Tag: Freehold Township municipal government
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Two Freehold Township cannabis ordinances set for public hearings June 22
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee is taking action to maintain a prohibition of the cultivation, harvesting and sale of marijuana in Freehold Township, as well as banning underage use of the substance, while permitting medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in the community. On May 25, committee members introduced two ordinances related to the use…
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Freehold Township officials make plans for local improvements
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials in Freehold Township are appropriating $15.1 million for capital improvements in the community. On May 25, Township Committee members adopted a bond ordinance that will authorize the issuance of $13.7 million in bonds or notes to finance a portion of the costs. Financing for the capital improvements will also be…
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Freehold Township officials adopt $43M municipal budget for 2021
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has adopted a $43 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Township this year. The budget, which was adopted on May 11, will be supported by the collection of $23 million in taxes from Freehold Township’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes the appropriation of $7.55…
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Freehold Township officials will hold public hearing on $43M budget
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has introduced a $43 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Township this year. The budget, which may be amended prior to its final adoption, was introduced by committee members on April 13. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 11 and the governing body…
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Ammiano, Cook to seek re-election in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Two Republicans in Freehold Township are seeking re-election to a pair of three-year terms on the Township Committee. According to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, incumbent Republicans Anthony Ammiano and Thomas Cook have filed nominating petitions to retain their seats on the governing body. The new terms will run from Jan. 1,…
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Freehold Township officials to purchase lot for affordable housing
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials in Freehold Township are taking action to purchase a vacant parcel on Jackson Mills Road and to designate the land as a location for the construction of affordable housing. During a meeting on March 23, Township Committee members voted to introduce an ordinance that will, if adopted, authorize the purchase…
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Freehold Township officials award contract for road improvements
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A $1.45 million contract has been awarded by the Township Committee for Freehold Township’s pavement program. On March 23, committee members awarded the contract to S&G Paving Inc. for the 2021 pavement overlay program. S&G Paving was the lowest bidder, according to a resolution. According to the resolution, other bids were submitted…
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Freehold Township acts to ensure timely COVID testing, vaccinations
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials in Freehold Township have created an emergency approval process to allow more efficient coronavirus testing and vaccine administration in the municipality. On March 9, Township Committee members authorized the temporary, emergency approval process for temporary operations and activities related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, effective immediately. A resolution passed by…
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Three officers promoted to sergeant in Freehold Township Police Department
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Three officers in the Freehold Township Police Department have been promoted to the rank of sergeant. During the Feb. 23 meeting of the Township Committee, held in the municipal building, James Burdge, Sean Moody and John Tacopino each took the oath of office and advanced to the rank of sergeant. The oath…