Freehold public meetings in 2025

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee will consider Ordinance O-25-26, which establishes salary ranges and compensation rules for township employees beginning in 2026. The agenda also includes several consent‑agenda resolutions, such as amendments to the employee handbook, 2025 budget transfers, and extensions of existing contracts. Additional items address a mediation agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center and other policy matters.

• Ordinance O-25-26 setting 2026 salary ranges for township employees, including police and public works positions
• Resolution R-25-311 amending the Township Employee Handbook
• Resolution R-25-312 authorizing 2025 budget transfers
• Resolution R-25-314 extending the water/sewer chemicals contract for one additional year
• Resolution R-25-318 authorizing a mediation agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center for affordable housing obligations

Planning Board

The Freehold Township Planning Board will consider an amended preliminary and final major site plan and a variance application for Tommy’s Tavern parking expansion at 3494 US Route 9. It will also consider an amended preliminary and final major subdivision plan and a D‑variance for the Renaissance Estates development at 793 Elton Adelphia Rd. The board will review recommendations from the Technical Review Committee and address any old business before adjourning.

• Amended site plan and variance for Tommy’s Tavern parking expansion, 3494 US Route 9
• Amended subdivision plan and D‑variance for Renaissance Estates, 793 Elton Adelphia Rd

Parks & Recreation

The Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission approved the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account on December 17, 2025. The motion was made by John Cerrato and seconded by Chris Novella. The vote was unanimous, with eight members voting aye and none voting nay or abstaining.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (8-0)

Lake Topanemus Commission

The Lake Topanemus Park Commission will meet to review minutes, handle correspondence, and receive the treasurer’s report. It will consider old‑business items such as lake restoration and 2025 work projects, then move to new‑business items, commissioner, volunteer and guest reports, and public comments. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of Minutes
• Treasurer’s Report / Payment of Bills
• Lake Restoration
• Work Projects 2025
• Public Comments

Planning Board

The Freehold Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, has been cancelled. All items on the agenda will be carried to the next regularly scheduled meeting on December 18, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Items carried to next meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025

Parks & Recreation

Jennifer Boutote-Patten moved to approve the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account and John Cerrato seconded the motion. All eight commissioners present voted aye, with no abstentions or nays. The vouchers were approved.

• Approved Recreation Trust Account vouchers (8-0)

Municipal Alliance

The Freehold Alliance Committee will approve the November 2025 minutes and review the treasurer's report, which shows a $2,775 disbursement for substance abuse prevention programs and a current balance of $43,411.86. The committee will also discuss a $4,070 check for the Flavor of Freehold program and a $1,500 donation for substance abuse prevention.

• Approval of November 2025 minutes
• Treasurer's report: $2,775 disbursements
• Flavor of Freehold check ($4,070)
• Courtney Colford donation ($1,500)
• Police 'Hoagies for Heroes' donation ($1,000)

The committee approved the Treasurer’s report, confirming an ending balance of $43,411.86. A motion was passed to purchase merchandise for the ROAR program and allocate $200 for snacks. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Treasurer’s report (motion by Rev. Patricia Medley, seconded by Sharon Shutzer)
• Approved purchase of ROAR program merchandise and $200 snack funds (motion by Rev. Patricia Medley, seconded by Sharon Shutzer)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Annette Jordan, seconded by Sierra Thomas Craig)

Township Committee

The Township Committee will consider Ordinance O-25-26, known as the “2026 Salary Ordinance,” which sets salary ranges for full-time classified positions, including police ranks and public works staff, beginning in 2026. The committee will also vote on several consent‑agenda resolutions, such as adding funds to the on‑call electrical services contract, extending the recycling contract with Interstate Waste Services, authorizing down‑payment assistance for an affordable unit at 44-4 Kinnoll Hill Court, and endorsing the township’s Stormwater Management Plan. A motion will be made to approve a deposit payment for the Lone Pine Landfill eminent‑domain funds.

• Ordinance O-25-26 – 2026 Salary Ordinance setting pay ranges for township employees
• Resolution R-25-301 – Add funds to Contract 25-8 for on‑call electrical services and repairs
• Resolution R-25-302 – Extend Contract 22-6 with Interstate Waste Services for recycling for one additional year
• Resolution R-25-303 – Authorize affordability down‑payment assistance for buyer of unit at 44-4 Kinnoll Hill Court
• Resolution R-25-307 – Endorse Freehold Township Stormwater Management Plan

The Committee adopted the Consolidated Bills List totaling $12,637,074.23. It also approved the 2026 Salary Ordinance setting salaries for township positions. All consent‑agenda resolutions, covering contracts, waste services, affordable‑housing assistance, storm‑water plan, and police equipment, were adopted. A payment was approved for the Eminent Domain fund deposit for the Lone Pine Landfill.

• Adopt Consolidated Bills List ($12,637,074.23) – Approved (5-0)
• Adopt 2026 Salary Ordinance – Approved (5-0)
• Adopt Consent‑Agenda Resolutions (R‑25‑301 to R‑25‑309) – Approved (5-0)
• Approve payment to court for Eminent Domain Funds deposit for Lone Pine Landfill – Approved (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Freehold Township Environmental Commission will review a major site plan, a variance, and a conditional use permit for a proposed cemetery at 119 Ely Harmony Road. The proposal includes about 25,949 burial plots, a 576‑square‑foot maintenance garage, 227 parking spaces, and circulation improvements. The property is located in Residential (R‑80) and Rural Residential (R‑E) zones, where a cemetery is a conditional use only in the R‑E zone. Formal action may be taken.

