CommitteeFreehold Township

Historic Preservation

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Aug 15, 2026

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Freehold Township

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Historic preservation projects move forward

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Historic Preservation Meeting Summary

The Township declined an $800,000 asking price for the landmarked Parker, Clayton, Borga Farm property, while estimated repairs to the West Freehold Schoolhouse porch were put at about $13,000.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Schoolhouse Restoration Moves Toward Completion

Window installation at the West Freehold Schoolhouse is expected to finish within a week, with $1,100 in installation savings from the original bid. Painting is expected to begin around June 30, 2026, while a reopening is tentatively being considered for October or early spring 2027.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Historic Preservation Projects Move Forward

The commission identified multiple Oakley Farm repairs for inclusion in a five-year budget plan, including barn roofs, plaster, paint, and a peeling dining room ceiling. Heritage Trail installation is also expected to begin, with the first five signs targeted for completion by July 4, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Historic Sites Receive Preservation Updates

The commission agreed to use Taylor/Leiffert Construction for West Freehold Schoolhouse shutters at a quoted cost of $20,150, including hardware, installation, and painting. The separate painting estimate was revised to $4,480 after a paint donation.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Historic Preservation Projects Advance

The West Freehold Schoolhouse received a $10,000 matching grant for window restoration, with completion targeted before May 2026. The Heritage Society will fund the building’s post-restoration painting at $5,600, while the commission plans to spend approximately $2,000 on a searchable historic-resources database.

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Briefing

Jan 19, 2026

Historic preservation projects move forward

The commission unanimously elected Cheryl Polverino as chair and David Seme as vice chair for 2026, while advancing plans to restore the West Freehold Schoolhouse, review the William Smith House for possible landmarking, and complete historic-site signs.

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