Calendar of Events
Mayor's Wellness Campaign
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RECREATION HAPPENINGS
Recreation offers On-Line Registration
Residents are now able to register for their favorite programs or events on-line at
DO NOT SOLICIT LIST
Click here for the most recent Do Not Solicit List
Click here for the Do Not Solicit Form
OPRA Request Form
Vital Records Application
Click here for the most recent Vital Records Application
Construction Forms
Click here to view fillable PDF construction forms.
Check Your Home For Open Permits
Freehold Township Construction Forms
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Click here for current job opportunities
What is Stormwater Pollution?
For information regarding Stormwater Regulations click here!
Current TV-77 Programming
1) From the Mayor's Desk
Click here to watch all episodes of Mayor's Desk
Mayor Thomas L. Cook's Message
| EMERGENCY ALERTS FOR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS |
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Effective, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, wearing face coverings in Freehold Township Municipal Buildings is now optional, and we encourage all to follow the CDC guidance. Remote services remain available for those who choose to utilize them instead of in-person visits. We would like to remind all visitors, if you are sick, please stay home. |
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General Election 2021 Updates
Linked below are a number of updates regarding the General Election.
Mail-in Ballot Drop Box Locations
Safe Candy Trunk or Treat - M.J. Tighe Park
Freehold Township Recreation will be holding this year's Safe Candy Trunk or Treat event at Michael J. Tighe Park on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. FREE for Freehold Township Residents ages 2 - 14. See flyer for more information.
Safe Candy Trunk or Treat Flyer
Firehouse Haunted Drive-Thru
The creepy haunts of Station 16-1 Drive-Thru is set for Saturday, October 30th from 6-9PM! Join them for a howling good time once again as the firehouse transforms into a night of frights!
Halloween Movie on the Lawn
Freehold Township Employee Volleyball
For the 2nd consecutive year, the Freehold Township Mayor’s Wellness Campaign Sponsored a summer employee volleyball league. The league consisted of approximately 50 employees spanning 11 departments throughout the Township. The league promoted healthy living and camaraderie amongst employees. On Wednesday, September 29th the Mayor and the Township Committee presented Awards to the winning teams and celebrated a successful season with an end of the season party.
Bike Exchange
The Bike Exchange is a non-profit, run only by volunteers that collects, repairs and sells reconditioned bikes at its store in Ewing, NJ. All proceeds support the Boys & Girls Club afterschool and summer programs. To date, the Bike Exchange has raised over $1,300,000.00. These funds have helped train inner city students to qualify for good jobs and/or pursue higher education.
The bike drive is sponsored by Applewood, an engaged living community, where you will receive a tax deduction form, for each donated bicycle.
Please bring your bikes to: Applewood Estates, 1 Applewood Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728, on Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Contact: Spencer Halper 609-903-3575
2021 BULK COLLECTION
Sectors A, B and C: Week of September 27th
Sectors D, E and F: Week of October 11th
BULK COLLECTION IS LIMITED TO 8 CUBIC YARDS PER HOUSEHOLD. No electronics (i.e. computers, televisions, etc.…) or construction debris can be placed with bulk collection. No Brush is collected with bulk items. All material needs to be at the curbside prior to 6:00 am of the Monday of the scheduled week of collection, once a street has been completed crews will NOT return. If you live in a Condominium, Townhouse or Apartment, please check with your association to see if they are participating.
Hydrant Flushing
The Freehold Township Water Department will commence hydrant flushing on Monday, September 13, 2021 and continue through Friday, November 19, 2021. Flushing will be done between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The flushing may cause the water to become slightly discolored. Running the cold water for several minutes should clear up the problem. Call 732-294-2170 with any questions or concerns.
PASSPORT PROCESSING DELAYS - PLAN AHEAD
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents to apply for passports well in advance of any planned travel since the U.S. Department of State is experiencing unprecedented passport processing delays.
According to the most recent update on July 2, the current Federal Passport Agency service times are as follows:
- Routine service – Up to 18 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received; the 18 week estimate accounts for up to 12 weeks of processing time and 6 weeks for mailing.
