For Immediate Release:
December 1, 2025

Monmouth County showcases Middletown Township’s Success in Shared Services Agreements
Township achieves cost savings through multiple agreements

FREEHOLD, NJ – As part of its ongoing series highlighting successful shared services partnerships, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to showcase the shared services agreements between Monmouth County and Middletown Township.

One of Middletown Township’s shared services agreements is the Community Rating System (CRS) Agreement, administered through the Monmouth County Division of Planning. Through this agreement, the County provides participating municipalities with access to the web-based CRS/Floodplain Management System, which collects, aggregates, and delivers flood-hazard information and data. This partnership streamlines administrative processes, reduces software-related operating costs, standardizes documentation, and ensures compliance with FEMA–NFIP requirements.

“Software like the CRS/Floodplain Management System can be costly for municipalities, and Monmouth County is proud to offer access to programs like this at a significant savings to our municipal partners,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Office of Shared Services. “Middletown Township is our largest municipality, and their continued participation in the shared services program demonstrates that these agreements can benefit all our towns, big or small.”

“Shared services strengthen our ability to protect and support Middletown without adding unnecessary costs for residents," said Mayor Tony Perry. "Middletown’s partnerships with Monmouth County on programs ranging from public health to emergency communications to the Community Rating System enable us to expand services while reducing administrative costs and avoiding duplication. One of our biggest successes has been the Community Rating System partnership, which helps lower flood-insurance premiums for residents through coordinated planning and compliance. These agreements ensure we deliver exceptional service in the most efficient, fiscally responsible way possible.”

In addition to the CRS/Floodplain Agreement, Middletown Township participates in several other shared services programs, including the Commodity Resale Program, iTaxMap, Municipal Assistance Agreement, OPRS-RIM, Public Safety Answering Point, and Tax Board MOD IV.

The Monmouth County Office of Shared Services facilitates partnerships with local government entities, providing services, equipment, and resources to help reduce costs and increase efficiency. For more information on Agreements, contact the Office of Shared Services by calling 732-577-2925 or emailing sharedservices@co.monmouth.nj.us.

For more information about Monmouth County Shared Services, go to visitmonmouth.com.

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