Tag: Freehold Borough
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Olde Freehold Day returns to Lake Topanemus on Aug. 14
After being cancelled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Olde Freehold Day will return in 2021 to bring community members and guests together for a day of entertainment, activities, food and fun. The 2021 edition of Olde Freehold Day will be held on Aug. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at Lake Topanemus Park,…
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Especially For You celebrates 45 years of business in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Especially for You Florist, 39 W. Main St., Freehold Borough, which opened in 1976 as the United States was marking its bicentennial year, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this summer. Marlene Rogala, whose parents, Bette and Mickey Schmid, began the business, said her mother was very focused and driven. Rogala said her mother…
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Residents express concern about parking area at Lake Topanemus Park
Freehold Township residents who live on Robertsville Road are seeking the closure of a parking lot at Lake Topanemus, citing misuse of the lot. Lake Topanemus is owned by Freehold Borough. Lake Topanemus Park, which includes the lake, lies between Pond and Robertsville roads in Freehold Township. The facility is overseen by the Lake Topanemus…
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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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Two young men honored for achieving rank of Eagle Scout
FREEHOLD – Two members of a Boy Scout troop that is based in Freehold Borough have been recognized for attaining the highest rank in Boy Scouting. During a recent meeting, members of the Borough Council passed resolutions honoring Brandon Christian Brabham and Robert Magliozzi for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Both young men are…
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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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Borough Council signs off on Downtown Freehold budget for 2021-22
FREEHOLD – A $446,102 budget to support Downtown Freehold’s operation for 2021-22 has been adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. Downtown Freehold, a nonprofit organization, is the management corporation of Freehold Borough’s Special Improvement District (SID). The organization produces annual events in the community. The budget was submitted by representatives of Downtown Freehold to…
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Congressman announces initial approval for Monmouth projects
Heavily traveled bridges on Route 33 and Route 35 and improvement projects for Freehold Borough and Middletown recently cleared their first hurdle as they were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) on the way to a likely floor vote, said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who sponsored each…
