Tag: Allentown municipal government
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Drennan will be lone candidate on Allentown ballot in November
ALLENTOWN – Two three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council will available in the Nov. 2 general election, but only one resident is seeking office at this time. Councilman Michael Drennan, who is completing his first three-year term on the governing body, filed a nominating petition to run for a second term (2022-24) as an…
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Allentown council moves to ban production, sale of cannabis in borough
ALLENTOWN – On July 6, members of the public are expected to have a chance to voice their opinions on an ordinance that would, if adopted by the Allentown Borough Council, prohibit cannabis businesses from operating in the borough. During a meeting on June 1, Borough Council President John A. Elder III, Councilman Rob Strovinsky,…
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Two seats will be available on Allentown council in 2021 election
ALLENTOWN – Two three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council will be up for grabs in the 2021 November general election. The current terms of incumbent councilmen Robert Strovinsky and Michael Drennan will end on Dec. 31. In response to an inquiry from the Examiner asking if he plans to seek re-election, Strovinsky said, “I…
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Allentown residents, attorney discuss development in Robbinsville
ALLENTOWN – Residents of Allentown spent an hour during the evening of April 20 asking questions to the land use attorney who is representing borough officials as they seek to mitigate the impact of commercial development in neighboring Robbinsville. The Borough Council meeting that night was held in a virtual manner during the ongoing coronavirus…
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Allentown council members adopt 2021 municipal budget
ALLENTOWN – The members of the Allentown Borough Council have adopted a municipal budget for 2021 that totals $3.13 million and will be supported through the collection of a $1.68 million local tax levy. The budget was adopted during the council’s April 6 meeting, which was conducted in a virtual manner during the ongoing coronavirus…
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Allentown council adopts ordinance to regulate invasive plants
ALLENTOWN – Members of the Allentown Borough Council have adopted an ordinance in a bid to regulate invasive species of vegetation in the community. The ordinance was adopted during the March 16 meeting of the governing body. The purpose of the ordinance “is to preserve and protect private and public property from the damaging spread…
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Allentown council appoints Roth as administrator; will retain clerk’s duties
ALLENTOWN – Several months after voting to create the new position of borough administrator, members of the Borough Council have appointed Laurie A. Roth, the current municipal clerk, to a two-year term as Allentown’s administrator. Roth’s initial term as borough administrator will run from March 15, 2021 through March 14, 2023, according to a resolution…
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Allentown council members introduce 2021 municipal budget
ALLENTOWN – The members of the Allentown Borough Council have introduced the 2021 municipal budget and scheduled a public hearing for April 6. At that time, residents may ask questions or make comments about the budget. Council members introduced the budget during their March 2 meeting, which was conducted in a virtual manner during the…
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Residents concerned about warehouse development bordering Allentown
ALLENTOWN – Residents of Allentown and Upper Freehold Township spent more than an hour on the evening of March 2 expressing their concerns to municipal officials about an approved commercial development in neighboring Robbinsville. In recent weeks, municipal officials in Robbinsville have approved the construction of warehouse distribution centers at the Mercer Corporate Park on…
