Tag: Freehold Borough
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Freehold Borough officials adopt $16.8M municipal budget
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted a $16.8 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough this year with a municipal tax rate that is expected to remain stable from 2018. The budget will be supported by the collection of $10.75 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes…
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145th Memorial Day parade to be held in Freehold Borough on May 27
FREEHOLD – In addition to honoring individuals who died in service to the nation, Freehold Borough’s annual commemoration of Memorial Day will pay tribute to the centennial anniversary of the borough, a veterans organization and a lifelong resident of the town who was the last surviving sibling of six brothers who fought in World War…
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Freehold Borough K-8 board adopts budget for 2019-20 school year
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $30.9 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2019-20 school year. The budget, which was adopted May 6, will be supported by a tax levy of $10.8 million to be paid by the borough’s residential and…
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McGackin awards to be presented in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – On May 17, longtime Freehold Borough residents Ron Griffiths and Jeff Friedman will be honored with the John G. McGackin Renaissance Award at the annual Mayor’s Recognition Reception. Both men, along with the Freehold Clergy Association, have been selected by a committee of former McGackin Award recipients and will be honored at the…
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Center Players to present ‘Dial M for Murder’
FREEHOLD – Center Players Dessert Theater will present its next Signature Series production, “Dial M for Murder,” written by Frederick Knott, from May 17 through June 16 at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold Borough. Directed by veteran local director Dave McGrath, the play centers around a retired tennis professional who plots the murder of…
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Cattle sale, music contest were making news in Freehold in May 1919
By Muriel J. Smith One hundred years ago this month, only a small attendance turned out at the citizens’ meeting in the municipal building to learn more about the bill that would incorporate the Borough of Freehold and create a new community in the heart of Freehold Township. The meeting was organized by William A.…
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Freehold Borough officials authorize plans for local improvements
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has introduced a bond ordinance which appropriates $1.3 million for road resurfacing, storm drainage improvements and parking lot paving in Freehold Borough. Council members introduced the bond ordinance on April 15. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for May 6. The council may adopt the bond ordinance that…
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Democrats Kane, Rogers, Reich will seek election in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Two three-year terms on the Borough Council and the four-year mayor’s term will be on the ballot in Freehold Borough on Election Day, Nov. 5. Democrat Nolan Higgins, who has served as mayor since 2012, is not seeking re-election. His term will end on Dec. 31. The council terms of Democrats Kevin Kane…
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Republicans Earle, Lichardi, Annetta seek election in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Two three-year terms on the Borough Council and the four-year mayor’s term will be on the ballot in Freehold Borough on Election Day, Nov. 5. Democrat J. Nolan Higgins, who has served as mayor since 2012, is not seeking re-election. His term will end on Dec. 31. The council terms of Democrats Kevin…
