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November 2022

Planning Grants

North Jersey municipalities get a planning assist from NJTPA

As local officials, we all want our communities to be thriving places that attract economic development to provide jobs, draw visitors to our downtowns, and provide a strong base of support for local services. We want to help, but we don’t always have the technical knowledge needed to plan improvements that can spur new development, make our streets more attractive and safer, and realize other community goals. The pandemic has added new challenges with businesses struggling amid rising costs, supply chain problems, and a worker shortage. Hiring experts to foster economic development can get expensive, especially as we’re trying to keep costs down for our residents amid rising inflation.

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First Responders

A focus on mental health & wellness

Earlier this year, FirstNet, Built with AT&T, hosted a Mission Critical Seminar at Middlesex County Fire Academy to showcase the many benefits of FirstNet for first responders. The event featured remarks from the New Jersey State Police leadership and FirstNet users from Ocean and Essex Counties. FirstNet deployable assets were on display, along with smartphones, tablets, and other devices that keep first responders connected during emergencies.

And, as part of a focus on health and wellness of first responders, attendees learned more about the FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition, various training programs, and the FirstNet animal assisted therapy program, affectionally named ROG the Dog after our Response Operations Groups. ROG the Dog deploys to FirstNet customers following critical events in an effort to support their health and wellness needs.

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Conference Preview

The 107th Annual League Conference fosters an environment to help Build Your Future with sessions covering the hottest topics for municipal officials. Use this guide, the website www.njlm.org/conference, and the conference app to set up a personalized schedule. A combined session and exhibitor program will also be distributed at the Conference.

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