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Be sure to visit www.freeholdboro.org for current Borough information.
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Freehold Borough
Community Information Committee
Information compiled by the
Community Information Committee
with special thanks to resident
Lisa Kristiansen
Freehold Governing Body
2010
Mayor Michael Wilson
Councilmembers:
Council President: Jaye Sims
Michael DiBenedetto
Kevin Kane
John F. Newman
George Schnurr
Sharon Shutzer
Regular meetings of the Mayor and Council are held on the
first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall.
Workshop meetings are held on the third Monday of the
month at 7:00 p.m. at Borough Hall.
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W E L C O M E
WELCOME
FREEHOLD BOROUGH HISTORY OVERVIEW
The following historical narrative about Freehold Borough was written by Borough
Historian Kevin Coyne for the book, Town by Town: Impressions of Monmouth
County (Freehold: Office of the Monmouth County Clerk, 2002):
Freehold has been a town longer than America has been a nation and its history as a
town mirrors with remarkable accuracy the history of the nation.
The first Dutch and Scottish settlers arrived in the 1680s when the Lenni? Lenape
Indians sparsely populated the fertile land. The settlers established a village on the
Burlington Path, an Indian trail that crossed New Jersey along the corridor that Route
537 follows today. The village sat at the center of what was soon designated
Monmouth County, one of the colony's original four counties. Here a courthouse was
built on the same spot where the Hall of Records now stands.
During the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence was read to a
crowd of patriots gathered in front of the courthouse. This was also the location for
occasional hangings of unrepentant Loyalists. On the morning of June 28, 1778, the
entire British Army, on its way from Philadelphia to New York, was camped in town.
The entire Continental Army, led by George Washington, caught up with them.
The first shots of the Battle of Monmouth were fired close to where the high school
stands today. The fighting raged back toward Tennent Church, all through the day,
resulting in the single largest land battle of the Revolution. When Washington arose
the next morning to fight again he found that the British had escaped during the night.
Although neither side could say it won, the Americans proved what many had
doubted before--that they were equal to their enemy.
Freehold was the trading center for a wide and fertile swath of the county where
farmers came to sell what they raised and buy what they didn't. The railroads that
arrived in the middle of the 19th century carried out trainloads of potatoes, the main
local crop. The railroads that transported the potatoes also brought in some industries
later in the century and at the beginning of the next. The largest by far was the A & M
Karagheusian Rug Mill, whose products adorned floors as illustrious as the United
States Supreme Court and Radio City Music Hall.
During the Civil War, the local men raised a regiment and drilled and trained out on
the old battlefield. When they returned home, they marched up Main Street in the first
of the town's Memorial Day parades. The regiment was led by the horse that their
commander, Major Peter Vredenburgh, was riding when he was killed charging over
a ridge against the Confederates at the Battle of Opequon Creek in Virginia. Soldiers
marched up Main Street again after the World War II to which Freehold sent almost
1,000 men and women, proportionately more than any other town in Monmouth
County.
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Tax Appeals
732-462-0467
Tax Assessors Office
732-462-0467
Tax Collector & Tax Searches
732-462-1410
Taxi & Livery Licenses
732-462-1259
FREEHOLD BOROUGH FACTS
Traffic Bureau
732-462-1233
Population: 10,976
Area: 1.9 square miles
Type of Government: Mayor and Council
Website: www.FreeholdBoro.org
Treasurer, Borough
732-462-1410
Tree Information
732-462-4200
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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD & HOME
Variances
732-462-7057
Building Permits
Residents are reminded that building permits are required for any new construction
(garages, sheds, in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, decks, porches, etc.)
Permits are also required for alterations to a building, siding, roof repairs, fences,
demolition work. Plumbing permits are required for relocating fixtures, sinks,
toilets, new piping, installation or replacement of water heaters and furnaces, central
air conditioning, bathtubs and showers, gas piping and gas service entrances.
For more information, contact the construction office at 732- 462-4903.
Veterans Tax Deductions
732-462-0467
Violations Bureau
732-462-2444
Vital Statistics
732-462-1410
Voter Registration
732-431-7880
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Radon Kits
Radon kits are available at the Health Department office at Borough Hall for $22.50.
Checks should be made payable to “AccuStar.”
Recycling
The recycling collection schedule has been expanded to provide improved pickup
services to our residents. All commingled recyclables (glass, tin, aluminum &
plastic items) are collected. The following Wednesday, all paper and cardboard is
collected. This schedule will be repeated each Wednesday of the month, including
the fifth Wednesday of the month. Please call 732-462-4200.
Appliance Pickup
Residents wishing to dispose of an old appliance should contact the Administrator’s
office at 732- 462-4200 to arrange for pickup. The pickup fee is $35.00 for
appliances that do not contain FREON such as a washer or dryer. The fee is $70.00
for appliances that do contain FREON, such as a refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner
or dehumidifiers. Microwave ovens and may be placed at the curb for collection
during the second garbage collection of the week. There is no charge to pick up
these items.