• Review Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan Application SP# 927-25 for cemetery
• Review Variance Application VAR#012-25 (“D” variance) for cemetery
• Review Conditional Use Permit Application for 119 Ely Harmony Road Cemetery
• Consider approval of cemetery with ~25,949 plots, 576 sf garage, 227 parking spaces
• Discuss zoning status (R‑80 and R‑E) for the proposed cemetery

The commission reviewed the Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan, Variance, and Conditional Use Permit for 119 Ely Harmony Road Cemetery (Block 108, Lots 14 & 17 – 119 & 165 Ely Harmony Road). Members presented a list of 16 comments requesting additional information on tree removal, heritage trees, flood‑hazard verification, contour plans, buffers, trash management, utilities, landscaping, grading, lighting, soil management, and engineering assumptions. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Planning Board

The Freehold Township Planning Board will meet to consider site plan approvals and variance requests for two developments: a parking expansion for Tommy's Tavern and a subdivision amendment for Renaissance Estates at Freehold. The board will also hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Stormwater Management Plan Element.

• Tommy's Tavern parking expansion at 3494 US Route 9
• Renaissance Estates at Freehold subdivision variance at 793 Elton Adelphia Rd
• Public hearing on Stormwater Management Plan Element amendment
• Soil removal applications for both developments
• Amended site plan for Tommy's Tavern

Shade Tree

There is no agenda associated with this meeting. The document directs the public to review the minutes.

The commission approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the proposed 2026 regular meeting dates, changing the April meeting to April 8 due to religious holidays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Martin, seconded by Mark)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule with April date changed to April 8 (motion by Stacey, seconded by Martin)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Kurt, seconded by Mark)

Parks & Recreation

Commission member Chris Novella moved to approve vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account and Linda Jay seconded the motion. All present members voted in favor, with no abstentions or nays. Alissa Keegan was absent.

• Approved vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account (7-0)

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee will consider Ordinance O-25-25, which amends Chapter 51, Section 51‑9 of the township's Revised General Ordinances to raise the maximum number of police captains from two to three and expand their duties. The committee will also vote on a series of resolutions covering shared service agreements, contract approvals, grant applications, and amusement‑game authorizations. Several resolutions involve contracts for waste receptacles, gas boilers, and software, as well as approvals for amusement games at the Freehold Raceway Mall and IPlay America.

• Ordinance O-25-25: Amend police department duties, increasing captains from two to three
• Resolution R-25-289: Approve amusement games for Dave & Busters at Space #N 100, Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US Rt. 9 Unit 100 (Jan 1‑Dec 31 2026)
• Resolution R-25-291: Approve grant application and contract with NJ DOT for Willow Brook Road and Okerson Road roadway preservation project (LFIF 2026, project 00015)
• Resolution R-25-295: Authorize contract to purchase waste receptacles for Parks & Recreation via Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission Cooperative Purchasing Program (#34HUNCCP), Contract HCESC‑CA‑22‑04
• Resolution R-25-298: Authorize contract to purchase, demolish, and install two gas boilers for the Municipal Building via Educational Services Commission of NJ (#65MCESCCPS), Contract 25/26‑20‑HV‑RI

The Township Committee approved a resolution excluding the public from discussion of attorney‑client privileged matters, including affordable housing, property acquisitions, redevelopment, and staffing levels. The Committee also adopted Ordinance O‑25‑25 amending police department duties, approved a Consolidated Bills List totaling $4,831,169.77, and adopted a consent agenda covering numerous shared‑service agreements and other resolutions. All votes were unanimous with Committeeman Ammiano absent.

• Adopted resolution to exclude public from attorney‑client privileged matters (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑25‑25 amending Police Department duties (unanimous aye)
• Approved Consolidated Bills List for $4,831,169.77 (unanimous aye)
• Adopted consent agenda resolutions authorizing multiple shared‑service agreements (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution authorizing 2025 budget transfers (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution authorizing electronic tax sales (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution authorizing grant applications for roadway preservation and police surveillance (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution authorizing contracts for waste receptacles, computer equipment, and gas boilers (unanimous aye)

Lake Topanemus Commission

The commission will review the previous meeting’s minutes and handle routine correspondence. It will receive the treasurer’s report and consider payment of outstanding bills. Old business includes discussion of lake restoration and 2025 work projects, while new business and various reports will be presented. The meeting will also allow public comments before adjourning.

• Review of Minutes
• Treasurer’s Report / Payment of Bills
• Lake Restoration (old business)
• Work Projects 2025 (old business)
• Public Comments

Historic Preservation

There is no agenda associated with this meeting. The document directs the public to review the minutes.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting minutes. It agreed to recommend prospective member Tom Caiazza to the Township Committee. Chair Polverino was tasked with photographing new items for an insurance update. The commission also set the dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Minutes approved (by David Seme and Kevin Marshall)
• Recommend Tom Caiazza as new commission member to Township Committee
• Chair Polverino to photograph new items and send to Township Administrator for insurance update
• 2026 meeting dates scheduled: 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17, 10/19, 11/16

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Freehold Township Planning Board scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been cancelled. All noticed items will be carried to the next meeting on December 4, 2025.

Parks & Recreation

Commission member Chris Novella moved to approve the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account on November 12, 2025, and Nancy Valente seconded the motion. All eight commissioners present voted in favor. The motion passed with an 8‑0 vote and the vouchers were approved.

• Approved Recreation Trust Account vouchers (8-0)

Municipal Alliance

The Freehold Alliance Committee will review its financial report and discuss opioid prevention programs funded by Monmouth County. The group will also plan a May fundraiser and update its social media presence.

• Treasurer's report: Ending balance $46,186.86
• Disbursements: $9,625 for Mykee Fowlin Presentations, Unity Day Program, and Golf cart clings
• NJ Elks Path to Leadership Conference funded by Monmouth County Opioid Settlement
• Golf Outing scheduled for May 18th
• Next meeting set for December 10th

The committee approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to accept the Treasurer's Report, showing an opening balance of $55,811.86 and ending balance of $46,186.86 after $9,625 in disbursements, was also approved. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved Treasurer's Report showing balances and disbursements (motion approved)
• Motion to adjourn approved

Township Committee

The Township Committee is considering the adoption of a redevelopment plan for the 18.5-acre Nestle site on Jerseyville Avenue. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and sub-committee assignments.

