Kim Marie White is hosting an election webinar with JP Monzo on August 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
It's not too late to register!!
2 CEU's in Elections
Registration is $ 50
Here's the registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/873813125166590042
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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REMINDER!
The Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey is now accepting New and Renewal Membership Applications for FY2026
(7/1/25 – 6/30/26) through our online system.
Membership in the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey (MCANJ) offers an instant network to hundreds of fellow Municipal Clerks along with Acting Municipal Clerks, Deputy Clerks, County Clerks, Clerks of the Board of County Commissioners, Retired Municipal Clerks, Associate/Affiliate Members, local Professional Government Officials in New Jersey and beyond. MCANJ offers meaningful and affordable educational opportunities to its members through an Annual Education Conference and members can earn continuing education credits towards their RMC certification renewal at these sessions along with other licenses they may hold for their Municipality.
MCANJ also keeps on top of changes in Trenton and disseminates this information to its membership through its continued communications. Municipal Clerks, the oldest of local government officials, offers camaraderie like no other; with members offering assistance when needed especially to non-seasoned Municipal Clerks or Municipal Clerks who may not have faced a particular situation before. Municipal Clerks will undoubtedly develop new and long-lasting friendships when they join MCANJ.
MCANJ offers the following classes of membership:
1. Regular Membership – Any person holding the office of Municipal Clerk, Acting Municipal Clerk, County Clerk, or Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of any Municipality or County in NJ. ($100 Annual Fee)
2. Associate Membership – Any person holding the office of Deputy or Assistant Municipal Clerk, Deputy County Clerk, or Deputy Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. ($75 Annual Fee)
3. Honorary Membership – Any Regular, Associate or Affiliate Member in good standing upon retirement. $0 Annual Fee (Honorary Members must still renew their membership online each year so we have your most up-to-date contact information).
4. Affiliate Member – Any person holding any governmental or educational office of employment, or any person interested in promoting the objectives of the Association who is not eligible for Regular, Associate or Honorary membership. ($75 Annual Fee)
Registration online is simple and quick. You don’t need to send your PO for our signature, as the confirmation/invoice which is generated from the system has been approved by the Local Finance Board to be acceptable for use by Counties and Municipalities in the State.
Credit card payments are accepted!
Help keep our membership strong by prompt submission of your membership application on or before October 1, 2025 and to stay up to date with constant ongoing changes in our profession!
CLICK HERE TO RENEW<https://www.njclerks.org/cn/webforms/form.cfm?FormID=155&tpid=18590>
Don’t forget to update the mailing address for membership payments to:
Edith Gil, MCANJ Treasurer
Watchung Borough
15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, NJ 07069
908-756-0080 ext. 213
treasurer(a)mcanj.us<mailto:treasurer@mcanj.us>
Effective August 1, 2025, MCANJ members will receive notification of the commencement of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) renewal. Remember, you must be a paid MCANJ member to join the LDF.
When you renew your membership, you will need your 4-digit Membership ID# you received last year to log into the website. The Membership ID is your username for the MCANJ Members Only portal. PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW MEMBER ID IF YOU WERE A FY2025 MEMBER!! If you have any questions about this, please email websitemanager(a)mcanj.us<mailto:websitemanager@mcanj.us>.
Thank you so much & I look forward to having you all continue as members of the MCANJ family!
Nancy A. Bretzger
MCANJ President
The wind is changing direction, and it’s blowing toward an unforgettable conference experience! When the wind changes on February 24, 2026, make sure you’re ready to soar with us. Save the date - no umbrella required but bring your sense of wonder!
Hotel and Registration details coming early Fall. Stay tuned!
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Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey
Legal Defense Fund
The Legal Defense Fund was established by the Municipal Clerks’ Association to financially assist Municipal Clerks when actions have been taken against them in the performance of their duties.
The Legal Defense Fund application for FY 2025 is now open to members of MCANJ. Initial Dues are $75 for the year and renewals are $25 for each subsequent year. The application for LDF membership can be found on our website – NJClerks.org<https://www.njclerks.org/cn/webforms/form.cfm?FormID=164&tpid=18590>. Use your 4-digit Membership ID and password you obtained when you renewed your MCANJ membership to log into the application. Once you complete the application, you will get confirmation of your membership. Credit card payments are accepted. If paying by check, please mail a copy of the invoice with your check.
Please remember that your payment is due by November 1, 2025. If your payment is not received by that date, you will be deleted from the system and have to join as a new member. Thank you!
Important! You must renew your MCANJ Annual Membership and pay your membership dues before you can join or renew with the Legal Defense Fund.
