Weekly Roundup

April 14, 2023

State Issues


Deadline Approaching to Participate in Latest Opioid Settlement

Eligible municipalities should take note of the April 18 deadline to sign on to the latest national opioid settlement. The latest settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS are separate and distinct from the settlements signed in 2021.  

Read more: Deadline Approaching to Participate in Latest Opioid Settlement 

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

NJDEP Releases Draft MS4 Model Ordinances  

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has released two draft model ordinances related to the new conditions as part of the updated MS4 Tier A permit and will be accepting informal comments until May 12.   

Read more: NJDEP Releases Draft MS4 Model Ordinances  

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

Governor Signs EO Changing State Hiring Criteria 

On Monday, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 327 with the goal to expand state job opportunities for New Jerseyans without a college degree.

Read more: Governor Signs EO Changing State Hiring Criteria 

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

Federal Issues


USDOT Opens FY23 Safe Streets For All Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the FY23 Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) funding opportunity is now open. Applications are due by July 10, 2023.

Read more: USDOT Opens FY23 Safe Streets For All Grant Opportunity

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

Also of Interest


NJ Local Government Week Starts on Sunday!

NJ Local Government week is an opportunity to celebrate local government, April 16-22, 2023!

Share with your residents everything that their municipality does on a daily basis. Introduce your staff and highlight their hard work.

Hashtag: Remember to use #NJLocalGovt when posting on social media!

Looking for Last-minute Ideas? Don't worry - the League has participation ideas on its website.

Pass a Resolution to Become a RevolutionNJ Community

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the USA! This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that allows New Jerseyans to create a lasting legacy. Revolution NJ is calling on all municipalities to pass a resolution to officially become a RevolutionNJ community.

Read more: Pass a Resolution to Become a RevolutionNJ Community

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

League Hometown Security Task Force Hosts Tour

The New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Hometown Security Task Force has been rescheduled and will meet for the first time since the start of the pandemic for an update on issues and concerns impacting member municipalities.  

The Task Force is chaired by Hope Mayor Tim McDonough, Past President of the League and is open to Task Force members and interested New Jersey Mayors. The meeting will be hosted by AT&T at its network disaster recovery facility in Burlington County and include a public safety forum featuring FirstNet. 

The event is open to Task Force members and interested New Jersey Mayors.  

The meeting will be hosted by AT&T at its network disaster recovery facility in Burlington County and include a public safety forum featuring FirstNet. 

Date:         Friday, April 28, 2023.   

Time:        10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Location:  Address will be provided after registration.

The event will include guest speakers from AT&T on FirstNet, two representatives from the New Jersey State Police on current priorities and policies, an update from the NJ Office of Homeland Security, a provided working lunch, a tour of the facility, and more. 

 Attendance is limited, so please register online as soon as possible. 

Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120. 

PERC Sets 2023 Public Employment Conference 

The New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) is presenting the 2023 Public Employment Conference on Thursday, May 4, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton in East Brunswick. Presented in cooperation with PERC, and the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Labor and Employment Law Section, the event gathers attorneys, arbitrators, union members, government officials, and public employees in-person after meeting virtually for the last couple of years. 

Attendees will hear presentations about many of today's cutting-edge issues, including timely discussions about ongoing pandemic-related challenges and may be able to earn up to 6.9 CLE credits. Registration is priced at $199 for NJSBA members and $235 for general tuition. 

For more information, an agenda, and to register visit the NJICLE website.

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