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An Alternative to Development

Years in the making, Wardell Park comes to life

In 2005, an 82-acre swath of environmentally sensitive land along Wardell Road in Tinton Falls had been approved by the Borough’s Planning Board for development. The proposed development would have consisted of 270 townhomes.

Today, most of the land has been preserved and a new 4.5- acre park complete with playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and pickleball courts opened this summer — much to the delight of community residents.

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Featured Article

Electric Vehicles Advance

New Jersey's model Statewide Municipal EV Ordinance & Incentives

Drive Green! That’s easier said than done, which is why the State is rolling out a suite of strategies to pave the way for electric cars.

But why? The climate crisis is real and we must tackle it head on. A new report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that, “It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean, and land at a rate that is unprecedented in the last 2000 years.” With 42% of our climate pollution coming from the transportation sector, transitioning to electric vehicles (EV) is important if we’re going to reduce global warming pollutants.

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In this issue

From 222 West State

Every year new elected officials arrive to town halls and to the gold dome in Trenton. This marks a new opportunity to forge connections and work together for the betterment of municipal operations and the day-to-day lives of residents.

With the start of the Legislative Term, we hope you will take the time to meet our Legislative Team as well as your State legislators. While the League’s lobbyists work to fulfill the members’ priorities voted on at the League Conference every year (www.njlm.org/resolutions), they can also help connect you with the committees meeting at the statehouse to examine legislation.

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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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