Tag: Freehold Borough municipal government
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$16.8M budget will fund Freehold Borough operations during 2019
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has introduced 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 2019 municipal budget was introduced by council members on April 1. A public hearing on the budget will be held at…
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Fireworks will return to raceway on July 3
FREEHOLD – A traditional display of fireworks will return to Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, to celebrate Independence Day. During a recent meeting, members of the Borough Council authorized a license agreement with FR Park Racing, LP, for the presentation of the 2019 fireworks display. This year’s event at Freehold Raceway is scheduled for July 3…
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Freehold Borough council adopts bond ordinance for municipal projects
FREEHOLD – A $250,000 bond ordinance has been adopted by the Borough Council to finance projects that Freehold Borough residents and business owners selected to receive municipal funding. On March 4, council members adopted a bond ordinance that will provide for the purchase and installation of lights at the Freehold Borough Little League baseball fields…
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New uses approved in Freehold Borough’s downtown district
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials have amended Freehold Borough’s redevelopment plan and will permit motor vehicle repair garages, auto body repairs and painting, and tire sales in a section of the downtown district. On March 4, Borough Council members adopted an ordinance amending the Freehold Center Core Redevelopment Plan. They said the goal is to encourage…
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Freehold Borough officials take next step toward new water treatment plant
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are seeking permits from the state as they proceed with the planned construction of a new water treatment plant. On March 4, the Borough Council authorized Business Administrator Joseph Bellina and Borough Engineer William Wentzien to sign and submit an application to obtain a treatment works approval permit…
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Roberts retires as police chief, Dispenza takes reins in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Following a quarter century of serving and protecting the community, Freehold Borough’s police chief has retired. Glenn Roberts retired as chief of the Freehold Borough Police Department on March 1. He served as chief for almost nine years. The Borough Council has named Craig Dispenza the municipality’s new police chief, effective March 1.…
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Freehold Borough will purchase truck for Water and Sewer Department
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council in Freehold Borough has approved the purchase of a utility truck to assist in water and sewer emergencies. On Feb. 19, council members authorized the purchase of a Ford F450 utility truck from Winner Ford, Cherry Hill. The vehicle will be used by the Water and Sewer Department, according to…
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Prospect of downtown development to be examined in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are taking action to investigate potential redevelopment in the downtown district and to encourage new development. On Feb. 4, Borough Council members authorized the Planning Board to investigate if properties in the downtown district constitute an area in need of redevelopment. If board members determine redevelopment is warranted,…
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Bond ordinance will fund Freehold Borough projects
FREEHOLD – A $250,000 bond ordinance has been introduced by the Borough Council to finance projects that Freehold Borough residents and business owners selected to receive municipal funding. On Feb. 19, council members introduced a bond ordinance that, if adopted, will provide for the purchase and installation of lights at the Freehold Borough Little League…
