The Borough of Freehold, in Monmouth County, will be awarded with the Veteran Friendly Municipality Certification this evening.

Location: Borough Hall @ 51 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07727
Date: February 3rd, 2020
Time: 7:00PM

Event: Freehold Borough to be Presented with Veteran Friendly Municipality Certification by the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce

Criteria: To receive this certification, towns adopt a resolution specifying they will make a good faith effort to award 6% of public contracts to veteran owned businesses, achieve a work force that is 5% veterans, set aside 3 parking spaces for veterans in municipal parking areas, and make a proactive effort to notify veteran businesses of public bidding opportunities.

The chamber will present the certificate to borough leaders during a brief speech and ceremony.

It is a heart warming moment for veterans and recognition of Freehold for its efforts