Freeholder Liaison: H. James Polos

Dear Resident,

Welcome to the Middlesex County Shared Services Website. Middlesex County has long been an advocate for Shared Services and Co-Operative Purchasing. Nearly eight years ago we established the Common Cents Co-Operative Purchasing Program which uses the County's buying power to reduce the cost of goods and services for all Municipalities in Middlesex County. Last year we joined the Common Cents Program with the Middlesex County Education Services Commission buying group to provide new buying opportunities for all Middlesex County School Districts.

In April of this year Middlesex County was awarded a three year $100,000 per year State Grant to establish a County Office of Shared Services. In May the County established the office and appointed Maria Sirimis to serve as the Director. This web-site was designed to provide you with up to date information about Shared Services and Co-Operative Purchasing initiatives. It will also provide links to the State and other sites which can provide valuable information about Shared Services.

Middlesex County has been recognized by the State of New Jersey as a leader on issues of Shared Services and cost reduction through cooperation and bulk-purchasing. We will continue to develop new innovative ways to reduce the cost of delivery of services as we work with our partner municipalities and school districts. We also intend to invite the private sector and business community where their participation will be useful in helping us achieve our goals.

If you have any suggestions about Shared Services or Co-Operative Purchasing please e-mail me at james.polos@co.middlesex.nj.us.

Sincerely,
H. James Polos
Freeholder