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90TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
HIGHLIGHTS
-Contact www.njslom.org
The League web site has housing and session
schedule information available to view and download. Click
on www.njslom.org and go to the link for 90th Annual Conference
to get housing forms and a preliminary schedule of topics
that will be covered in League sessions. You can also view
an early list of exhibitors. Prepare a "must visit"
list of vendors.
When scheduling your time at the Annual
Conference, don't forget to attend the Consulting Period
on Thursday, November 17, from 2-4 p.m. where you can speak
one-on-one with hundreds of consultants and State agency
representatives. Also, be sure to schedule the League Business
Meeting on Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Sheraton Hotel.
JOIN LEAGUE LEGISLATIVE
E-LINE
-Contact Mike Cerra ext.20
Often times, items move fast in Trenton
and the traditional methods of disseminating information
to our members, such as mail and fax alerts are not enough.
The Legislative E-Line will be simple: in addition to our
mail and fax correspondence, we will email individuals committed
to contacting their State Legislators immediately. Any current
elected or appointed municipal official can register to
join.
LEAGUE ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLICATION
-Contact Becky Wright ext.10
The League is pleased to publish the 2nd
Edition of Protecting Your Town's Environment. From Brownfields
redevelopment to hazardous materials to CAFRA, the municipal
official is often forced to become a "jack-of-all-trades",
especially in issues affecting the environment. This handy
publication provides a concise 19-page overview of the key
environmental issues confronting New Jersey's municipalities
today. Contact the League for a copy.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (SOMERSET)
OFFERS FREE ROLLER HOCKEY RINK
-Contact Joyce Miller 732-873-2500 ext.239
This is a Border Patrol portable rink system.
The dimensions are approximately 135' x 70'. The individual
side sections are 12" high and 10' long. Goal end sections
are 22" high. There are approximately 35-40 ten-foot
sections. For images you can look on line at the Border
patrol site www.borderpatrolrinks.com/about_history.asp.
The rink is available to any municipality for free on a
first come, first serve basis and must be picked up.
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MUNICIPALITIES CAN JOIN
BACKPACK CHALLENGE
-Contact www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ocs/index.html
or
(609) 984-0678.
All of us with school age children know
that August brings the anticipation of a new year, with
prospects for new friendships, new learning and new activities.
As we are shopping for our own children or grandchildren,
let us remember that there are thousands of foster care
children in New Jersey who may not have the joy of receiving
new backpacks and supplies when they head back to class
after Labor Day. These children already have challenges
in feeling like they "fit in" due to their harsh
family circumstances, so imagine the sense of security and
pride they must feel when receiving fresh supplies for their
first day of school.
Local officials have an opportunity to help.
Organize a collection drive at your municipal office with
a designated drop off location. These drives are simple
to arrange with promotion to the community done through
your local cable channel, website, and the press.
The following NEW items are needed for children
ages 5-17, and should be donated in a new backpack marked
with the age and gender of the recipient child: pencils,
notebooks, loose-leaf paper, binders, markers, toothbrushes,
gift items (stuffed animals, small toys, books, photo album,
disposable camera, CD's), sports caps, t-shirts, socks,
pajamas, health and beauty products. Collections should
be completed in time to distribute backpacks through your
local DYFS office. Contact the Office of Children's Services
within the Department of Human Services for more information.
YOUTH GANGS VIDEOCONFERENCE
-Contact Jenny McWilliams at 859-622-6671 or visit www.trc.eku.edu/jj
On August 11, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. ET, the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
will air the 90-minute satellite videoconference "Communities
Respond to Youth Gangs in America." The videoconference,
which may be viewed online, will feature community programs
and strategies that effectively address the youth gang problem.
It will explore strategies to leverage existing resources,
provide examples of partnerships across disciplines, highlight
NJLM - August Mayor's Newsline
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MAYOR'S NEWSLINE
August 2005
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Offices: 407
West State St.
