AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Spring Online Surplus Auction Is March 25 To 28

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the 2023 Monmouth County spring surplus auction will begin at 9 a.m. on March 25 and continue through 6 p.m. on March 28, with items closing at one-minute intervals, until the conclusion.

“By continuing to offer the spring and fall surplus auctions online, the County is able to serve more participants and receive bids from other states, which can generate more revenue for the County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering. “Surplus items such as vehicles, equipment and other items will be available

FREEHOLD – A College Fair will be held at Freehold Township High School on March 29 at 6 p.m.

They currently have over 100 institutions participating with more signing up each day. A list of all participating institutions will be sent out before the event. Kindly note that this event is designed for 10th and 11th-grade students for bidding.”

Items for sale may be inspected between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 27 and March 28 by appointment only. To schedule an appointment at the Monmouth County Public Works & Engineering Complex at 250 Center Street, Freehold, contact Mark Pajor at 732-431-7290 ext. 7299.

Bidders may contact the Monmouth County Division of Fleet Services at 732-4317830 or its representatives, Dennis Szostek, at ext. 4891 or Mark Pajor at ext. 7299 with any questions.

“The County began the online auctions in 2008, which to date, has generated more than $2 million for the County which is a and their parents. direct saving for taxpayers,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Nick DiRocco, liaison to the Department of Finance. “The auction allows the County to sell vehicles and equipment it no longer needs which makes it a positive program for both the County and the taxpayers.”

Successful bidders will be able to pick up their item or items between March 30-31, except on weekends and holidays, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Please contact:

• Mark Pajor at 732-431-7290 ext. 7299 – for lot number series 200, 300, 400

• Agent Neil Scully at 731-431-7160 ext. 2905 – for lot series 100

College Fair

Students are strongly encouraged to go to STRIVEFAIR.com and register so they can easily and electronically provide information to the colleges they meet at the fair. When registering, please select Freehold Regional High School District. There will be no parking at Freehold Township High School on March 29. All parents and students must take a bus from any other FRHSD school. Parking for Freehold Township High School parent(s)/ guardian(s) and students will be at West Freehold Elementary School where a bus will transport you to Freehold Township High School. All parking at Freehold Township High School is reserved for staff and admission representatives.

Successful bidders who do not pick up their items at the County’s Public Works Complex by 3:30 p.m. on March 31 will be liable for storage fees equal to 2% of the sale price per business day or $25 per business day, whichever is greater, until the merchandise is removed by the buyer, for up to 10 business days.

The auction will be conducted by the USGovBid/Auction Liquidation Services. A full list of the auction items, with pictures, descriptions, and terms of sale, will be posted at usgovbid.com. All bidders must preregister with the auctioneer at govauctionlistservices.com.

Accessible parking spaces are limited. If you wish to reserve an accessible parking space (i.e., “handicapped parking space”), please communicate that request to your student’s Guidance Department.

Feel free to contact your student’s counseling office with any questions. We look forward to working together for your student’s college and career planning!