Tag: Freehold Township
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Community members invited to Operation HOPE fundraiser
An equine-assisted therapy program directed by a Holmdel resident and a Freehold Township resident will host a fundraiser to assist rescue animals and the first responders and military veterans who receive free therapy services. According to its website, Operation HOPE (Hold On Pain Ends) has an “equine-assisted mental health program (that) serves clients with a…
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Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center welcomes Surf to staff
The newest member of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office brings years of rigorous training, a relentlessly affable attitude and an unwavering commitment to service to his role. He recently marked his first day on the job, having been assigned to the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center in Freehold Township. He is also 4 years old…
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Freehold Township awards contract for emergency pump repairs
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – An emergency contract to repair the pump and motor at one of Freehold Township’s water treatment wells has been awarded by the Township Committee. On Sept. 14, committee members authorized a $13,750 contract to be awarded to A.C. Shultes Inc. The contract was for emergency repairs to Well No. 9 which were…
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Campione devoted decades of service to community organizations
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Frank A. Campione of Freehold Township, a former member of the Township Committee in Freehold Township and a former member of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders four decades ago, died on Aug. 27 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Campione’s obituary was published online by the Clayton and McGirr Funeral Home,…
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Resident questions Smith’s vote on bill
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Aug. 24, 2021, no thanks to Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ). This is surprising since a similar bill received strong bipartisan support in 2006. Representative Smith voted in support of this bill at that time, as did 32 other House Republicans.…
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Freehold Borough officials salute scout for project at area park
A young man who resides in Freehold Township has been recognized by officials in Freehold Borough upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America program. On Sept. 7, Borough Council members honored Raymond Santiago, who is a member of Troop 18, which is chartered by St. Rose of Lima Parish…
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Freehold bounces back to defeat Jackson Memorial in football opener
JACKSON – Anything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Freehold High School football team as the Colonials kicked off the 2021 season against Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 2 in Jackson. The problems started when the coaches’ sideline headsets were not working during the first half. The Colonials’ woes continued when…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Sept. 1
The Township Committee in Freehold Township has authorized an increase in a contract for improvements to the Freehold Township Police Department’s shooting range. During a recent meeting, committee members authorized a contract that was awarded to Meggitt Training Systems in January to be increased by $8,077. The revised contract totals $338,737. Officials said the increase…
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Freehold Township Patriots bidding to return to winning ways on gridiron
FREEHOLD – Coach Cory Davies and his Freehold Township High School football players have not had the best of luck on the gridiron the past two seasons. The Patriots had a combined total of four wins in 2019 and 2020, falling short of their success the previous three years when they won five or more…
