For Immediate
Release:
August 11, 2025
Monmouth County Board of Commissioners highlights Farmingdale Shared
Services
Farmingdale Mayor praises County Commissioners
for program
FREEHOLD,
NJ – As part of an ongoing series spotlighting successful shared services partnerships,
the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to highlight Shared
Service success stories featuring the Borough of Farmingdale.
Farmingdale
has been partnering with Monmouth County since 1998, sharing a large variety of
shared service agreements that have continuously proven their benefits and value.
“Monmouth
County is dedicated to delivering value through cooperation,” said Commissioner
Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Office of Shared Services. “Our
Shared Services model empowers municipalities to access resources and expertise
that might otherwise be out of reach—at a significantly reduced cost.”
In
2009, Farmingdale joined a Public Safety Answering Point Agreement (PSAP). This
agreement is supported by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, which provides
reliable and efficient backup 911 and emergency dispatch services.
“The
seamless operation of the Public Safety Answering Point is a cornerstone of our
emergency response. Your team's professionalism and efficiency in handling
emergency calls ensure that our residents receive timely and critical
assistance when they need it most. We have had the pleasure of working with
Sheriff Shaun Golden's PSAP team since its early inception. The PSAP team is
always ready to answer the call and provide timely dispatch services when there
is a need, as well as equip our municipal first responders with the necessary
equipment to stay connected. The quality of the service is a
testament to the Sheriff's unwavering commitment to quality and service, thanks,
Sheriff Golden!” said Mayor of Farmingdale, Jim Daly.
“Our
partnership through the Public Safety Answering Point Agreement ensures that
emergency calls and dispatch services are handled promptly and effectively. The
Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division has a great working
relationship with Farmingdale and is proud to continue to provide the
Borough with professional, reliable, and coordinated emergency response
services,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden.
In
2010, Farmingdale entered into an agreement to utilize the Monmouth County
Clerk’s Open Public Records Search System (OPRS), a system designed for
scanning, storage and disposition of paper records. This system enables local
government entities to electronically scan records into the County’s
centralized application, allowing them to digitally store and retrieve
documents.
“This
capability has provided cost savings to participating municipalities by cutting
costs associated with physical storage as well as creating and managing a
separate digital system,” said Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano
Hanlon. “The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office has been offering this service
to our local governments for many years, and I’m happy to support Farmingdale
in their efforts to streamline their records management.”
“The OPRS-RIM system has greatly improved our
records management capabilities. It has made our public records more
accessible, organized, and secure, ensuring compliance and transparency while
simplifying administrative tasks,” Mayor Daly explained.
In 2013, a Municipal Assistance Agreement was
signed. This agreement allows Farmingdale to request a variety of services from
the County, including street sweeping, snow plowing, mowing and other municipal
support services.
“The
overarching Municipal Assistance Agreement exemplifies the true spirit of
partnership. This agreement has provided a flexible framework for
collaboration, allowing us to leverage your expertise and resources across
various departments, ultimately leading to better service delivery for our
citizens while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. This is
where we see most of the interaction from the Monmouth County team, and
specifically in the Engineering Division,” said Mayor Daly. “Having three County roadways
intersect the Borough, we have a lot of collaboration with Mr. Joseph M. Ettore at the helm and his County Engineering team, whether it
be on their projects or one of ours, or a collaboration project, it's
always a positive outcome. They have always been responsive and welcoming to
our requests.”
In 2021, an iTaxMap Agreement was signed. This
agreement provides tax map conversion and maintenance services in compliance
with the law by utilizing the most up-to-date GIS parcel layer and tax map
data.
“The
iTaxMap system has revolutionized our ability to access and utilize property
data. Its user-friendly interface and comprehensive information have
streamlined our assessment processes and improved accuracy, saving us
considerable time and resources,” said Mayor Daly.
In 2023, a Health Services Agreement went into
effect, offering any state-mandated public health services and Monmouth County was
designated as the local health agency for Farmingdale.
Mayor Daly explained,
“The Health Services team has been instrumental in
enhancing public health outcomes within our municipality. Your expertise and
resources in disease prevention, health education & emergency response,
among others, have been truly vital to the Borough's operations and citizen
health & safety needs.”
“Every successful shared service
agreement strengthens our County’s ability to serve its residents better and
more efficiently,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Farmingdale
continues to demonstrate how forward-thinking partnerships can lead to
measurable improvements and community pride.”
Additionally,
Daly added, “On behalf of the Borough of Farmingdale, I would like to extend
our sincerest gratitude for the fantastic shared services your team
provides to our community. Your collaborative spirit and dedication to
efficiency have made a significant positive impact on our operations and, more
importantly, on the lives of our residents. The whole team at the county has
been a pleasure to work with over the years.”
For more information
about Monmouth County Shared Services, go to visitmonmouth.com.
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