- Expedited service (for an additional $60) – Up to 12 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received; the 12 week estimate accounts for up to 6 weeks of processing time and 6 weeks for mailing.
For more information: https://www.monmouthcountyclerk.com/press-releases/county-clerk-hanlon-advises-residents-to-apply-for-passports-well-in-advance-due-to-extended-passport-processing-delays/
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER RE-OPENING
The Freehold Township Senior Center will re-open with limited hours on July 12th. The Senior Center will be open to Freehold Township and Boro residents ONLY, Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m .– 2 p.m. for arts and crafts, social interaction, games/cards.
- No socials until the official re-opening.
-One exercise class per day.
- No busing until official re-opening.
- Refreshments will not be provided at the Senior Center and must be brought from home.
-Participants will be required to sign a waiver agreeing to protocol.
ROADSIDE SIGN ENFORCEMENT
Attention Voters Polling Locations Temporary Change
Effective for 2021 Primary and General Elections
- District 2 and 21 Polling location changed from Raintree Clubhouse to New Polling location IPlay America 110 Schanck Road (Event Entrance).
- District 19 Polling Location changed from Wyndham Clubhouse to New Polling Location IPlay America 110 Schanck Road (Event Entrance).
If you need any aditional information contact the Township Clerk's Office at 732-294-2010.
Monmouth County Paper Shredding
Is it time for you to dispose of confidential documents and old files? Bring your Documents to be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Dont be a target of identity theft!
Click Here for more Information
Monmouth County COVID-19 Vaccination Information
At this time, Monmouth County is administering the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which is approved for adults ages 18 and over. No one under 18 can be given the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. For more information and to register for the vaccine, please visit www.visitmonmouth.com/health.
Sunshine Cards for Seniors
Thank You to all the volunteers who donated their time to help make Sunshine Cards for our local seniors to help brighten their day during the height of the pandemic. Freehold Township collected and delivered over 2,800 cards.
Freehold Township Meeting Dates 2021
Click here for the meeting dates for 2021
Monmouth County Free Covid-19 Testing
Monmouth County offers free COVID-19 testing for county residents. Each testing location will have 200 tests available and once those are administered, the clinic will close for the day.
Information about the County’s COVID-19 testing program is available on www.visitmonmouth.com. Residents are encouraged to fill out the testing requisition form ahead of testing in order to expedite the process.
September-December 2021 Testing Calendar Locations
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence does not just stop because of a crisis like the one we are currently facing. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. For many victims, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It is in these very trying times that a victim needs 180 even more, and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. We have made a few temporary shifts to some of our services, but 180 is operational and here to help.
Click here for more information
Contact Tracing
If you have COVID-19 or have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19, a Freehold Area Health Department worker may call you to check on your health, discuss who you’ve been in contact with, ask you to stay home to self-isolate/quarantine, if you aren’t doing so already, and answer your questions.
Contact tracing is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and helps keep you, your family, and your community safe.
Click here for more information in English and Spanish
Freehold Township Committee Passes Restaurant Support Resolution
In anticipation that the state will relax restaurants restrictions in the near future, the Freehold Township Committee has passed a resolution to simplify the process for restaurant owners to quickly and easily apply for seasonal outdoor dining permits through the Zoning Office and expansions to their alcohol consumption areas through the Clerk’s Office. This resolution will take effect immediately to help these small businesses continue their operations under the orders of the governor and to maintain public safety while doing so.
The following actions have been taken in support of continuing and expanding business operations within the Township:
1. The Zoning Officer will implement an abbreviated and emergency application process for businesses to utilize outdoor areas.
2. The Zoning Officer will approve temporary and emergency zoning permissions to conduct the required operations outdoors, in parking areas, grass areas and drives, so long as they are consistent with the safety of the public.
3. The Zoning Officer will consult with Township Engineer, Township Administrator, Police Chief and Health Officer to ensure consistency with his determination of safety.
4. The Township Clerk is authorized, upon consultation with the Police Chief, to approve expansions for alcohol beverage consumption areas through the state system, should the State promulgate the appropriate rules.
Click here to view the entire resolution.
