Tag: Freehold Borough municipal government
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Freehold council approves contract for trash and recycling pickups
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has awarded a contract for trash and recycling collection that will be in effect in Freehold Borough from 2020 through 2022. On Dec. 16, council members awarded a $2.4 million contract to DeLisa Demolition Inc., Tinton Falls, to establish a three-year agreement for the collection of trash and recyclable items…
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Freehold council awards contract for installation of new well
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials have awarded a $1.39 million contract for the installation of a new water well at Freehold Borough’s water treatment facility on Waterworks Road. On Dec. 16, Borough Council members authorized an agreement with A.C. Shultes Inc., Woodbury Heights, to install a new well that will be known as Well No. 10.…
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Freehold council amends bond ordinances
FREEHOLD – Two bond ordinances previously adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough have been amended to expand the scope of the improvements covered by the ordinances. On Dec. 16, council members adopted an ordinance that will expand the scope of improvements covered by a bond ordinance from 2015 that appropriated $915,000 for road…
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Freehold Borough council hires new business administrator
FREEHOLD – As Freehold Borough’s longtime business administrator prepares to retire, a new business administrator has been appointed. The Borough Council’s Dec. 16 meeting was the final meeting for Joseph Bellina, who became business administrator in January 2000 and will retire on Dec. 31. That evening, council members appointed Stephen Gallo as business administrator for…
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Higgins concludes eight years of service as Freehold Borough mayor
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials honored Nolan Higgins when his eight-year run as Freehold Borough’s mayor came to a close this month. Higgins was saluted on Dec. 16 during the Borough Council’s final meeting of the year. His term will end on Dec. 31. Higgins did not seek re-election this year and will be succeeded by…
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Freehold Borough officials award contracts for lights at baseball complex
FREEHOLD – Two contracts that total $162,821 have been awarded by the Borough Council for a project that will result in the installation of lights at the Little League baseball complex on Otterson Road in Freehold Borough. On Dec. 2, council members awarded a $93,421 contract to Musco Sports Lighting, Oskaloosa, Iowa, to purchase the…
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Freehold Borough officials certify park improvements completed
FREEHOLD – A park redevelopment project that was the brainchild of a group of young adults in Freehold Borough has been completed. During a recent meeting, members of the Borough Council passed a resolution which acknowledges the completion of work at Veterans Park, Schanck Street. Improvements at the park included playground equipment, an activity trail,…
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Bellina announces retirement as Freehold Borough business administrator
FREEHOLD – After two decades of service to Freehold Borough, Joseph Bellina is retiring from his position as the municipality’s business administrator. Members of the Borough Council recently passed a resolution confirming Bellina’s retirement, which will become effective on Dec. 31. Borough Council President Kevin Kane and council members Michael DiBenedetto, Annette Jordan and Margaret…
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Freehold Borough officials award contract for tree management
FREEHOLD – A contract has been awarded by the Borough Council for assistance in managing Freehold Borough’s shade trees. During a meeting on Nov. 18, council members awarded a $57,900 contract to Falkinburg Tree Service, Brielle, for tree trimming and removal. Falkinburg Tree Service was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder. A second bid…
