Tag: Freehold Township municipal government
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Freehold Township officials designate town as stigma-free community
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Members of the Township Committee have passed a resolution which designates Freehold Township as a stigma-free community. According to the resolution, a stigma-free community seeks to inspire public interest and to open dialogue about stigma, raise awareness of the disease of mental illness and substance use disorders, and create a culture where…
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Freehold Township officials award contract for road paving
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee in Freehold Township has awarded a contract for paving work in the municipality. On Sept. 22, committee members awarded the $218,870 contract to Fiore Paving Company Inc., Oceanport, for the 2020-21 pavement preservation program. Township Engineer Timothy White recommended that Fiore Paving Company be awarded the contract as the…
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Freehold Township officials award contracts for emergency repairs
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Two emergency contracts relating to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in municipal buildings have been awarded by the Township Committee in Freehold Township. On Aug. 18, committee members awarded the emergency contracts with a total cost of $24,976. One contract was awarded to the Carrier Corporation for the emergency…
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Freehold Township will provide utilities service to Keyport
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials in Freehold Township have authorized a shared services agreement with Keyport. On July 8, Township Committee members approved the agreement through which Freehold Township will provide licensed operational services for Keyport’s water and sewer utilities. Shared services in New Jersey are conducted under the auspices of the Department of Community…
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Freehold Township officials take steps to address affordable housing mandate
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Officials in Freehold Township have adopted measures that will help the municipality meet its state mandated obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in the community. During a June 30 meeting held at the Freehold Township Senior Center, members of the Township Committee passed six resolutions related to affordable…
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Freehold Township approves properties for development of affordable housing
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that is intended to help Freehold Township meet its obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in the community. During a June 30 meeting held at the Freehold Township Senior Center, which residents were permitted to attend in-person, all five committee members…
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Freehold Township affordable housing issue to be considered June 30
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Possible action on a proposed ordinance that will help Freehold Township meet its obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing has been scheduled for June 30. Township Committee members held a special meeting on June 16 to discuss the township’s affordable housing situation. No action was taken during that…
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Freehold Township officials introduce capital improvements ordinance
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials are planning to appropriate $5 million for capital improvements in Freehold Township. On May 26, the Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance that will, if adopted, authorize the issuance of $4.79 million in bonds or notes to finance part of the costs. The remaining costs will be covered by a…
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Freehold Township will continue to participate in police training group
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee in Freehold Township has renewed a shared services agreement that involves eight police departments in western Monmouth County and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Freehold Township will continue to serve as the lead agency and provider in the agreement. On May 26, committee members authorized the renewal of the…