Tag: Upper Freehold Township
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Upper Freehold introduces $5.5M municipal budget
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Township Committee has introduced a $5.49 million budget that will include a $17 tax increase for a resident who owns a home that is assessed at the township average. The 2017 municipal budget was introduced on March 2. A public hearing on the budget will be…
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County park system completes Union Transportation Trail
UPPER FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Park System has announced the completion of the Union Transportation Trail in Upper Freehold Township. Since the first section of this multi-use trail opened to the public in September 2010, it has been popular with equestrians, bicyclists, runners and hikers, according to a press release from the park system.…
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Frascella to serve as Upper Freehold mayor in 2017
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Republican incumbents Stanley Moslowski and LoriSue Mount, the winning candidates in the Nov. 8 election, were sworn in to begin serving new three-year terms on the Township Committee when the governing body held its reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. Moslowski and Mount both joined the committee in…
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Firm awarded contract for bridge reconstruction
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of a bridge in Upper Freehold Township. At their meeting on Jan. 19, the freeholders passed a resolution authorizing the awarding of a contract to Lucas Brothers Inc., Morganville, for the reconstruction of bridge…
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Youngsters will meet stars of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A group of Allentown High School students will give youngsters from the community a chance to meet the characters from the school’s upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast.” On Jan. 21 from noon to 12 p.m., the cast and creative team of the popular musical will host…
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Allentown High School students face drug charges
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer Three Allentown High School students have been charged with drug offenses. On Dec. 14 at 1:10 p.m., troopers from the New Jersey State Police responded to a report of three male students being in possession of illegal substances at the high school, High Street, Allentown, according to state police Sgt.…
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Bridge scheduled for reconstruction
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The members of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders have approved plans for the reconstruction of a bridge on Arneytown-Hornerstown Road in Upper Freehold Township. At their meeting on Dec. 12, the freeholders passed a resolution approving plans and specifications for the reconstruction of the bridge that…
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Senior dogs find a loving home at Marty’s Place
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer An aging dog who came into the life of Doreen Jakubcak in 2009 became the inspiration for a special place in westernmost Monmouth County. Jakubcak is the founder and executive director of Marty’s Place, an 8,000-square-foot building on a 25-acre property in Upper Freehold Township. Marty’s Place opened in October…
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County purchases easement for agricultural purposes
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Intersection improvements, the preservation of land and the completion of a recreational trail – all in Upper Freehold Township – were approved by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders during a recent meeting. At their meeting on Oct. 27, the freeholders passed three resolutions pertaining to Upper…