Tag: Freehold Borough municipal government
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Freehold Borough council approves change in contract terms
FREEHOLD – Members of the Borough Council have approved a $9,360 increase in the purchase and installation costs associated with an automated fuel dispensing system in Freehold Borough. On Aug. 1, council members authorized the change order to the purchase of the automated fuel dispensing system from Whitemarsh Corporation, Middlesex, and the installation of the…
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Improvements, including new crosswalk, planned in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – A contract has been awarded by the Borough Council for the development of a crosswalk, and improvements to two roads and a parking lot in Freehold Borough. During a recent meeting, council members awarded a $489,214 contract to Seacoast Construction, East Brunswick. According to a resolution, the project will include repairs and improvements…
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Freehold Borough will continue to participate in regional training group
FREEHOLD – Freehold Borough officials will pay $660 toward a shared services agreement that involves eight police departments in western Monmouth County and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. On July 15, Borough Council members authorized the renewal of the agreement for the Western Monmouth Active Shooter Training Group. The participants are the Allentown, Colts Neck,…
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Engineering firm hired to design plans for Freehold Borough improvements
FREEHOLD – A $97,900 agreement has been authorized by the Borough Council for engineering services related to two Freehold Borough roads and a parking lot. During a recent meeting, council members approved an agreement with Abbington Engineering, Jackson, for 2019. Engineering services will involve West Main and Parker streets, and the Fourth Street parking lot,…
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Freehold Borough officials adopt bond ordinances for improvements
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted a bond ordinance, which appropriates $1.3 million for road resurfacing, storm drainage improvements and the paving of a parking lot in Freehold Borough. Council members adopted the bond ordinance following a public hearing on May 6. The bond ordinance appropriates $1.3 million for the improvements and authorizes the…
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Freehold Borough officials adopt $16.8M municipal budget
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted a $16.8 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough this year with a municipal tax rate that is expected to remain stable from 2018. The budget will be supported by the collection of $10.75 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes…
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Freehold Borough officials authorize plans for local improvements
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has introduced a bond ordinance which appropriates $1.3 million for road resurfacing, storm drainage improvements and parking lot paving in Freehold Borough. Council members introduced the bond ordinance on April 15. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for May 6. The council may adopt the bond ordinance that…
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Democrats Kane, Rogers, Reich will seek election in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Two three-year terms on the Borough Council and the four-year mayor’s term will be on the ballot in Freehold Borough on Election Day, Nov. 5. Democrat Nolan Higgins, who has served as mayor since 2012, is not seeking re-election. His term will end on Dec. 31. The council terms of Democrats Kevin Kane…
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Republicans Earle, Lichardi, Annetta seek election in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Two three-year terms on the Borough Council and the four-year mayor’s term will be on the ballot in Freehold Borough on Election Day, Nov. 5. Democrat J. Nolan Higgins, who has served as mayor since 2012, is not seeking re-election. His term will end on Dec. 31. The council terms of Democrats Kevin…
