Tag: Freehold Borough municipal government
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Freehold Borough historical assets study
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials are looking to use a study from the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission that determines if and how buildings that are planned to be improved in Freehold Borough have historic assets. On Sept. 7, Borough Council members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, amend the municipal zoning ordinance by incorporating an…
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Freehold Borough officials will seek county funding for park upgrades
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are seeking $117,000 from Monmouth County to help pay for improvements to local parks. During a meeting on Sept. 7, members of the Borough Council authorized Business Administrator Stephen Gallo to submit a grant application to the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Program. The funding, if received, would…
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Freehold Borough officials OK emergency repairs to infrastructure
FREEHOLD – An emergency contract has been authorized by the Borough Council for repairs on a storm drainage crossing in Freehold Borough. On Aug. 2, council members authorized a $37,365 contract with Precise Construction Inc., Freehold Township, for emergency repairs to a storm drainage crossing at Court and Rhea streets. The contract was awarded following…
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Cannabis businesses will be permitted to operate in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has established regulations for cannabis businesses that may eventually operate in Freehold Borough. During a meeting on July 19, council members voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance that establishes the locations where cannabis businesses may be permitted to operate in Freehold Borough and how the operators of those businesses may…
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Freehold Borough to remain a partner in police training group
FREEHOLD – Freehold Borough municipal officials will pay $660 in a shared services agreement that involves eight police departments in western Monmouth County and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. During a recent meeting, Borough Council members authorized the renewal of the agreement for the Western Monmouth Active Shooter Training Group. The participants are the Allentown,…
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Freehold Borough officials salute volunteers for efforts during pandemic
FREEHOLD – Organizations, individuals, businesses and governing boards have been recognized for their volunteer efforts in a program that provided food donations and other supplies to Freehold Borough residents during the coronavirus pandemic. At the Borough Council’s meeting on June 21, municipal citations were awarded to the members of the Food Safety Net program. Councilwoman…
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Freehold Borough officials approve change order at new treatment plant
FREEHOLD – An $81,668 increase has been authorized by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough in the contract for the construction of the municipality’s new water treatment plant on Waterworks Road in Freehold Township. On May 17, council members authorized the increase in the contract with Coppola Services Inc., Ringwood. The change order is the…
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Freehold Borough officials adopt 2021 municipal budget
FREEHOLD – Members of the Borough Council have adopted a $17.2 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough during 2021. The budget, which was adopted on May 17, will be supported by the collection of $11.6 million in taxes from the borough’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue in the annual spending…
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If law passes, cannabis businesses may apply for licenses in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council is taking action to establish regulations for marijuana businesses that may eventually operate in Freehold Borough. On June 7, council members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, establish where cannabis establishments may be permitted in the borough and how they may receive a business license. Council President Annette Jordan…
