Tag: Freehold Township
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Freehold Township will shift to mask-optional model in schools
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – When the state’s school mask mandate is lifted on March 7, administrators in the Freehold Township K-8 School District will make the use of a mask optional for all individuals in the district’s schools. Superintendent of Schools Neil Dickstein informed the News Transcript on Feb. 15 that masks will become optional in…
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CentraState CEO John Gribbin to retire in April
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Healthcare System President and CEO John T. Gribbin has announced his plan to retire in April. “It has been my privilege to serve this community for more than 20 years and to have worked with board members, senior management, physicians and staff who have helped grow CentraState (Medical Center) from a…
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Freehold Township, CentraState settle tax appeal issue
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Administrators at CentraState Medical Center have entered into an agreement with Freehold Township municipal officials to provide annual community service as part of a tax appeal settlement. On Jan. 25, Township Commitee members authorized the execution of the community service contribution agreement with CentraState. As noted in a resolution, CentraState owns properties…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Feb. 2
A pavement overlay program in Freehold Township has been deemed completed by municipal officials. On Jan. 25, Township Committee members authorized a $90,939 decrease in a contract that had been awarded to Meco Inc. for the 2021 fall pavement overlay program and the 2021 municipal aid program, which was dedicated toward the second phase of…
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Strong defensive performance carries Freehold Township past Long Branch
Freehold Township High School’s boys basketball players and Coach Brian Golub met before the Patriots hosted Long Branch on Jan. 22. All concerned were ready to turn the page on a three-game losing streak that included a last-second 53-50 loss to Christian Brothers Academy the night before. The Patriots (7-6) rode excellent defense and strong…
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DOT: Route 33 bridge closure will continue through spring
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced on Jan. 19 that the closure and detour of Route 33 Business/Park Avenue for emergency repairs to a bridge over Conrail railroad tracks in Freehold will continue through the spring. Route 33 Business/Park Avenue was closed and detoured on Dec. 22 for emergency repairs to the bridge…
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Freehold Township youngster sews gowns to inspire children fighting cancer
A young resident of Freehold Township is inspiring children who are battling pediatric cancer by designing and sewing custom-made gowns for them to wear. Giuliana Demma, 11, is the founder of G’s Giving Gowns. Having learned to sew at a local fashion camp in 2020 and receiving a sewing machine for her 10th birthday, Giuliana…
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Freehold Township officials hire special law enforcement officers
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Three Class III special law enforcement officers have been hired by the Township Committee to provide security at schools in Freehold Township. During a meeting on Jan. 7, committee members appointed Joseph Lynch, William Rodriguez and Salvatore Siino on the recommendation of Police Chief George Baumann. The appointments will run through Dec.…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Jan. 19
Marlboro Police Chief Peter Pezzullo has announced the hiring of three new police officers who were sworn in as members of the department by Mayor Jonathan Hornik. Patrolman Kieran Hayes, Officer Julia Carotenuto and Patrolman Mark Polera took the oath of office during a ceremony at Town Hall. They will begin their journey as members…
