March 24, 2023

State Issues

20 and Out Legislation Passed Senate, Before Assembly

Legislation that provides police and fire personnel a retirement allowance after 20 years of service, regardless of age, unanimously passed the Senate earlier this week and is before the full Assembly on March 30.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Mayor Brindle Testifies on Liquor Licenses Reform

League Executive Board member Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle, chair of the League’s Liquor License Task Force, testified before the Assembly Oversight Committee on Monday, March 20, on the need for liquor license reform. For more information, please see our recent blog post.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

DCA Updates LIHWAP Webpage to Assist Customers & Utilities

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has updated its Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) webpage to provide better assistance to visitors.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

PDC Discusses Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Analysis

At the March 22 Plan Design Committee (PDC), AON, the actuary for the SHBC, provided answers to questions PDC members had for the mid-year performance overview of the plan.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Federal Issues

EECBG Grant Application Webinars

The U.S. Department of Energy EECBG Program is hosting webinars about voucher options and technical assistance available to support eligible entities.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

USDA Community Facilities Application Processing Webinar

USDA’s Rural Development is hosting a webinar on March 30 at 10 a.m. for Community Facilities Program funding. This program helps build essential services within your community or for community non-profits.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest

NJ-GMIS Technology Education Conference

For a full day of education about local government technology solutions, tech management, and peer networking, join NJ-GMIS at its Annual Technology Education Conference on Thursday, April 20. The event takes place at The Palace at Somerset Park in Franklin Township (Somerset).

It’s not just for techies! Sessions include social media, communication skills, leadership, responding to ransomware, Daniel’s Law, stress management, and more. Plus, technical sessions on current products and services provided by our corporate sponsors. Over 40 vendors to learn from. Registration is now open. If you are involved in dealing with your organization’s tech, this event is for you

NJ Carpenters Union Presents Free Seminar

The New Jersey Carpenters Union will be hosting a free seminar on “Best Practices for Purchasing, Administering and Closing Out Publicly Funded construction Projects on March 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 402, Atlantic City.

Advance registration for the seminar, with DCA approved continuing education credits, is required.

NJ Local Government Week is Quickly Approaching!

Celebrate your municipality and showcase its beauty! Let residents know about your municipal facilities and highlight the services that their local government provides to them on a daily basis by participating in NJ Local Government Week April 16-22.

Benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices Lunch & Learn Held

On March 21 the League hosted a League’s Lunch and Learn to discover the benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices with representatives from the Department of Human Services.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

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