Tag: Freehold Township
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Freehold Township Planning Board grants preliminary approval to housing development
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to a residential development that will help Freehold Township meet its affordable housing obligation. During a meeting on Aug. 19, board members voted to memorialize a resolution approving the preliminary major site plan for PIRHL at Jackson Mills Road, a residential development proposed by PIRHL…
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Freehold Township water main replacement project completed
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A water main replacement project has been deemed completed by Freehold Township officials, who also authorized a decrease in the cost of the work. During a meeting on Aug. 17, Township Committee members passed a resolution which authorizes a $24,965 decrease in the $309,033 contract that was previously awarded to Crest Construction…
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Aldi supermarket approved; property owner to give strip mall new look
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Four years after an Aldi supermarket on Route 9 was approved by the Freehold Township Planning Board, but never constructed, the supermarket chain has received approval again for a plan that is expected to bring the store to the community. The difference? In 2017, the entity that owned the Freehold Mall on…
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Eagle Scout honors fallen police dogs with monument at police academy
A monument that was conceived by an Eagle Scout to honor fallen K-9 (canine) police dogs has officially been unveiled at the Monmouth County Police Academy on Kozloski Road in Freehold Township. As part of the requirements to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scout Devin Motani of Troop 101, Marlboro, had to plan…
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Olde Freehold Day returns to Lake Topanemus on Aug. 14
After being cancelled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Olde Freehold Day will return in 2021 to bring community members and guests together for a day of entertainment, activities, food and fun. The 2021 edition of Olde Freehold Day will be held on Aug. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at Lake Topanemus Park,…
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Freehold Township governing body hires new CFO
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A new chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer has been hired in Freehold Township. On July 27, Township Committee members passed a resolution appointing Jeffrey Elsasser as Freehold Township’s CFO and treasurer. Elsasser will succeed Catherine Campbell in both positions. According to the resolution, Campbell had served as the CFO and treasurer…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Aug. 4
Officials in Freehold Township are continuing a shared services agreement to temporarily provide Manalapan with the availability of a health officer for the remainder of the year. On July 13, the Township Committee authorized an agreement that will temporarily provide Manalapan with the services of Margaret Jahn, who is Freehold Township’s health officer. According to…
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Residents express concern about parking area at Lake Topanemus Park
Freehold Township residents who live on Robertsville Road are seeking the closure of a parking lot at Lake Topanemus, citing misuse of the lot. Lake Topanemus is owned by Freehold Borough. Lake Topanemus Park, which includes the lake, lies between Pond and Robertsville roads in Freehold Township. The facility is overseen by the Lake Topanemus…
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News Transcript News Briefs, July 21
The Township Committee in Freehold Township has authorized a contract not to exceed $44,000 for the maintenance of and improvements to playground equipment in Freehold Township, in addition to various park amenities. During a recent meeting, committee members authorized the one-year contract with Park Builders to maintain and make improvements to the township’s outdoor play…