Governor seeks to expand a New Jersey grants program that brings $3,000 in savings for every $1,000 from taxpayers

Jail population has been significantly cut

The New Jersey Municipal Managers Association's members are sharing notes, documents, practices and more in the health crisis that's lead to revenue shortfalls and layoffs.

State estimates that local government saved $35M last year by combining some operations with neighboring communities

The county said its commitment is ultimately to minimize redundancies and improve the financial health of its municipal partner.

"It’s time to fix New Jersey in a way that’s going to be meaningful and long-lasting," Sweeney said.

While municipalities many benefit by streamlining services, it won't lower property taxes.

The governor thanked Sweeney’s group and said he welcomes the conversation about how best to jump start the economy.

A meeting of the mayors. A taxing time for our municipal leaders. Changes announced in the Hurricane Sandy relief program. And students learning one of ...

Legislative leaders met in Trenton to talk about salary and tax caps, as well as shared services.

A conference in East Brunswick today brought together municipal leaders, residents and supporters of consolidation to talk about ways to get more towns across the ...

Kathleen Donovan said consolidating municipalities' services could save millions of dollars.

Senate President Steve Sweeney has sponsored a bill that would reduce state aid to municipalities whose voters reject shared services that would save money.

Art Ondish, also the mayor of Mount Arlington, says sharing services saves money while letting residents have a small community identity.