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Welfare
732-431-6000
Water & Sewer Billing
732-462-0467
Water & Sewer Payment Information
732-462-1410
Water & Sewer Superintendent
732-462-3502
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YMCA Main Office
732-462-0464
YMCA Community Center
732-845-5273
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After the war, Freehold began to assume the shape it has today. It produced its most
famous native, Bruce Springsteen, in whose songs the town's stories have come to
life so vividly and poignantly. The rug mill moved out, replaced by other less
dominant businesses. The potato fields were plowed under for housing
developments, as the New York metropolitan region gradually wrapped the town in
its embrace, and the shopping district dispersed from Main Street to the surrounding
highways. But everyone who passes through the downtown today follows a path
well worn by three centuries of traffic, three centuries of history.
732-462-4200
Recycling
732-462-4200
Registrar of Vital Statistics
732-462-1410
Resident Parking Permits
732-462-1259
Road Maintenance
732-462-4200
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Sanitary Inspections
732-294-2060
Schools, Elementary
732-761-2100
Senior Citizen Housing
732-461-4880
Senior Citizen Recreation
732-462-4200
Senior Citizen Tax Deduction
732-462-4200
Senior Citizen Transportation
732-431-7599
Sewage Backups
732-462-1410
Sewer Department
732-462-1410
Shade Tree Committee
732-462-4200
Sidewalk Maintenance
732-462-4200
Sign Permits
732-462-4903
Snow Removal
732-462-4200
Social Security
800-772-1213
Social Services
732-462-6000
Street Lights
732-462-4200
Street Signs
732-462-4200
Special Improvement District
732-333-0394
Superintendent of Schools
732-761-2100
Swimming Pool Permits
732-462-4903
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Department phone numbers
Recreation Dept.
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Water & Sewer Utilities
Residents should contact the Borough at 732 -462-1410 before contacting a plumber
in order to determine who is responsible to make the repairs. Borough personnel are
available to respond to water/sewer emergencies at any time, day or night. After
regular business hours, please call the Fire Dept. at 732- 462-0164, and they will
notify water/sewer personnel.
Owners of swimming pools should notify the Water/Sewer Dept. before filling their
pools. The meter will be read before and after the pool is filled, and in this way a
credit may be issued for the water that did not enter into the sewer system. No sewer
credits will be issued unless the meter is read.
Residents are reminded that any open pipes, sinks or washing machines that are
connected into the gravity sewer line below grade should have a check valve
installed on the line in order to prevent sewerage from backing up into the building.
The valve should be checked periodically to be sure it is in good working order.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Parking
All commuter and business parking permits in the Borough expire on December
31st. Renewal applications are available at Borough Hall. The fee for a commuter
permit is $80.00 per year; a business permit is $24.00 per year. There is also a
one-day parking permit available for $1.00 per day. Call the Finance Office at
732- 462-1410 for more information.
Motor Vehicle & Inspection Station
Student and driver permits and driver examinations are available at the New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Office located at 801 Okerson Road, Freehold. Here, out-of-state
drivers must also take a required written examination within 60 days of moving into
the state. For more information, call 888-486-3339.
The Motor Vehicle Inspection Station is located at 801 Okerson Road, Freehold. A
current driver’s license, proof of insurance and car registration must be presented at
the time a car is inspected. Old license plates may also be returned here. For more
information, call 888-486-3339.
Handicapped
Temporary handicapped placards may be obtained by having a physician sign a form
and bringing it in person or mailing it to Police Headquarters, at 36 Jackson Street,
with a check for four dollars ($4.00) made out to New Jersey Motor Vehicles.
Permanent handicapped plates or placards are issued by the DMV in Trenton. Forms
may be obtained from the local DMV office or from Police Headquarters.
PETS
Dog Licenses
Licenses for dogs and cats are required and must be purchased before May 1st of the
calendar year at the Finance Office at Borough Hall.
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Borough of Freehold
51 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Attention: Finance Office
732-462-1410
Lost or Stray Animals
If you want to report a lost or stray animal, please contact the Freehold Borough
Police Department Non-Emergency number: 732-462-1233
Rabies Clinics
Call the Health Department at 732- 462-7057 for details.
