Tag: Freehold Township
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GOP officials oppose Dem governor’s order for vote by mail election
Elected officials in three western Monmouth County municipalities have put their opposition on the record to an executive order that requires New Jersey voters to primarily use a mail-in ballot to cast their vote in the Nov. 3 election. The presidential election between incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, who served as…
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Freehold Township teenager sees wish for new MacBook Pro fulfilled
Make-A-Wish New Jersey recently granted the wish of a Freehold Township teenager who is battling a life-threatening illness. Madison Spicuzza’s wish was granted with the support of Jersey Mike’s Subs. Madison, who is 15 years old, has endured much throughout her diagnosis and treatments, and during such unprecedented times, she has also had to experience…
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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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Agreement will provide police officers in Freehold Township schools
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Special law enforcement officers employed by the Freehold Township Police Department will provide security when schools in Freehold Township reopen for in-person instruction. Shared services agreements have been executed between the Township Committee and the Freehold Regional High School District and the Township Committee and the Freehold Township K-8 School District. The…
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Six new officers join Freehold Township Police Department
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Six men have been hired by Freehold Township and have joined the ranks of the Freehold Township Police Department. During a Township Committee meeting on Aug. 18, the oath of office was administered to police officers Alex Earhart, Jake McTighe, Thomas Monahan, Zachery Pittius, Louis Toscani and Tyler Whelan. The appointment of…
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Freehold Township schools will begin new academic year on Sept. 8
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Administrators in the Freehold Township K-8 School District will implement a plan that will see the 2020-21 academic year begin with 100% remote (virtual) learning before a plan that combines in-person and remote instruction debuts for children whose parents have selected that option. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March…
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Young men attain rank of Eagle Scout during Court of Honor ceremony
Freehold Boy Scout Troop 18 members Robert J Lombardi, 16, of Freehold Township, and Joseph Daniel Schandall, 16, of Freehold Township, have reached the highest rank in scouting. The rank of Eagle Scout is attained by less than 1% of all those who begin the journey through Boy Scouting. Robert is the son of Donna…
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Lake Topanemus commission will use grant to help protect natural resource
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission has been awarded a $96,000 grant from the state to design a plan to maintain and protect Lake Topanemus. Lake Topanemus, between Pond and Robertsville roads, is in Freehold Township, but owned by Freehold Borough. According to the Freehold Township municipal website, Lake Topanemus Park is a 71-acre site that…
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Freehold Township installs new playground equipment at Opatut Park
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A project to install new playground equipment at a Freehold Township park has been completed. On July 21, Township Committee members declared final payment and acceptance of a $27,000 contract that was awarded to Whirl Construction in April to install playground equipment at Opatut Park, 458 East Freehold Road. According to a…
