Tag: Freehold Borough
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News Transcript News Briefs, Dec. 29
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) has announced that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive $23.8 million from the fifth and sixth rounds of funding from the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The Marlboro K-8 School District will receive $173,600, according to a press release from Pallone’s office. Schools and…
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Council makes changes to cannabis penalties in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Members of the Borough Council have amended the penalties that would apply to cannabis businesses that may operate in Freehold Borough to comply with state statute. The penalties for violating cannabis business zone, cannabis business license and cannabis business sales tax regulations were amended through an ordinance adopted during a recent meeting. According…
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Freehold Borough officials thank couple for donating Christmas tree
FREEHOLD – Two residents of Freehold Borough have been recognized by the Borough Council for donating the Christmas tree that has stood in front of the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Main Street, during the 2021 holiday season. During the council’s Dec. 20 meeting, husband and wife Steven and Cythnia Woodward were honored by the…
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Monmouth County Planning Board presents 2021 Merit Awards
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Monmouth County Planning Board, presented two organizations with 2021 Merit Awards during a Planning Board meeting held on Dec. 20. “The county commissioners and the Planning Board are pleased to recognize four outstanding honorees who have made significant contributions to planning in Monmouth County,”…
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Freehold Borough acquires Court Street School from Monmouth County
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials have taken action to acquire a historic school in Freehold Borough. During a meeting on Dec. 6, Borough Council members authorized the acquisition of the Court Street School and grounds at Court and Rhea streets. Municipal officials intend to use the former school as a community center. The Court Street School…
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Freehold Borough officials take action to fund municipal projects
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has appropriated $100,000 to fund three municipal projects that were selected by Freehold Borough’s stakeholders during this year’s participatory budgeting initiative. On Dec. 6, council members adopted a bond ordinance that will provide $100,000 for capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $95,000…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Dec. 8
A new part-time officer has been appointed to the Englishtown Police Department. During a meeting on Nov. 22, Borough Council members appointed Edward Burns as a Class II special law enforcement officer. The position has an hourly salary of $15. The appointment is probationary for one year and is subject to annual re-appointment. Burns will…
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Monmouth County Historical Association debuts exhibits
In celebration of the holiday season, the Monmouth County Historical Association has debuted Let Us Play, the newest exhibition at the association’s headquarters at 70 Court St., Freehold Borough. Drawing on the association’s extensive collection, Let Us Play will trace several centuries of children’s joyful pastimes and their evolving playthings, according to a press release.…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Dec. 1
The Manalapan Police Department has reported that an armed robbery occurred at a local gas station on Nov. 16. Deputy Police Chief Leonard Maltese said that at 7:25 p.m., a 57-year-old Keyport resident reported that an unknown man armed with a knife approached an employee of the Lukoil service station, 360 Route 9, Manalapan, and…
