NJ League of Municipalities

Is the town where you live holding a big fireworks display on the 4th of July this year?

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Some New Jersey towns are reporting a decline in recycling efforts, a hard hit not only to the environment but to municipal budgets.

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A group representing New Jersey's municipalities is renewing its push for a greater share of energy taxes collected from utilities.

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New Jersey's Capitol is trying to maintain vital emergency services with a controversial move...so-called, "rolling firehouse closings."

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Governor Chris Christie's proposed $32.1 billion budget keeps state aid at last year's levels but increases aid to public schools and colleges.

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There hasn't been nearly as much snow in New Jersey this year as there was last year. So, you would think municipal budgets across the state would have extra money in their budgets being that they haven't had excess snow removal costs.

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When Governor Christie delivers his State of the State address tomorrow, Mayors across Jersey will be hoping he includes some positive news about enacting civil service reforms that will let local officials better hold the line on costs - and property taxes.

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A new survey by the Jersey League of Municipalities finds most Garden State mayors believe the state's new 2 percent property tax cap is working the way it's supposed to. 

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A new survey by the New Jersey League of Municipalities finds an increasing number of Garden state towns are pulling out all stops to save money and cut costs.

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Officials in Ocean City and several other Jersey towns are considering a new approach to save money for local taxpayers - cut the number of full-time firefighters, and hire more EMTs.

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