(LEFT to RIGHT) Hillsdale Borough Administrator Michael Ghassali, Commissioner Chairwoman Mary Amoroso, Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield, County Executive Jim Tedesco, Commissioner Germaine Ortiz, and Bergen County Shared Services Director Brendan O’Reilly

(HILLSDALE, NJ) -- Standing inside the Council Chambers at Hillsdale Borough Hall, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioners Mary Amoroso and Germaine Ortiz joined Mayor Michael Sheinfield to mark the Borough's official connection to the Bergen Fiber Network—a high-speed, county-owned broadband system providing municipalities with faster, more secure internet service while cutting costs for taxpayers.

The Bergen Fiber Network represents a major step forward in how local governments connect and communicate. Built and operated by the County of Bergen, the system provides municipalities with dedicated, high-capacity broadband that isn’t throttled by commercial providers, giving towns like Hillsdale faster speeds, stronger cybersecurity, and more consistent uptime—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional internet carriers.

“The Bergen Fiber Network is about empowering local government with the tools they need to serve residents better,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco. “By building and owning this network, we’re putting our municipalities in control of their connectivity—delivering faster service, greater reliability, and real savings for taxpayers. Hillsdale’s connection is another big step forward toward our goal of linking every community in Bergen County.”

So far, the Bergen Fiber Network connects dozens of County and municipal sites including borough halls, libraries, and utility authorities, supporting everything from day-to-day operations to critical public safety communications.

“The Bergen Fiber Initiative is proof that shared services work,” said Commissioner Tom Sullivan. “When we pool our resources and invest together, every community benefits—through better service, improved performance, and lower costs.”

“Hillsdale is proud to be part of this forward-thinking partnership,” said Mayor Michael Sheinfield. “Joining the Bergen Fiber Network gives our Borough access to enterprise-grade connectivity that keeps local government efficient and responsive, while saving our taxpayers money. We thank the Tedesco administration and Board of Commissioners for bringing this innovation to Hillsdale.”

For more information about the Bergen Fiber Network or to learn how your municipality can participate, please contact [email protected].