New Jersey League of Municipalities

Local shops and eateries can add a charge when you pay by card. A proposed law aims to let local governments do the same.

Government surplus auctions may occur in person, but a number of municipalities have gone digital and post their items on sites like Municibid and GovDeals.

Beginning this month, every municipality in New Jersey is being tested by the state, and a bad score can result in fewer state dollars.

A new law signed by Governor Murphy is meant to cushion the blow for towns — and other taxpayers.

When municipal budgets are strained, fireworks displays can be one of the first items to get the axe.

A poorly-timed rule that took effect in March opens the door to concerns for residents' safety and municipalities' revenue streams, according to town officials looking to reverse the change.

Governor Murphy's proposed budget indicates most New Jersey towns will see no increase in municipal aid this year.

Although "Mayors' Day" came one day after the budget speech, they posed few questions about the spending plan – but a ton about affordable housing.

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy stuck to familiar themes from the campaign while speaking to the League of Municipalities. He didn't address interest arbitration.

Is it your job, or your town's?