Tag: Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners

  • Monmouth County transfers ownership of historic school to Freehold Borough

    Monmouth County transfers ownership of historic school to Freehold Borough

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the Court Street School to Freehold Borough at no cost to the borough during their regular meeting on Aug. 11. The commissioners marked the occasion by presenting Freehold Borough Mayor Kevin Kane, Court Street School Foundation board members and their…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, July 27

    Monmouth County News Briefs, July 27

    The Monmouth County Park System has announced upcoming artist talks for its current art exhibit Summer Nights. Held in the “Gallery” at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, these talks feature several participating artists discussing their creative process and favorite inspirations. The first talk will be held from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 10 and features…

  • Board of county commissioners presents 2022 Monmouth County Fair

    Board of county commissioners presents 2022 Monmouth County Fair

    The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, in cooperation with the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association, will present the 47th annual Monmouth County Fair which will take place from Wednesday, July 27, through Sunday, July 31, at the East Freehold Fairgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. “The board could not…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, July 20

    Monmouth County News Briefs, July 20

    The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that 93 nonprofit organizations in the county are being awarded grants in the total amount of $24.28 million through the Monmouth County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program. The commissioners approved the grants at their regular meeting on July 7, according to…

  • Commissioners call for action to increase energy independence, lower energy costs

    Commissioners call for action to increase energy independence, lower energy costs

    The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is renewing a call on federal and state policymakers to take immediate action to adopt policies that will help lead to energy independence and lower costs in the United States and in New Jersey. “My fellow commissioners and I passed a resolution in March calling on our federal…

  • Monmouth County commissioners adopt $474 million budget for 2022

    Monmouth County commissioners adopt $474 million budget for 2022

    The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $474.08 million budget to support the county’s operations during 2022. The budget, which was introduced on March 8, was adopted at the board’s April 14 meeting, according to a press release. Commercial and residential property owners in the county’s 53 municipalities will pay a total…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, April 6

    Monmouth County News Briefs, April 6

    From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. The craft show features local artists and crafters. Items available for purchase will include baby blankets and accessories, baskets, crochet/embroidery items, decorated wine bottles, doll…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, March 30

    Monmouth County News Briefs, March 30

    The 2022 Made in Monmouth event will be held on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. “The county is excited to team up with Brookdale Community College once again to offer this free event to vendors and residents to support Monmouth County…

  • Monmouth County commissioners introduce 2022 budget

    Monmouth County commissioners introduce 2022 budget

    By Tom Arnone Last week the 2022 Monmouth County budget was introduced during the March 8 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The introduced budget is $474.1 million for 2022 and once again there is no tax increase for the residents of Monmouth County. It is interesting to note that compared to the 2010…