Officials find obstacles in saying ‘I do’ to financially attractive town mergers

By David Porter / The Bulletin
May 24, 2009

CHESTER, N.J. — It’s a response to the recession and dwindling state aid that seems deceptively logical: Neighboring towns can merge into one to streamline services and save money.

Problem is, it’s rarely done, though the concept is being studied in many states. But....

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