Permits, Elevator
732-462-4903
Permits, Fire Alarm
732-462-4903
Permits, Plumbing
732-462-4903
Permits, Road Opening
732-462-4200
Permits, Roof
732-462-4903
Peermits, Sign
732-462-4903
Permits, Swimming Pool
732-462-4903
Permits, Weater Heater
732-462-4903
Pet Licenses
732-462-1410
Pets, Missing
732-462-1233
Planning Board
732-462-7057
Plumbing Inspector
732-462-4903
Police Department
732-462-1234
Post Office
732-431-4525
Potholes
732-462-4200
Property Maintenance
732-462-4903
Prosecutor, Municipal Court
732-462-2444
Public Library
732-462-5135
Public Works Yard
732-462-3033
Purchasing Agent
732-462-4200
SCHOOLS
Park Avenue Elementary, 280 Park Avenue, 732-761-2124
Freehold Learning Center, 30 Dutch Lane Road, 732-761-2239
Freehold Intermediate, 280 Park Avenue 732-761-2156
Freehold Regional High School, 2 Robertsville Road 732-431-8360
Pre-School Center, 118 West Main Street 732-761-0418
Saint Rose of Lima, 51 Lincoln Place 732-462-2646
Central Office Administration
Superintendent of Schools - 732-761-2102
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary/Public Agency Compliance Officer
- 732-761-2103
Affirmative Action Officer – 732-761-2135
Directors/Supervisors
Director of Curriculum/Language Arts Supervisor - 732-761-2135
Director of Special Programs - (732-761-2106)
Director of Technology & Assessment/Math & Science Supervisor - 732-761-2111
Supervisor of Bilingual/ESL, Community Liaison - 732-761-0418
Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds - 732-761-2149/2204
Freehold Borough School District: Strategic Plan
Mission: We will inspire the creativity and imagination of all students and empower
them as knowledgeable, skillful and confident learners who flourish and contribute
willingly in a changing world.
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Quality of Life Complaints
732-462-5812
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Raffle Licenses
732-462-1259
Real Estate Tax Collection
732-462-1410
District Website: www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us
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There is a $5.00 late registration fee for licenses issued after that date plus $1.00 for
each and every month past the required licensing date. Rabies vaccinations must be
valid through October 31st of the licensing year in order to receive a license. Contact
the Finance Office for questions regarding license applications and fees.
732-462-1466
Monmouth Cty Offices
732-431-7000
Motor Vehicle Fines (Court)
732-462-2444
Motor Vehicle, NJ Division of
888-486-3339
Municipal Alliance, Drug/ Alcohol Abuse 732-409-6260
Municipal Court
732-462-2444
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Neighborhood Watch
732-462-1233
NJ Div. Motor Vehicles
888-486-3339
NJ Transit, Bus & Train
800-772-2222
NJ Transit Customer Service
800-772-3606
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Open Door (Charitable Organization)
732-780-1089
Ordinances, Borough
732-462-1259
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Park Ave. Elementary School
732-761-2100
Parking Permits, Business & Commuter 732-462-1410
Parking Permits, Residential
732-462-1259
Parking Tickets
732-462-1233
Parks and Recreation
732-462-4200
Passport in Formation
732-431-7353
Permits, Building & Construction
732-462-4903
Permits, Canvasser
732-462-1259
Permits, Charitable Solicitations
732-462-1259
Permits, Electrical
732-462-4905
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Department phone numbers
Monmouth Cty Historical Society
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CIVIC GROUPS
American Legion Post 54
62 West Main Street
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
732-431-0057
www.post54.org
Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks
73 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728-2224
732-431-8707
Walter J Conley Elks Lodge
91 Throckmorton Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-431-4808
Knights of Columbus
70 E Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
732- 431-8706
www.kofc1672.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4374
50 Waterworks Road - PO Box 484
Freehold, NJ 07728
732 - 462-4896
www.vfwpost4374.org
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Bethel AME Church, 3 Waterworks Road 732-462-0826
Congregation Agudath Achim, Broad and Stokes Streets 732-431-0254
Church of God, 26 Avenue A 732-431-1882
Faith Tabernacle UHC, 11 Avenue A 732-780-2212
First Baptist, 81 W. Main Street 732-462-1105
First Church of Christ Scientist, 96 W. Main Street 732-462-6230
First Presbyterian, 118 W. Main Street 732-462-0234
First United Methodist, 91 W. Main Street 732-461-1745
Freehold Church of Christ, 163 Throckmorton Street 732-462-7797
Grace Lutheran, 200 Park Avenue 732 462-5122
Jewish Community Center, Broad and Stokes Streets 732-431-8666
New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton Street 732-462-2097
New Covenant Church, 28 Court Street 732-409-7788
New Hope Baptist, 28 Center Street 732-780-9210
Reformed Church, 67 W. Main Street 732-462-1717
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic, 16 McLean Street 732-462-0859
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Income Tax Information, State
Freehold Borough website, www.freeholdboro.org, contains a wealth of information
for residents – monthly calendar of meetings and events, recreation and senior
activities, recycling, leaf, bulk and brush collection schedules and much more.
Borough applications/forms for recreation, construction, planning and zoning, vital
statistics and more can be downloaded from this site. Up to the minute reports and
closings are also available.
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CentraState Medical Center
The prestigious CentraState Healthcare System is a non-profit community
organization providing a range of services through a medical center, a skilled nursing
faculty, an assisted living facility, a life care retirement community, a family
medicine center and a health education center.
