November 6, 2023

State Issues

CSSR Announces Relaunch of Brownfield Development Area Program

Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSSR) has announced the relaunching of the Brownfield Development Area (BDA) Program and is accepting applications for new BDA designations through April 30, 2024.     

Read more: CSSR Announces Relaunch of Brownfield Development Area Program  

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

NJDEP Releases Model Tree Removal/Replacement Ordinance

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a model tree removal/replacement ordinance. In addition, the NJDEP Municipal Stormwater Program has extended the due date to adopt an ordinance to May 1, 2024.  

Read more: NJDEP Releases Model Tree Removal/Replacement Ordinance 

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

Green Acres Grant Funding Opportunity Now Open for Municipalities

The Green Acres Program has announced the opening of the 2024 funding round, allowing municipalities to apply for Green Acres grants and loans. The application deadline is February 7, 2024.  

Read more: Green Acres Grant Funding Opportunity Now Open for Municipalities 

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

Federal Issues

Deadline to Obligate ARP SLFRF Funds Nears One-Year Countdown

The American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, or returned to U.S. Treasury.   

Read more: Deadline to Obligate ARP SLFRF Funds Nears One-Year Countdown 

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

BPU Opens Broadband Access and Deployment Plan to Public Comment

The Office of Broadband Connectivity (OBC) within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has published its draft Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) implementation plan and is accepting public comments until November 29.  

Read more: BPU Opens Broadband Access and Deployment Plan to Public Comment 

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

Also of Interest

NJLMEF Conversation on Climate Resilience Event ?? 

The New Jersey League of Municipalities Educational Foundation will be hosting a Climate Resilience event on November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Room 301 of the Atlantic City Convention Center. 

Read more: ?NJLMEF Conversation on Climate Resilience Event ??  

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

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