Tag: Downtown Freehold
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Budget adopted for Freehold’s special improvement district
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – A $401,000 budget to support Downtown Freehold’s operation for 2017-18 has been adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. Downtown Freehold, which is a nonprofit organization, is the management corporation of Freehold Borough’s special improvement district. The organization produces annual events in the borough. Council President George…
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Jazz and blues street fest coming to Freehold Borough
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Downtown Freehold, the nonprofit organization that promotes Freehold Borough’s downtown district and presents concerts, shows and other activities, is continuing to present events during April and May. On May 7 from noon to 6 p.m., Downtown Freehold will host the first County Seat Jazz and Blues Street Fest.…
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Freehold prepares for Irish Week festivities
FREEHOLD – Irish Week events are planned in Downtown Freehold. The week kicks off on March 12 with the Freehold Borough Arts Council St. Patrick’s Parade, with honoree Jerry Martin, according to a press release. There will be an after party at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 with the Pat Roddy Band. The arts council is…
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Big Man’s mementos to be auctioned off in Freehold
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Downtown Freehold, the nonprofit organization that promotes Freehold Borough’s downtown district and presents concerts, shows and other activities, has a full slate of events planned for 2017 and the one that may be the most unique is scheduled for Feb. 25. On that evening at the Freehold Art…
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Flavor of Freehold will return on Oct. 4-5
FREEHOLD – A trip to Freehold Borough in October will support efforts to fight substance abuse in the community. On Oct. 4-5 from 5:30-8 p.m., the downtown district of Freehold Borough will host the Flavor of Freehold featuring offerings from local businesses. The event is presented by Downtown Freehold, which schedules and promotes events in the…
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Ordinances address downtown Freehold parking
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted two ordinances related to parking and controlling development for businesses in Freehold Borough’s downtown district. The actions were taken at the council’s Sept. 6 meeting. Council President Jaye Sims and council members Sharon Shutzer, Michael DiBenedetto, Kevin Kane and Ron Griffiths voted to…
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Talented performers crowned Freehold Idol winners
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Residents of Ocean Township, Marlboro and Manalapan have been crowned the winners of the 10th Freehold Idol talent competition. In Freehold Idol, contestants compete in one of three age groups: 10 to 15 years old; 16 to 22 years old; and 23 years old and over. A winner…
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Freehold Idol talent competition finals begin on Aug. 17
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The finals of the 10th Freehold Idol talent competition will get underway tonight, Aug. 17, at the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza, Main Street, Freehold Borough. Members of the public are invited to come and watch the singers go for the top prize in their age group.…
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Mission Dance will kick off Freehold summer concerts June 9
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Public events in Freehold Borough will continue during the summer of 2016, according to a representative of the Freehold Center Management Corporation. The Freehold Center Management Corporation was previously known as the Freehold Center Partnership and currently does business as Downtown Freehold. For years, the organization has produced…
