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WThe Lantern highlights the Boro

Volume I Number 1 Freehold Borough, NJ 07728 September 2010

elcome to the first edition of The created by Burnin' Daylite Productions, LLC, and many Freehold Lantern, the newsletter aimed at keeping you, the photographs will be provided by Coachman Studios. resident, homeowner, business owner, informed and up to Principals of Burnin Daylite, Anthony DiFlumeri, and date on all the exciting things that keep Freehold a cut above Coachman Studios, Alan Goldberg, are members of the other communities in Monmouth County. Committee and are volunteering their talent and resources to The newsletter is being published in cooperation with the this borough community effort.Community Information Committee, the Mayor and Council “We are indeed fortunate to have such a variety and depth appointed committee of volunteers whose mission is to keep of talent on the Committee that we can produce this quality the public informed. It is published quarterly and is newsletter,” LeVine said, “both Mr. DiFlumeri and Mr. available at Borough Hall and at businesses advertising in Goldberg have been generous with their talents in the past,” this issue. This Lantern is also available by e-mail to all he added, citing the members' volunteer efforts for the residents and businesses who forward their e-mail addresses Freehold Historic Preservation Commission's two house

tours. DiFlumeri designed the unique Passport used as to [email protected] for the tours, incorporating Goldberg's photography. Committee Chairman Marc LeVine noted the newsletter is DiFlumeri also designed the resident resource guide which is the latest in a series of assertive actions the Committee has currently available at Borough Hall, once again taken to fulfill its mission. A website, www.freeholdboro.org, incorporating Goldberg's photography. “These are just two was established earlier this year and has already been seen as of the areas where these gentlemen have donated their time a progressive move in bringing community actions and and talent,” LeVine said, “and we are grateful their love for people to the attention of residents and business owners.their home town enables them to be so generous.” “While the Committee supports the newsletter,” LeVine “Our business community is in integral part of the success said, “we are seeking input from all sources and welcome of our newest venture,” LeVine continued, “which is why we comments and items of broad interest from our readers. want the newsletter to be available at our restaurants, Each quarter the newsletter will include reports and safety convenience stores, florists, hardware stores, real estate tips from the Police Department, Fire Department and First offices and other businesses in town. We have a unique Aid Squad, a message from Mayor Michael Wilson and the downtown area, we have hardworking residents who operate Borough Council, and brief reports on actions by the their businesses here, and we are once again fortunate to be Planning Board and other municipal boards and authorities. able to walk from shop to shop to conduct business, meet and We are also seeking input from the Board of Education and greet our neighbors, and feel good about it all.”the local Library, and Borough Historian Kevin Coyne and

the Historic Preservation Commission will provide us with history notes in every issue.” In addition to those regular features, The Freehold Lantern will also include an area for local comment, an invitation to send in interesting photographs from the community, and another area for historic postcard presentations. “We are also inviting the patriotic and fraternal organizations to provide us with information on their meetings, upcoming events, and fund raising activities,” LeVine continued, “ and we are hopeful each of the houses of worship located within the borough will provide us with interesting facts about their congregations or services.” The entire project will be funded through sponsorship by local businesses, the chairman continued, and will be endorsed by the CIC. Layout and design of the newsletter is

If you wish to receive the Freehold Lantern via email,

please forward your request to [email protected]

This Commission, appointed by would be a detriment towards preservation and appreciation of the Mayor with consent and history. In many cases, the applicant will alter his plans and show approval of Council, has as its appreciation for ideas presented by commission members that

mission the preservation, will enhance the structure, help historic significance, and permit protection, and encouragement of him to follow through on his improvements.

historical structures in the borough. The Commission serves as an advisory unit, and presents its Headed by David Loring, Chairman, a decision as a recommendation to the Planning Board.

retired Naval officer, the Commission meets at Borough Hall at The Commission also gives annual awards for the best th preservation projects within the previous year and for the past two 6:30 p.m. the 4 Monday of each month and invites the public to

years hosted house tours highlighting construction in Freehold attend.th th th Property owners, developers or contractors who are making over the 18 , 19 and 20 centuries.

renovations to a structure in the historic district must make Members of the Commission with Mr. Loring are Barbara application to the Borough before beginning work, and that Wagner, Vice-Chairman, Secretary Muriel J. Smith, Richard application must include a review by the Commission. Dalik, Anthony DiFlumeri, Greg Clark, Carl Steinberg, Robert Commission members then hear the plans for the building, how it Sive, Jeff Friedman, and Kevin Coyne. Councilman John impacts its historical significance, and if it is advantageous or Newman serves as Council liaison.

