Rutgers are teaming up to provide free technical assistance for complete streets projects located in the NJTPA region. The deadline for applications is December 20. Read on... -
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...
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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... -
CY 2019/SFY 2020 Best Practices Deadline Oct. 30
DLGS has issued LFN 2019-12 providing guidance on the CY 2019/SFY 2020 Best Practices Inventory. There have been numerous changes to this year’s Inventory, including a deadline of Oct. 30 for all municipalities, new scoring, and a new submission process. Read on...
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