Letter from the Mayor Regarding Affordable Housing Settlement
There are upcoming adjustments to our current zoning laws that will change the landscape of our hometown. These changes are not desired by or at the behest of your local government but are the result of strong-armed tactics by our State Courts, land developers and others who want to dictate the look and feel of communities across the State. It is important to understand, these changes are being driven by people who will never live, work, or visit here and /or will significantly profit from these changes.
COVID-19 Firearms Procedure
In an effort to continue to provide services to our residents, while protecting both our employees and the public, the Freehold Township Police Department has determined that we must make some temporary changes to the procedure for picking up Firearms ID Cards / Handgun Permits.
COVID-19 F.A.Qs - Close Contacts To Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Click here to view the frequently asked questions
Notice To Residents
Issuance of vital records - If constituents need their vital records during the emergency, and the local office is closed, they can be referred to the State for the issuance of their records. They can either mail in their orders to this address:
Office of Vital Statistics & Registry
Issuance Unit
P.O Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625
Or, they can place an online order using this link: Click here
Message from Mayor Lester A. Preston Jr. on COVID-19
Freehold Township has increased our disinfecting and cleaning protocols in our municipal buildings. We urge residents to utilize our drop box for payments and use the online debit card payment option on our website in lieu of visiting town hall. We look forward to coming together as a Township to combat the spread of COVID-19 and confirm to the public our confidence in the safety of our community.
Click here to read Full Message from Mayor Lester A. Preston Jr.
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) What you should know
English Spanish (Click to view informational PDF)
Coronavirus questions are being handled by the health experts at the NJ Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
For more information:
NJDOH website at www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
NJDOH social media:
Twitter @njdeptofhealth Instagram @njdeptofhealth Facebook /njdeptofhealth
Notice To Residents
Effective immediately recycling will no longer be accepted at the curbside in plastic bags. Recyclables must be loose in a container no larger than 30 gallons without a lid. This rule has been in effect for several years and is now being strictly enforced. Monmouth County and the State of New Jersey has also had this in effect for several years. The bags contaminate the recycling at the end market and can cause damage to the equipment.
Freehold Township appreciates your cooperation during this change.
The Freehold Township Recycling Center is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Construction Forms
Click here to view fillable PDF construction forms.
Freehold Township Construction Forms
The Alliance Newsletter
Click here to view the newsletters of the Freehold Municipal Alliance
Municipal Alliance To Prevent Substance Abuse Video
A Notice To JCP&L Customers Who Use Electrically Operated Life-Support Equipment
If any member of your household depends on electrically operated life-support equipment, please let Jersey Central Power & Light know by calling 1-800-662-3115. JCP&L will send you a form that must be completed and signed by your physician every year to verify that you have lifesupport. When JCP&L receives your completed form, they we will add your name to their critical care list. The list will be used during a power outage to contact all critical care customers by telephone if the outage may affect their electric service for more than 24 hours. In addition, the list will be provided to county and municipal Offices of Emergency Management. There is no charge for this service. It’s also important that life-support customers have a contingency plan, such as a battery backup. If you have any questions about this Critical Customer Care Program, please call 1-800-662-3115.
New age-restricted rental affordable housing on Business Route 33 In The Township
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2021 Road Overlay Program
Click here to view the 2021 road overlay road list.
Space Heater Awareness
Please refer to the flyer for proper and safe use of space heaters in your home.
If you need any further assistance you may contact;
Fire Official: Shaun Reilly (732) 294-2083 Fire inspector: David Velez (732) 294-2094 Housing Inspector: John DePinto (732) 294-2068
State of NJ Uniform Fire Code
Effective January 2019 all inspections for residential certificates for continued occupancy (C.C.O’s) specifically smoke alarm certifications, must comply with the State of NJ uniform fire code as follows:
1. Smoke Detectors: All homes built prior to 1981 which have only battery operated smoke detectors/alarms and not interconnected hardwired alarms are required to be replaced with a ten year sealed battery powered single station unit at time of change in ownership and/or occupancy. This new State regulation only applies to battery operated smoke detectors/alarms. Referencing: NJAC 5:70-4.19.
