December 2023

Municipal Microcosm

Millstone Borough is a small town with a large history and hopes for the future

Of the 564 municipalities in New Jersey, approximately 33% are populations of 5,000 or less. This distinctive blend of municipalities adds to the uniqueness and beauty of our Garden State. Millstone Borough is nestled in the lower part of Somerset County and is rich in history. Approximately 35% of Millstone’s structures and land in the borough hold the distinction of falling into the category of National Historic district. Even the municipal complex is based out of a schoolhouse that was built in 1860, that has been completely restored to its original design.

The borough is known for having one of the oldest operating forges in the nation, which was significant during the Revolutionary war era. We like to refer to Millstone Borough as a living museum–the layout and substance of these areas makes it truly a pleasure to visit.

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Work Together or Fail Separately

Facing the ongoing challenges of managing water infrastructure services

New Jersey needs a better approach to managing our water infrastructure services–water supply, wastewater, and stormwater–or we will achieve inadequate results at excessive cost. We can’t afford to ignore the needs, we can’t afford to push off the costs, and we can’t afford to implement solutions using inefficient approaches. While past practices achieved great results for the issues of their time, the present and future require better efforts.

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Annual Report 2023

Executive Director, Mike Cerra, shares the League of Municipalities 2023 Annual Report. The report is both retrospective and prospective, highlighting accomplishments for the past year and continued objectives going forward.

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