County of Monmouth

For Immediate Release:
January 9, 2026

County Commissioners encourage municipalities to participate in shared services

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners wishes a Happy New Year to Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and invites them to build on a foundation of innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through shared services agreements in 2026.

“Monmouth County is proud to maintain one of the strongest, most active shared services programs in the State of New Jersey,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Office of Shared Services. “These agreements empower our municipal partners to increase efficiency, enhance services, and deliver real savings for taxpayers. We invite every interested municipality to explore the opportunities available through our Office of Shared Services.”

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has also hired a new Shared Services Coordinator, Robert Ferragina.

“My fellow Commissioners and I are incredibly excited to have Robert join our Shared Services team,” said Commissioner Director Arnone. “Robert brings years of government experience to the role and we encourage municipalities interested in learning more to call the Office of Shared Services at 732-577-2925 or email sharedservices@co.monmouth.nj.us.”

The Monmouth County Office of Shared Services facilitates partnerships with local government entities by providing services, equipment and resources to help reduce costs and increase efficiency. Examples of the services available through the Office of Shared Services include road work, tax software or resources such as road salt and vehicle washes.

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