Union County Shared Services

Welcome!

Shared Services are a great opportunity for municipal governments to collaborate with each other and with County agencies to improve decision making and service delivery, and reduce costs.

Collaboration among local governments reduces redundancy, strengthens collective purchasing power, and streamlines service delivery.

Controlling expenses by providing public services at scale can positively affect local budgets and allows the savings realized to be passed on to residents, easing the strain on a municipality’s budget.

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For Questions and Additional Information Regarding Union County Shared Services, Please Contact:

Jeff Brooks, Shared Services Coordinator
908-659-7412
jeffrey.brooks@ucnj.org

Clerk of the Board
James E. Pelletiere, R.M.C., Q.P.Q. Clerk of the Board jpelletiere@ucnj.org (908) 527-4102
  • State Certified scanning of permanent government records (i.e., Resolutions and Ordinances) at low cost to municipalities
  • Assistance in identifying the retention schedules of government records, requesting permission from the state to dispose of records and advice on records storage and retention
  • Assistance in disposal of documents through the Bureau of Recycling & Planning, a division of the Union County Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities Management
Office of Communications & Public Information
Kelly Martins, Director kelly.martins@ucnj.org (908) 527-4419
  • UC First Alert emergency notification system available for municipal use — supports emergency notifications and internal operations (text messages, e-mail, and more)
  • Public Alerts and Internal Alert / Recall System
  • SMS (Text), E-mail and Voice Calls (during extreme emergencies)
  • Polling features (ask which employees can report to an emergency traffic job)
  • Internal Group Support — organized lists of employees by department and rank
  • Ability to upload Excel files of contacts
  • GEO-based alert support (upload flood maps, etc.)
  • Unique admin control access
  • Mobile administrator app to send alerts without a computer during emergencies
  • Ability to confirm message receipt from users
  • Ability to create templates for employees to use when sending alerts

For information about UC First Alert, contact: Robert Charkowsky | rcharkowsky@ucnj.org | (908) 527-4897

