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Show Off Your City Contest Deadline Approaching
The Annual Show Off Your City Contest is accepting entries through Feb. 10. 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... -
Governor Delivered State of State Address
On Tuesday, Gov. Murphy delivered his 2023 State of the State address, announcing plans to overhaul New Jersey’s antiquated liquor laws; the ANCHOR application deadline extension; a new “Boardwalk Fund”; and efforts to address the rise in auto thefts. Read on... -
Key Liquor License Reform Takeaways from State of the State
In Governor Murphy’s State of the State address, he discussed Liquor License reform. His proposed plan includes phasing out the population cap by 10% each year until lifted completely. Read on... -
FEMA Announces Firefighters Grant Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program that opened January 9. The application deadline period closes February 10. Read on...
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Governor Murphy Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Phil Murphy delivered his 2023 State of the State address. This marks the first time in three years that the speech was given in person as the last two addresses were virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read on... -
SHBP Municipalities: Please Continue to Reach Out to Governor & Your Legislators
The New Year has come and the 379 municipalities participating in the State Health Benefits system, their employees, and ultimately their taxpayers, will still have to fund a 22% increase in health benefits costs, unless an immediate solution is reached. Read on... -
Governor Signs Bill Allowing Use of Third-Party Private Construction Inspectors
Gov, Murphy signed A-573, which codifies the three-day construction inspection turnaround and allows for developers to contract with private on-site inspection agencies, as well as other inspection-related items. Read on... -
Deadline for the ANCHOR Program is Fast Approaching
The deadline for the ANCHOR program application is January 31. The state will begin paying ANCHOR benefits in late spring of 2023 in the form of a direct deposit or check, not as credits to property tax bills. Read on...
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Seminars & Events
- Feb 11
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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
- Mar 11
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Budgeting For Elected Officials
Creating and approving a feasible budget is one of the most important tasks of an Elected Official. It is also one of the most complex and time consuming tasks. To aide in this endeavor, the League has created a special half day program geared towards Elected Officials to help them in understanding the Municipal Budgeting Process
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