MEET THIS COMMITTEEThe Freehold Borough Historical Preservation Commission

Got questions? Get answers! Visit www.freeholdboro.org

This publication is printed and distributed quarterly, September, December, March and June by Burnin Daylite Productions, LLC. and is available on line at www.freeholdboro.org. Copies are available at Borough Hall and at several locations throughout Freehold. Visit the website

at www.freeholdboro.org for further information.

News from the Schools

SCHOOL SPORTS

Freehold Boro High School is one of six having two members.high schools in the District, educating The Freehold boro representative on students from eight towns: Freehold, the Board is Heshy Moses, who is Freehold Township, Colts Neck, Howell, currently also serving as vice Englishtown, Marlboro, Farmingdale, and president.Manalapan. Each of the towns, with the High school principal is Linda Jewell; exception of Howell, has one representative there are two assistant principals, on the Board of Education, with Howell Shale-Brie Doi and John Schollenberger.

If you haven't sat in on a high school sports activity lately, country, gymnastics and football, with both varsity and it's time you tried it. It can't be beat for inexpensive junior varsity, boys and girls teams, all vying to be the best entertainment, pride in your town, support for our teens, they can be.and an exhilarating afternoon or evening. On line, check out HighSchoolSports.net, look up Freehold is Home to the Colonials, and the Colonials field Freehold Boro, pick a sport, time, date and location of teams in numerous sports. This season alone, there are event, and guarantee yourself great entertainment.matches in tennis, soccer, field hockey, volley ball, cross

For comments, questions, concerns, and suggestions, please email Muriel at [email protected]

Freehold Borough is not responsible for this publication’s contents.

10 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

732.409.7449 732.333.0105


Every nationality and culture celebrates holidays, circumference. Outfitted by the King and Queen of Spain festivals, and days of commemoration, but there are several with three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and the largest, the Santa that celebrate the same holiday in different ways. Dia de la Maria, he sailed west from Spain, seeking a route to China Raza is just one such holiday. or the East Indies. His calculations were off, and he never Also known as Native American Day, (and in the United found a new route to bring back spices. States most commonly known as Columbus Day), the But on Oct. 12, 1492, he landed on an island in what is holiday is generally held on the nearest Monday to Oct. 12, now the Bahamas. From there, he sailed to Cuba and is celebrated throughout the Americas and recognizes the Hispaniola, now the Dominican Republic, and Haiti and day Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. returned to Spain to report on his discoveries. In Spanish, Dia de la Raza means the Day of the Race, and Gaining the approval of the King, he left again in 1493, this celebrates the Hispanic heritage of Latin America, bringing time with 17 ships, retracing his original voyage. He into it all the ethnic and cultural influences that make it explored Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands, founded a distinctive. It is celebrated in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, colony on Hispaniola, and once again returned to Spain Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela. with his stories of the new world. Five years later, he made Cristobal Colon, born Cristoforo Colombo in Genoa, Italy, his third journey, this time exploring Venezuela and followed the newly acquired theory that the world was discovering the Orinoco River, where it flowed into the round, not flat as generations before him had believed. He Atlantic Ocean.wanted to prove his own calculations of the earth's Although Columbus has also been reviled for bringing

slavery, the conquistadores, and disease to the New World, his deeds are still celebrated because of the actions and influences on all the people who came after him; it was they who melted European culture with the indigenous cultures of South and Central Americas, creating the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic society who now celebrate Dia da la Raza.

Dia de la Raza is a popular holidayDia de la Raza is a popular holiday

The Planning/Zoning Board approved a use variance for Veronica Davis at its Aug. 25 meeting, after the application was returned to the Board by Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson for action. The variance, approved by a 5-3 vote, grants relief to the applicant and allows a portion of the building at 80 Court Street to be used as a law office and part as a personal residence. A mixed use of this type is not permitted in the zone.

Planning& Zoning Actions

Keeping the Borough Safe

With the change of time, all property owners should do not hesitate make it a practice to check their smoke, fire, and CO to contact the alarms in their own homes. Fire Department As sophisticated as our fire equipment is, and as at dedicated as our volunteers are, the first step in preventing 732- 462-0164 fires is for the property owner or resident to take for assistance.precautionary measures. Our fire fighters would far prefer to prevent a fire than Fire and smoke alarms are the first avenue of safety for have to respond to one. all concerned. Ensuring that batteries are active and the equipment is in working condition is the best way to accomplish this. If you do not have the proper alarms, or if you are uncertain of how to be certain they are working properly,

Freehold Borough Fire Department

Freehold Borough First Aid

nothing may have been taken, these residents feel their privacy has been invaded. Which it has been. It appears that would-be thieves entering cars parked on the street or in private driveways are after one thing....electronics equipment. Looking into the glove box

