Tag: Freehold Borough
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Freehold Borough gains state aid, school board adopts budget for 2020-21
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $33 million budget to fund the operation of the district during the 2020-21 school year. The budget that was adopted on May 4 will be supported by a tax levy of $10.8 million to be paid by the borough’s residential and…
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Status of Memorial Day parade in Freehold Borough remains uncertain
FREEHOLD – As of May 4, it was unclear if the 146th Memorial Day parade in Freehold Borough would proceed as planned. The parade is set for May 25, but the event is in jeopardy due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 7,700 New Jersey residents and has…
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Freehold Borough governing body hires firm to seek federal grant during crisis
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council in Freehold Borough has hired a firm to help the municipality obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds as reimbursement during the coronavirus pandemic. On April 20, council members awarded a professional services contract to Millennium Strategies, LLC, Morristown, for FEMA grant management and administration. The firm will be paid…
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Freehold Borough officials salute front line employees with proclamation
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough have recognized people who are required and have continued to work in public during the coronavirus pandemic. During a meeting on April 20, Borough Council members and Mayor Kevin Kane honored individuals who are on the front lines during the pandemic. A proclamation was read aloud by Councilwoman…
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Freehold Borough moves forward with plan for new municipal building
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough have advanced a plan that would see them purchase a building on Mechanic Street for use as a new Borough Hall, police department headquarters and municipal court. During a meeting on April 20, Borough Council members adopted an ordinance that authorizes the purchase of a building at 30…
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Freehold Borough will use storm fund to cover coronavirus expenses
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials are planning to use storm recovery reserves to pay for expenses related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On April 6, Borough Council members in Freehold Borough authorized the use of storm recovery reserves to help pay for the community’s coronavirus pandemic response. According to borough officials, there is $171,000 in the…
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Freehold Borough officials make plans for celebration
FREEHOLD – With hopes that the annual Independence Day celebration will be held this year, officials in Freehold Borough have authorized license agreements for a community event at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue. During a recent meeting, Borough Council members authorized the agreement with FR Park Racing, LP. The Independence Day event is scheduled for July…
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Freehold Borough officials eye purchase of building for new town hall
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are moving forward with a plan to purchase a building on Mechanic Street for use as a new Borough Hall, police department headquarters and municipal court. On April 6, Borough Council members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, authorize the purchase of a building at 30 Mechanic…
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Freehold Borough comes together to support students during spring break
I would like to inform the readers of the News Transcript about another example of the Freehold community coming together to support those in need. In the Freehold Borough School District, 70% of the students are eligible for free/reduced lunch. While our schools have been closed, our superintendent has been able to keep providing meals…
