Tag: Freehold Borough
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Jensen will serve as Freehold Borough school board president
FREEHOLD – Paul Jensen, who served as vice president of the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education in 2019, has been elected by his fellow board members to serve as president during 2020. The board oversees the operation of the Freehold Learning Center elementary school, the Park Avenue Elementary School and the Freehold…
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Freehold council approves contract for trash and recycling pickups
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has awarded a contract for trash and recycling collection that will be in effect in Freehold Borough from 2020 through 2022. On Dec. 16, council members awarded a $2.4 million contract to DeLisa Demolition Inc., Tinton Falls, to establish a three-year agreement for the collection of trash and recyclable items…
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Freehold council awards contract for installation of new well
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials have awarded a $1.39 million contract for the installation of a new water well at Freehold Borough’s water treatment facility on Waterworks Road. On Dec. 16, Borough Council members authorized an agreement with A.C. Shultes Inc., Woodbury Heights, to install a new well that will be known as Well No. 10.…
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New crosswalk installed on East Main Street in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – A new pedestrian crosswalk has been installed and is in operation on East Main Street in Freehold Borough. The purpose of the crosswalk is to increase pedestrian safety on one of the busiest streets in town. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Dec. 20 to recognize the development of the mid-block crosswalk…
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Freehold council amends bond ordinances
FREEHOLD – Two bond ordinances previously adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough have been amended to expand the scope of the improvements covered by the ordinances. On Dec. 16, council members adopted an ordinance that will expand the scope of improvements covered by a bond ordinance from 2015 that appropriated $915,000 for road…
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Freehold Borough will host rabies clinic Jan. 11
Once again, Freehold Borough will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Jan. 11 from 9-11 a.m. at the Freehold Borough firehouse, 49 W. Main St. Although the rabies vaccination clinic is held in Freehold Borough, it is open to residents of any municipality. You do not need to bring any…
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Freehold Borough council hires new business administrator
FREEHOLD – As Freehold Borough’s longtime business administrator prepares to retire, a new business administrator has been appointed. The Borough Council’s Dec. 16 meeting was the final meeting for Joseph Bellina, who became business administrator in January 2000 and will retire on Dec. 31. That evening, council members appointed Stephen Gallo as business administrator for…
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Higgins concludes eight years of service as Freehold Borough mayor
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials honored Nolan Higgins when his eight-year run as Freehold Borough’s mayor came to a close this month. Higgins was saluted on Dec. 16 during the Borough Council’s final meeting of the year. His term will end on Dec. 31. Higgins did not seek re-election this year and will be succeeded by…
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Freehold Borough officials award contracts for lights at baseball complex
FREEHOLD – Two contracts that total $162,821 have been awarded by the Borough Council for a project that will result in the installation of lights at the Little League baseball complex on Otterson Road in Freehold Borough. On Dec. 2, council members awarded a $93,421 contract to Musco Sports Lighting, Oskaloosa, Iowa, to purchase the…
