On Feb. 16, officials in Freehold Township Fire District No. 1 will seek voter approval for two items: a $1.7 million budget for 2019 and the purchase of a new fire vehicle.
There are two fire districts in Freehold Township. Fire District No. 1 is west of Route 9. Firefighting services are provided by the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1.
Registered votes who reside in Fire District No. 1 are eligible to vote in the election, which will be held from 2-9 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1, Stillwells Corner Road, next to the municipal building.
Voters will be asked to approve a $1.7 million budget to support the operation of the fire district and to fund its 2019 operating expenses. The budget, if approved, will be supported by the collection of $1.6 million in taxes to be paid by the fire district’s property owners.