Posted on: September 22, 2023
The Police Training Commission (PTC) has adopted licensing rules for all law enforcement officers within the state.
Last summer, Governor Murphy signed P.L. 2022, c. 65, which establishes a police licensing program for all New Jersey la...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 15, 2023
Governor Murphy has named Division of Local Government Services Director Jacquelyn Suárez as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Effective September, 18 Suárez will serve as Acting DCA Commissioner pendi...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 15, 2023
The Mayor Wellness Campaign is hosting two virtual training courses for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), one for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training and the other Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.
As part of its Mental Health Initiative, ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 15, 2023
The federal fiscal year ends on September 30. Without an adopted and signed budget by this date, there may be a federal government shutdown. Expectations are tempered by disagreements among Congress and the Administration about spending priorities. Discus...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 15, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) is conducting an online survey for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to better understand how the New Jersey Clean Energy program can better meet the needs of municipalities. The goal is to gain ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 15, 2023
Acting Governor Tahesha Way signed into law A-4797/S-3255, which concerns the percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled materials that can be used for certain road projects. P.L. 2023, c.160 takes effect in March 2024.
The new law re...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 15, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Labor Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL) is now available.
This list includes entities found to be in violation of New Jersey's wage, benefit, and tax laws. Entities listed o...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 14, 2023
Hosted by the New Jersey State Data Center, the lead state agency working directly with the U.S. Census Bureau, this free virtual meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, October 4th, and Thursday October 5th from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 8, 2023
If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local governance, send in a Conference Resolution for consideration at this year’s Annual Conference. Any elected officials currently in municipal office, municipal p...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 8, 2023
The State Planning Commission has embarked on updating the State Development and Redevelopment Plan. Come learn about the Plan, the process involved, and how the Commission can help make this process valuable to municipal stakeholders. After an...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: September 8, 2023
The Governor’s Disaster Recovery Office (GDRO) is offering municipalities free American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) compliance consulting. The GRDO is utilizing four separate consulting firms to offer ARP SLFR...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 31, 2023
On Tuesday, October 3 the League is hosting a Lunch and Learn with the New Jersey State Planning Commission to begin discussions as the Commission starts the process of updating the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
The State Planning Com...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 31, 2023
NJTPA is now accepting applications for Vibrant Places Program, which provides technical support for local development initiatives. Applications are due by September 30.
The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) is requesting pro...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 28, 2023
Sending in Conference Resolutions that suggest changes to improve municipal life helps build the foundation for the League Legislative team’s annual actions.
If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local gov...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 25, 2023
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has published proposed rules amending the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) to expand the use of private on-site inspection agencies, in accordance with the law adopted last year.
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 25, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued proposed new rules and amendments to the Air Pollution Control rules, related to the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II Program.
The primary component of this rulemaking is the ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 25, 2023
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has published proposed rules and amendments related to the Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grants.
The New Jersey Historic Trust is authorized to implement funding for Open Space, Farmland, and Histor...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 21, 2023
Dozens of sessions have been posted with their full CEU credits on the League Conference website. Start planning today!
For those attending the Conference with earning continuing education credits on their to-do list, planning is easier than ever this year...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 18, 2023
A recent legal challenge has caused State officials to temporarily halt the enforcement of the law prohibiting government dealings with businesses associated with Russia and Belarus.
On August 4, the United States District Court for the District ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 18, 2023
Governor Murphy signed into law S-1442/A-5345, which requires public works contractor registration and payroll certification for public works projects to be completed online. P.L. 2023, c. 138 will take effect next year on August 16, 2024. &...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 17, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a follow up $13 million funding opportunity for local governments to replace their medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with electric vehicles using funds from the Regional Greenho...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 17, 2023
On Tuesday, August 15, Governor Murphy signed S-3989/A-5675, now P.L.2023, c.136, establishing the Boardwalk Preservation Fund and appropriating $100 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the renovation and repair of boardwalks in shore communities ac...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 11, 2023
Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari signed into S-3776, which amends the definition of “custom fabrication” under the Prevailing Wage Act.
The definition was amended to include “other fabrication which is one or more en...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 11, 2023
Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari signed into law S-3374, which concerns fees charged for certain towing and storage of motor vehicles and amends the Predatory Towing Prevention Act.
The new law amends N.J.S.A. 56:13-16 to require towing ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 10, 2023
Since March of 2020, NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid has followed special rules related to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). These rules have allowed most NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid members to keep their health coverage, even if they no longer qualif...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 7, 2023
Registration for the 108th Annual League Conference is open! To make the online process as possible, be prepared to expedite the process with the following steps.
