January 2024

Picture of League President, Wharton Mayor William Chegwidden

Team Players Working Together

Wharton Mayor William Chegwidden was elected League President at the Annual League Business Meeting held on November 16 at the end of the 108th League Conference in Atlantic City. Recently, he shared his insights and expectations for the League in his presidential year and beyond.

Q. What led you to get involved in local government?

A. Before getting involved in local government, it came to my attention that some aspects of our local government could be done more efficiently. It was only natural that I got involved in the process as I was always participating in local community affairs after my high school graduation, whether through sports, clubs, or volunteer organizations.

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Governor Murphy Delivers Keynote Address at NJLM Conference

To outgoing President, Mayor Ray Heck, thank you for that warm introduction. And thank you for your tremendous leadership, here with the League of Municipalities, and back home in the Township of Millstone.

I must say, Ray, you have offered a real master class in municipal leadership. I mean, outside of your time as Mayor, you have served as a police officer, a fire fighter, an emergency management coordinator. At this point, I gotta imagine, when folks call 9-1-1, they just patch it straight to your cell phone.

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Legal Q & A

Each month, Frank Marshall, Esq., League Associate General Counsel, answers timely municipal questions and concerns. This month Frank addresses questions regarding OPRA property requests for properties of individuals registered under Daniel's Law.

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