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NEW JERSEY PROPERTY TAX CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
We invite you to attend this important public policy event. Co-Sponsored by New Jersey State League of Municipalities and the Monmouth University Kislak Real Estate Institute
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Choose New Jersey Provides New Marketing Tool
Choose New Jersey Inc. has launched an exciting new tool for site selectors, corporate executives and other real estate decision makers that enhances New Jersey’s reputation as a premiere business location and benefits all New Jersey municipalities.
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RECEIVE THE RECOGNITION YOUR TOWN DESERVES!
I’d like to extend a personal invitation for you to submit an article to the League magazine,
New Jersey Municipalities sometime this year.
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2013 NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK: PLEDGE TO PREPARE
National Hurricane Preparedness Week will take place May 26th through June 1 to highlight the importance of planning ahead to protect our families and communities should a storm strike our region.
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Change in Workers’ Compensation ‘Burden of Proof” Would Add Local Costs S-1778 Awaits Governor’s Action
On May 9, we wrote to alert you to pending action on S-1778. This legislation would create a rebuttable presumption that if, in the course of their employment, a public safety worker is exposed to a carcinogen, pathogen, or psychological trauma, that the resulting injury, disability, chronic or corollary illness or death is compensable under workers' compensation.
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COAH, Affordable Housing Trusts Appellate Division Injunction in Place
Yesterday, the Attorney General’s office filed with the NJ Supreme Court a request to appeal the May 13 Appellate Division injunction putting on hold the decision of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to seize municipal housing trust funds. The League will join in responding and opposing the State’s request.
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Governor Christie Takes Action on Several Bills
I. S-195 Cancellation of Charges and Fees Signed into Law
II. S-1358 Dissolution of Free Public Libraries Signed into Law
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S-1536 Appointment of Municipal Emergency Managers Signed into Law
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S-1650 Revisions to EMS Requirements Vetoed
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CDC releases final West Nile virus national surveillance data for 2012 Jersey Mosquito Season Looms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the final 2012 national surveillance data for West Nile virus activity. To access the information, please visit
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Free Sustainability Leadership Training
The New Jersey School Board Association is working with the NJ chapter of the U.S. Green Buildings Council to offer free sustainability leadership training.
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Governor Veto Early Voting Bill
Earlier today Governor Christie vetoed the Early Voting legislation (A-3553/S-2364).
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S-1778 Public Safety Workers’ Compensation
Earlier today, the Senate Labor Committee voted to release S-1778, which concerns workers’ compensation for public safety workers.
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DEP Announces Clean Community Grant Awards
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced total awards of $18.3 million in Clean Communities grants to help municipalities and counties fund litter cleanup efforts.
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New Member Benefit – Resource for Seeking Grants
NJLM is pleased to offer our members an exciting new member benefit.
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