New Jersey League of Municipalities

Senate State Government Committee Favorably Reports S-3519

The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee favorably reported S-3519, which makes various changes to primary election, vacancy, municipal referendum, and mail-in ballot mailing deadlines. Read on...
Upcoming USDOT Webinar for Discretionary Grant Opportunities

On February 8, at 3:00 p.m., the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host a webinar to highlight several resources created to help potential grant applicants navigate different funding opportunities. Read on...
State Health Benefits Increase Remains Unresolved

Newark, Camden, and Trenton have left the State Health Benefits system, or are in the process of doing so. The SHBP Design Committee met to appoint a Super Conciliator. There was no action/discussion on the increase to the State Health Benefits program. Read on...
Bill Authorizing Special Occasion Events on Preserved Farmland on Track to Become Law

The Assembly voted to approve the recommendations of Governor Murphy’s conditional veto of S-757, after suspending their normal rules to include the bill onto the voting session board list. Read on...

Senate Committee Discusses Bill Looking to Increase Utility Participation in LIHWAP

The Senate Economic Growth Committee reviewed S-3333 for discussion only. While the League agrees that additional efforts are needed to ensure the success of LIHWAP, we oppose the measures provided and seek more effective ways to achieve this goal. Read on...
NJDEP Announces Reimbursements for Radon Test Kits

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is offering Radon Awareness Program (RAP) grants to all municipalities, on a first come basis to be distributed to residents. Read on...
NJDEP Announces 2023 Green Acres Funding Application Deadline

NJDEP announced that the Green Acres program application deadline is set for March 1. Green Acres funding can be used for land acquisition, park development, stewardship, Jake’s Law inclusive playgrounds, and Urban Parks projects. Read on...
Library Per Capita State Aid Applications Available

The application for State Library Aid (Per Capita) is now available. Applications must be submitted by March 15. Read on...

Feb 11
Orientation for Newly Elected, ReElected, and Experienced Municipal Officials
This orientation for municipal officials who are newly elected, re-elected, or experienced is fast paced and designed to quickly bring officials up-to-date on important municipal issues. The newly elected officials will get a thorough overview of their major areas of responsibility, key contact at the State level, and important sources of information and assistance. Re-elected and experienced officials will received valuable up-to-date reference materials that will guide them to the answers they seek. They will also get the latest information on the most important municipal issues-all while meeting their newly elected peers and the League Staff. The Luncheon is an integral part of the orientation and designed as an opportunity to informally discuss experiences and share ideas with experienced Local Officials

Feb 24
A Quick Review of Budget and FAST Updates Webinar
This webinar will review Budget and FAST Updates including: Review of the Financial Automation Submission Tracking Solution (FAST);Review recent Division of Local Government Local Finance Notices and review recent policies and regulations; Get an update on CY 2023 budget issues and any legislation that may affect them; Review current issues affecting finance officers CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-1.0 Bud; CPWM-1.0 Govt;RMC-1.0 Fin;QPA-1.0 Off Admin;CPA-1.0 Fin;NJCLE-1.0;RPPO/RPPS-1.0 M/S;CRP-1.0 Classroom

Mar 9
Budget, Ethics, and Procurement Update Webinar
At this webinar, attendees will receive important updates and information from the Division of Local Government Services on the topics of Budgeting, Ethics, and Procurement. CEUs : CMFO/CCFO-1.0 Budgeting,1.0 Accounting, 1.0 IT, 1.5 Ethics; CTC, 2.0 Gen/Sec, 1.0 IT,1.5 Ethics; CPWM, 1.0 Management,1.0 GOVT,1.5, Ethics, 1.0 IT; RMC-2.0 Finance, 1.0 IT,1.5 Ethics; QPA-1.0Office Admin./General duties,1.0 P/P,1.0 IT, 1.5 Ethics; CPA-1.5 Fin, 1.5 Acct,1.5 Eth, **NJCLE-4.5 including 1.5 ETH(pending), *PACLE-3.5 including 1.0 ETH; RPPO/RPPS- 1.5 P/P, 1.5 Eth, 1.5 M/S; Planning/Zoning Board Secretaries, Zoning Officials, and Land Use Administrators-1.25 administrative hours;CRP-3.5 classroom;CPC-3.5

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