Office of Open Space, Recreation & Historic Preservation Trust Fund
Victoria Durbin Drake, Administrator Vdurbin@ucnj.org (908) 558-2277
  • Grant programs that lend assistance with the acquisition of open space, recreational improvements, preservation of historic sites, and tree purchases
  • Grant program providing funding to Union County schools for the implementation of educational food gardens at school locations
  • Sensory Friendly Theatre — a series of six LIVE performances specially designed and adapted for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities, offered yearly
Department of Administrative Services
Laura Scutari, CCPO, MPA, QPA Director, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Purchasing lscutari@ucnj.org (908) 527-4130
  • Cooperative purchasing: Electronic Network Equipment Materials, Road Sweeping, Rock Salt, Telephone/Associated Services, Traffic Paint, Trees, IT Infrastructure, Fiber Optic Network Advanced Applications and Services, Road Material
  • Cooperative pricing: list available at ucnj2.org/form-server/cooperative-pricing
  • Use of County maintained fueling sites upon entering into a formal Interlocal Agreement
  • Educational forums for government employees
Department of Economic Development
Amy Crisp Wagner, Director awagner@ucnj.org (908) 527-4802
  • CDBG grant programs countywide
  • Senior Citizen Home Improvement Grants
  • Countywide Home Improvement Programs
  • HOME Investment Partnership Program
  • Workforce readiness services through the Union County Workforce Development Board
  • Simon Youth Academy in partnership with Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
  • Shared Service coordination
  • Infrastructure Improvement Grants
  • We Are One New Jersey Citizenship Program
  • Office of Veterans Services
  • Office of Community Engagement & Diversity
  • Office on Women
  • Office of LGBTQ Affairs
  • Office of Business Development
  • Municipal Grants Portal
  • Bureau of ADA Compliance
Department of Engineering, Public Works & Facilities
Joseph J. Policay, Jr., CPWM, Director jpolicay@ucnj.org (908) 654-9873
Arthur Kobitz, Deputy Department Director arthur.kobitz@ucnj.org (908) 527-4240
Christine Bodek, Office Manager of Print Services cbodek@ucnj.org (908) 659-7402
Stuart Newman, Bureau Chief of Recycling & Planning stuart.newman@ucnj.org (908) 654-5982
David Bugler, Bureau Chief, Traffic Maintenance david.bugler@ucnj.org (908) 789-5848
Ricardo Matias, PE, CME, CFM, County Engineer ricardo.matias@ucnj.org (908) 789-3675
Matt Mathan, GIS mmathan@ucnj.org (908) 789-3891
  • Mobile recycling programs for household hazardous waste, paper shredding, electronics, propane tanks, tires, scrap metal, and mercury thermometers
  • County Road paving program
  • Road marking & striping
  • Traffic data collection, counts and audits
  • Work zone traffic control
  • Traffic signal upgrades & installation
  • Traffic sign fabrication & installation
  • Custom signs, banners, and vehicle lettering
  • Loan DPW vehicles, equipment, and manpower including small paving projects using milling machine, paver, and operators
  • Mosquito control
  • Shade tree services
  • Heavy equipment and truck repair
  • Leaf composting facility
  • Print Shop services (posters, banners, lawn signs, general printing, etc.)
  • Use of sewer camera
  • Emergency storm assistance
  • GIS Support
Department of Human Services
Debbie-Ann Anderson, Director danderson@ucnj.org (908) 527-4808
  • DHS Action Line — Offers residents in need of assistance a quick response, referral, or resolution by phone, email, or chat for all DHS resources. Call (908) 677-5405 or email dhsaction@ucnj.org.
  • Addiction Services — Information, referral, or crisis intervention for adolescents and adults regarding alcoholism/drug abuse treatment, prevention, and education.
  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection — Provides information and assistance on supportive services such as home care, home delivered & congregate meals, respite, legal services, and more.
  • American Job Center / Workforce Development — Job preparation and placement with a focus on economically disadvantaged youth, adults, and dislocated workers.
  • Children & Youth Services — Provides oversight and planning for countywide programs for children and youth ages up to 24 years in health, safety, mental health, education, family crisis, career development, juvenile justice, and youth development. Includes the Youth Forward employment program.
  • Code Blue — Emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme weather conditions.
  • Fresh Start — Mobile shower, laundry, restroom, and resources for individuals in need.
  • Housing, Homeless & Financial Assistance — Information & referral to cash assistance (rent, security, utilities), transitional or permanent/supportive housing, and emergency shelter.
  • Immunization Clinic — Vaccines for eligible families from birth to adulthood.
  • Intoxicated Driver Resource Center — State-mandated program for DWI/DUI through 12–48-hour counseling/education services.
  • Mental Health Services — Information and referral for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment services, including education and prevention programs.
  • Paratransit — Wheelchair-equipped vans providing countywide transportation for seniors, veterans, disabled residents, and other income-eligible persons.
  • Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs — Information and referral to community resources, in-home personal assistance, and social/recreational activities.
  • Social Services — Administration of federal nutrition programs (SNAP/Food Stamps), medical assistance (Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare), financial assistance (TANF/GA), shelter services, child support, employment services (WorkFirst NJ), and other supportive services.
  • Youth Services Commission — Juvenile justice planning body that examines community needs and develops programs for youth.
Department of Parks & Recreation
Victoria Durbin Drake, Director vdurbin@ucnj.org (908) 558-2277
  • Field maintenance and construction
  • Use of County-owned fields for municipal recreational activities
  • Animal control through the USDA including Geese control
  • Borrowing of maintenance equipment as needed (garbage truck, aerators, field professionals, etc.)
Department of Public Safety
Dennis Burke, Director dburke@ucnj.org (908) 654-9816

Regional Communications Center

  • 9-1-1 Call Taking and Emergency Dispatch of Police, Fire, and EMS
  • Use of County Server for Infocop, assisting 100 Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Countywide Public Safety Interoperable Communications System
  • UC First Alert System Sharing with Municipalities (in conjunction with Office of Communications & Public Information)

Emergency Services

  • EMS Coverage and Mutual Aid Services
  • EMS Training

Union County Fire/EMS Academy

  • Firefighter Training
  • Fire Investigation Task Force

Office of Emergency Management

  • Hazard Mitigation Planning
  • First Responder Identification Program (Statewide credentialing)
  • Long Term Care Planning for emergency preparedness

County Police — Law Enforcement Services

  • Special Operations Unit — Crisis Intervention officers equipped with less-lethal (taser) options
  • Training and implementation of Less Lethal-CED (taser) certifications for Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Ammunition & Firearms Destruction
  • Law Enforcement-specific IT assistance and guidance
  • Traffic Enforcement Unit (Safety Programs, Light Towers, Speed & Message Boards)
  • Commercial Vehicle/Truck Enforcement
  • Special Needs Registry
  • Digital Child Identification & Protection System (DChips)
  • Bomb Squad Response, Training & Disposal Unit
  • Ballistics Laboratory / Forensic Response Unit
  • Fatal Accident Investigation Unit
  • Active Shooter training for Law Enforcement Agencies and government/private entities
  • Child Safety Seat Inspections and Installation Assistance

Office of Health Management

  • Maintains the Community Health Information Network (CHAIN)
  • Environmental investigations countywide in response to environmental pollutants
  • Promotes community health by offering connections, resources, and support focused on chronic disease management, healthy eating, and cancer screenings
  • Child and adult immunization clinics, lead poisoning management, health screenings, communicable disease investigations/surveillance, and school immunization audits
  • Strategic planning and response to natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and bioterrorism
  • Maintains a Medical Reserve Corps of community volunteers to augment health and medical staffing during emergencies

