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Focus: Outlook 2020 & Beyond

June 2020 NJ Municipalities magazine cover

Water Outlook

Ensuring water quality and accountability into the future

Water plays a critical role in the daily lives of New Jerseyans. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic struck our communities and will be true long after we have all recovered from the uncertainty of these times.

As COVID-19 began to reshape our daily lives, we knew there were countless issues that would weigh on the minds of New Jersey residents. New Jersey American Water set out to ensure that water service was not one of them.

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Featured Article

Local Lifeline for Small Businesses

Middle Township government teams up with chamber to form task force offering support and resources

A month into the COVID-19 restrictions that upended businesses across the state, the idea of Middle Township Business Recovery Task Force was introduced.

The Middle Township Chamber of Commerce, together with Middle Township’s Economic Development Council and Economic Development/Grants Office, is at the helm of Middle Township Business Recovery Task Force.

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A Change in NJLM's Executive Leadership

Serving The Front Line

Michael Darcy says farewell to the League after 30-plus years

"Generally, my most memorable and special times have been when I travel to small groups of local government officials and listen to them talk about their local issues. It’s been important to always help keep their perspective in the front of my mind–and it has allowed me to see some of the spectacular places that make up the state of New Jersey.”

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NJLM’s New Executive Director

Michael Cerra discusses his years of League experience and hopes for the future

"Having worked with elected and appointed officials for these many years, I have a healthy respect for those in public service, the challenges they face on a daily basis,and the hard work they put into their public service."

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In Each Issue

NJLM This Month

Each month the League highlights the recent activities of the organization and its leadership.

In June the magazine highlighted the 2nd Annual Local Government Week. "The second annual Local Government Week was considerably different from last year's celebration of the work and play of the municipalities around the state. This year, municipalities working to keep services running through the COVID-19 pandemic weren't able to invite citizens into municipal buildings in person, or hold outdoor activities. But many towns did creatively endeavor to reach out and keep communications open."

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About NJ Municipalities

NJ Municipalities serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on municipal affairs, new initiatives and changing legislation for public officials in New Jersey. This magazine has been a news source for local government organizations for over 100 years, and is available in print and digital format. Published monthly, with the exception of July, August and September.

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