Freehold Borough is governed by six council members and a mayor. Council members are elected for a three year term and the mayor is elected for a four year term. The governing body is empowered to adopt local ordinances and pass resolutions. The governing body conducts all of its business during monthly meetings open to the public.

Mayor J. Nolan Higgins

Dear Freehold Resident:

Welcome to Freehold Borough’s newly established web site. Information concerning your town is now only a click away. This web site provides essential information in a useful and easy format about the services your town provides. We have even included a few pictures of various landmarks that you will enjoy. Additionally, links have been provided to other important areas such as our Police Department, local newspapers, weather reports, schools, etc.

Take your time in navigating this site. If you still have questions concerning any issue or service, please feel free to call any of the telephone numbers listed in this directory.

Welcome to another new beginning in Freehold Borough!

Mayor J. Nolan Higgins

Left to Right: Councilman Ronald Griffiths, Councilman Kevin Kane, Councilman Michael DiBenedetto, Mayor J. Nolan Higgins, Councilman George Schnurr, Councilman Jaye Sims, Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer

Address
51 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728

Governing Body 2013 – Click Here

Contact Information
Please contact the Borough Clerk’s office at 732-462-1259
Fax: 732-409-1453

Council Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
Regular Council Meetings are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Council chambers on the first Monday of the month. Workshop meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. The agenda is available for public inspection before each Council meeting. The minutes are available to the public following approval by Mayor and Council.

2013 Council Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
Regular meetings of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Freehold will be held on at 7:30 P.M. at Borough Hall, 51 West Main Street, as follows:

February 4                         August 5
March 4                             September 3 (Tuesday)
April 1                               October 7
May 6                                November 4
June 3                               December 2

Workshop/Regular Meetings of the Mayor and Council will be held at Borough Hall at 7:30 P.M. on the following dates:

January 22 (Tuesday)           June 17
February 19 (Tuesday)          July 15
March 18                            September 16
April 15                               November 18
May 20                               December 16