- Have your payment method ready. If you are registering with a purchase order you mus...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Flags will fly at half-staff for one month around the state and a three-day Celebration of Life next week will honor the memory of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, who died on Tuesday.
The League is sad to report that Lieutenant Governor Shei...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Recently, the League’s federal partner, the National League of Cities (NLC), hosted the Overcoming Barriers to Expanding Broadband in American Communities webinar. The webinar recording and slides are now available to review.
Th...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Registration for the 108th Annual League Conference is now open! Take advantage of the lowest rates of the year, saving $40 off the regular registration cost with Early Bird pricing running Aug. 1-Sept. 30.
Early Bird Registration rates are:
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 28, 2023
Earlier this week the League held a Lunch and Learn with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on its Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan. A recording of the program is now available on the League’s website.
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 28, 2023
The League has become aware of a statement issued by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) to municipal officials regarding restraints on municipal regulation of apiary and beekeeping activities.
The statement, dated July 14, 2023, exp...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 28, 2023
The State Health Benefits Program Design Committee (PDC) met on July 26, 2023. They focused on the issue of rising service costs, identified as the main factor for the uptick in state health benefits expenses.
The committee passed nine resolution...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 24, 2023
If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local governance, send in a Conference Resolution for consideration at this year’s Annual Conference. Any elected officials currently in municipal office, municipal professiona...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 21, 2023
On Thursday, despite the League’s urging to conditionally veto this measure, Governor Murphy signed A-5175/SCS-3519, which makes changes to General Election timelines.
The League opposed this legislation for o...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 20, 2023
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Green Acres Program has announced its 2024 funding round for land acquisition, park development, stewardship, implementing Jake’s Law (Inclusive Playgrounds), and Urban Parks proj...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 7, 2023
Governor Murphy's plan to dedicate $200 million from federal pandemic relief funds to offset the over 20% rising health insurance premium rise did not secure a place in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. This plan was initially laid out in Governor Murphy's FY ...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 7, 2023
The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute's Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities has announced a funding opportunity for communities working to address local mental health needs. The...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: July 7, 2023
This week, Governor Murphy signed into law S-3780. The new law provides down payment assistance and provides tax credits to developers that commit to construct or reconstruct housing for certain low to moderate income households.
Prior to the signing of&am...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 30, 2023
The FY2024 Budget proposal includes $150 million in Municipal Relief funding in addition to Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief funding.
As we previously reported late Thursday, both the Assembly Budget Committee and the Senate Budget and Appropriation...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 30, 2023
The Assembly Budget Committee and the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee released on Tuesday S-3989/A-5675 which establishes the "Boardwalk Preservation Fund." The Boardwalk Preservation grant is part of the Governor’s budget p...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 29, 2023
Last night, both the Assembly Budget Committee and the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee favorably reported A-5669/S-2024, the $54.3 billion FY2024 New Jersey Budget Bill. It includes an additional $150 million for Energy Tax Receipts (ETR), doub...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 23, 2023
Assemblyman Danielsen has introduced four pieces of legislation to begin the conversation on OPRA reform. The bills are:
A-5613, which makes various changes to the process for requesting access to government records;
A-5614, which increa...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 23, 2023
The Supreme Court of New Jersey has issued a decision in a matter in which the League participated in as amicus, reaffirming that prevailing litigants in common law right of access cases are not entitled to attorneys’ fees.
In Gannett Sa...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 15, 2023
S-1350/A-5430, which establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts, has been released from committees.
Legislation that would limit local government’s ability to privatize public services is adva...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 15, 2023
On Monday, over the League’s objection, S-3593/A-5175 was amended and favorably reported from the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee. As a reminder, this legislation passed the full Assembly on May 25...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 9, 2023
The comment period for rules proposed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission to implement the new statewide police licensing program ends on June 16. The League intends to submit comments and is interested in hearing feedback from our members.
Last s...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: June 2, 2023
On May 23, The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) released an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide, jointly published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investig...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: May 19, 2023
Last week, over the League’s objection, A-5175 was favorably reported from the Assembly State and Local Government Committee and second referenced to the Assembly Appropriations Committee where it was held on Thursday.
While the League supports t...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: May 19, 2023
On Thursday, the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee approved S-2603. The bill seeks to clarify the ability of a public body to hold electronic meetings, and if doing so the appropriate notice requirements.&n...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)
Posted on: May 12, 2023
The Division of Local Government Services has issued Local Finance Notices 2023-10 extending the CY 2022 Audit deadline to September 29, 2023. This extension applies to counties, calendar year municipalities and all calendar year authorities, including fi...
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Municipal Clerks (MCANJ)