Tag: Freehold Borough
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Freehold officials award contract for road improvements on Vredenburgh Avenue
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has awarded a contract for improvements to a road in Freehold Borough. On Oct. 1, council members awarded a $242,627 contract to Seacoast Construction, East Brunswick, for an improvement project to Vredenburgh Avenue, near South Street. According to a resolution, the project was pursued after officials determined the road was…
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Fire department will receive new vehicle
FREEHOLD – The purchase of a fire chief’s vehicle for the Freehold Fire Department has been authorized by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. On Oct. 1, council members approved the purchase of a vehicle from Day Motors, Monroeville, Pa, through a state contract. The maximum cost for the vehicle will be $40,031, according to…
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Freehold Borough advances cleanup of contaminated property
FREEHOLD – Borough Council members are continuing to work toward having a vacant property cleaned of contamination and developed as a small park. On Sept. 17, Freehold Borough’s governing body conveyed declaration of a deed restriction to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the Colaner property, a half-acre parcel on Throckmorton Street between…
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Educators from New Taipei City School District will visit Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Educators and students from the New Taipei City School District in Taiwan will visit the Freehold Borough K-8 School District and other New Jersey school districts this month. On Sept. 17, the Freehold Borough Board of Education approved a visit from 14 educators representing the New Taipei City School District for Oct. 15-18.…
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Flavor of Freehold returns Oct. 9-10
FREEHOLD – A trip to Freehold Borough during October will support efforts to fight substance abuse in the community. On Oct. 9-10 from 5:30-8 p.m., the downtown district will host the fourth annual Flavor of Freehold featuring offerings from local businesses. The event is presented by Downtown Freehold, which schedules and promotes events in the…
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Engineering firm hired to design East Main Street crosswalk in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials are moving forward with a plan to establish a mid-block crosswalk on East Main Street. East Main Street is also known as Route 79, a state highway. Freehold Borough officials have previously said a new marked crosswalk would be established on East Main Street between South and Sheriff streets. State law…
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Firm hired to repair sidewalks after residents select projects for Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has awarded a $182,416 contract to a firm that will repair sidewalks in Freehold Borough. The project was selected by residents as one of several projects that will receive municipal funding. On Sept. 17, council members awarded the contract to MNC Concrete, Waretown. The firm was determined to be lowest…
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Freehold Borough officials designate streets for permit parking
FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that will allow parking by permit only in designated residential areas near Freehold Raceway, the Monmouth County Courthouse and Freehold High School during established hours and days. On Sept. 17, Freehold Borough’s governing body amended the permit parking section of the traffic ordinance to add residential…
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Residents may submit proposals for local projects
FREEHOLD – The deadline to submit ideas to the Freehold Borough participatory budgeting program has been extended to Sept. 30. According to a Sept. 21 statement from Councilman Ron Griffiths and Committeeman Kevin Kane, the participatory budgeting committee was made aware of several organizations and individuals who were still preparing their proposals. The program allows…