800-323-4400
Judge, Municipal Court
732-462-2444
Junk Yard Licenses
732-462-1259
Juvenile Bureau (Police)
732-462-1233
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Landlord Registration
732-462-4903
Leaf Collection
732-462-4200
Library
732-462-5135
Licenses, Bingo
732-462-1259
Licenses, Cat
732-462-1410
Licenses, Dog
732-461-1410
Licenses, Liquor
732-462-1259
Licenses, Livery
732-462-1259
Licenses, Marriage
732-462-1410
Licenses, Peddler
732-462-1259
Freehold Public Library
28 ½ East Main Street
732-462-5135
Licenses, Raffle
732-462-1259
Licenses, Sidewalk Café
732-462-1259
Colts Neck Library
1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck
732-431-5656
Licenses, Swimming Pool
732-462-7057
Licenses, Taxi
732-462-1259
Howell Township Library
318 Old Tavern Road, Howell
732-938-2300
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Maps, Tax and Zoning
732-462-4200
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The Public Works Department provides maintenance services for the Borough roads
and infrastructure, including storm sewers, curbs, roadway striping and street sign
installation.
Marriage Licenses
732-462-1410
Mayor and Council
732-462-1259
Facilities:
CentraState Medical Center
Applewood Estates
The Manor
Monmouth Crossing
Primary Care Centers
Senior First
The Health Awareness Center
Community Advisory Council
Family Medicine Center
LIBRARIES
Monmouth County Headquarters
125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan (just off Route 9)
732-431-7220
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Department phone numbers
SERVICES AND RESOURCES
732-462-3626
Firearms Permits
732-462-1233
First Aid Squad
732-308-1515
First Aid Squad, Emergency
911
Food Handlers License
732-462-7057
Food Inspectors
732-294-2060
Food Vendors License
732-462-7057
Freehold Center Partnership
732-333-0094
Freeholders, Monmouth County
732-431-7000
Freehold High School
732-431-8360
Freehold Learning Center
732-761-2100
Freehold Intermediate School
732-761-2100
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Garage Sale Licenses
732-462-1259
Garbage and Trash Collection
732-462-4200
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Health Department
732-462-7057
High School
732-461-8360
Hispanic Affairs
732-431-6977
Historic Preservation Comm.
732-462-1259
Housing Authority
732-462-2421
Housing Inspector
732-462-4903
Hudson Manor Senior Citizens
732-431-4880
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Income Tax Info., Federal
800-829-1040
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Department phone numbers
Fire Prevention Bureau
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Other responsibilities include recycling, roadside mowing, street sweeping, snow
and ice control, an annual leaf collection and the Bulk and Brush Cleanup Program.
Housing Rehabilitation Program
If you live in Freehold Borough, own your home and your total household income
falls below the income limits, you may be eligible to participate in the Program. Up to
$17,000 is available to eligible homeowners for approved repairs.
Eligible Work Includes:
? Roof ? Foundation
? Plumbing systems ? Sanitary plumbing
? Water and sewer hookups ? Heating and electrical system
? Repair to help weatherize your home
? Remodeling to provide wheelchair accessibility
• Funds are provided as a no-interest (0%) 10-year forgivable loan.
• There are no monthly payments and the loan is forgiven if the homeowner maintains
title and occupancy for 10 years following the program’s rehabilitation work.
• Funds are also available for rental units. Landlords should call the Program
Administrator for additional information regarding the terms for rental units.
Call Freehold Borough at 732-462-7057 for more information.
SENIORS’ MEETINGS
All Borough senior citizens are invited to attend monthly meetings on the second
Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm at various locations. Please call 732-462-4200
for more information.
TRANSPORTATION
Monmouth County Transportation Information Center –
732-780-1121
Airport Service
Monmouth Airport………………………………..732-938-4800
Route 34, Wall Township
Atlantic City International Airport……….609-645-7895
Newark International Airport……………….973-961-6000
Ground and Rail Transportation
NJ Transit Information Center……………..800-772-2222
Service between all Newark Airport Terminals and NJ Transit buses and trains,
Newark City Subway, PATH, and AMTRAK
AMTRAK…………………………1-800-USARAIL, 1-800-872-7245
Academy Bus…………………732-291-1300
Monmouth County Dept. of Transportation……732-431-6480
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Consumer Affairs
732-462-7900
Court, Municipal
732-462-2444
Crime Prevention Bureau
732-462-1233
Crossing Guards (Police)
732-462-1233
Curbside Recycling Questions
732-462-4200
For information about candidates and parties:
Democrat Headquarters (Monmouth County):
64 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732-333-0739
Fax: 732-333-0738
Website: www.monmouthdems.org
Republican Headquarters (Monmouth County):
16 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732.431.6664
Fax: 732.431.6619
Website: www.monmouthrepublican.org
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Death Certificates
732-462-1410
Detective Bureau
732-462-1233
Dog Licenses
732-462-1410
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Election Information
732-462-1259
LOCAL PARKS
Freehold Borough residents should be aware of the award-winning county park
system that serves all of the county residents. Below are a few that are nearest to
Freehold Borough. For more information on parks, programs and golf courses, call
732-842-4000 or log on to www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Elections, County Board of
732-431-7150
Electrical Permits
732-462-4903
Elevator Permits
732-462-4903
East Freehold Showgrounds: 3000 Kozloski Rd., Freehold – 732-780-1021
Turkey Swamp Park: 200 Georgia Rd., Freehold – 732-462-7286
Nomoco Group Campgrounds: 143 Nomoco Rd., Freehold – 732-462-5343
Dorbrook Recreation Area & Spraygrounds: Rte. 537 N., Colts Neck – 732-5421643
Henry Hudson Trail: Log onto: www.monmouthcountyparks.com.