Office of Consumer Affairs

  • Advocate and resolve complaints with businesses related to potential fraud
  • Speaker bureau for community organizations regarding consumer rights

Office of the Medical Examiner

  • Investigates to determine cause, manner, and mechanism of death in cases resulting from violence, unrecognizable disease, suspicious circumstances, or deaths within 24 hours of hospital admission for all deceased persons within Union County
Office of the County Clerk
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk jrajoppi@ucnj.org (908) 527-4787
  • Outreach to voters
  • Evening and weekend election office hours
  • Voting App
  • Annual Election Date brochure and election calendars distributed to all municipalities/libraries countywide
  • Outreach to community for passport services
  • Outreach to veterans for IDs and to their families for the Gold Star Program
  • Evening and weekend passport and notary services
  • Educational seminars on County Clerk services
  • Notary Public educational seminars
  • Free Fraud Alert program
  • Naturalization records available from 1906 to 1986
  • Veteran Peddler License
  • Veteran Grave Database
  • Recording of land records / Property Land Records Site
  • Swearing-in of notary publics
Office of the Surrogate
Christopher E. Hudak, Esq., Union County Surrogate ucsurrogate@ucnj.org (908) 527-4280
  • Provides estate planning outreach to community organizations
  • Presides over estate matters and conducts mediation hearings
  • Delivers adoption education outreach to local groups and agencies
  • Conducts outreach and at-home visits for homebound fiduciaries
  • Collaborates with County stakeholders to provide resources for families of disabled or incapacitated individuals
  • Offers educational webinars on Guardianship
  • Serves as custodian of the Intermingled Minors’ Trust Fund and Incapacitated Persons
  • Officiates weekly wedding ceremonies by appointment only for Union County residents
Office of the Sheriff
Peter Corvelli, Union County Sheriff peter.corvelli@ucnj.org (908) 527-4450
  • K-9 Unit Services & Training
  • Service of summons & complaints
  • Gun Safety Program
  • S.L.A.P. workers in municipalities
  • Sheriff’s Youth Academy
  • Prisoner Transportation for all 21 municipalities
  • Domestic violence complaint processing partnership with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office
  • Crime Scene Unit
  • Maintain and schedule the Firearms Training Facility for local agencies
  • Partner with US Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force
  • Member of County UCERT & SWAT
  • Provide instruction at the Union County Police Academy for new recruits
  • Countywide Community Policing Unit
  • Correctional Services — Oversight and management of the county jail
Office of the Prosecutor
William Daniel, Union County Prosecutor ucpo@ucpo.org (908) 527-4500
  • Works closely with local police agencies on investigations, arrests, and subsequent prosecutions
  • Operates the Union County Homicide Task Force, investigating homicides, suspicious deaths, suicides, sudden infant deaths, and motor vehicle fatalities
  • Operates the Intelligence-Driven Investigation and Prosecution Unit for major crimes in Union County
  • Operates the Opioid Task Force, investigating opioid traffickers, drug-related deaths, and high-level drug distribution, and coordinating recovery assistance
  • Operates the Cyber Crime Task Force — assists law enforcement with technological evidence, operates a computer forensics laboratory, and presents Internet safety programs to local schools
  • Provides counselors to victims and witnesses of crime, including temporary housing and medical, psychological, and financial support
  • Operates and manages the Child Advocacy Center of Union County for juvenile victims of sexual and/or physical abuse
  • Oversees the Union County Emergency Response Team (UCERT) and its SWAT Unit, including hostage negotiators; new ARRIVE program (2025) deploys Mental Health Professionals for hostage/barricade incidents
  • Oversees the Union County Counter-Terrorism Task Force and provides risk mitigation assessments for critical infrastructure
  • Trains all municipal police departments, prosecutors, and court personnel on mental health issues in criminal investigations
  • Provides evidence storage and destruction services for all municipal police departments
  • Facilitates law enforcement anti-suicide hotline
  • Maintains Child Abuse and Union County Crime Stoppers hotlines
  • Runs Operation Helping Hand — connects low-level narcotics possession arrestees with peer counselors and addiction services
  • Operates the John H. Stamler Police Academy for recruit and in-service training
  • Partners with municipal departments on an Animal Cruelty Task Force
  • Partners with county schools in offering educational programs for Union County children and educators
  • Collects, analyzes, and disseminates actionable intelligence to local, county, state, and federal law enforcement
  • Operates the Union County Forensic Laboratory for narcotics and biological testing services
  • Operates the Special Prosecutions Unit for serious financial crimes, official misconduct, arson, election law irregularities, welfare fraud, and elder abuse
  • Prepares Megan’s Law “tiering” applications for sexual offenders and oversees notification processes
  • Provides 24/7/365 legal advice and assistance to all Union County law enforcement officers