• Ordinance O-25-24: Adopting a Redevelopment Plan for Block 43, Lots 28-34 (Nestle Site)
• Resolution R-25-237: Designating Block 62, Lots 1-3 and Block 69.01, Lot 18.03 as an Area in Need of Redevelopment
• Resolution R-25-239: Contract for a 20’ X 20’ square shelter for the Michael J. Tighe Tennis Pavilion
• Resolution R-25-242: Contract for a signal control beacon at Pond Road and Waterworks Road
• Ordinance O-25-25: Amending Police Department duties and responsibilities (Section 51-9)

The Committee approved a resolution to hold an executive session on attorney‑client privilege and personnel matters. It adopted the Nestle Site redevelopment ordinance, approved a $40,191,332.12 consolidated bills list, and passed several consent‑agenda resolutions covering property designations, contracts, and salary changes. Additional actions included adopting a planning‑board report resolution, scheduling a police‑duties ordinance hearing, and approving 2026 sub‑committee assignments.

• Approved resolution to go into Executive Session on privileged and personnel matters (unanimous AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano)
• Approved previous regular and executive meeting minutes (AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Mayor Fasano; Walker abstained)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-235 acknowledging receipt of Planning Board Report (unanimous AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-24 adopting redevelopment plan for the Nestle Site (unanimous AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano)
• Approved Resolution R-25-236 consolidating bills list totaling $40,191,332.12 (unanimous AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-25 amending police department duties, set for public hearing on Nov. 25 (unanimous AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-237 through R-25-243 covering property designation, salary amendments, contracts, and tax overpayment (unanimous AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano)
• Approved 2026 Sub‑Committee Assignments (decision recorded as approved)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025 at 7:30 pm. No agenda items were presented.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several applications, including variance requests for properties on Leiden Road, Shore Point Drive, and West Main Street. It will also review the major site‑plan, subdivision and variance package for the Estates at Brock Farms development that proposes 160 housing units and soil‑fill work. The board is scheduled to adopt Resolution O‑25‑24, an ordinance adopting the Nestle Plant Site Redevelopment Plan for approximately 18.5 acres on Jerseyville Avenue.

• Resolution O‑25‑24 adopting the Nestle Plant Site Redevelopment Plan (Block 43, Lots 28‑34, ~18.5 acres) on Jerseyville Avenue
• Variance Application VAR #008‑25 for Joseph V. Mauti, Block 91.02, Lot 15 – 40 Leiden Road
• Variance Application VAR #030‑24 for Silver Shore Land Co., LLC, Block 78, Lot 2.01 – 100 Shore Point Drive
• Variance Application VAR #017‑24 for 315 West Main Street, LLC, Block 69.05, Lot 35.03 – 315 West Main Street
• Major Site Plan, Subdivision and Variance Package VAR #025‑23 for Estates at Brock Farms (160 units, monument sign variance, soil fill/removal)

Planning Board

The Freehold Township Planning Board will consider Resolution O-25-24, an ordinance adopting the Nestle Plant Site Redevelopment Plan for Block 43, Lots 28‑34 on Jerseyville Avenue (approximately 18.5 acres). The board will also review major site‑plan, subdivision and variance applications for the Estates at Brock Farms development, which seeks 160 dwelling units and related infrastructure. Formal action may be taken on these items at the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution O-25-24: Ordinance adopting Nestle Site Redevelopment Plan (Block 43, Lots 28‑34, ~18.5 acres) on Jerseyville Avenue
• Variance Application VAR#025-23 for Estates at Brock Farms (monument signs at main entrances)
• Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan Application SP#835-1-23 for Estates at Brock Farms
• Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision Application SD#471-1-23 for Estates at Brock Farms (160 dwelling units)
• Soil Removal/Fill Application SR#06-25: import ~75,078 cubic yards of fill and remove 169,813 cubic yards

Shade Tree

The township did not publish an agenda for the November 5, 2025 meeting. Attendees are directed to review the meeting minutes for any decisions or discussions that occurred. No specific items were listed in the agenda document.

The Shade Tree Commission approved the Boswell Engineering report for tree removal and replacement on the JCPL Smithburg Substation site, authorizing $243,720 in costs. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted during this session.

• Approved Boswell Engineering report for tree removal/replacement ($243,720) (motion passed)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tree appeal hearing resulted in recommendations; no removal permit granted

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review old business regarding a stage and Halloween events, and discuss new business including the Senior Center, basketball, and a new playground project.

• Review of MJT Park video tour
• Discussion of Senior Center project
• Discussion of basketball improvements
• Discussion of My Playground project
• Introduction of Freehold Township Little League president

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the vouchers presented, approved the minutes from the September 24 and October 8 meetings, and adjourned the regular meeting. All votes were unanimous. The commission also announced that the Senior Center will be closed for three weeks starting November 5 for renovations.

• Approved vouchers (8-0)
• Approved minutes for 9/24/2025 and 10/8/2025 (8-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (8-0)
• Senior Center closure for three weeks beginning Nov 5 scheduled

Lake Topanemus Commission

The Lake Topanemus Park Commission will meet on Oct 21, 2025 at Borough Hall to review minutes, handle correspondence, and receive the treasurer’s report. The commission will discuss old‑business items including lake restoration and 2025 work projects, and consider new business and various reports. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.

• Review of minutes
• Treasurer’s report and payment of bills
• Lake restoration (old business)
• Work projects for 2025 (old business)
• Public comments

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine resolutions such as a consolidated bills list, a temporary certificate of occupancy for 245 Willow Brook Road, and amendments to grant and budget items. The committee will also adopt an ordinance that implements a redevelopment plan for the Nestle site identified as Block 43, Lots 28‑34 on the township tax map. In the discussion segment, members will set the 2026 meeting schedule and sub‑committee assignments.