Emergency Management
732-462-4903
Engineer, Borough
732-462-4200
REGIONAL BEACHES
Allenhurst - 732 531-2757
Garden State Parkway exit 102 (south) or 100 A (north)
Asbury Park - 732 775-0900 - www.cityofasburypark.com
Garden State Parkway exit 102 (south) or 100A (north)
Avon-By-The-Sea - 732 502-4510 - www.avonbythesea.com
Garden State Parkway 100 B (south)
Belmar - 732 681-3700 www.belmar.com
Garden State Parkway exit 98
Bradley Beach - 732 776-2999 - www.bradleybeachonline.com
Garden State Parkway exit 100 B (south)
Deal - 732 531-1454 - www.dealborough.com
Garden State Parkway exit 105
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Fence Permits
732-462-4903
Finance Department
732-462-1410
Fingerprinting, Police
732-462-1233
Fire Alarm Permits
732-462-4903
Fire Department
732-462-0164
Fire Department Emergency
911
Fire Inspector
732-462-3626
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Department phone numbers
VOTING
To qualify to vote in Freehold Borough you must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the
United States, a resident of Freehold Borough for 30 days prior to the next election,
and registered to vote.
Accident Reports
732-462-1233
Administrator, Business
732-462-4200
Animal Control
732-294-2060
Animals, Missing
732-462-1233
Assessor, Tax
732-462-0467
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Bicycles, Missing
732-462-1233
Bicycle Registration
732-462-1233
Bingo Licenses
732-462-1259
Birth Certificates
732-462-1410
Block Party
732-462-1259
Board of Education
732-761-2100
Borough Clerk
732-462-1259
Budget Information
732-462-1410
Building Inspector & Permits
732-462-4903
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Canvasser Permits
732-462-1259
Cat Licenses
732-462-1410
Certificates of Occupancy
732-462-4903
Chamber of Commerce
732-462-3030
Chief Financial Officer
732-462-1410
Code Enforcement
732-462-4903
Construction Office
732-462-4903
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Department phone numbers
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Highlands - 732 872-1224 - www.highlandsnj.com
Garden State Parkway exit 117 (south), 109 (north)
Keansburg - 732) 787-0214
Garden State Parkway exit 117
Loch Arbour - 732 531-4740
Garden State Parkway exit 102 (sound) 100A (north)
Long Branch - 732 571-6545 - www.longbranch.org
Garden State Parkway exit 105
Manasquan - 732 223-1221 - www.manasquan-nj.com
Garden State Parkway exit 98 south
Monmouth Beach - 732 229-4751
Garden State Parkway exit 105 (north)
Ocean Grove (Neptune Township) - 732 775-0035 - www.oceangrovenj.com
Garden State Parkway exit 100 B (south), 100 (north)
Sandy Hook 732)872-5970 - www.nps.gov/gate
Garden State Parkway exit 117
Sea Bright - 732 842-0215
Garden State Parkway exit 117 (south) 109 (north)
Sea Girt - 732 449-9433 - www.seagirtboro.com
Garden State Parkway exit 98
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park - 732 229-0924 www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Garden State Parkway exit 105.
Spring Lake - 732 449-8005 - www.springlake.org
Garden State Parkway exit 98.
Union Beach - 732 264-2277
Garden State Parkway exit 117
YOUR SAFETY
Office of Emergency Management
The mission of the Freehold Borough Office of Emergency Management is to save
lives and protect the property of our residents. The Borough of Freehold is prepared
for any type of natural disaster, e.g., a hurricane, tornado, flooding or any type of
technological calamity. Our Emergency Management plan coordinates the response
of all federal, state, county and other municipalities in the event of a natural or manmade event. It also coordinates the response of all police, fire, emergency medical
services, hazardous material response teams or any other agency that is needed to
assist us in a time of crisis.
Emergency Operations Center: 732-431-2450
Emergency Management Coordinator: 732-598-7680
Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator: 732-620-0489
Additional Websites:
Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov
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F.E.M.A.
www.fema.gov
New Jersey State Police
www.njsp.org
Be ready
www.ready.gov
National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
Fire Protection
Freehold Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Protection
51 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732-462-0164
Good Will Hook and Ladder is the oldest of the four companies of the Freehold Fire
Department, providing fire protection for the borough of Freehold. The others are
engine companies; Engine Company #1, Richardson Engine Company #2 and
Monmouth Hose Company. The Freehold Fire Department proudly protects
approximately 11,000* residents living in an area of 1.9 square miles. It is a public
department whose members are on a volunteer status. Freehold Fire Department has
an ISO rating of 4.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is responsible for enforcement of the New Jersey
Uniform Fire Code. The Bureau also issues permits required for special events such
as fireworks displays. Tel: 732-462-3626.
