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TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS
The Senior Citizens' Housing
Corporation of the Borough of Freehold, in conjunction with the Borough of
Freehold, is offering free transportation for senior citizens and disabled
persons residing in Freehold Borough.
Transportation is available
Monday through Friday, to and from local doctors' offices, CentraState
Medical Center, local grocery stores, WalMart, and Freehold Raceway Mall.
Please call 732 431-7599 for complete information.
NEW E-MAIL ALERT SERVICE
Freehold Borough is pleased to announce a new e-mail alert service for
residents who would like to be kept up to date regarding announcements and
happenings in the Borough. Beginning in January, 2010, residents who
register for this new program will be notified via e-mail with all the
latest updates as they occur.
Residents may remain anonymous if they wish. Please call the
Administrator's office at 732 462-4200 if you would like to register for the
program.
2010 RECYCLING SCHEDULE
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BOROUGH OF FREEHOLD
IMPORTANT NOTICE - CHANGE IN RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Freehold Borough recently awarded a contract to DeLisa Demolition for refuse
and recycling collection. The recycling collection schedule has been
expanded to provide improved pickup services to our residents. Effective
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, all commingled recyclables (glass, tin, aluminum &
plastic items) will be collected throughout the entire Borough. The
following Wednesday, all paper and cardboard will be collected throughout
the entire Borough. This schedule will be repeated each Wednesday of the
month, including the fifth Wednesday of the month. Please call 732 462-4200
if you have any questions.
FIRST AID & EMERGENCY SQUAD URGENT APPEAL
THE FREEHOLD FIRST AID & EMERGENCY SQUAD'S ANNUAL FUND DRIVE WILL BE
HELD DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE. SINCE 1941, THE SQUAD HAS PROVIDED FREE
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. EACH PERSON WHO
RESPONDS TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY IS A VOLUNTEER WHO HAS COMPLETED INTENSE
TRAINING AND EDUCATION. NOW, MORE THAN EVER BEFORE, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
IF THEY ARE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE. DONATIONS MAY BE
MAILED TO THE SQUAD AT 18 SPRING ST., FREEHOLD, N.J. 07728, OR YOU MAY
CALL 732 308-1515 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
FREEHOLD BOROUGH
BUSINESS PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION
COMMUTER PERMIT
PARKING APPLICATION BROAD STREET LOT
REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF CHIMINEAS, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES & FIRE PITS:
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Open burning in
approved containers shall be allowed without a permit at
single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes, subject to the
regulations contained herein.
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Fires shall be
limited to a maximum 3 ft. diameter and 2 ft. in height, and must be
contained in a non-combustible chiminea, outdoor fireplace, fire
pit, or other method approved by the Fire Prevention Officer.
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All openings in
the container or fire pit must be covered with wire mesh or other
screening materials that will prevent the passage of sparks and
embers.
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Fires must be
kept at least 10 ft. from any structure or combustible exterior
wall.
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Fires must be
constantly attended.
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No such fire or
container used for open burning may be used on any porch, deck,
balcony or other portion of a building; within any room or space; or
under any building overhang.
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The burning of
yard waste, leaves, brush, vines, evergreen needles, branches
smaller than 3 in. in diameter, untreated lumber, garbage, paper
products or anything other than firewood as set forth herein is
prohibited.
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The Fire
Prevention Officer, Police Officer, or Code Enforcement Officer may
order any open fire, or use of a chiminea, outdoor fireplace or fire
pit which creates a nuisance to be extinguished.
TICK
IDENTIFICATION & TESTING PROGRAM
The
Monmouth County Mosquito Commission currently provides tick identification
and testing at their Tinton Falls location for County residents who have
received a tick bite. The identification service is free, but there is a
$25.00 fee for testing the tick for the organism which causes Lime disease.
For more information, please log on to the website
www.vistingmonmouth.com/mosquito/tick.html.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
In
order to control the mosquito population in our area, the County will be
conducting aerial spraying of pesticides on an “as needed” basis starting
June 1 through November 30th. Residents may request that they be notified
12 hours prior to the scheduled application. Please log on to the County
website at
www.visitmonmoouth/mosquito.com for more information.
FREEHOLD BOROUGH ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT PROGRAM
The
Freehold Borough Assessment Abatement Program is a five year, $25,000
abatement for work that has been determined by the Assessor to have added
value. Applications are available from the Assessor’s office. As a
courtesy, the Construction Office advises building permit holders, upon the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) or Certificate of Approval
(C.A.) of the program’s availability.
Application must be made within 30 days of completion of the work. Tax
increases are payable for the partial year of completion with the abatement
commencing the January of the new year, and remaining for 5 years.
NOTICE – “TIP HOT-LINE”
THE
FREEHOLD BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS INSTALLED A NEW “TIP HOT-LINE” WHICH
WILL ALLOW RESIDENTS TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY OF ANY KIND (GANGS,
DRUGS, CRIMINAL ACTIONS, ETC.) DIRECTLY TO THE POLICE.
THE
HOT-LINE NUMBER IS 732 431-0420, AND CALLERS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS IF THEY
WISH.
TREE
PLANTING PROGRAM
THE BOROUGH
WILL SOON BEGIN PLANTING NEW TREES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN IN THE AREA BETWEEN
THE SIDEWALKS AND THE CURB.
ANY RESIDENT
WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A TREE PLANTED IN FRONT OF THEIR PROPERTY SHOULD
CONTACT DAN MEGILL AT 732 462-4200. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.
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Sanitation & Recycling Schedules
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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The Memorial Day Parade takes place on Main Street on Memorial Day and is
among the oldest and largest parades in Monmouth County.
www.freeholdmemorialdayparade.com/
SUMMER
RECREATION PROGRAM
Each summer, Freehold Borough and the YMCA of Western Monmouth County sponsor
a summer day camp for school age children who live in the Borough. Camp
sites are located at the YMCA Community Center on Jackson St. and at various
parks throughout the Borough. Activities include field trips, games, arts &
crafts, and contests. Applications are available at the Y and at Borough
Hall during the month of March. An extended day program is also available.
SENIOR
CITIZENS’ CONCERT
The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission presents a free concert for senior
citizens’ in September, followed by
refreshments. Transportation is available.
WINDOW PAINTING
CONTEST
Each year, local high school students compete to paint the best Halloween
scene on store windows along Main Street. Prizes are awarded for 1 2 and 3
place.
HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
At Christmastime, teams of Borough youngsters are driven through the Borough
judging all the homes decorated for the holidays, then they enjoy pizza at
one of the local restaurants.
Each year, the Freehold Borough Recreation Commission provides financial
assistance and scholarship aid to various organizations in need of help,
among them Colonial Basketball, Open Gym Program, Little League, Pop Warner,
Community Youth Soccer, and the Hispanic Baseball League.
Application forms are available from the Recreation Commission for any
organization wishing to use the local ballfields and parks for athletic
events.