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609-695-3481 Fax 695-0151
E-Mail mdarcy@njslom.com
www.njslom.com |
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IMPORTANT EVENTS - PAST
AND FUTURE
And staff contacts for more information
Also consult the calendar
For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18.
| Sept. 5 |
Labor
Day |
| Sept. 7 |
League
Seminar "Pensions Update" at Holmdel |
| Sept. 13 |
League
Seminar "Records Management Update" at Freehold |
| Sept. 14 |
League
Seminar "Gangs and Youth Violence Summit"
at Lawrenceville |
| Sept. 16 |
League
Seminar "Records Management Update" at Cherry
Hill |
| Oct. 11 |
League
Seminar "Interest Arbitration" at Freehold |
| Oct. 14 |
League
Seminar "Preserving the Public Trust" at Holmdel |
| Oct. 18 |
League
Seminar "Eminent Domain Issues" at Freehold |
| INSIDE
THIS ISSUE |
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Conference
Highlights |
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Join Backpack
Challenge |
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Join League Legislative E-Line |
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Youth
Gangs Videoconference |
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Important League Environmental Publication |
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ATTEND LEAGUE GANG AND
YOUTH VIOLENCE SUMMIT
By Peter Cantu, Mayor, Plainsboro
For years, the League has
been a proponent of educating and assisting municipal officials
with their local concerns, issues and problems. A main charge
of the League is to help elected and appointed officials
do a better job of governing at the local level. We continue
to strive to do just that with our various informational
seminars, summits, and conference sessions. These important
programs target current and key topics and get up-to-date
information out to officials to help them better understand
issues and solve problems.
Recently, the League teamed
with the NJ State Police, Attorney General's office, NJ
School Boards Association and State Association of Chiefs
of Police to find ways to address the ongoing and increasing
menace of local street gangs. These gangs are not just limited
to urban and city areas, but can be found throughout New
Jersey today. Out of state gangs are now known to be recruiting
members here and are forming affiliate gangs in New Jersey.
These gangs have become more sophisticated in organized
crime and violence. Criminal gang activities affect our
communities, strain law enforcement resources, and are a
danger to our citizens, schools, and especially our youth.
To help local leaders deal
with this issue the League will sponsor a summit to address
"Gangs and Youth Violence" on September 14, at
the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville. Please make
plans to attend this important program, as we will try to
find ways to prevent gang activities and assist local law
enforcement with proactive strategies. Please visit www.njslom.org
for an agenda and registration form.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
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PETER A. CANTU,
President;
Mayor, Plainsboro
HERBERT D. STILES, JR., 1st Vice President
Mayor, Elmer
DAVID M. DEL VECCHIO, 2nd Vice President
Mayor, Lambertville
GENE FEYL, 3rd Vice President
Mayor, Denville
MEMBERS
JAMES ANZALDI
Mayor, Clifton
WILLIAM W. BAIN, JR.
Mayor, Deptford
JOAN BOAS
Deputy Mayor, Mount Holly
ROBERT BOWSER
Mayor, East Orange
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THOMAS J. BYRNE III
Mayor, Spring Lake
LAWRENCE G. CHIARAVALLO
Mayor, South Belmar
CHUCK CHIARELLO
Mayor, Buena Vista
DANIEL N. CORANOTO
Deputy Mayor, Hampton Twp.
SUZANNE C. DAPKINS
Mayor, Long Hill
JOHN DEAN DERIENZO
Mayor, Haworth
MALCOLM C. FRASER
Mayor, Cape May Point
GLEN D. GILMORE
Mayor, Hamilton Twp. (Mercer)
JERRAMIAH HEALY
Mayor, Jersey City
SHARPE JAMES
Mayor, Newark (Ex-Officio)
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MARTIN MARKS
Mayor, Scotch Plains
TIMOTHY MCDONOUGH
Mayor, Hope
GARY PASSANANTE
Mayor, Somerdale
DOUGLAS M. RAINEAR
Deputy Mayor, Upper Deerfield
Twp.
JO-ANNE SCHUBERT
Mayor, South Bound Brook
JOSEPH TEMPESTA
Mayor, West Caldwell
DANIEL VAN PELT
Mayor, Ocean Twp. (Ocean)
RUDOLPH J. WENZEL, JR.
