NJ Municipalities, published by NJLM
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East Orange Fire Department actively recruits the next generation of fire fighters.

March 2025

Feature Articles

  • Doubling Down
    Leaning into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in East Orange
    Ted R. Green
  • Thinking Beyond the Budget
    Making the most of your resources
    Cassandra Duffey
  • Meet Your New Legislators
  • From the Mayors' Offices 
    2025 addresses share hopes, successes, and concerns from municipalities around the state
  • History Happened Here
    Connecting students with local history for the 250th
    Rachel Thimke
  • Municipal Street Tree Selection
    Organically shaping the beauty of municipalities
    Zig Panek
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Chief Phyllis Bindi with Warwick School children.

Issue Focus: Human Resources
& DEI

Doubling Down: Leaning into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in East Orange

 As companies across the nation question the value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, East Orange is not only embracing these principles but doubling down on them. We wholeheartedly believe that diversity and representation are not just ideals— they are imperatives for building trust, fostering community, and driving success. Our Police and Fire Departments are shining examples of how diversity can strengthen public safety, enhance community relations, and ensure that our city is a place where everyone feels valued and protected. To continue reading, please visit page 6.

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In This Issue

222 West State

League Executive Director Mike Cerra addresses brain drain and the municipal workforce and discusses how through crisis after crises, the public's work was done, due to leaders bringing innovation to every aspect of local government operations. To read 222 West State visit page 4.

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Local Knowledge Word Search


Take a break, have some fun and visit page 52 for a women in NJ Government: Past & Present Word Search. 

For more NJ trivia, view the last page of each magazine issue.

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Issue Focus -- Sustainability

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