As safe a community as Freehold is, it is still imperative for for a hidden GPS, searching under a seat for a cell phone or

all of us to take precautions to ensure our safety, and the DVD, even when such items are secreted away in your

safety of our property.residence, still causes alarm and disgust among our law

Locking your vehicles even when parked in your own abiding citizens whose territory has been invaded.

driveways is one way to cut down on crime. In the past, The simple solution is to keep all vehicles locked, ensure

there has been a wave of complaints by local residents all valuables have been removed, and do your own share in

whose unlocked cars have been entered, the contents of helping to keep Freehold the safe, comfortable, and family-

their glove boxes strewn about the vehicle, and their private oriented community it is.

property left in the vehicle searched and moved. While

Freehold Borough Police Department

Police Department

First Aid

Fire Protection

Freehold Borough Police Department36 Jackson Street

Freehold, NJ 07728Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-Emergency: 732-462-1233Fax: 732-577-8308

Freehold First Aid Squad18 Spring Street

Freehold, NJ 07728Tel: 732-308-1515

www.freeholdfirstaid.org

Freehold Fire Department Bureau of Fire Protection

51 West Main StreetFreehold, NJ 07728Tel: 732-462-0164

For your

information:


The Freehold First Aid Squad is more than ten calls a day. At least in the midst of its fund raising two trained and certified emergency drive, but is also in desperate need medical technicians respond to of new members. every call. The Squad, comprised of all In addition to emergency response, volunteer members, none of whom Squad members are also present at receives any salary or stipend at all, numerous group gatherings in the has four different levels of borough, from Cruise Nites in the membership, depending on the age summer to high school football of the prospective squad member to games.the amount of time and type of Donations to the squad can be volunteerism each person wishes to made by check to the First Aid do. Members are needed at all Squad, and mailed to 18 Spring St., levels. Freehold, NJ 07728, or on line by The Squad provides professional visiting the squad's website at and quick service and receives Freeholdfirstaid.org, and clicking accolades on a regular basis for the on the donation icon. All donations lives they save, the comfort they are tax deductible as the Squad is bring, and the pride they take in qualified as a 501C (3) their ability to help a neighbor, organization. friend or stranger. Members answer more than 3800 calls a year, or

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Mayor Michael Wilson

Mayor’s Memo

The Committee was formed last year, and its members are appointed annually by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body. The mission of the Committee is to provide an avenue of information about borough happenings, events, activities, governmental action, and the dissemination of facts relating to the Borough of Freehold. Marc Levine is chairman of the Committee, and Councilman Jaye Simms is Counncil liaison. Other members of the committee are Alan Goldberg, Kevin Asadi, Anthony DiFlumeri, and Lisa Schofield, Lisa Kristiansen and Mike Rosseel. The committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall on the second Tuesday of every month, The public is invited to attend.

Who are we?What is the Communication Information Committee and who is on it?

want to first take this opportunity to thank all of the many volunteers who devote their time and talent to making Freehold a better community. I would particularly like to commend the CIC for its contributions to this new Inewsletter, which I anticipate will be an enjoyable avenue for keeping all the residents informed about what is

happening in our community. Though the newsletter is created by highly talented and devoted private individuals, members of the CIC committee will continue to provide input to make it relevant and informative.Speaking of volunteers, Freehold Borough is thriving with numerous residents who are generous with their time and talent, and there are still some spots open for a variety of committees and commissions. We therefore invite you to visit our first Volunteer Fair, occurring on Saturday, September 25, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Hall of Records Parking Lot; rain location is at the Park Avenue School. This event will also feature other borough entities in need of volunteers.

I encourage you all to learn more about each available volunteer opportunity, and match your interests, talents and skills to benefit the borough and give yourself an opportunity to be a more integrated part of Freehold. The Borough Council believes it is in the best interests of the taxpayers of the Borough to foster open government and provide citizens with information and opportunities to serve on the various appointed municipal positions that exist within the Borough of Freehold. The Borough Clerk maintains a Register of Appointed Municipal Positions so every resident can have an opportunity to volunteer on a committee which interests them. So stop in at Borough Hall during regular business hours, or visit www.freeholdboro.org. If you have any suggestions or news, please contact the editor of The Lantern.

