We look forward to seeing you next week in Atlantic City at the Annual New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference. Since most of the League staff will be in Atlantic City starting Monday, there will be no Weekly Roundup next Friday, November 22, or on Friday, November 29, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Any urgent or timely alerts will be sent via a Daily Update. The next Weekly Roundup will go out on Friday, December 6.   

State Issues

State Elevates Drought Watch Status to Drought Warning

The NJDEP has issued an Administrative Order declaring a Drought Warning across the state. The Order grants NJDEP expanded authority to manage water systems, including directing water transfers and controlling reservoir releases.

Read more: State Elevates Drought Watch Status to Drought Warning

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

SHBC Holds November Meeting

On Thursday, the State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) held its regularly scheduled November meeting.

Read more: SHBC Holds November Meeting

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

Local Recreation Improvement Grant Program

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) is accepting applications for the Local Recreation Improvement Grant (LRIG) Program.  

Read more: Local Recreation Improvement Grant Program

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

Division Issues Update on Winter Termination Program  

The Division of Local Government Services issued Local Finance Notice 2024-17 providing an update on the Winter Termination Program.  

Read more: Division Issues Update on Winter Termination Program  

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

Acting Governor Way Announces Bringing Veterans Home Initiative  

Acting Governor Way announced the Bringing Veterans Home Initiative to place more than 1,000 homeless veterans in stable housing over the next two years.  

Read more: Acting Governor Way Announces Bringing Veterans Home Initiative  

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

2024 League Conference

DCA Data Tools for Local Government at the Conference

During the Annual League Conference, the Department of Community Affairs' Data Hub kiosk will be on the exhibit floor near Hall D in the Show Manager's Office between booths 3200 and 3100.

Read more: DCA Data Tools for Local Government at the Conference

Download the 2024 Conference App Now 

Download the 2024 app before arriving in Atlantic City for the best experience and start planning your Annual Conference schedule now! You will need to download the latest version, even if you downloaded that app last year. 
  
The Conference app is an easy-to-use and handy reference tool to guide you throughout Conference Week. 

View the session schedule on the go, see a full exhibitor listing, create a personalized schedule, receive last-minute schedule change alerts, log in to message other attendees, or view the Consultants Listing and pre-schedule a meeting. 

To use the attendee messaging feature, create a custom schedule, and favorite exhibitors, sign into the app with your Confirmation ID/Badge ID number. Don't want to log in? No problem! You can still utilize the other features of the app without logging in. 

Visit your app store to download.