Tag: Freehold Borough
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Fair Share Housing Center names Freehold Borough resident new board chair
The Fair Share Housing Center has announced the election of Frank Argote-Freyre of Freehold Borough as the new chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Argote-Freyre succeeds Colandus “Kelly” Francis, who served as board chair for seven years and passed away recently at the age of 87, according to a press release from the Fair…
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Freehold Borough school board adopts budget for 2022-23
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $46 million budget to fund the operation of the district during the 2022-23 academic year. The budget, which was adopted on May 9, will be supported by the collection of a $10.5 million tax levy to be paid by the borough’s…
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Freehold Borough officials introduce $18M budget for 2022
FREEHOLD – The members of the Borough Council have introduced an $18.3 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough this year. The budget, which may be amended prior to is final adoption, was introduced by council members on May 2. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 6. The governing…
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News Transcript News Briefs, May 4
The Freehold Borough Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the…
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Hightstown man sentenced to life for roadside slaying of Freehold woman
The Mercer County man who shot and killed a Freehold Borough woman as she drove along a state highway in May 2018 has been sentenced to life in prison, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on May 3. Kader Mustafa, 40, of Hightstown, will not become eligible for parole before reaching the age of…
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Young men recognized in Freehold Borough for attaining Eagle Scout rank
FREEHOLD – Three members of a Boy Scout troop that is based in Freehold Borough have been recognized by the Borough Council for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. During a meeting on April 18, council members passed resolutions honoring Joseph Zamorski, Michael Zamorski and Andrew Downey, all of whom are members of Freehold Troop…
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Freehold Fire Department marks 150th anniversary with solemn ceremony
The Freehold Borough Fire Department held a ceremonial service to celebrate its 150th anniversary on April 24. The department was initially founded on April 20, 1872. Nolan Higgins directed the service, which included a procession by the Freehold Fire Department down West Main Street to the firehouse, led by two bagpipers from Christian Brothers Academy;…
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United for Impact Food Truck Festival
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties held its United for Impact Food Truck Festival along Main Street in Downtown Freehold on April 24.
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Freehold Borough firehouse relocation bond ordinance adopted
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials have appropriated $5 million to be used to relocate Freehold Borough’s firehouse, develop a modern bus station and improve a borough park. On April 18, Borough Council members adopted a bond ordinance that will appropriate $5 million for capital improvements. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $4.76 million in bonds or…