Bergen County officials marked a new milestone as Hillsdale Borough became the latest municipality to join the Bergen Fiber Network, a county-owned broadband system designed to offer faster and more secure internet service to local governments.
At an event held in Hillsdale Borough Hall, County Executive Jim Tedesco was joined by Commissioners Mary Amoroso and Germaine Ortiz, along with Mayor Michael Sheinfield. They highlighted the benefits of the network, which is intended to provide municipalities with dedicated high-capacity broadband independent from commercial providers.
“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.”
The system currently connects dozens of county and municipal sites such as borough halls, libraries, and utility authorities. This infrastructure supports daily operations as well as critical public safety communications.
Commissioner Tom Sullivan commented on the broader impact of the project: “The Bergen Fiber Initiative is proof that shared services work. When we pool our resources and invest together, every community benefits—through better service, improved performance, and lower costs.”
Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield expressed support for joining the network: “Hillsdale is proud to be part of this forward-thinking partnership. 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.”
Officials stated that any municipality interested in participating can reach out for more information.
