On June 30, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed P.L. 2025, c. 72 into law, updating the legal notice requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). The key changes include:
Website Publication: Starting March 1, 2026, public entities must post their legal notices on their websites instead of in newspapers.
Notice Duration and Archiving: Notices must remain on the website for at least one week and then be archived for one year.
Secretary of State Submission: Public entities are required to provide the website link to the Secretary of State for posting on the Secretary of State’s website.
Transitional Period: Until March 1, 2026, public entities may comply with OPMA by posting notices either in newspapers or on their websites.
2026 Online Publication Requirement: For the remainder of 2026, public entities must post twice monthly in an online news publication, directing the public to where the legal notices can be accessed on their website.
Legal Reference:
This webpage fulfills the City of Bordentown’s obligations under P.L.2025, c.72, which requires public entities to:
Publish legal notices online,
Maintain an accessible archive of such notices, and
Provide a homepage link to this page.
For statewide legal notices and additional agency listings, visit the New Jersey Secretary of State’s Legal Notices Portal (available March 2026).
Disclaimer:
The City of Bordentown strives to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of all public legal notices posted on this website.
Pursuant to P.L.2025, c.72, the publication of a legal notice shall not be considered defective or invalid due to clerical or administrative errors, temporary website outages, maintenance interruptions, cyber incidents, or any other events beyond the City's control.
During temporary disruptions, all notices remain valid and binding as of their original posting date. Copies of legal notices are available upon request.