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Good Morning
Past President Denise Cafone is looking for some assistance. Has your municipality created a permit application for the installation of electric vehicle chargers on public property? If so, can you please email it to her at dcafone(a)fairfieldnj.org<mailto:dcafone@fairfieldnj.org>.
Thank you!
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REMINDER- TIME TO RENEW YOUR MCANJ MEMBERSHIP!
You must be a paid member to join the Legal Defense Fund - Registration starts August 1st for Legal Defense Fund
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The Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey is now accepting New and Renewal Membership Applications for FY2026
(7/1/25 – 6/30/26) through our online system.
Membership in the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey (MCANJ) offers an instant network to hundreds of fellow Municipal Clerks along with Acting Municipal Clerks, Deputy Clerks, County Clerks, Clerks of the Board of County Commissioners, Retired Municipal Clerks, Associate/Affiliate Members, local Professional Government Officials in New Jersey and beyond. MCANJ offers meaningful and affordable educational opportunities to its members through an Annual Education Conference and members can earn continuing education credits towards their RMC certification renewal at these sessions along with other licenses they may hold for their Municipality.
MCANJ also keeps on top of changes in Trenton and disseminates this information to its membership through its continued communications. Municipal Clerks, the oldest of local government officials, offers camaraderie like no other; with members offering assistance when needed especially to non-seasoned Municipal Clerks or Municipal Clerks who may not have faced a particular situation before. Municipal Clerks will undoubtedly develop new and long-lasting friendships when they join MCANJ.
MCANJ offers the following classes of membership:
1. Regular Membership – Any person holding the office of Municipal Clerk, Acting Municipal Clerk, County Clerk, or Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of any Municipality or County in NJ. ($100 Annual Fee)
2. Associate Membership – Any person holding the office of Deputy or Assistant Municipal Clerk, Deputy County Clerk, or Deputy Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. ($75 Annual Fee)
3. Honorary Membership – Any Regular, Associate or Affiliate Member in good standing upon retirement. $0 Annual Fee (Honorary Members must still renew their membership online each year so we have your most up-to-date contact information).
4. Affiliate Member – Any person holding any governmental or educational office of employment, or any person interested in promoting the objectives of the Association who is not eligible for Regular, Associate or Honorary membership. ($75 Annual Fee)
Registration online is simple and quick. You don’t need to send your PO for our signature, as the confirmation/invoice which is generated from the system has been approved by the Local Finance Board to be acceptable for use by Counties and Municipalities in the State.
Credit card payments are accepted!
Help keep our membership strong by prompt submission of your membership application on or before October 1, 2025 and to stay up to date with constant ongoing changes in our profession!
CLICK HERE TO RENEW<https://www.njclerks.org/cn/webforms/form.cfm?FormID=155&tpid=18590>
Don’t forget to update the mailing address for membership payments to:
Edith Gil, MCANJ Treasurer
Watchung Borough
15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, NJ 07069
908-756-0080 ext. 213
treasurer(a)mcanj.us
Effective August 1, 2025, MCANJ members will receive notification of the commencement of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) renewal. Remember, you must be a paid MCANJ member to join the LDF.
When you renew your membership, you will need your 4-digit Membership ID# you received last year to log into the website. The Membership ID is your username for the MCANJ Members Only portal. PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW MEMBER ID IF YOU WERE A FY2025 MEMBER!! If you have any questions about this, please email websitemanager(a)mcanj.us<mailto:websitemanager@mcanj.us>.
Thank you so much & I look forward to having you all continue as members of the MCANJ family!
Nancy A. Bretzger
MCANJ President
Our Clerk of the Year Kim Marie White is hosting an election webinar with JP Monzo on August 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
2 CEU's in Elections
Registration is $ 50
Here's the registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/873813125166590042
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Have a Happy Fourth of July weekend! 🎆🗽
MCANJ Website Manager
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The NJ League of Municipalities is having a free lunch and learn session on July 15th at noon regarding the new public notice legislation that Governor Murphy signed into law this week.
To register click here https://njlm.org/FormCenter/Lunch-Learns-30/Lunch-Learn-Online-Public-Notic…
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Good morning,
On June 30th, Governor Murphy signed into law: S-4654/A-5878 (Scutari, A.M. Bucco/Schnall, Inganamort) - Provides for publication of required legal notices on government Internet websites and through certain online news publications.
Please click here to read the full text.<https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S5000/4654_I1.PDF> <https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S5000/4654_I1.PDF> This new law goes into effect March 1, 2026. If MCANJ receives any further information to share about this new law or if the NJ League of Municipalities releases any information, we will make sure to share it with the membership. You can follow us for updates on our Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/www.njclerks.org/> as well.
Have a great day!
MCANJ Website Manager
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