Sheriff, Prosecutor & Partners in Drug Recovery Services Announce New Path to Recovery for Inmates with Addiction

View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2018 - NJAC County Biz - September by Cynthia Scott, Public Information Officer of Sheriff's Office for Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, Gov. James McGreevey and certified peer recovery specialists are embarking on a new initiative for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder called Next Step. The drug recovery program, which is the first of its kind in the state, is aimed at combatting drug addiction and reducing jail reentry by offering a new path for inmates with addiction. According to a...
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State House News

911 FUNDING Special thanks to Camden County Freeholder Jonathan Young and Salem County Freeholder Melissa DeCastro for taking the time out of their busy schedules last week to meet with legislative leadership concerning the fact that the federal government is moving forward with plans to make New Jersey ineligible for $115.0 million in 911 grant funding to upgrade public safety answering points (PSAPs) with Next Generation (NG911) capabilities. In fact, on August 3rd the Federal Registry contained new regulations that will “require all applications for grant funding to: “certify that the Sta...
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NJAC YEAR END CONFERENCE

NJAC is holding its year-end conference from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14th, at the Trenton Country Club located at 201 Sullivan Way in West Trenton, NJ. The topic this year is Active Shooter Preparedness and 911 Systems.  Over 250 government officials, with representatives from all 21 counties, and business leaders are expected to participate in this event.  The Summit will commence in the Grand Ballroom at 10:00 a.m. with a County Vocational-Technical High School student performing the National Anthem. There are two panels for discussion.  The first being on Active Shoote...
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Intelligent Transportation Asset Management System Workshop

The Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs) is offering an Intelligent Transportation Asset Management System Workshop as part of its ongoing mission to educate and train professionals, and enhances the skill sets of the current work-force to meet the transportation industry's current and future.  The workshop takes place on November 21st from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rowan University - South Jersey Technology Park, Room 247 of 107 Gibreth Parkway in Mullica Hill.  This workshop is free for local and State government employees, and $200 for ot...
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NEW JERSEY COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) in conjunction with Rutgers University Center for Government Services is pleased to announce the New Jersey County Administrators Certificate Program registration is now open.  This program takes place on from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays, November 2 and 9, 2018, at the Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center located at 178 Ryders Lane in New Brunswick. This program is designed to enhance the operational and functional knowledge of county administrators and professional staff.  It covers essential components in the administration of count...
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Public-Private Partnership Educational Seminar

On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey is holding a Public-Private Partnership Educational Seminar at the Carpenters Training Center located at 75 Fieldcrest Avenue in Edison, NJ.  This seminar is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m.  While this seminar is free to attend, you must register.  Click here to print and complete the registration form.  Submission details are listed on the form. A recently passed law establishes mechanisms to allow public-private partnerships for various building and highway infrastructure projects in N...
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State House News

State Medical Examiner System On July 3rd, Governor Murphy signed into law as P.L. 2018, c.62 Senate, No. 976 (Vitale D-19), which would establish the “Revised State Medical Examiner Act.” In summary, the new law establishes the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner in the Department of Health to replace the Office of the State Medical Examiner in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The measure abolishes the existing Office of the State Medical Examiner in the Department of Law and Public Safety and transfers all of its functions, powers, and duties to the newly established Office...
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2018 South Jersey Economic Development Summit

The 13th Annual South Jersey Economic Development Summit takes place on Tuesday, October 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Radwell International located at 1 Millennium Drive in Willingboro, NJ 08046. Meet Burlington County Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs, Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Capelli, Jr., Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert Damminger, and Salem County Freeholder Director Melissa DeCastro, Esq.  More than 300 people will be there to network and learn about development projects and the growth of tourism in the region, while tasting South Jersey wines and craft be...
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New Jersey Recovery Walk*Rally

YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS HEROS! September is National Recovery Month.  On Saturday, September 15th, the New Jersey Recovery Advocates (NJRA) is hosting a walk/rally in the North Cove Field of Liberty State Park to raise awareness, create synergies and serve as the "tripping point" for effectively addressing the disease of addiction.  It is anticipated that this event will go far to offer hope to the suffering, demonstrate the reality of recovery from addiction to serve to eliminate the discrimination and stigma attached to this prevalent disease.  This event will take place rain or shine.  Libert...
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NJAC Foundation Receives Grant from PSEG Foundation

The PSEG Foundation awarded the NJAC Foundation a grant of $12,000.00 for county vocational-technical school graduates who plan on studying environmental science, green design, green technology, alternative energy, and other related subjects at a county college or state college or university in the fall. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the NJAC Foundation, I commend PSEG for its continued commitment and generosity to the communities in which it serves; and, I look forward to working with our county vocational-technical schools in selecting talented students dedicated to creating green ...
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