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Here he comes, Mr. Allentown
AHS senior guys strut their stuff in pageant for charity BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Contestants in the Mr. Allentown 2012 pageant show off their dance moves during a group performance to kick off the night’s festivities March 9 at Allentown High School. A wild night of pageantry with no lack of surprises culminated in…
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Allentown eyes U.F.’s Reed Park plans to determine possible impact on borough
Borough engineer reviewing neighboring township’s DEP development application BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer A s Upper Freehold Township officials work out the details of how to execute plans for the development of Reed Park on Route 526, their neighbors inAllentown are taking a close look at the proposed project to determine its potential impact on…
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UFRSD presents budget with 1.5 percent tax levy increase
Public hearing on 2012-13 tab slated for March 28 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional School District’s (UFRSD’s) preliminary budget falls within the 2 percent cap allowed by the state for budgets to pass without public vote, although it is slated to bring a tax increase for residents of Allentown and Upper…
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Seniors vying for the title of Mr. Allentown 2012 perform in an opening number for the night’s festivities. The pageant, held at Allentown High School on March 9, raised more than $3,000 for charity. See story, page 3. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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business briefs •••
Windows on the Water at Frogbridge, Millstone Township, has been awarded WeddingWire’s 2012 Bride’s Choice Award. The award recognizes the top wedding vendors that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. The full-service corporate and private event catering facility was selected based on top rankings by bridal clients in 2011.…
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Pop Warner slates yearly A.C. fundraiser
Millstone Township’s Pop Warner will host its third annual Atlantic City Road Trip fundraiser to the Tropicana Casino on March 31. The cost is $189 per couple or $95 per person, and includes luxury motor coach transportation (with food and beverage) and a $10 Diamond Card per person to be used in the casino. The…
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Irish short film fest to be held in Freehold
“Ireland at the Oscars,” a film festival featuring eight short films from Ireland that have all been nominated for an Academy Award, will take place 7:30 p.m. March 15 at The American Hotel, 18-20 E. Main St., Freehold. Ticket price is $10. Details: 732-800-2173 or www.fbartscouncil.blogspot.com/.
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Annual New Egypt Day slated for May 12
New Egypt Day will be held May 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic downtown New Egypt at Oakford Lake and across the pedestrian bridge on the Presbyterian Church grounds. This year’s festivities will include face painting, pony rides, inflatable rides, a trackless train, paddleboat rides, food, music and vendors. Main Street New…
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MANVILLE: Two youngsters compete in Philadelphia gym meet
BRIAN FREED Emma Thompson, a Manville fifth grader, competes on the balance beam in Philadelphia on Feb. 25. (Photo by Team Photo/John Cheng)
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