Tag: Freehold Township
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Freehold Township to install new playground equipment at Opatut Park
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The installation of new playground equipment at one of Freehold Township’s parks has been authorized by the Township Committee. During a meeting on April 28, committee members awarded a $27,000 contract to Whirl Construction Inc. to install playground equipment at Opatut Park, East Freehold Road. The company was awarded the contract as…
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Young photographers show skills in Durand Park photo contest in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission has announced the winners of a youth photo contest in celebration of Arbor Day, which also marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Durand Park Memorial Arboretum, 225 Randolph Road. April 24 was designated as Arbor Day 2020. Young residents of Freehold Township were…
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Residents asking for cell tower to be camouflaged
Once again the residents of Freehold Township have been steamrolled. We have objected to the 128-foot-tall T-Mobile cell tower being built at 169 Robertsville Road for 12 years. This residential and environmentally sensitive area is not a suitable location for a cell tower, but the residents have lost the final fight due to the power,…
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Freeholders will purchase land in Freehold Township for additions to Turkey Swamp Park
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will purchase several parcels of land in Freehold Township and add the properties to Turkey Swamp Park. According to the Monmouth County Park System website, Turkey Swamp Park is a 2,300-acre wooded park that has a 17-acre lake for fishing, boating and ice skating. The park also features miles…
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Freeholders tap firm to design improvements to Three Brooks Road in Freehold Township
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has selected French and Parrello Associates, Wall Township, to design a construction project in Freehold Township. The freeholders took the action during a meeting on April 7. French and Parrello Associates has been retained by the county to design the widening of Three Brooks Road between Hibernia Way and…
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Freehold Township awards contract for 2020 paving work
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A $3.99 million contract has been awarded by the Township Committee for paving work in Freehold Township this year. During a recent meeting, committee members awarded the multi-million contract to Black Rock Enterprises, Old Bridge, for Freehold Township’s 2020 pavement overlay program and 2020 municipal aid program, with the municipal aid focused…
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Tighe Park administration building will be improved
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has awarded a $688,000 contract for work at the administration building in Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road. During a recent meeting, committee members awarded the contract to EAJ Services for a bathroom addition and alterations to the building. Among other uses, the administration building serves as the meeting…
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Freehold Township municipal budget checks in at $42.6 million
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has introduced a $42.6 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Township this year. The 2020 municipal budget was introduced by committee members on March 24. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 28. The committee may adopt the budget that evening. The…
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Freehold Township celebration scheduled for July 11
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The 17th annual Freehold Township Day and Concert in the Park remains on the municipality’s schedule of events for July 11 (rain date, July 19). The community celebration will take place at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road. The Veterans Community Alliance will host the event in partnership with Freehold Township. Activities…