For information on membership, call 732-462-0164.
First Aid
Freehold First Aid Squad
18 Spring Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732-308-1515
www.freeholdfirstaid.org
We are not just volunteers; we are your neighbors and we have been serving the
Freehold community since 1941. This life-saving squad originated in 1939 at the A
& M Karaghuesian Rug Company (Rug Mill) by owners Arshag and Miran who
decided to create a first aid team to help keep their employees safe. We have since
expanded significantly to take care of both Freehold Borough and Freehold
Township residents, employees and visitors who need our first response services.
Freehold First Aid remains a free service and we rely heavily upon donations and
volunteers to keep our operations running smoothly and to supply us with the latest
tools and technology to provide the best in first response care.
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Freehold Center Partnership
The Freehold Center Partnership recognizes that Freehold Center, as defined in the
zoning map of the Borough of Freehold, is the civic, cultural and commercial heart
of the community. As such, the Partnership will work on behalf of all those who live,
work or invest in Freehold Center for the achievement of the following goals:
• To foster the Center's economic development
• To encourage the Center's revitalization
• To preserve the Center's historic past, to strengthen the economic, cultural and
commercial contributions of the Center to the residents and property owners of the
Borough of Freehold.
In pursuit of these goals, the Partnership further commits to invite all members of
the public and private sectors who share these mutual goals to build a non-partisan
Partnership to create and implement an action-oriented and pragmatic work plan to
realize these goals.
The FCP also hosts annual events such as: Dining with the Easter Bunny, Farmers
Market (on Tuesdays), Kruise Nite, Concert Series, Freehold Idol, Spooktacular (in
conjunction with Spooktacular committee) and Holiday Tree and Menorah
Lightings.
Address:
10 East Main Street, Suite 4A
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732-333-0094
www.downtownfreehold.com
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Police Department
Freehold Borough Police Department
36 Jackson Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 732-462-1233
Fax: 732-577-8308
The Freehold Borough Police Department works diligently to provide a friendly and
safe community. However, they cannot do it without your help. Should you have
any questions, suggestions, or concerns, call 732-462-1233.
Quality of Life Issues
Residents are urged to report quality of life complaints (loitering, public urination,
overcrowding, loud noise, illegal parking, etc.) to a special hotline number – 732462-5812. Callers may remain anonymous if they wish.
COMMUNITY LIFE/ACTIVITIES
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission provides and/or support leisure activities and facilities
that reflect the needs of the community. The Commission hosts or financially assists
other groups in staging various events and programs throughout the year. Among
those are Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day Parade, Halloween Spooktacular, free
concerts, holiday house decorating contest, Borough-wide yard sales and many
others. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Borough
Hall. Call 732-462-4200.
Memorial Day Parade Committee
Freehold Borough boasts the longest continually running Memorial Day Parades in
New Jersey and one of the largest in Monmouth County. The committee is seeking
volunteers and marching groups. Please call Alice McCobb at 732-462-4580 or email
fmdpc@hotmail.com. The committee meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at the
American Legion on Main Street at 7:00 p.m.
Spooktacular Committee
Spooktacular is a two-week celebration of all things Halloween and consists of
haunted hayrides, contests and decorations in Downtown Freehold, culminating in
one of the region’s most renowned Halloween Parades on a Sunday. The committee
always seeks volunteers and “haunters.” Log onto www.freeholdspooktacular.com or
call
732-462-9341.
Lake Topanemus Park Commission
This commission, a joint effort between Freehold Township and Freehold Borough,
oversees the beautiful and serene Lake Topanemus park, where families may enjoy
recreation such as fishing, hiking trails, picnics and a playground.
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The commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Municipal
Building at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.laketopanemuspark.org or email
laketopanemus@aol.com.
Little League Program
www.fbll.net Tel: 732-845-0256.
The community of Freehold Borough is privileged to have a strong organization like
the Little League available to provide quality recreational, educational and social
development for our youth.
Freehold Borough Colonial Basketball League
www.colonialbasketball.com Tel: 732 -845-5273.
Kids from third through eighth grade can enjoy playing recreational teamcompetition basketball at the YMCA Community Center located at 41 Center Street;
Freehold Soccer League
www.freeholdsoccer.com
Open for both boys and girls, the Freehold Soccer League offers outstanding team
play and tournaments.
Freehold Borough Flag Football League
www.fbflagfootball.com Tel: 732-625-2744
Flag football can be played by both boys and girls. This is a division of the NFL
Youth Flag Football.