• R-25-228 – Resolution approving consolidated bills list
• O-25-24 – Ordinance adopting redevelopment plan for the Nestle site (Block 43, Lots 28‑34)
• R-25-229 – Resolution authorizing temporary certificate of occupancy for 245 Willow Brook Road, with a $22,885.20 guarantee
• R-25-230 – Resolution amending a grant acceptance from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
• R-25-231 – Resolution amending the 2025 budget to modify the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund grant

The Freehold Township Committee approved a resolution to hold an executive session and exclude the public from discussion of attorney‑client privilege, affordable housing, wireless facilities, and personnel matters. It also adopted the $11,486,013.29 consolidated bills list and moved a redevelopment ordinance for the Nestle Site to a public hearing on November 10, 2025. All consent‑agenda resolutions were adopted and the prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved executive‑session resolution to exclude public on specified matters (AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Walker, Mayor Fasano; NAYS: none)
• Approved Consolidated Bills List $11,486,013.29 (AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Mayor Fasano; NAYS: none; absent Walker)
• Moved Ordinance O-25-24 (Redevelopment plan for Nestle Site) to public hearing on Nov 10 2025 (AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Mayor Fasano; NAYS: none; absent Walker)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R‑25‑229 through R‑25‑234 (AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Mayor Fasano; NAYS: none; absent Walker)
• Approved minutes for 9/16/2025 and 10/7/2025 (AYES: Ammiano, Cook, Preston, Mayor Fasano; NAYS: none; absent Walker)

Historic Preservation

The agenda text indicates there is no agenda associated with this meeting and directs residents to review the minutes instead.

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to accept the Wow 1 Day Painting contract for $5,600 to repaint the schoolhouse after window work, using funds from the 2026 budget. A unanimous vote approved $1,200 to purchase historic signage, with payment to be sent to Purchasing. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Wow 1 Day Painting contract for $5,600 (vote passed)
• Allocated 2026 budget funds for schoolhouse painting contract
• Approved $1,200 historic signage purchase (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Freehold Planning Board will review two variance applications: VAR# 008-25 submitted by Joseph V. Mauti for a front porch at 40 Leiden Road, and VAR# 030-24 submitted by Silver Shore Land Co. for 100 Shore Point Drive. The board will also consider the amended preliminary and final major site plan (SP# 754-4-24) and related engineering and architectural documents for the Shore Point Drive project. Items such as waivers of statutory time limits and escrow maintenance forms are also on the agenda.

• Variance application VAR# 008-25 – front porch addition at 40 Leiden Road
• Variance application VAR# 030-24 – Silver Shore Land Co. at 100 Shore Point Drive
• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan (SP# 754-4-24) for 100 Shore Point Drive
• Engineer’s Report for Water & Sewer for 100 Shore Point Drive
• Waiver of statutory time limits for both applications

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account. The motion was made by John Cerrato and seconded by Alissa Keegan. The vote was 7‑0 in favor, with all listed members voting aye and no abstentions or nays.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (7-0)

Municipal Alliance

The Freehold Alliance Committee meeting on Oct 8, 2025 will consider several reports and votes. Members will vote on funding for Freehold High School “Why Try” LLD sessions ($150 per class, $900 total) and on “Why Try” girls and boys groups ($150 each for five boys and five girls). The Treasurer’s Report will be approved, showing an opening balance of $59,111.86, a $3,300 disbursement for Lifeskills books, and an ending balance of $55,811.86. Additional items include a $25,000 grant replacement from each municipality to a trust fund and a $100‑per‑hour venue rental for a January 22 bingo event at the Knights of Columbus.

• Vote on Freehold HS Why Try Classes LLD Sessions ($150 per class, $900 total)
• Vote on Freehold HS Why Try Girls & Boys Groups ($150 each for 5 boys and 5 girls)
• Treasurer’s Report disbursement of $3,300 for Lifeskills books
• Trust fund grant replacement of $25,000 each from Township and Borough
• Bingo venue rental at Knights of Columbus $100 per hour on Jan 22

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee will vote on several resolutions, including an ordinance to purchase Block 9, Lots 5, 7.01 and 12 at 34 Topanemus Lane for $1,400,000. Other items include a consolidated bills list, certification of the 2024 audit, and contracts for police license‑plate cameras, senior‑center renovations, a hazardous‑discharge grant, and wireless communication facilities.

• Ordinance O-25-23: authorize purchase of Block 9, Lots 5, 7.01, 12 at 34 Topanemus Lane for $1,400,000
• Resolution R-25-219: award contract for vehicle license‑plate recognition cameras to Omnia Partners Cooperative
• Resolution R-25-220: amend contract for Senior Center renovations
• Resolution R-25-221: accept grant for hazardous discharge site remediation at 1075 West Main Street
• Resolution R-25-225: approve wireless communication facilities modification for Cingular Wireless (AT&T) at 115 Dutch Lane Road

The Committee voted unanimously to enter an executive session. It approved the September 2 workshop and executive meeting minutes, adopted Ordinance O‑25‑23 to purchase several parcels on Topanemus Lane, and adopted Resolution R‑25‑217 authorizing a consolidated bills list totaling $19,469,732.13. The consent agenda containing ten additional resolutions, including audit certification and contract awards, was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved move to Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved Workshop and Executive Meeting Minutes for 9/2/2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-23 authorizing purchase of Block 9, Lots 5, 7.01 and 12 at 34 Topanemus Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-217 Consolidated Bills List for $19,469,732.13 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-218 through R-25-227 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review an amended preliminary and final major site plan application for The Willows at Jackson Mills Road. The proposal involves constructing 46 affordable residential units and a community building on 17.44 acres.

