Tag: Freehold Borough
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Winners announced in Freehold Borough beautification contest
FREEHOLD – The winners of the Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee’s 2019 Beautification Contest have been recognized for their efforts to improve the exterior of their properties. Named by committee members as the winner of the first place prize was Lori Annetta. Anthony Postiglione and Jeannine Grillo were selected as the winners of the second…
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Howell will handle bus service for Freehold Borough students
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District has entered into a shared services agreement with the Howell K-8 School District through which Howell will provide bus transportation to Freehold Borough pupils. On June 3, the Freehold Borough Board of Education approved the agreement with Howell for transportation department services. The deal will be in…
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‘Boss’ brings Freehold Borough and community in Spain together
FREEHOLD – An agreement has been authorized by officials in Freehold Borough that will permit the borough to become a twin town with a municipality in Spain. The common denominator between the two cities is musician Bruce Springsteen, a native of Freehold Borough. On June 17, Borough Council members put their stamp on what was…
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Three young men attain rank of Eagle Scout
Three members of a local Boy Scout Troop have attained the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. At recent meetings, Borough Council members in Freehold Borough passed resolutions honoring Allan Edwards, William Edwards and Kyle Potochar on the occasion of their attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout. All three young men are…
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Freehold council thanks community members for contributions to town
FREEHOLD – Three individuals and an organization with ties to Freehold Borough have been recognized by municipal officials for their contributions to the community. On June 3, Borough Council members passed resolutions honoring community volunteer and former councilman Ronald Griffiths, businessman Jeffrey Friedman, World War II veteran Albert Pishioneri and the Freehold Clergy Association. Griffiths…
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Hudson Manor marks 40th anniversary as home for Freehold’s seniors
FREEHOLD – Hudson Manor, which provides housing for individuals age 62 and older and gives priority to military veterans, is celebrating 40 years of operation in Freehold Borough. A celebration of the milestone was held at Hudson Manor on May 24. On June 3, the Borough Council passed a resolution recognizing and honoring the residence.…
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Four graduates take their place in Freehold High School Hall of Fame
FREEHOLD – Four graduates of Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, have been inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Mary-Elaine Smith Tashjian, Bruce Carney, Patrick Preston and Jason Mumford were inducted into the Hall of Fame during a recent celebration. The induction was posthumous for Tashjian, who died in 2016. A resolution honoring each graduate…
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Borough Council adopts budget for Downtown Freehold
FREEHOLD – A $377,250 budget to support Downtown Freehold’s operation for 2019-20 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. Earlier this year, the $377,250 budget was submitted to…
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Freehold Borough officials adopt bond ordinances for improvements
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted a bond ordinance, which appropriates $1.3 million for road resurfacing, storm drainage improvements and the paving of a parking lot in Freehold Borough. Council members adopted the bond ordinance following a public hearing on May 6. The bond ordinance appropriates $1.3 million for the improvements and authorizes the…