Freehold Racers Club
Unique to Freehold is a club where kids can build their own car models and enjoy
receiving free “gear” such as stickers and more. Call Al at 732-822-3924.
NOTE: Volunteers are always welcome for any play league.
Camps
Each summer, Freehold Borough and the YMCA co-sponsor a summer recreation
program for children aged 5-13. Applications will be available in early March. You
may contact the YMCA at 732- 845-5273 or the Borough Recreation Commission at
732- 462-4200 for additional information.
YMCA
The YMCA recently opened a new Borough Community Center at the Rug Mill
location. The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, Rentals only. Seniors can enjoy
exercise and yoga programs. For children and young adults, there are homework
assistance, tutoring and a computer lab, as well as games and other activities.
Children under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by an adult over the age of
18 yrs. For more information, call YMCA at 732- 845-5273.
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WESTERN MONMOUTH COUNTY
Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders
The Board is empowered with a broad scope of authority, some of which is
designated to it by the State of New Jersey. Its diverse and important responsibilities
include legislative and executive functions such as the oversight and regulation of
county property and finances. This includes the upkeep of 380 ? That doesn’t sound
like much miles of county roads and nearly 1,000 bridges, maintenance of more than
14,500 acres of county park lands, providing the largest circulating library system in
the state, and maintaining a AAA bond rating.
Generally, the Freeholder Board's duties include:
• Preparing and adopting the county budget.
• Authorizing expenditures and bonds.
• Appointing county officials and members to boards, commissions and authorities.
• Supervising the administration of county government.
Public meetings of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are held regularly on the second
and fourth Thursday of each month, except holidays. Call 732-431-7387 for specific
meeting dates.
Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
www.wmchamber.com
The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, volunteer
organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for business growth and
prosperity, offer quality service to its members and serve as a resource leader for
business and the community. The Chamber represents the voice of business on a
regional level and includes the communities of Allentown, Colts Neck, Englishtown,
Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell, Manalapan,
Marlboro, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold.
Address:
17 Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732 462-3030
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
The Tax Collector’s office bills and collects taxes, enforces timely payments by
taxpayers, delivers delinquency notices, and calculates interest on delinquencies.
The Tax Collector is a Tax Search Officer and all requests for municipal lien
searches are conducted by the tax collector’s office. Additionally, the Tax Office
provides local assistance with the following state tax relief programs: Senior Citizen
Property Tax Deduction, Veterans Deduction and Senior Property Tax
Reimbursement Program (Tax Freeze). Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.4:30p.m.
Address:
51 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-462-1410 & 732-462-1605
Fax: 732-409-1453
PROPERTY TAXES
Tax bills are mailed annually, usually in July, and are due on the 1st day of August,
November, February and May. If payments are not received by the 1st day of the
month in which they are due, interest is charged. New homeowners who did not
receive their tax bill at closing should contact the Tax Collector to obtain a copy. The
Tax office should also be advised in writing of any mailing address changes as well
as changes to mortgage companies that escrow real estate taxes.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Mail check or money order with appropriate stub to 51 West Main St., Freehold, NJ
07728. If a receipt is required please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
You may bring your entire tax bill in person if a receipt is required or appropriate
stub. We accept cash, check or money order. We cannot accept post-dated checks.
The fee for checks returned unpaid by the bank is $32.00 plus the bank’s deposit
return fee.
SHADE TREE COMMISSION
The Freehold Borough Council has officially designated the Shade Tree
Commission as the party responsible to regulate, care, and control all shade and
ornamental trees and shrubbery in all Borough rights-of-way. The Borough's tree
resource is large and mature and a majority of the tree budget is consumed with
maintaining these trees. Little is left over for replacement planting. Resident
complaints, concerns and inquiries are generally called into the Office of the
Borough Administrator. A log is kept of all such calls and forwarded periodically to
the Chairman of the Shade Tree Commission. The Shade Tree Commission will then
research the complaint/inquiry, i.e., visit the site to determine the appropriate course
of action to resolve the matter. For more information log onto NJ Shade Tree
Federation’s website, http://njstf.org or call 732-462-4200.
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FREEHOLD BOROUGH PLACES OF INTEREST
Monmouth County Historical Association - located in the heart of Freehold at 70
Court Street, is a library and a museum. Log onto: www.monmouthhistory.org
The Association has several historic points of interest preserved throughout the
county. For more information call 732-462-1466 or visit their website at
http://www.monmouthhistory.org/index.php
Covenhoven House Museum -150 West Main Street is one of the largest Georgian
style homes in the Monmouth County area, built in the 1750s by Dutch settler
William Covenhoven. During the American Revolution British General Clinton
occupied it before the Battle of Monmouth in June of 1778. The property was
acquired by the Monmouth County Historical Association which restored and
furnished it according to a 1790 inventory of the Covenhoven estate. For more
information, log onto: www.monmouthhistory.org
Metz Bicycle Museum - is a treasure of Freehold Borough. Found inside this
museum is an impressive collection of bicycles, toys, and other items from the past.
