Tag: Freehold Borough
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Buddy Lewis, veteran featured in Freehold book, dies
FREEHOLD – Bigerton Yemmons “Buddy” Lewis Jr., the last surviving sibling of six brothers who fought in World War II, is being mourned by the Freehold Borough community and remembered for his impact and influence. Lewis, 93, died at home on Feb. 25. A lifelong resident of the borough, Lewis and his five brothers –…
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Freehold Borough council adopts bond ordinance for municipal projects
FREEHOLD – A $250,000 bond ordinance has been adopted by the Borough Council to finance projects that Freehold Borough residents and business owners selected to receive municipal funding. On March 4, council members adopted a bond ordinance that will provide for the purchase and installation of lights at the Freehold Borough Little League baseball fields…
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Freehold Borough’s creation was cause for concern in 1919
By Muriel J. Smith It was March 1919 and everyone was not in favor of separating the middle of Freehold Township and creating a separate and individual Freehold Borough. William F. Barkalow, who lived on the Adelphia road and was a member of the Township Committee, brought the question to the Freehold Transcript, asking the…
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Roberts retires as police chief, Dispenza takes reins in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Following a quarter century of serving and protecting the community, Freehold Borough’s police chief has retired. Glenn Roberts retired as chief of the Freehold Borough Police Department on March 1. He served as chief for almost nine years. The Borough Council has named Craig Dispenza the municipality’s new police chief, effective March 1.…
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Freehold Borough will purchase truck for Water and Sewer Department
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council in Freehold Borough has approved the purchase of a utility truck to assist in water and sewer emergencies. On Feb. 19, council members authorized the purchase of a Ford F450 utility truck from Winner Ford, Cherry Hill. The vehicle will be used by the Water and Sewer Department, according to…
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Marine Corps League honors Medal of Honor recipient
FREEHOLD – The Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds Detachment 203, Marine Corps League, recently conducted a brief, but moving wreath laying ceremony at the gravesite of Pvt. Thomas T. Fallon, a Civil War hero whose Congressional Medal of Honor was recently returned to the family by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ). Fallon, an Irish immigrant who made…
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Prospect of downtown development to be examined in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are taking action to investigate potential redevelopment in the downtown district and to encourage new development. On Feb. 4, Borough Council members authorized the Planning Board to investigate if properties in the downtown district constitute an area in need of redevelopment. If board members determine redevelopment is warranted,…
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Bond ordinance will fund Freehold Borough projects
FREEHOLD – A $250,000 bond ordinance has been introduced by the Borough Council to finance projects that Freehold Borough residents and business owners selected to receive municipal funding. On Feb. 19, council members introduced a bond ordinance that, if adopted, will provide for the purchase and installation of lights at the Freehold Borough Little League…
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Freehold Borough officials table action on parking meter pay stations
FREEHOLD – A plan to institute paid parking in Freehold Borough has been placed on hold. A $150,000 bond ordinance that was introduced on Feb. 4 to fund the purchase and installation of parking meter pay stations has been tabled by the Borough Council amid debate over the potential introduction of metered parking. Council members…
