State

Petition Signature Increase Legislation Signed by Governor

Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed legislation increasing the number of signatures for municipal election nominating petitions for the 2025 election and beyond. 

Read more:  Petition Signature Increase Legislation Signed by Governor

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst. eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

Legislation Signed Amending Fire Safety Statutes Licensure & Equipment Requirements 

On Monday, Governor Murphy signed A-3894 which amends fire safety statutes regarding licensure and equipment requirements. 

Read more: Legislation Signed Amending Fire Safety Statutes Licensure & Equipment Requirements

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

State Launches IRS Direct File Program

Governor Murphy announced that New Jersey residents can use IRS Direct File for 2025 tax filing.

Read more:  State Launches IRS Direct File Program

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Inclusive Healthy Communities Program Grant Opportunity Available

The New Jersey Department of Human Services has announced the next round of grant funding under the New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities program.  

Read more: Inclusive Healthy Communities Program Grant Opportunity Available

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

NJ ELEC New Reporting Requirements for IEs and SuperPACs Webinar

On Friday, February 28, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., the League is hosting a Professional Development webinar on New Jersey ELEC New Reporting Requirements for IEs and SuperPACs.

Read more: NJ ELEC New Reporting Requirements for IEs and SuperPACs Webinar

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Sample Resolution Urging Legislation That Permits Public Notices on Government Website

Please consider adopting the League’s Sample Resolution to Support Publishing Legal Notices on Official Government Websites which satisfies disclosure requirements.

Read more: Sample Resolution Urging Legislation That Permits Public Notices on Government Website

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Federal

Review of President Trump’s Executive Actions

The League’s federal partner, the National League of Cities, recently reviewed President Trump’s Executive Actions for impacts on local governments. 

Read more:  Review of President Trump’s Executive Actions

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest 

Show Off Your City 2025: Apply Today 

Today is the deadline for the annual photo competition. Municipalities are invited to send the League photos of their tourist attractions, downtown areas, economic development initiatives, parks, city halls, community groups, and new projects for the 2025 Show Off Your City Photo Contest! 

The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the April issue of NJ Municipalities and the winner will also receive a free League publication of their choice. Entries will be posted on the League’s Facebook page, and some featured in the April issue of NJ Municipalities, and possibly other issues.  

Photos should be high-resolution JPEG, at least 3MB in size. Please provide photo credit if necessary. Unfortunately, stock photos and images that are too low in resolution will not be considered. By submitting a photo, you are agreeing that you own the rights to the photo and that NJLM has permission to use the photo in NJ Municipalities, on NJLM’s social media and website, and on other printed materials. Note that photos displayed in a portrait orientation work better on the magazine cover than a landscape orientation. The due date to submit entries is Today, February 7.

Submit photos using the Show Off Your City submission form or mail a flash drive to 222 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.

Registration Open for 8th Annual NJ Watershed Conference  

The 8^th Annual NJ Watershed Conference is set to take place at The College of New Jersey on February 20 and 21.  

The conference looks to provide municipal officials, municipal professionals, as well as environmental professionals with technical expertise from a broad range of experts.  

This year the agenda includes speakers from FEMA, US Fish and Wildlife, NOAA, NJDEP, Rutgers, Bergen County Director of Land Management, Sustainable Jersey, and Woodbridge's floodplain manager, among others. CEUs are available for engineers, planners, certified floodplain managers, and attorneys for some of the sessions. 

Topics range from funding opportunities, an example of wetlands restoration, best practices on maintaining green infrastructure, creating flood resilient landscapes, and more.  

Registration is open and the cost varies whether registration is for one day or two days. For more information, email Pri Oliveira at poliveira@thewatershed.org.  

2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant

The deadline to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant is 5:00 p.m. March 5, 2025.  

Read more: 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant

Nominations for Emergency Manager of the Year & NJEPA Scholarship

The New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association (NJEPA) is seeking nominations for the Emergency Manager of the Year, student scholarships, and scholarships for emergency managers working on their NJ Certified Emergency Manager certification.  

Read more: Nominations for Emergency Manager of the Year & NJEPA Scholarship