But smart growth is at odds with the patterns that almost all New Jersey municipalities have encouraged for 50 years.

New Jersey municipalities are not restricted in their form of government by the type of municipality.

Several New Jersey municipalities have tried to establish random testing programs in the past.

Such regulations - more than 100 have been enacted in New Jersey municipalities - are popular around the nation.

By law, New Jersey municipalities are each required to provide a "fair share" of affordable housing.

New Jersey municipalities used to be primarily concerned with moving traffic through town as quickly as possible.

Things aren't always as cordial in other New Jersey municipalities.

Some New Jersey municipalities are paying audit fees twice those paid by cities of similar size in nearby states.

A dozen applications have been received from New Jersey municipalities.

Emergency aid from New Jersey municipalities was a turning point.