Tag: Freehold Township
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Freehold Township officials authorize contract for infrastructure repairs
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of two wells at Freehold Township’s water treatment plant. On March 12, committee members awarded the $137,050 contract to A.C. Shultes Inc., Woodbury Heights, for the rehabilitation of well No. 7 and well No. 10 at the Jackson Mills water treatment plant.…
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Freehold Township opposes New Jersey’s move toward sanctuary state
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Action taken by New Jersey officials to reduce state and local police participation in federal immigration enforcement has been met with opposition from officials in Freehold Township. Members of the Township Committee passed a resolution on March 26 declaring that Freehold Township is opposing policies to make New Jersey a sanctuary state…
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Grand jury adds murder charge in wake of 2018 Freehold Township killing
A Monmouth County grand jury has returned a seven-count indictment adding charges of murder and felony murder against a Sayreville man in the killing of Jerry Wolkowitz, 56, of Freehold Township. Wolkowitz was a former news and sports photographer for Greater Media Newspapers, which was later purchased by Donnelly Media Group and publishes the News…
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Freehold Township school board introduces $81.9M budget for 2019-20
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced an $81.9 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2019-20 school year. Following a discussion among district administrators and board members, the budget was introduced on March 12. A public hearing is scheduled for April 30.…
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Freehold Township school audit reveals no issues with finances
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – No issues were identified, meaning no recommendations for corrective action were made following the 2017-18 audit of the Freehold Township K-8 School District. The Board of Education accepted the comprehensive annual financial report (audit) for the 2017-18 school year at a meeting on March 12. In accordance with state law, the governing…
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Superior Court judge grants stay to preclude construction of cell tower
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A stay to halt T-Mobile’s construction of a cellular communications tower at 169 Robertsville Road, Freehold Township, has been granted by the New Jersey Superior Court until litigation involving the cell tower concludes. The court granted the stay on March 4, according to Township Administrator Peter Valesi. Valesi said T-Mobile did not…
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Bringing pain to its knees: Non-surgical options for knee pain
By Maged Ghattas, MD At times, pain can quite literally bring you to your knees. When knee pain affects your lifestyle, it’s time to explore your options to ensure that you can continue to be active. Knee pain can be caused by a degenerative disease of the knee joint, osteoarthritis of the knee, or injury.…
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Old Bridge man charged with reckless driving in wake of fatal accident
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – An Old Bridge resident has been charged with reckless driving following his involvement in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Jan. 16 in Freehold Township. Asked for an update on Feb. 27, Christopher Swendeman, a spokesman for Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, said Derrick T. Gyengo, 33, of Old Bridge,…
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Township Committee hires firm for maintenance work
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A contract has been awarded by the Township Committee for grass cutting and related maintenance throughout Freehold Township. On Feb. 26, committee members awarded a two-year, $452,166 contract to On-Site Landscape Management, Millstone Township, for grass cutting and related maintenance for 2019 and 2020. The amount includes grass cutting and related maintenance…
