Tag: Freehold Borough municipal government
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Freehold Borough officials pledge to undertake review of police policies
FREEHOLD – Amid ongoing accusations regarding alleged instances of police brutality in the United States, municipal officials in Freehold Borough have pledged to review the Freehold Borough Police Department’s policies and to engage the community in that initiative. During a meeting on June 15, Borough Council members passed a resolution in which they pledged to…
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Freehold council waives fees to give business operators a boost
FREEHOLD – As a way of offering a helping hand to business operators in Freehold Borough, municipal officials have waived certain fees for the remainder of 2020. On June 15, Borough Council members passed a resolution that waives sidewalk café and temporary license fees for outdoor sales and dining for 2020. The resolution states that…
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Freehold Borough officials OK contract to buy building for use as town hall
FREEHOLD – Members of the Borough Council in Freehold Borough have authorized a $3.33 million contract to purchase a building on Mechanic Street that will become the new Borough Hall, police department headquarters and municipal court. On June 15, council members authorized the purchase of the building at 30 Mechanic St. from Hager Brothers Urban…
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Freehold council introduces $17 million budget for 2020
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has introduced a $17.1 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough in 2020 and will hold a public hearing on the spending plan on June 1. The budget was introduced by council members on April 20 and will be supported by the collection of $11.3 million in taxes…
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CME Associates will provide geotechnical services at new borough hall site
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are continuing to advance a plan to establish a new Borough Hall, police department headquarters and municipal court in a building on Mechanic Street. On May 4, Borough Council members awarded a $10,000 contract to CME Associates for geotechnical services at 30 Mechanic St. Geotechnical services help to…
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Freehold Borough governing body hires firm to seek federal grant during crisis
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council in Freehold Borough has hired a firm to help the municipality obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds as reimbursement during the coronavirus pandemic. On April 20, council members awarded a professional services contract to Millennium Strategies, LLC, Morristown, for FEMA grant management and administration. The firm will be paid…
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Freehold Borough officials salute front line employees with proclamation
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough have recognized people who are required and have continued to work in public during the coronavirus pandemic. During a meeting on April 20, Borough Council members and Mayor Kevin Kane honored individuals who are on the front lines during the pandemic. A proclamation was read aloud by Councilwoman…
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Freehold Borough moves forward with plan for new municipal building
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough have advanced a plan that would see them purchase a building on Mechanic Street for use as a new Borough Hall, police department headquarters and municipal court. During a meeting on April 20, Borough Council members adopted an ordinance that authorizes the purchase of a building at 30…
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Freehold Borough will use storm fund to cover coronavirus expenses
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials are planning to use storm recovery reserves to pay for expenses related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On April 6, Borough Council members in Freehold Borough authorized the use of storm recovery reserves to help pay for the community’s coronavirus pandemic response. According to borough officials, there is $171,000 in the…
