Tag: Freehold Borough
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Lake Topanemus is worthy of attention
The young bombardier from New Jersey learned focus as his aircraft caught enemy flak fire over Germany. The cramped cockpit, burning and smoke filled, taught him teamwork and to remain calm under fire. Rocked during multiple bomb runs during World War II, his skill to persist and stay mission-focused shaped his future tenacity. Concentration and…
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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…
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Council adopts bond ordinances to fund improvements in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Three bond ordinances appropriating a total of $2.6 million for various improvements in Freehold Borough have been adopted by the Borough Council. The bond ordinances, which were adopted on June 7, authorize the issuance of $2.02 million in bonds or notes to help finance the costs of the improvements. The first bond ordinance…
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News Transcript News Briefs, June 9
Borough Council members in Freehold Borough have passed a resolution designating the municipality to be a stigma-free community. According to the resolution, a stigma-free community seeks to inspire public interest and to open dialogue about stigma, raise awareness of the disease of mental illness and substance use disorders, and create a culture where residents who…
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Tomazic announces Sept. 1 retirement as Freehold Borough superintendent
FREEHOLD – After more than eight years of service to the Freehold Borough K-8 School District, Superintendent of Schools Rocco Tomazic is retiring from his position. The Board of Education accepted Tomazic’s retirement notification on May 17. His retirement will become effective on Sept. 1. Tomazic was appointed superintendent of Freehold Borough’s schools in 2013.…
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Maushardt saluted for half-century of service to Freehold Fire Department
FREEHOLD – A veteran member of the Freehold Fire Department in Freehold Borough has been recognized by municipal officials and his fellow firefighters for his half-century of service to the volunteer organization. William Maushardt, who joined the Freehold Fire Department’s Good Will Hook and Ladder Company in 1970, was presented with a resolution in his…
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Freehold Borough schools will provide health services for pupils
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has renewed an agreement with a health provider to ensure that the health and well-being of the district’s pupils is maintained. During a meeting on May 17, board members authorized the renewal of an agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Inc. (VNAHG).…
