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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
Posted on: August 17, 2023
On Wednesday, August 16, Governor Murphy signed A-5239/S-3734, P.L. 2023 c.144, extending the service life of school buses to 20 years and extends the service life of Type S school buses.
Prior to P.L. 2023 c. 144, school buses weighing...
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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
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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Community Recreation Society of NJ
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Welcome! This News Flash has been created for members of Community Recreation Society of NJ.
The New Jersey League of Municipalities offers several methods for you to receive news, announcements, legislative alerts, and event notices. In addition...
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Community Recreation Society of NJ