Name: Explaining New Jersey’s Many, Many Municipalities
Start: 2026-05-20T20:00:00-04:00

New Jersey has 564 municipalities. In contrast, California has 483. Why does New Jersey have so many independent towns and subsequently so many municipal governments? Join historian and archivist Mickey DiCamillo as he explains why New Jersey has divided itself, divided itself again, and almost always refuses to erase its municipal boundaries. Does this subdivision of the state make New Jersey better or worse off? We will discover that the debate is quintessentially American and as old as Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Hosted by Mickie DiCamillo Sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library

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Local Event: Explaining New Jersey’s Many, Many Municipalities

Morris County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Madison

New Jersey

Explaining New Jersey’s Many, Many Municipalities

New Jersey has 564 municipalities.  In contrast, California has 483.  Why does New Jersey have so many independent towns and...

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Local Event: Swing Dance to Blue Sphere

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Local Event: Makerspace

Makerspace

Join us at Makerspace on January 3, between 11am and 3pm, in the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Whether...

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The Suburban Music Study Club of NJ will host a gentle recital of classical music in candlelight with Merynda Adams, harp, and Elizabeth "Poppy" Song, violin on Monday evening of January 5th at 7:00 p.m. at Chatham United Methodist Church. Audience members will have a chance to light a candle of hope. All are invited to this free recital!
The Suburban Music Study Club is a gathering of classical musicians and classical music enthusiasts in Northern New Jersey, presenting monthly recitals during the school year and holding a scholarship competition for young classical musicians.&nbsp;For more information go to our website or find us on Facebook and Instagram.&nbsp;

Local Event: A Candlelight Recital of Music for the New Year

Chatham

A Candlelight Recital of Music for the New Year

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Madison Community Blood Drive - In Loving...

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Madison Community Blood Drive - In Loving Memory of Gary Letizia

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Local Event: Author Karen Winn returns home to launch her novel, The Society, at Chapter One

Mendham-Chester

Author Karen Winn returns home to launch her...

Join Karen Winn for a book talk and signing of THE SOCIETY, a suspenseful, twisty tale of two women whose lives become...

Author Karen Winn returns home to launch her novel, The Society, at Chapter One

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Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness

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At The Chatham Club, we offer an exceptional fitness experience with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, expert personal trainers, and...

30 Day Discount for new Live In Aide cases

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Aquinas Healthcare is offering Patch readers a discount for Live In Aide care for $299 per day for the first 30 days of services. If you are on the...

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