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Hudson County approves one‑year contract to house juveniles in Essex; commissioners press on cost and services
Summary
Hudson County introduced and approved a one‑year shared services agreement to house juveniles in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center for a not‑to‑exceed $3.396 million, drawing questions from commissioners about per‑day costs, bed counts and educational services provided to detained youth.
The Hudson County Board introduced a one‑year shared services agreement to house Hudson County juveniles at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, at a not‑to‑exceed total of $3,396,253.
County Administrator Abraham Antun told commissioners the arrangement is for fewer than 100 juveniles and that the county guaranteed 20 beds. Commissioner Robert Baselice asked specifically how many youths…
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