2. Fire Extinguishers: All fire extinguisher installations must meet the following:
- Shall be located within ten feet of the kitchen and located in a path of egress.
- Must be readily accessible and not obstructed by view.
- Must be mounted on the manufacturer’s provided bracket at a height no greater than 5Ft above the floor to the top of the extinguisher.
- Have a minimum rating of 2A-10B:C no more than 10 pound and Must be Tagged (indicating that the unit was serviced by a Division of Fire Safety contractor within the last 12 months) or Newly purchased (purchase receipt must be provided at time of inspection).
Notice to Residents
Please note if you are requesting a certified 200-foot list, please be aware that the request goes through the engineering office not the tax assessor office.
Proposed Halls Mill Road Improvements
For information regarding the Halls Mill road improvements
Click here to view PDF
Click here to be directed to the Monmouth County website with more information
Mobile Elections App Upgrade
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce the upgrade of the free mobile app, Monmouth County Votes, which is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app is designed to give voters easy access to all information regarding elections and voting.
Click here for more information
NJ Clean Energy Program
Receive tax-free money to make energy related improvements for NJ residents, businesses and government.
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ANNUAL REASSESSMENT INSPECTIONS
The annual Reassessment inspections have begun. If you have recently received a blue postcard in the mail, you are located in the area of the municipality that will have an attempted inspection for the annual reassessment. Click here for more information
Property Tax and Utilities information now online
Property Tax and Water and Sewer utilities information is available online. We are now accepting online payments. Click here to view.
Reporting of Animal Carcass on Roadways
Please contact the Department of Public Works at 732-294-2160 to report animal carcasses on the Freehold Township roadways.
Monmouth County Special Needs Registry
The Monmouth County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens with special needs who reside, attend school or are employed in Monmouth County. The registry was created to help police officers and other emergency service personnel better assist residents with special needs in the event of an emergency by providing those first responders with vital information regarding a registrant's special needs, emergency contact information, physical description and current photograph of the registrant. Information about a SNR registrant shall be kept strictly confidential.
Click here to view a press release
Recycling Center Update
Effective immediately the recycling center will only be accepting electronics from Freehold Township residents. Electronics from out of Freehold Township can be drop off at:
Monmouth County Reclamation Center (main entrance)
6000 Asbury Avenue (west of Shafto Road)
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
For hours and other information please call 732-683-8686.
Freehold Township Meter Upgrade Program
There will be a mandatory area-wide water meter upgrade project in Freehold Township which is being contracted through Saks Metering in order to meet NJDEP water supply regulations. Residents will need to make an appointment with Saks Metering by
1) Visiting their website at www.saksmetering.com and clicking on Make an appointment
2) E-mail Sake Metering at info@saksmetering.com and using the subject line "Freehold Township Meter Replacement"
3) Call Saks Metering at 732-730-5633
Click here for more information
Frequently Asked Questions video
Energy Assistance Programs Available
New Jersey residents who need help paying their energy bills should call 1-800-510-3102 to find out if they qualify for assistance, and how to apply.
Click here for more information
Current Recycling Schedule
Click here to view the current recycling schedule
Freehold First Aid Drive
Freehold First Aid is in need of volunteers.
If you would like more information or would like to make a contribution, please call 732-308-1515 or visit http://www.freeholdems.org/.
Reporting Potholes
If you see a pothole that is in need of repair in Freehold Township, please click here to use the form located on the website, or contact the Department of Public Works at 732-294-2160.
Rules Solicitors must follow before knocking on your door
1) Commercial solicitors are allowed out only on Monday - Saturday and cannot knock after 7:30 pm
2) Non-Commercial solicitors cannot knock after 9 pm
3) All commercial solicitors except for Verizon, Cablevision and public utility companies, must have Freehold Township issued identification. Non-commercial solicitors will have badges issued by their organization.
4) If a solicitor knocks on your door and does not meet the requirements outlined above, or if you are on the Do Not Solicit list, call the Police Department immediately at 732-462-7500.
The Freehold Township Committee will be holding a 9-11 20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Plaza 9-11 Monument, located at the corner of Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads. Township residents and guests are welcomed to attend.