Tag: Freehold Township
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Freehold Township board OKs plan for Freehold Borough’s new water treatment plant
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – No changes have been recommended by the Freehold Township Planning Board regarding Freehold Borough’s plan to construct a new water treatment plant on Waterworks Road in Freehold Township. Representatives of Freehold Borough appeared before the board in May to discuss the town’s plan for a new water treatment plant. Kerry Higgins, who…
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Freehold Township officials introduce capital improvements ordinance
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials are planning to appropriate $5 million for capital improvements in Freehold Township. On May 26, the Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance that will, if adopted, authorize the issuance of $4.79 million in bonds or notes to finance part of the costs. The remaining costs will be covered by a…
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Freehold Township will continue to participate in police training group
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. On May 26, committee members authorized the renewal of the…
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Freehold Township takes ownership of commuter parking spaces at strip mall
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Following the authorization of a settlement agreement, a commuter parking lot in Freehold Township is now under the ownership of the municipality. During a meeting on April 28, Township Committee members authorized the settlement of a legal matter known as the Township of Freehold v. Freehold Shopping Associates et al. As acknowledged…
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Freehold Township seeks state funding for police department use
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials in Freehold Township have authorized an application for and approved participation in the 2020 Safe and Secure Communities Program. The program is administered by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety. Township Committee members are seeking $60,000 from the program for the Freehold Township…
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Freehold Township officials plan to take action on affordable housing
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Possible action on a proposed ordinance that will help Freehold Township meet its obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing has been scheduled for June 16. Township Committee members held a special meeting on April 27 to discuss the township’s affordable housing situation. No action was taken during that…
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Freehold Township school board adopts $83M budget for 2020-21
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted an $83.6 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2020-21 school year. The budget was adopted during a meeting on April 28. The budget for the upcoming school year will be supported by a tax levy…
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Bad habits that pose serious health risks
By Joseph Raccuglia, MD We all indulge in a few bad habits. Forming healthier habits takes time. In fact, experts say that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. If you’re looking to take steps to improve your health, here are a few bad habits to consider leaving behind. 1. Social…
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Freehold Township officials adopt $42M municipal budget for 2020
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has adopted a $42.66 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Township this year. The budget was adopted by committee members on April 28. The $42.66 million budget will be supported by the collection of $22.56 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes…
