Tag: Freehold Borough
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Freehold Borough enters shared services pact with Monmouth County
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council in Freehold Borough has entered into a shared services agreement with Monmouth County for software that will provide aerial images of the municipality. During a meeting on Sept. 7, council members passed a resolution to enter into the shared services agreement. The software is designed by Nearmap, which provides high-quality…
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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 salute scout for project at area park
A young man who resides in Freehold Township has been recognized by officials in Freehold Borough upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America program. On Sept. 7, Borough Council members honored Raymond Santiago, who is a member of Troop 18, which is chartered by St. Rose of Lima Parish…
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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 bounces back to defeat Jackson Memorial in football opener
JACKSON – Anything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Freehold High School football team as the Colonials kicked off the 2021 season against Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 2 in Jackson. The problems started when the coaches’ sideline headsets were not working during the first half. The Colonials’ woes continued when…
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Resident appreciates article about local business
Thanks to Jennifer Amato for her excellent coverage recognizing the 45 years that florist Especially For You has been in business in Freehold Borough. As a longtime customer, I have always been delighted with the consistent beauty Especially For You and its personnel provide. Even throughout the pandemic, I have been able to call with…
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Manalapan resident charged with murder in Freehold Borough shooting
A 23-year-old male resident of Manalapan has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of an 18-year-old male resident in Freehold Borough. Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Aug. 24 that Lamin Conteh has been taken into custody on charges of first degree murder, first degree attempted…
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Howe named superintendent of Freehold Borough schools
FREEHOLD – Assistant Superintendent of Business Joseph Howe has been named the next superintendent of the Freehold Borough K-8 School District. The anticipated appointment of Howe as superintendent of schools was announced by the district in a press release. He is scheduled to begin his new role on Sept. 1, pending required approval from Lester…
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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…
