The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-13
County F%reeholders

The Atlantic Highlands Citizens as
ISOLATION, the Lions club, Woodland
ers and the Atlantic Highlands journal,
last Wednesday had communications
before the board Of freeholders in ref
ference to the proposed paving of Val
ley drive and Center avenue. Each of
the organizations had adopted reso-
~lutions endorsing the movement and
urging that a center strip eight feet
wide, be left in center for a grass
plot.
Freeholde s Wyckoff and Borden
expressed themselves as favorable to
the project.
A resoluti n offered by Freeholder
Harry G.. Borden and adopted
by the Board pledged the county TO the
pavinA of Church street, Keansburg,
about a quarter hile in length, when
funds are available.
Senator William A. Stevens re-
ported that he had notified all claim
ants against the Gallenna-Poole COM
pan lnc., Of Trenton, contractors on
the Matawan road, that funds sin the
hands of the county will be be withheld
pending an order from the ehancery
court for distribution.
Senator Stevens also reported that,
due to the valuable assistance of
David w. Jarvis and the Monmouth
Beach association, consents had been
obtained from seven property owners
there to permit the county to repair
and add to the sea wall to protect the
county road.
A communication from the Oceau
township committee, complaining of
the condition of a gutter near the
school on Wells venue.
In letters to County Engineer Allen
the state highway commission report
ed the accep' ance of Roseld n
Deal, and the Matawan- Freneau paw
ing jobs.
Charles A. McCormick, of New
Brunswick and Spring Lake, in q
communication to the F~reeholders, re-
ported a narrow escape from an auto
mobile collision on the Glendola road.
LiEtle Silver boro council reported
having adopted an ordinance pro-
viding for the paving of church and 9TH
er streee S in that boro providing hat
the county will contribute 5000 0 to the
cost. The communication was ordered
received filed.
T he report Of Sheriff VanMater for
July showed a total Of $2,85S prisoner
days at the county jail, an average of
923. The cost of maintaining these pris-
oners was deducted q credit of 1854
paid by prisoners working on the
roads. leaving atotal expense OF $772.-
81, or ~ per day capita.
Charles E. Cole, clerk to the free
holders. reported that Sheriff Van
Mater had re emily inquired as to
whether Freehold boro was entitled
to lodge prisoners in the county jail
without paying for their maintenance,
as other municipalities, he said, main
tain their prisoners in municipal lock-
ups. Director Newcomb said he believ-
ed there are no municipal lockups in
other towns in the State where county
jails are located; that it is only a matter
of expediency, but as to the legal
phase of the matter he would refer the
question to Senator Stevens. The lat
ter requested a little time to look into
the subject.
On motion of Mr.. Borden the county
engineer George K. Allen, was directed
to make soundings and investigate to
determine the best type of draw
bridge to be erected at Bedford and to
report back to the board.
On motion Of Mr.. Bergen the coun-
ty engineer was directed to prepare
plans and specifications for a draw
bridge, Wall No. 8, at Brielle. An iron
bridge which was given the county by
the State Highway commission, Mr..
Bergen said, is stored near the site.