Tag: Freehold Township
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Fred Jahn, former Freehold Township administrator, passes away at 90
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Frederick E. Jahn, who served as the township administrator in Freehold Township for 27 years, has died at the age of 90. An obituary posted online by the Clayton and McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, stated that Jahn died on April 30. Jahn was hired as Freehold Township’s first administrator in 1968…
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Freehold Township teacher appreciates support for Ukraine fundraiser
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A teacher in the Freehold Township K-8 School District who is of Ukranian heritage has initiated a fundraiser to assist that nation while it is at war with Russia. Armed forces from Russia, which borders Ukraine, invaded the nation in late February. Michelle Sica, who is a second grade teacher at the…
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Freehold Township school board adopts 2022-23 budget
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted an $86.5 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2022-23 school year. The budget, which was adopted on April 26, will be supported by a tax levy of $74.9 million to be paid by Freehold Township’s…
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Freehold Township resident honored for advocacy efforts
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A motivational speaker from Freehold Township has been recognized by a hearing aid manufacturer as one of three individuals in the United States with hearing loss who make a positive difference. Paul Wichansky was a finalist in the 2021 Oticon Focus on People Awards in the advocacy category. Oticon, a hearing technology…
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Freehold Township officials adopt $45M budget for 2022
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The members of the Township Committee have adopted a $45.4 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Township this year. The budget, which was adopted on April 26, will be supported by the collection of $23.7 million in taxes from Freehold Township’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue in the…
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Young men recognized in Freehold Borough for attaining Eagle Scout rank
FREEHOLD – Three members of a Boy Scout troop that is based in Freehold Borough have been recognized by the Borough Council for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. During a meeting on April 18, council members passed resolutions honoring Joseph Zamorski, Michael Zamorski and Andrew Downey, all of whom are members of Freehold Troop…
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Freehold Township Planning Board approves concept plan for Bellemead tract
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Planning Board has approved a General Development Plan (GDP) for the 80-acre property at Trotters Way that lies between Route 537 and Route 9 and is known as the Bellemead tract. Representatives of M&M Main Street, LLC, appeared before the board on April 21 to present what was described…
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News Transcript News Briefs, April 27
The Freehold Township Planning Board has undergone several membership changes in recent weeks. Rich Gatto, who served as the board’s chairman for many years, and Rob Kash, who served several terms on the board, have stepped down from the panel. During the board’s April 21 meeting in the municipal building, Apryl Kurtz and Jason Levy,…
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Laura Donovan School teacher receives Milken Educator Award
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – An instructional coach in the Freehold Township K-8 School District has become the first teacher in the school district to receive a Milken Educator Award. Taylor Matyas, an instructional coach at the Laura Donovan Elementary School, Stonehurst Boulevard, received the Milken Educator Award during a surprise assembly on April 1. Matyas was…