It's full speed ahead for this bustling and busy 18 month Kevin Kane is our liaison with the governing body. old Committee. We spent our Fourth of July weekend Come meet us and see why we do take such pride in our working with World Changers in making repairs and Freehold neighborhoods. renovations to borough homes in need of help. There's a lot to be said for changing or helping to change our own little corner of the world. Next on the agenda is our on-going project of working with the residents of Conover and Marcy streets and we have already addressed a number of their concerns, including lighting and similar situations. The Committee is always looking for new ideas and welcomes visitors to its meetings, held the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall. Working with me on this committee are Debbie Kelan, Maureen Haley, secretary, Bill Anderson, Sheryl Mott, Casey Surgent, Dan Xavier, Danielle Sims, Lynn Cannon, Joann Stives, Donna Koloski, Kathye Smith and Anthony Di Flumeri. Councilman


Neighborhood Pride Report Be sure to visit

www.bettertheboro.com

According to a recent survey taken by the CIC, most effective means of distributing borough information.respondents get their news about Freehold resource For more information on the Aug. 4 survey, visit information from the newspaper. www.freeholdboro.org In the survey, which was conducted over a two hour

period and cannot be considered scientifically accurate, respondents also said they get their information from websites, with the fewest number of respondents

indicating they call Borough Hall to get their

information. In the same survey, 100 per cent of the residents said they would be interested in reading a borough newsletter such as The Lantern, and most said

they think newspapers, a borough newsletter, websites and the banner

spanning Main St. are the most

survey results

The Freehold Public Library, located at 28-1/2 East Main (TLC) has monthly meetings and activities; this active Street, is YOUR library! Besides having an important group involves students from various schools in 6th grade presence in the heart of Freehold, the century-old through high school. Adults may choose from two book "Carnegie" building is a much-loved landmark. The groups which meet monthly. collection includes books and magazines for adults, The Friends of the Library group runs book sales and children, and everyone in-between (plus movies and books special presentations. In addition, there are a variety of on CD). Public-use of internet computers and free wireless family programs throughout the year. A favorite attraction internet access are available as well. Parking is located in is the display case, where community members' collections the Market Yard lot. are featured. September is "Library Card Sign-Up Month"; there's no Local better time to come in with the whole family! Library artists' hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, work is Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., and exhibitSaturdays (during the fall and winter times) from 9 a.m. to ed on 1 p.m. the Looking into the fall, your Library has a number of great main level, opportunities for fun and learning. For toddlers, there is a as well.weekly "Toddler Time." Preschoolers may be signed up for Mark your calendars: a weekly storytime with craft. For the elementary-school on Wednesday, set, there are occasional craft programs and special themed September 22, at 7:00 events in the afternoon. The Teen Library Committee p.m. there will be a special

screening of The Civil War: A Film By Ken Burns (Episode One). This award-winning series was acquired by your Library as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' "We the People Bookshelf" grant. Stop by for the newsletter. To have a copy emailed to you, send your email address to [email protected]. You may also view the Library blog anytime at: http://freeholdpubliclibrary.blogspot.com/ <http://freeholdpubliclibrary.blogspot.com/> or join "The Freehold Public Library" group on Facebook. Call 732-462-5135 for more information.


Library Lines By Librarian Kathy Mulholland

Vintage advertising postcard issued by the Freehold Merchants Association, circa 1908, includes facts on the back, including population, 5,000, taxes, $7.45 per thousand, eight churches, 700 public school students, 160 parochial school students, 160 military school students, one theater, public library, five large hotels, seven large manufacturing establishments and 150 business places. From the collection of Dick Dalek, member, Freehold Historic Preservation Commission.

Freehold Borough Dates to Know

Borough Council:

Recreation Commission:

Board of Health:

Shade Tree Commission:

Recycling:

Historic Preservation Commission:

Neighborhood Pride Committee:

Community Information Committee:

Regular meetings First Monday of every month Saturday, Oct. 2 (Raindate, Sunday, Oct. 3)rd

Workshop meetings: 3 Monday of every month 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.All meetings are at Borough Hall at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Pat Ruegge at 462-4200 for information or and open to the public application visit freeholdboro.org

Third Tuesday of every month: 7:30 p.m.

Breakfast with SantaDec. .11 at Sweet Lews, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noonSecond Thursday of every month: 8 p.m.Call 732-308-1887American Hotel

Third Thursday of every month: 6:30 p.m Dec. 12, 18, 19 9 a.m.Call 431-3220Jolly Trolly

Paper and Cardboard: Sept. 15, 29; Oct. 13, 27; Nov. 10, Dec. 18, 19, 5 to 9 p.m.

24; Dec. 8, 22Sunday, Dec. 20, 4 to 8 p.m.

Commingled: Sept. 22; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3, 17, Call 732-333-0094

Dec. 1, 15, 29

th4 Monday of every month: 6:30 p.m.

1st Thursday of every month: 7 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of every month: 6:30 p.m.

Borough Wide Yard Sale

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