Local towns reluctant to consider merging

However, officials in both of those towns said they have and continue to share as many vital services as possible without looking to full on merger, which is not the path they wish to go in right now. The towns share a regional high school system and in the grade school levels, have developed a shared curriculum program. Recreational programs such as junior football, cheerleading and wrestling are merged, DPW equipment is often shared when needed and fire departments provide mutual aid between the two towns and many others in South Bergen County. Carlstadt Councilman Joe Crifasi said personnel is shared too, more efficiently than if towns merged and had one full-time position. http://bit.ly/g3n8PP