• Review of SP# 910-1-24: The Willows at Jackson Mills Road (Block 83, Lot 9)
• Proposed construction of four multi-family residential buildings with 46 units
• Proposed community building and passive recreational amenities
• Project location: 17.44 acres in the M-9 zone

The Freehold Township Environmental Commission met on October 6, 2025, chaired by Tom Moskal. Commissioners William Lombardi, Brian Dougherty, Linda Lopes, Steve Leone, Anthony Ammiano, and Tom Moskal were present. They reviewed the amended preliminary and final major site plan (SP# 910-1-24) for The Willows at Jackson Mills Road and reported no comments or concerns. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Reviewed amended preliminary & final major site plan for The Willows at Jackson Mills Road – no comments or concerns

Parks & Recreation

The Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission will review vouchers and approve minutes from August meetings. It will discuss ongoing projects such as the stage, Durand Park and MJT Park video tour, Field #2, and the senior center. New business includes planning a golf outing, a Halloween event on October 22, and setting fees for the basketball program. The meeting will conclude with an open public forum.

• Vouchers – 9/24/2025
• Halloween event – October 22
• Basketball program fees
• Stage (old business)
• Field #2 (old business)

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the vouchers and the minutes from the August and September meetings. It voted not to raise basketball program fees this year and not to increase senior‑center membership fees for 2026. The commission also scheduled the Halloween celebration for October 22, 3:30‑6 p.m., and confirmed the golf outing will proceed rain or shine.

• Approved vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 8/27/2025 & 9/10/2025 (unanimous)
• Decided not to raise basketball program fees for 2025
• Decided not to increase senior center membership fees for 2026
• Scheduled Halloween event for Oct 22, 3:30‑6 p.m.
• Confirmed golf outing will occur rain or shine unless course changes
• Planned Fright Fest for Oct 18

Planning Board

The Freehold Township Planning Board will consider several resolutions, including amended preliminary and final major site plans for two commercial projects, a variance application for Gravel Hill Road, an extension of time request for a minor subdivision, and an amended subdivision proposal on Monmouth Road. Formal action may be taken on each item. Members eligible to vote are listed for each agenda item.

• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan SP#657-4-24 for 2G Halls Mill Road, LLC – Commerce Park of Freehold, Block 49, Lot 1.01 – 101 Halls Mill Road
• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan SP#629-4-24 for Juniper Plaza Associates, Ltd., Block 72, Lots 90.03 & 90.04 – 3499 Route 9 North
• Variance Application VAR#012-24 for James Link – Block 89, Lot 1 – 82 Gravel Hill Road
• Extension of Time #1 for Minor Subdivision SD#856-3-24 (John Fitzpatrick) – 100 Clover Court
• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision SD#563-1-25 for Sebastian Witkowski – 371, 377 & 381 Monmouth Road

Lake Topanemus Commission

The Lake Topanemus Park Commission will meet to review financial reports and previous minutes. The body is scheduled to discuss old business regarding lake restoration and 2025 work projects.

• Lake Restoration
• Work Projects 2025
• Treasurer’s Report and payment of bills

Township Committee

The Township Committee is considering the purchase of property at 34 Topanemus Lane for open space or public purposes. The body is also awarding several infrastructure and equipment contracts and designating a new redevelopment area.

• Proposed purchase of Block 9, Lots 5, 7.01 and 12 at 34 Topanemus Lane for $1,400,000.00
• Contract award to Earle Asphalt Company for Stillwells Corner Road project for $1,051,513.13
• Designation of Block 43, Lots 28-34 as an Area in Need of Redevelopment
• Grant application for interior expansion of the Freehold Township Senior Center
• Release of performance guarantees for The Brooks at Freehold subdivision

Historic Preservation

The Freehold Historic Preservation Committee did not provide an agenda for the September 15, 2025 meeting. Attendees are directed to review the meeting minutes for any decisions or discussions.

The commission decided to fund small signage for the Scott Higgins area from its capital budget this year. It will refer the 136 Monmouth Road landmark property to the Township Code Enforcement and Court system for further action. The Heritage Society scheduled a tour of Wikoff Hill Cemetery for October 30, 2025. The September 14 Fall Festival at Oakley Farm generated over $1,000 in profit.

• Fund small signage for Scott Higgins location from FTHPC Capital Budget (approved)
• Refer 136 Monmouth Road landmark property to Township Code Enforcement and Court (action planned)
• Schedule Heritage Society Tour of Wikoff Hill Cemetery on Oct 30, 2025 (approved)
• Report Fall Festival profit of $1,000.00 (recorded, no action required)

Parks & Recreation

The commission voted to approve the vouchers for the September 10, 2025 Recreation Trust Account. The motion was made by Chris Novella and seconded by Alissa Keegan. All seven members present voted in favor, with no abstentions or opposition.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (7-0)

Municipal Alliance

The Freehold Alliance Committee will review the Treasurer’s Report showing the current financial position. It will discuss volunteer needs for Back to School Nights and announce the FAHD Spanish QPR Training on 9/29. The meeting also notes upcoming fundraisers, including Flavor of Freehold on Oct. 8‑9 and a Bingo fundraiser in March.

• Treasurer’s Report: opening balance $61,109.56; total revenues $19,735.00; total disbursements $21,732.70; ending balance $59,111.86
• Volunteers needed for Back to School Nights (dates and times listed for several schools)
• FAHD Spanish QPR Training scheduled for 9/29
• Flavor of Freehold fundraiser planned for Oct. 8 & Oct. 9
• Bingo fundraiser planned for March

The Freehold Alliance approved the May 2025 minutes and the treasurer’s financial report. The board voted to fund the Wellspring Prevention Unity Day/Peer Leadership Training with $1,750. It also approved a $200 sponsorship of the Crop Hunger Walk, adding the Alliance name and CredibleMind QR code to the event t‑shirt. All future programs will be decided by vote.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion by Mary Cozzolino, seconded by Margy Jahn)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report showing ending balance $59,111.86 (motion by Renata Brand, seconded by Rev. Pat Medley)
• Approved $1,750 funding for Wellspring Prevention Unity Day/Peer Leadership Training (motion by Jeff Friedman, seconded by Lester Preston)
• Approved $200 sponsorship for Crop Hunger Walk with Alliance name on t‑shirt (motion by Annette Jordan, seconded by Sharon Shutzer)
• Adopted policy that all Alliance programs will be decided by vote (agreement by group)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jeff Friedman, seconded by Annette Jordan)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review two development applications. These include a large mixed-use project at US Route 9 and W. Main St. and a car dealership parking expansion on Throckmorton Street.

