Tag: Freehold Township
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Three young men attain rank of Eagle Scout
Three members of a local Boy Scout Troop have attained the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. At recent meetings, Borough Council members in Freehold Borough passed resolutions honoring Allan Edwards, William Edwards and Kyle Potochar on the occasion of their attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout. All three young men are…
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Western Monmouth Active Shooter Training Group renewed
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 in the agreement. On June 11, committee members authorized the renewal of the agreement for…
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Freehold Township school board president will bid for state Assembly seat
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A lifelong resident of New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District who is the president of the Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education will be a candidate for state Assembly in November. The candidacy of Michael Amoroso of Freehold Township was confirmed in the June 4 primary. Amoroso will be joined on…
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Plans for adult community in Freehold Township remain on hold
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A developer’s plan to build an adult community and restaurants on a Route 9 tract is not expected to materialize for at least another year. The property targeted for development is on Route 9 south between the jughandle for Three Brooks Road and Route 524 (Elton-Adelphia Road) in Freehold Township. The parcel…
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Veterans will never forget experiences in U.S. armed forces
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A group of veterans gathered recently to recall the hardships and sacrifices that members of the U.S. armed forces have made in service to the nation. The men are residents of Applewood, a retirement community on Gully Road. Just ahead of Memorial Day, World War II veteran Len Merer, Korean War veteran…
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Freehold Township will spend $8.4M on municipal improvements
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials are planning to appropriate $8.47 million for capital improvements in Freehold Township. On May 28, the Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance that, if adopted, will authorize the issuance of $7.68 million in bonds or notes to finance part of the costs. Expected grants of $240,000 from the New Jersey…
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Freehold Township planning for upgrades to water and sewer systems
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials are planning to appropriate $2.68 million to be used for capital improvements in Freehold Township. On May 28, the Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance that, if adopted, will authorize the improvements. According to the ordinance, bonds or notes will finance all of the costs. A public hearing on the…
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Freehold Township officials appoint new municipal clerk
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A new township clerk has been appointed in Freehold Township. On May 28, the Township Committee named Sanabel Abouzenia as township clerk, succeeding Terri Patino, who retired. Following the committee’s action, the oath of office was administered to Abouzenia. She will serve a three-year term from June 1, 2019 through May 31,…
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Improvements slated for Freehold Township parks during 2019
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has awarded a contract for 2019 park improvements in Freehold Township. During a recent meeting, committee members awarded a $284,029 contract to Thor Construction Group LLC. The improvements will be made at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road; Sandy Brook Park, Parkside Avenue; and Whittier Oaks Park, East Freehold…
