Posted on: September 25, 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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
Posted on: September 1, 2023
On Thursday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) hosted an “Ask the Administrator Q&A Session” to answer questions from the public regarding the Inland Flood Protection rule and implementation.
On hand to answer questions were...
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Municipal Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
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 Engineers (NJSME)
Posted on: June 8, 2023
On Monday, the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee amended and favorably reported A-4376, a bill that would further weaken already sparse local oversight of the collocation of wireless equipment in the local right of way.
The Leag...
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Municipal Engineers (NJSME)