• Review of SP# 911-1-23: mixed-use center with 75,233 sf of commercial/retail and 660 residential units at US Route 9 & W. Main St.
• Proposed public right-of-way extension of Trotters Way from US Route 9 to W. Main Street
• Review of SP# 654-1-25: expansion of Throckmorton Vehicle Storage at 257-259 Throckmorton Street
• Proposed addition of 453 parking spaces at 257-259 Throckmorton Street
• Variance request for off-street parking deficiency at the US Route 9 & W. Main St. project

The Freehold Township Environmental Commission met on September 8, 2025 and reviewed several site‑plan and subdivision applications. The commission requested additional information on vegetation protection during sanitary‑sewer upgrades, the sewer capacity report, landscaping and bus‑stop designs, curbing on Throckmorton Street, protection of environmentally sensitive areas, future utility plans, and a soil‑erosion permit for the Throckmorton Vehicle Storage variance. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Shade Tree

The Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved a motion to accept the heritage‑tree appraisal and require the homeowner at 256‑268 Jackson Mills Road to pay $31,573.11, including removal fees. Permit requests for tree work at three other properties were denied. The commission decided the fall tree replacement plan will remain a one‑year requirement.

• Approved payment of $31,573.11 to homeowner for heritage tree removal (unanimous)
• Homeowner required to pay $3,000 removal fee per tree and appraised values as outlined
• Denied tree removal permit for Gokey at 6 Chatham Ridge Drive
• Denied tree removal permit for Marinella at 896 Waterworks Road
• Denied tree removal permit for Nelson at 18 Castle Drive
• Decided to keep fall tree replacement plan at a one‑year term
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 p.m.

Township Committee

The Committee voted to enter Executive Session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters. It then approved a $113,874,914.53 consolidated bills list and authorized an ordinance releasing performance guarantees for the Brooks at Freehold subdivision. All six consent‑agenda resolutions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Executive Session resolution on attorney‑client privilege matters (4‑0)
• Approved Consolidated Bills List $113,874,914.53 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O‑25‑22 releasing performance guarantees for Brooks at Freehold (5‑0)
• Adopted six consent‑agenda resolutions covering leaf‑disposal contract extension, shared health services agreement with Hightstown, tax overpayment for disabled veterans, opioid settlement budget amendment, hazard‑mitigation plan adoption, and new liquor license for Kura Sushi USA (5‑0)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the SYWEP payroll vouchers and the minutes from previous meetings. It received $187,000 in SYWEP funding for counselor payroll and kept Challenger Program fees unchanged for the next season. The commission ordered the immediate closure of Field #2 for repairs and planned aeration of Field 6 in late September. It also scheduled the Halloween in the Park event for Oct. 22 and will coordinate a senior‑center liaison meeting.

• Approved SYWEP payroll vouchers (all members in favor)
• Approved minutes for 7/23/2025 & 8/13/2025 (all members in favor)
• Received $187,000 SYWEP funding for counselor payroll
• Challenger Program fees will remain the same for upcoming season
• Closed Field #2 immediately and ordered repairs
• Sue will request aeration of Field 6 in late September
• Scheduled Halloween in the Park event for Oct. 22
• Sue will coordinate with senior center director Mike to attend a meeting

Township Committee

The Committee adopted a resolution to exclude the public from discussing attorney‑client privileged matters. It approved the July 29 minutes, adopted Ordinance O-25-20 amending sewer and water fees, and approved a $14,309,917.30 consolidated bills list. The consent agenda containing ten separate resolutions was also adopted.

• Adopted resolution to exclude public from attorney‑client privileged topics (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2025 regular and executive meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-20 amending sewer and water fee sections (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Bills List $14,309,917.30 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-189 through R-25-199 covering senior center contract, software contract, tax lien, budget amendments, redevelopment agreement, liquor license, surplus property sale, tax overpayment, and planning board study (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account on August 13, 2025. The motion was made by John Cerrato and seconded by Jennifer Boutote‑Patten. All eight members present voted in favor, with no abstentions or nays.

• Approved Recreation Trust Account vouchers (8‑0 vote)

Township Committee

The Committee approved three bond ordinances totaling $16,585,000 for capital, water and sewer projects, and adopted a financial agreement for the Lone Pine Re Urban Renewal project. It also approved a utility easement for the Main Street development plan and adopted a resolution to exclude the public from certain sensitive discussions. An ordinance to amend sewer and water fees was tabled, and a change order for a pavement overlay program was approved.

• Adopted resolution to exclude public from discussion of personnel, attorney‑client, redevelopment, affordable housing, and collective bargaining matters
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-17 authorizing $8,137,000 in bonds for various capital improvements
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-18 authorizing $8,448,000 in bonds for water and sewer capital improvements
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-19 authorizing a financial agreement with Lone Pine Re Urban Renewal, LLC
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-21 accepting off‑site utility easement for Main Street development plan
• Tabled Ordinance O-25-20 amending Chapter 150 sewer and water fee sections
• Adopted Resolution R-25-178 approving Change Order No. 2 and final payment for the 2024 pavement overlay program
• Appointed Christian Rutt as a member of the Board of Health

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved allocating the $3,470 beer garden proceeds from Township Day toward purchasing prizes for the upcoming golf outing. It also approved SYWEP payroll vouchers and the minutes from June 25 and July 9, 2025 (with one abstention). A subcommittee was created to schedule movies and concerts in the park, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved SYWEP payroll vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved June 25 and July 9, 2025 minutes (1 abstention)
• Approved allocating beer garden proceeds to golf outing prizes (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee (Nick Fasano, Jennifer Boutote‑Patten, John Cerrato) to develop movie and concert schedule
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the Consolidated Bills List totaling $3,520,916.99 (Resolution R‑25‑170). It also adopted several resolutions, including change orders for pavement and water‑storage contracts and a consent agenda covering contracts, uniform extensions, a budget amendment, and developer agreements. The agenda was amended to add item 6A/O‑25‑21 and two ordinances (O‑25‑20 and O‑25‑21) were scheduled for a public hearing on July 29, 2025.

