Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Engineer expresses concern about slow progress on treatment plant design
ALLENTOWN – The design of a new waste water treatment plant is about 35 percent complete, according to the engineer who is designing the new infrastructure for Allentown. However, a Sept. 28, 2018, memorandum from Borough Engineer Carmela Roberts to Borough Council President Thomas Fritts states that work on the design has slowed. During an…
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Board releases final vote count for defeated firehouse proposal
MARLBORO – A public question seeking voter approval for the construction of a new firehouse was defeated by a count of 157 “no” to 111 “yes,” according to the Board of Fire Commissioners in Fire District No. 3 in Marlboro. Fire District No. 3 encompasses the Wickatunk, Spring Valley and Pleasant Valley portions of Marlboro…
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Four candidates seeking two seats on Allentown Borough Council
ALLENTOWN – Four residents are running for two three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council in the Nov. 6 election. All four are independent candidates. The two winners will serve terms running from January 2019 through December 2021. The candidates who are seeking to serve on the governing body are Linda Cotte, Michael Drennan, Thomas…
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Residents: Speed of vehicles an issue on Woodward Road
MANALAPAN – Municipal officials said they will examine the speed at which motorists are driving on Woodward Road after two Manalapan residents expressed concern about the situation. During the public comment portion of the Township Committee’s Oct. 10 meeting, Jaclyn Puleio and Catherine Varacallo said they do not believe drivers are adhering to the 25…
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Manalapan officials push state for additional school aid
MANALAPAN – Although the Township Committee does not have a say in the school budgets that are developed on an annual basis by two local school boards, municipal officials have made their feelings known about a pending reduction in school state aid. During the Sept. 26 meeting of the governing body, Manalapan’s elected officials passed…
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Warehouse proposal draws concern from residents of nearby neighborhood
MANALAPAN – Several residents of Millstone Township who live on the border of Manalapan are asking the Manalapan Planning Board to reject a proposal submitted by an applicant who wants to construct warehouses in a zone where warehouses are a permitted use. An application filed by Joseph Skeba was discussed during the board’s Sept. 27…
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Allentown Harvest Festival celebrates arrival of fall with weekend of activities
ALLENTOWN – One of the premiere events in the scenic borough of Allentown, the Harvest Festival, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13-14. Residents of all communities are invited to visit the town that is nestled at the border of Monmouth and Mercer counties. Organizers of the Harvest Festival are expecting…
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Allentown council members thank Boy Scouts for work at Heritage Park
ALLENTOWN – A group of young men from Allentown have been recognized by Mayor Greg Westfall and members of the Borough Council for their work on a community project. During the Sept. 25 meeting of the governing body, Westfall presented a certificate of appreciation to Boy Scouts R.J. McLaughlin, Jack Hannon, Jack Zaffarese, Anthony Sabbatini,…
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Manalapan officials object to water company’s request for rate increase
MANALAPAN – The Manalapan Township Committee is getting involved in an effort to oppose a rate increase that could impact customers of the Gordon’s Corner Water Company. During a meeting on Sept. 12, committee members voted unanimously to pass a resolution authorizing Manalapan’s intervention in a move to oppose what officials described as a “significant…
