Tag: Freehold Township
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Voters approve budget in Freehold Township Fire District No. 1
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Voters in Freehold Township Fire District No. 1 have approved a $1.38 million budget to support the operation of the fire district during 2021. There are two fire districts in Freehold Township. Fire District No. 1 is west of Route 9. Firefighting services in the district are provided by the Freehold Township…
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Lake Topanemus is worthy of attention
The young bombardier from New Jersey learned focus as his aircraft caught enemy flak fire over Germany. The cramped cockpit, burning and smoke filled, taught him teamwork and to remain calm under fire. Rocked during multiple bomb runs during World War II, his skill to persist and stay mission-focused shaped his future tenacity. Concentration and…
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Township Committee trims Freehold Township Fire District No. 2 tax levy
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee in Freehold Township has reduced the Freehold Township Fire District No. 2 Board of Fire Commissioners’ proposed 2021 tax levy by $40,846. Fire District No. 2 is east of Route 9. Firefighting services in the fire district are provided by the East Freehold Fire Company. Earlier this year, the…
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Freehold Township will continue to lead active shooter training effort
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. During a meeting on May 25, the committee members authorized…
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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 resident awarded college scholarship from Lighthouse Guild
Lighthouse Guild, New York City, which is dedicated to providing services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals, has announced it is awarding 20 college scholarships of $8,000 each to students who are visually impaired and will be entering college and graduate school later this year. One of the students who…
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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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News Transcript News Briefs, June 2
A new special law enforcement officer has been hired to serve in Freehold Township for 2021. During a recent meeting, Township Committee members appointed Mark Wodell as a Class II SLEO in the Freehold Township Police Department. The appointment is limited to 2021. According to a resolution, the duties of a Class II officer are…
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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…