• Approved Consolidated Bills List $3,520,916.99 (R‑25‑170) – unanimous AYES
• Adopted Resolution R‑25‑168 authorizing Change Order 1 for Contract 22‑14 – unanimous AYES
• Adopted Resolution R‑25‑169 authorizing Change Order 1 for Contract 24‑12 – unanimous AYES
• Adopted consent‑agenda resolutions (R‑25‑171 to R‑25‑177) covering contracts, uniform extensions, budget amendment, and developer agreements – unanimous AYES
• Amended agenda to add item 6A/O‑25‑21 – unanimous AYES
• Scheduled Ordinance O‑25‑20 (sewer and water fee amendment) for public hearing on July 29, 2025 – unanimous AYES
• Scheduled Ordinance O‑25‑21 (off‑site utility easements) for public hearing on July 29, 2025 – unanimous AYES

Parks & Recreation

The Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account on July 9, 2025. All eight members present voted in favor, with no abstentions or nay votes.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (8‑0 vote)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the June 25 vouchers and the minutes from May 28 and June 11. It also approved the Camp Work Program payroll policy and extended the Tier employee pricing deadline to the first day of camp. The commission unanimously rejected Freehold Soccer's request to forgo police for traffic control and agreed to schedule meetings with outside sports organization leaders.

• Approved vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 5/28/2025 & 6/11/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Camp Work Program payroll policy (unanimous)
• Extended Tier employee pricing deadline to first day of camp (unanimous)
• Denied Freehold Soccer request to drop police traffic management (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule meetings with presidents of outside sports organizations (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Committee adopted an executive‑session resolution to exclude the public on privileged matters. It approved the May 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a $1,667,951.66 consolidated bills list. The body authorized a grant application for pickleball courts at Opatut Park and scheduled several bond ordinances for a July 29 public hearing. All consent‑agenda resolutions were adopted in a single motion.

• Adopted executive‑session resolution to exclude public on attorney‑client privilege, affordable housing, redevelopment, traffic safety, fireworks safety, and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved the Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes for 5/27/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-25-154 Consolidated Bills List for $1,667,951.66 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-155 authorizing application for Monmouth County Open Space Grant for pickleball courts at Opatut Park (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance O-25-17 to public hearing on July 29, 2025 for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance O-25-18 to public hearing on July 29, 2025 for water/sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-156 through R-25-167 (unanimous)
• No other substantive actions were taken

Historic Preservation

The commission approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed a resignation, upcoming restoration projects, and plans to seek grant funding.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation

Alissa Keegan moved to approve the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account and Nick Fasano seconded the motion. All seven members present voted in favor. No members voted against or abstained. Jennifer Boutote-Patten was absent.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (7-0)

Township Committee

The Township Committee entered executive session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters, including redevelopment, affordable housing, water & sewer rates, and ordinance form, and voted unanimously to close the public meeting. In the open session the Committee adopted Ordinance O‑25‑16 amending parking restrictions on school days. The Committee also approved four individual resolutions (R‑25‑128, R‑25‑129, R‑25‑130, R‑25‑131) covering sewer rehabilitation, a hockey‑rink improvement project, a water/sewer overpayment, and a consolidated bills list of $3,304,554.10. Finally, the consent agenda containing five additional resolutions (R‑25‑132 to R‑25‑136‑153) was adopted by the same unanimous vote.

• Approved executive‑session resolution to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑25‑16 amending parking restrictions on school days (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑25‑128 authorizing acceptance and final payment for Contract 24‑10 sewer rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑25‑129 authorizing acceptance and final payment for Contract 24‑16 Michael J. Tighe Hockey Rink Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑25‑130 disbursing an overpayment of water/sewer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑25‑131 approving consolidated bills list of $3,304,554.10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R‑25‑132 through R‑25‑136‑153 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

On June 9, 2025 the Freehold Township Environmental Commission met and reviewed the NJ Clean Energy Corridor Project (Smithburg Substation) at 311 Monmouth Road. After reviewing the preliminary and final major site plan and variance application, the commission stated it had no comments or concerns regarding the project. No vote was recorded.

• Stated no comments or concerns on NJ Clean Energy Corridor Project (no vote)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a $19,150 contract to create an interactive video tour for Michael J. Tighe Park. It also approved the meeting vouchers, the prior meeting minutes, and a price increase for golf tee/green signage. The commission hired Michael Balkovic as senior‑center director and decided to keep 2024 splash‑pad pricing unchanged.

• Approved $19,150 video tour contract for Michael J. Tighe Park (unanimous)
• Approved meeting vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 3/26/2025, 4/9/2025, 4/23/2025, 5/14/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved golf tee/green signage price increase to $250 (unanimous)
• Selected Michael Balkovic as senior‑center hire (unanimous)
• Decided to keep splash‑pad pricing unchanged (unanimous)
• Scheduled hockey ribbon‑cutting for June 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved golf bid pricing changes (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee unanimously approved the Consolidated Bills List for $11,899,280.89 and a resolution to hold an executive session on attorney‑client privileged affordable‑housing and redevelopment matters. It also adopted police officer appointments, an ordinance releasing performance guarantees for the Business and Technology Park Phase II, and a consent agenda covering health, grant, staffing, contract and clerk appointments. An ordinance amending parking restrictions was scheduled for a public hearing on June 11 2025.