For more information call 732-462-7363 or visit them on line at
http://www.metzbicyclemuseum.com.
Freehold Public (Carnegie) Library - is one of several New Jersey libraries
funded by 19th century industrialist Andrew Carnegie; it was built in 1903 and fully
maintains its original style. The Freehold Public Library hosts many activities for
children and adults. For more information call 732 462-5135 or log onto
www.freeholdpubliclibrary.org.
Court Street Education Community Center - is located at 140 Court Street and
has been successfully turned into a not-for-profit community center and a preserved
town landmark. It hosts numerous educational events and meetings for children and
adults, and relies upon donations and volunteers. Call 732-303-8724.
YOUR GOVERNMENT
Mayor and Council
Freehold Borough is governed by a mayor (elected for a four-year term) and six
council members (elected for three-year terms). Council members are liaisons to
various committees to ensure proper functioning. The governing body is empowered
to adopt local ordinances and pass resolutions. It conducts all its business during
monthly meetings open to the public.
Address
51 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
732 462-1259
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Council Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
Regular Council meetings are scheduled for 7:30 PM in Council Chambers on the
first Monday of the month. Workshop meetings are scheduled for 7:00 PM on the
third Monday of the month (see schedule of meeting dates). The agenda is available
for public inspection the Friday before each council meeting. The minutes are
available to the public after approval by Mayor and Council.
Clerk’s Office
The Borough Clerk serves as secretary to the governing body, preparing meeting
agendas and retaining original copies of all minutes, ordinances and resolutions. The
clerk’s office receives and distributes correspondence on behalf of the Mayor and
Council. The Borough Clerk is the Chief Administrative Officer of all elections and
serves as administrative officer by accepting applications and issuing licenses and
permits. The clerk’s office is also responsible for coordinating the activities of the
Mayor in addition to scheduling marriage ceremonies. Call 732-462-1259.
Construction Department
The Construction Department is responsible for enforcing the regulations of the State
Uniform Construction Code, which was established by the State of New Jersey, to
ensure that new construction (commercial, industrial and residential) adheres to
minimum standards of workmanship and safety. The inspectors review structural
construction, plumbing, heating/air conditioning and electrical work prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy to ensure compliance with the State Uniform
Construction Code. The Borough utilizes State inspectors to perform elevator
inspections. Tel: 732-462-4903.
Finance Department
(Chief Financial Officer/Borough Treasurer)
The Treasurer’s office administers the financial affairs of the Borough, including
purchasing, general accounting, salary and benefits administration, investments,
preparation of bond issues as well as the accounting of all Borough capital projects.
The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Call 732-462-1410.
Municipal Court
We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair
and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the
rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States and
New Jersey. Office hours are
Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Address:
38 Jackson Street,
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tel: 732 462-2444
Fax: 732 294-1520
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PLANNING BOARD
The planning board handles all land-use matters. Its essential duties are to deal with
policy (the master plan) and the implementation of that policy through the zoning,
site plan and subdivision ordinances. It meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Call 732-462-7057 to confirm.
REGISTRAR/VITAL STATISTICS
The Registrar of Vital Statistics is charged with recording, maintaining and making
available all records of birth, marriage, deaths, and domestic partnership occurring in
Freehold Borough. Copies of the following records may be obtained from the
Registrar's Office if the birth, death, marriage, or domestic partnership occurred in
Freehold Borough:
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Death Certificates
Domestic Partnership
Applications for Certificate of Domestic Partnership will be taken Monday-Friday,
8:30a.m.-4:00p.m. Call 732-462-1410 to schedule an appointment
TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
The Tax Assessor’s Office, under the general direction of the Monmouth County
Board of Taxation and the State Director of Taxation, assesses properties of the
Borough as prescribed by law.
• Responsible for establishing an assessed valuation for property in the Borough as of
October 1 of the prior year.
• Determines the taxability of each parcel, not the taxes. The tax rate is formulated by
the County Tax Board from the State-approved budgets of Monmouth County, the
two school districts and the Municipality.
• Processes building permits to determine the value for added assessments. If
improvements were made to your property during the year you may receive an
additional bill for this added value in October, due November 1st.
• Adds new ratables to the tax rolls.
• Reviews all applications for exemptions and deductions such as Veterans, Senior
Citizen, and Disabled Persons. These applications are available from either the
Assessor’s or Collector’s Office.
• Maintains the current tax map for the Borough along with property record cards for
each property with the correct owner.
• Defends assessments upon appeal. You are notified of your current year’s
assessment by postcard on or before February 1. If you disagree with this value you
must file an appeal by April 1.
Freehold Borough has a five-year tax abatement program on substantiated
improvements, which must be filed within 30 days of the completion of the
improvement for both residential and commercial properties. Office hours are
Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Assessors hours are Wednesdays, 8:30a.m.12:00p.m.
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Tel: 732 -462-0467
Fax 732- 409-1453
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