Tag: Allentown
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Newcomers lead Redbirds into 2021-22 basketball campaign
ALLENTOWN – Third-year coach Walter Kelly and his Allentown High School boys basketball players are excited for the opportunity to be back on the court and playing a full season during the winter of 2021-22. Allentown went 7-5 in 2020-21 during a season that was significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. A host of newcomers…
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Examiner Datebook, Dec. 29
• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is looking for volunteers who will assist donors at area blood drives. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID vaccination prior to volunteering. Must…
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Examiner News Briefs, Dec. 29
The members of the Borough Council in Allentown presented Councilman Robert Strovinsky with a plaque honoring his service on the governing body during their Dec. 21 meeting, which was the final gathering of the governing body in 2021. Strovinsky did not seek re-election to the council this year and his term will end on Dec.…
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Residents oppose plan for construction of traffic signal in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – Acting on a recommendation from Mayor Thomas Fritts, the members of the Allentown Borough Council voted unanimously on Dec. 21 to delay sending a resolution in support of a traffic signal at South Main and High streets to Monmouth County officials until a county representative addresses the issue during a meeting on Feb.…
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Examiner Datebook, Dec. 22
• The Monmouth County Park System will host Nature on the Move – Winter Days: Adaptations – How Do Animals Stay Warm in the Winter? on Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township, meet in the shelter building parking area. Look for the park system’s colorful Nature on the Move van…
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Allentown officials want county to deliver better plan to rid town of trucks
ALLENTOWN – Borough officials are not satisfied with a plan put forth by Monmouth County representatives to shift truck traffic to Main Street as part of Allentown’s attempt to enact a truck ban on several streets in the community. The issue of a truck ban was a topic of discussion during the Dec. 7 meeting…
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Examiner Datebook, Dec. 15
• The Monmouth County Park System will present Stockings Hung with Care on Dec. 19 from 1-3 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. Decorate and “sew” your own paper stocking to take home. Free. Details: 732-842-4000. • Donovan Delivers is a Robbinsville-based charity which offers financial assistance to families who have lost…
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Allentown council offers support for traffic signal at High and South Main streets
ALLENTOWN – In an historic vote that could result in the construction of the first traffic signal in Allentown, members of the Borough Council voted 5-1 on Dec. 7 to support a Monmouth County plan to construct a traffic light at the intersection of South Main and High streets. Municipal officials have said that at…
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Examiner Datebook, Dec. 8
• Millstone Township Recreation will present its annual holiday lighting event from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Millstone Park, 4 Red Valley Road. All community members are invited to celebrate the holiday season. There will be baked goods and refreshments and holiday crafts, and Santa Claus will be available for photos. The tree lighting will…