• Approved resolution to hold executive session on attorney‑client privileged affordable housing and redevelopment matters (unanimous)
• Approved prior regular and executive meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appointing Jaden Oldjohn and Brian Weber as police officers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑25‑13 releasing performance guarantees for Business and Technology Park Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Bills List for $11,899,280.89 (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance O‑25‑16 to public hearing on June 11 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent‑agenda resolutions including health promotion agreement with CentraState, LEAP grant application, registrar appointments, grant acceptances, contract extensions, road material contracts, and clerk reappointment (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account on May 14, 2025. The motion was made by Chris Novella and seconded by Alissa Keegan. All six members present voted in favor, with no abstentions or nay votes.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (6-0)

Municipal Alliance

The committee approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report, which listed an opening balance of $46,898.71 and an ending balance of $61,109.56, was approved. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved Treasurer’s report with opening balance $46,898.71 and ending balance $61,109.56 (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Township Committee

The Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance O‑25‑14 to grant a temporary easement to Monmouth County and Ordinance O‑25‑15 to acquire the Lone Pine Landfill property. It also approved Resolution R‑25‑98, adopting a consolidated bills list totaling $9,483,687.81. The consent agenda containing multiple service agreements, contracts and budget amendments was approved, and Ehsan Chowdhry was appointed to the Human Relations Council.

• Adopted Ordinance O-25-14 granting temporary easement to Monmouth County (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-15 authorizing acquisition of Lone Pine Landfill property (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-97 for final payment on Contract 24-1 Saker Estate demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-98 approving Consolidated Bills List of $9,483,687.81 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-99 through R-25-113 covering service agreements, contracts and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Ehsan Chowdhry as member/minority of the Human Relations Council (unanimous)

Shade Tree

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting without discussion. No appeal hearings were held and no site‑plan report was presented. The commission arranged to set up and staff a booth for Freehold Township Day on July 12. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mark, second by Kurt)
• Planned booth set‑up and staffing for Freehold Township Day on July 12, 3 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (motion by Mark, second by Martin)

Parks & Recreation

Jennifer Boutote-Patten moved to approve the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account and Chris Novella seconded the motion. The commission voted unanimously in favor, with seven ayes and no nays or abstentions. Nancy Valente was absent.

• Approved vouchers for Recreation Trust Account (7-0)

Township Committee

The Committee adopted the 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution R-25-74A) and approved the Consolidated Bills List totaling $18,150,754.89 (Resolution R-25-89). It also approved Ordinance O-25-12 transferring a portion of township roadway jurisdiction to Monmouth County and accepting a portion from the County. A resolution was adopted to exclude the public from discussions involving attorney‑client privileged matters such as affordable housing, redevelopment, and labor negotiations.

• Adopted 2025 Municipal Budget (R-25-74A) – unanimous approval
• Approved Consolidated Bills List of $18,150,754.89 (R-25-89) – unanimous approval
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-12 transferring roadway jurisdiction to Monmouth County – unanimous approval
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-9 to exceed municipal budget appropriations limits – unanimous approval
• Adopted Resolution R-25-87 amending the introduced 2025 budget – unanimous approval
• Adopted Resolution R-25-88 to read the budget by title only – unanimous approval
• Adopted Resolution to exclude public from attorney‑client privileged matters – unanimous approval
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-90 through R-25-96 (shared services, contracts, easements, etc.) – unanimous approval

Historic Preservation

The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission met on April 21, 2025, welcoming new member Jessie Marshall and achieving a full complement. The meeting minutes were approved by Dave Seme and Joe Grabas. The commission discussed upcoming tours, a burial‑ground program, signage, a new catalog database, artifact storage, volunteer needs, and a garden‑party tea, but no further formal actions were recorded.

• Minutes approved by Dave Seme and Joe Grabas

Parks & Recreation

The Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission approved the vouchers for the Recreation Trust Account on April 9, 2025. The motion was made by Alissa Keegan and seconded by Chris Novella. The vote was unanimous, with eight members voting in favor and none against.

• Approved Recreation Trust Account vouchers (8-0)

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee entered executive session and then approved a series of actions. It adopted ordinances to purchase a property at 28 Jackson Mills Road and to amend land‑use sections 145‑147. The Committee also approved a cost‑share payment for the Three Brooks Road culvert project, a consolidated bills list of $3,123,267.95, and several contract resolutions, and made two board appointments.

• Approved executive session to discuss personnel and attorney‑client matters (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-10 to purchase Block71.38, Lot 16 at 28 Jackson Mills Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-11 amending land‑use sections 145‑147 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-80 authorizing payment for cost‑share on Three Brooks Road culvert reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Bills List totaling $3,123,267.95 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-82 through R-25-86 (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Kurczeski to the Board of Health (unanimous)
• Mayor appointed Jessica Marshall as Member B of the Historic Preservation Commission

Shade Tree

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It approved the removal of a heritage tree at 55 Moreau Avenue, requiring the homeowner to plant two approved trees on the property within one year. The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of heritage tree at 55 Moreau Avenue, with condition to plant two approved trees within one year (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its outstanding vouchers and the minutes from the March 12 meeting. Commissioners also voted to increase trust‑account salaries by 3.5%. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.

• Approved outstanding vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 3.5% increase in trust‑account salaries (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee adopted an executive‑session resolution to exclude the public from discussing attorney‑client privileged matters. It approved the purchase of Block 86, Lot 5 at 1075 Main Street and adopted a $10,760,835.47 consolidated bills list. The Committee also scheduled public hearings for three land‑use ordinances and adopted three consent‑agenda resolutions.

• Approved executive‑session resolution to exclude public (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-8 authorizing purchase of Block 86, Lot 5 at 1075 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-25-72 Consolidated Bills List $10,760,835.47 (5-0)
• Moved Ordinance O-25-9 to public hearing on April 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Moved Ordinance O-25-10 to public hearing on April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Moved Ordinance O-25-11 to public hearing on April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions R-25-76, R-25-77, and R-25-78 (5-0)

Township Committee

The Freehold Township Committee met on March 22, 2025 to review the 2025 municipal budget. A presentation covered revenue changes, capital improvements, shared services, and utility highlights. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.