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 "city": "Freehold",
 "state": "New Jersey",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-977",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": "Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss park renovations and summer programs",
   "summary": "The commission will review updates on several park projects and recent community events. Discussions include renovations at Michael J. Tighe Park and the Sami Center playground. The body will also review the summer camp and senior center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-976",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board will vote on a variance, an appeal, and a stormwater plan amendment",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Planning Board will consider a variance application (VAR# 019-24) for 100 Commerce Drive by New Roc NJ Holdings, LLC. It will also consider an appeal to the Zoning Officer determination (PLNG# 01-26) for 3 Iroquois Drive by Barry Rozen. A public hearing and resolution will be held to amend the township's Stormwater Management Plan element.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-973",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Historic Preservation",
   "headline": "Commission discusses West Freehold Schoolhouse restoration and signage",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing updates on the West Freehold Schoolhouse, including window re-installation and a bid for porch replacement. Members are also discussing historic signage and design ideas for an electronic monument sign at Oakley.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-975",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Lake Topanemus Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will discuss lake restoration and 2026 work projects",
   "summary": "The Lake Topanemus Park Commission meeting will review the lake restoration plan and outline work projects for 2026. It will also include the Treasurer’s Report on bill payments, Commissioner and Volunteer reports, and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-971",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township Committee to approve $6.2 M bond for capital improvements",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rent‑control amendment, a $6,229,072 bond ordinance for general capital projects, and a $966,000 bond for water and sewer upgrades. It will also act on a right‑of‑way dedication to Monmouth County and a sale of a parcel to a qualified low‑ or moderate‑income household. Additional items include permits for community events and a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering budget modifications, insurance bylaws, shared IT services, uniform contracts, and other service agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-974",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Review of variance for Throckmorton Vehicle Storage expansion on Throckmorton St.",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The commission will review an amended preliminary and final major site plan (SP# 654-1-25) and a “D” variance application (VAR# 005-25) submitted by 75 Bannard Realty Corp. for the Throckmorton Vehicle Storage project, which seeks to consolidate two lots and expand parking to 453 spaces in the Commercial (B‑2) and Light Industrial zones. The commission may take formal action on the site‑plan approval and variance relief requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-972",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-968",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": "Commission will discuss multiple park improvement projects and community events",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission will review several ongoing park projects, including the Durand Respite Area, My Playground, Tennis Pavilion, MJT Basketball Court renovations, and the Sami Center Playground. New business includes discussion of a summer camp police officer, senior center matters, a navigation update and naming contest for First Look Park, the Red White and Brew 5K event, Freehold Township Day, and the Monmouth County Youth Work Program payroll policy. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are slated for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-967",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Freehold Township adopts Jackson Mills Road redevelopment plan for Block 83",
   "summary": "The Township Committee will adopt Ordinance O‑26‑21, which approves the Jackson Mills Road Redevelopment Plan for Block 83, Lots 5 and 6, creating a new Jackson Mills Road Redevelopment Zone. The committee will also consider several resolutions, including releasing performance guarantees for A&A Truck Parts, Inc., denying guarantees for Regent Oaks subdivision, and authorizing a shared‑services police communication agreement with Monmouth County. Additional resolutions will amend the 2026 budget to reflect the National Opioid Settlement and an Alcohol Education grant, and authorize the Tax Collector to mail estimated tax bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-969",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-969",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider warehouse expansion and redevelopment plan",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will review variance applications for a residential garage and a warehouse addition. The board will also consider a redevelopment plan for properties on Jackson Mills Road and an appeal regarding a batting cage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-963",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Lake Topanemus Commission",
   "headline": "Lake Topanemus Commission will discuss routine park matters",
   "summary": "The Lake Topanemus Park Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2026 at Borough Hall, 30 Mechanic Street in Freehold. Commissioners will review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer’s report, and consider old business such as lake restoration and 2026 work projects. The agenda also includes new business, commissioner and volunteer reports, guest reports, public comments, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-959",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-959",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Historic Preservation",
   "headline": "No agenda provided for meeting",
   "summary": "The agenda text states there is no agenda associated with this meeting and directs residents to review the minutes instead.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-970",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-970",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-956",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "No agenda available for June 9, 2026 meeting",
   "summary": "The provided document is a website interface error page. No meeting agenda or materials were found in the system for this date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-962",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-962",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "June 8 Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled.",
   "summary": "The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for July 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Residents should watch for future notices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-961",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "June 4, 2026 Planning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Freehold Township Planning Board scheduled for June 4, 2026, has been cancelled. All noticed items will be carried to the next meeting on June 18, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-957",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": "Parks commission discusses summer camp and playground projects",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will review minutes from April and May, discuss old business projects like the Durand Respite Area, and consider new business items including Summer Camp and the Red White and Brew 5K event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-955",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township adopts Jackson Mills Road redevelopment plan for Block 83",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Committee will adopt Ordinance O‑26‑21, approving the Jackson Mills Road Redevelopment Plan for Block 83, Lots 5 and 6. The meeting also includes acceptance of a landscape and buffer easement at 3479 Route 9 (Ordinance O‑26‑20) and several resolutions authorizing developer agreements and contract extensions. All items are presented for vote or consent as listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-954",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-954",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Freehold Township Planning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Freehold Township Planning Board scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been cancelled. All noticed items will be carried to the next meeting on June 4, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-953",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Lake Topanemus Commission",
   "headline": "Lake Topanemus Commission to discuss lake restoration and 2026 work projects",
   "summary": "The Lake Topanemus Park Commission will meet to review financial reports and previous minutes. The body will discuss ongoing lake restoration and planned work projects for 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-947",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-947",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Historic Preservation",
   "headline": "No agenda provided for Historic Preservation meeting",
   "summary": "There is no agenda associated with this meeting. The document directs the public to review the minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-960",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-960",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-945",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-945",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township Committee approves $64,808 grant and easement for 3479 Route 9",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Committee will consider several resolutions and an ordinance at its May 12 meeting. Items include accepting a $64,808.43 grant for hazardous site remediation at 34 Topanemus Lane, adopting an ordinance to accept landscape, buffer, and pedestrian easements for the property at 3479 Route 9, and renewing shared‑services agreements for active‑shooter training and school law‑enforcement officers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-951",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-951",
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission meeting on May 11 cancelled",
   "summary": "The Township of Freehold Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for June 8, 2026 at 7:30 pm.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-952",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider Capital Project Review for Debois Creek Recreation Area",
   "summary": "The Freehold Township Planning Board will review several applications, including a capital project for the Debois Creek Recreation Area, a variance for a property on Monmouth Road, and a site‑plan waiver for a sign at 4041 US Route 9. The board will also consider a resolution to study redevelopment of a property on Block 70.05, Lot 10, and an extension of time for the Stonehill Subdivision. Formal votes may be taken on these items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-949",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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