20th Annual Public Works Continuing Education Conference

Attendees can choose to register for both days of the conference or select just one day. Please specify your choice during registration. Additionally, two special events require pre-registration. Be sure to indicate your participation in these events on the registration form or during online registration.

There are two ways to register for the conference:

1) Purchase orders/vouchers and registration forms must be sent together and e-mailed to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu. A check or voucher must accompany the registration form, made payable to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The registration form is available HERE.

2) Online registrations (with credit card or e-check only) are also accepted. Click HERE to register online.

*2025 Special Events* 

Conference Kick-Off Reception – Conference registrants can participate in a casual reception on Tuesday, May 13th from 5:30pm-7pm at Resorts. There is no additional fee for conference registrants to attend but you must check the box on the registration form to register. This event is only open to conference attendees and conference vendors.

Public Works Graduation & Dinner – RSVP & TICKET REQUIRED – The Public Works Association of New Jersey will host the annual graduation and dinner on Wednesday, May 14th at 5:30pm. This optional event is open to all conference attendees, but you must check the box on the registration form to receive an event ticket to be admitted to the event.

Registration Details 

Before a student is officially enrolled in a course, payment must be authorized or secured. A student who has a delinquent account with CGS will not be permitted to enroll in any additional courses or events offered by the Center until the delinquency is resolved. Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing at least two business days before the conference start date and will incur a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals received within that time period will be refunded, minus the $25 fee. Failure to notify CGS within the time frame will result in forfeiture of all fees. There is a $25 fee for returned checks.

Conference registration will close on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 am. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

3:30 – 5:30 Vendor Set-Up

5:30 – 7:00 Public Works Conference Kick-Off Reception

Registration Required – Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to indicate your attendance at the reception.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

7:30 – 8:30 Sign-In/Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 Welcome

8:45 – 9:45 Navigating Ethics in Public Service – Part 1

Stephanie Bush Mann, Esq., Ph.D., Law Offices of Stephanie R. Bush Mann, LLC

9:45 – 10:00 Break/Exhibits

10:00 – 11:00 Navigating Ethics in Public Service – Part 2

Stephanie Bush Mann, Esq., Ph.D., Law Offices of Stephanie R. Bush Mann, LLC

11:00 – 11:15 Break/Exhibits

11:15 – 12:15 Supporting Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders:  A Guide for DPWs

Corporal Erica Valvano, Morris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer Chelsea Whiting, Morris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer Justin Sudol, Morris County Sheriff’s Office

12:15 – 1:30 Lunch/Exhibits

1:30 – 2:30 Concurrent Sessions – Select One

Transitioning to Electric Fleets: Strategies for Adopting Medium and Heavy-Duty EVs in Public Works

Nancy Quirk, Senior Energy Program Manager, The College of New Jersey

George Brew, Director of Public Works, Woodbridge Township

What’s New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD?

Ted Green, P.E.

What’s New in Electric Mower Technology?

Rich Watson, Laurel Lawnmower

Purchasing in Public Works: Requirements and Best Practices

Joseph Clark, QPA, RPPO, CPPB, City of Ocean City and

Oren (Rick) Thomas, CPM, MAS, QPA, Atlantic County MUA

2:30 – 3:00 Break/Exhibits

3:00 – 4:00 Concurrent Sessions Repeat – Select one from above

5:30 Public Works Graduation and Reception

All conference attendees who wish to receive a ticket and attend the graduation and dinner MUST indicate their registration for this special event on their registration form. Tickets will only be provided to conference attendees who pre-register.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

7:00 – 8:15 Sign-In/Breakfast

8:15 – 9:15 Legislative Updates - 2025 Edition

Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director/Dir. of Gov't Affairs, NJ League of Municipalities

9:15 – 9:30 Break/Exhibits

9:30 – 10:30 Concurrent Sessions – Select One

Protecting Municipal Landscapes: Managing Invasive Pests in Public Works

Paul J Kurtz, Entomologist, New Jersey Department of Agriculture

PEOSH – What’s New?

Stephen Matthews, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Sandra Clanton, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Leveraging New Energy Efficiency and Electrification Programs for Facility Upgrades

Nancy Quirk, Senior Energy Program Manager, The College of New Jersey

Safety First: The Supervisor’s Ongoing Role in Maintaining a Safe Environment

Keith Mitchell, Senior Risk Control Consultant PMA Companies

10:30 – 10:40 Break/Exhibits

10:40 – 11:40 Concurrent Sessions Repeat – Select one from above

11:40 – 12:40 Lunch

12:40 – 2:40 Overcoming Demotivators: Reignite Departmental Motivation to Boost Performance

Kathleen Cashman Walter, Cashman Consulting LLC

Please view the CEU credit information HERE.

Visit the vendor registration page (HERE) for additional information. 

All overnight reservations at Resorts must be made, modified, or canceled individually directly through Resorts. You must book by May 2, 2025, for the discounted rate of $74/night plus taxes and fees.

Book Online: Book Your Overnight Stay with Resorts Casino Hotel; Code - VPWCEC5

Call to Book: 
Reservations Number: 1.609.340.6760 
Group Code: VPWCEC5 (Guests Must give Group Code to agent to locate your group discounted rates)

Book with a Purchase Order: Directions are available HERE