Mayor, Washington Twp. (Bergen)
Executive Staff
William G. Dressel, Jr.
Executive Director
Michael J. Darcy, CAE
Assistant Executive Director
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90TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
HIGHLIGHTS
-Contact www.njslom.org
The League web site has housing and session
schedule information available to view and download. Click
on www.njslom.org and go to the link for 90th Annual Conference
to get housing forms and a preliminary schedule of topics
that will be covered in League sessions. You can also view
an early list of exhibitors. Prepare a "must visit"
list of vendors.
When scheduling your time at the Annual
Conference, don't forget to attend the Consulting Period
on Thursday, November 17, from 2-4 p.m. where you can speak
one-on-one with hundreds of consultants and State agency
representatives. Also, be sure to schedule the League Business
Meeting on Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Sheraton Hotel.
JOIN LEAGUE LEGISLATIVE
E-LINE
-Contact Mike Cerra ext.20
Often times, items move fast in Trenton
and the traditional methods of disseminating information
to our members, such as mail and fax alerts are not enough.
The Legislative E-Line will be simple: in addition to our
mail and fax correspondence, we will email individuals committed
to contacting their State Legislators immediately. Any current
elected or appointed municipal official can register to
join.
LEAGUE ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLICATION
-Contact Becky Wright ext.10
The League is pleased to publish the 2nd
Edition of Protecting Your Town's Environment. From Brownfields
redevelopment to hazardous materials to CAFRA, the municipal
official is often forced to become a "jack-of-all-trades",
especially in issues affecting the environment. This handy
publication provides a concise 19-page overview of the key
environmental issues confronting New Jersey's municipalities
today. Contact the League for a copy.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (SOMERSET)
OFFERS FREE ROLLER HOCKEY RINK
-Contact Joyce Miller 732-873-2500 ext.239
This is a Border Patrol portable rink system.
The dimensions are approximately 135' x 70'. The individual
side sections are 12" high and 10' long. Goal end sections
are 22" high. There are approximately 35-40 ten-foot
sections. For images you can look on line at the Border
patrol site www.borderpatrolrinks.com/about_history.asp.
The rink is available to any municipality for free on a
first come, first serve basis and must be picked up.
|
MUNICIPALITIES CAN JOIN
BACKPACK CHALLENGE
-Contact www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ocs/index.html
or
(609) 984-0678.
All of us with school age children know
that August brings the anticipation of a new year, with
prospects for new friendships, new learning and new activities.
As we are shopping for our own children or grandchildren,
let us remember that there are thousands of foster care
children in New Jersey who may not have the joy of receiving
new backpacks and supplies when they head back to class
after Labor Day. These children already have challenges
in feeling like they "fit in" due to their harsh
family circumstances, so imagine the sense of security and
pride they must feel when receiving fresh supplies for their
first day of school.
Local officials have an opportunity to help.
Organize a collection drive at your municipal office with
a designated drop off location. These drives are simple
to arrange with promotion to the community done through
your local cable channel, website, and the press.
The following NEW items are needed for children
ages 5-17, and should be donated in a new backpack marked
with the age and gender of the recipient child: pencils,
notebooks, loose-leaf paper, binders, markers, toothbrushes,
gift items (stuffed animals, small toys, books, photo album,
disposable camera, CD's), sports caps, t-shirts, socks,
pajamas, health and beauty products. Collections should
be completed in time to distribute backpacks through your
local DYFS office. Contact the Office of Children's Services
within the Department of Human Services for more information.
YOUTH GANGS VIDEOCONFERENCE
-Contact Jenny McWilliams at 859-622-6671 or visit www.trc.eku.edu/jj
On August 11, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. ET, the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
will air the 90-minute satellite videoconference "Communities
Respond to Youth Gangs in America." The videoconference,
which may be viewed online, will feature community programs
and strategies that effectively address the youth gang problem.
It will explore strategies to leverage existing resources,
provide examples of partnerships across disciplines, highlight
innovative strategies, and share information on faith-based
responses. Contact Jenny McWilliams or the above web site
for more information and details.
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