New Milford, River Edge Shared Services Agreement Lowers Cost of Sidewalk Repairs

In a shared services agreement with New Milford, River Edge to pay for the repair and replacements of their borough's sidewalk slabs that were uprooted during Hurricane Sandy by borough-owned shade trees.

In a one-time only move, River Edge will foot the approximately $7,000 bill to reset 38 sidewalk slabs and replace 26 that were damaged by borough shade trees that came down during Hurricane Sandy.  The borough will take advantage of a reduced contractor's fee by entering into a shared service agreement with New Milford. According to River Edge Borough Administrator, by working together with New Milford, the borough will be charged $85 per reset slab and $142.50 for each new slab. "I've been in favor all along of the town making these repairs," Councilman Alphonse Bartelloni said. Following Hurricane Irene and prior storms, homeowners have been required to adhere to an ordinance that places the burden on homeowners to pay for the …

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