Tag: Allentown
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Allentown gets support from Robbinsville in bid to ban large trucks in borough
ALLENTOWN – The governing body in Allentown and in neighboring Robbinsville have each passed a resolution in support of a weight limit on trucks on Route 526 between Circle Drive in Robbinsville and the Route 526 spur in Upper Freehold Township. Route 526 is Church Street in Allentown and Robbinsville-Allentown Road in Robbinsville. Circle Drive…
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Allentown Police Department to remain a partner in training group
ALLENTOWN – Allentown municipal officials will pay $132 in a shared services agreement that involves eight police departments in western Monmouth County and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. During a meeting on July 6, Borough Council members authorized the renewal of the agreement for the Western Monmouth Active Shooter Training Group. The Allentown Police Department…
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TAVI presents first Newell Award to Allentown High School graduate Kaydee Molnar
ALLENTOWN – Kaydee Molnar’s lifelong fascination with the stories that make up local history led her to projects decorating Allentown’s Main Street, planting bulbs in an historic cemetery and playing the flute for the holidays. It also earned her the distinction of being named the first recipient of the William Augustus Newell Award, presented to…
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Allentown council adopts ban on production, sale of cannabis in borough
ALLENTOWN – In a 6-0 vote, the members of the Allentown Borough Council have adopted an ordinance that prohibits cannabis businesses from operating in the community. During a meeting on July 6 that was held in Borough Hall and streamed live online, Borough Council President John A. Elder III, Councilman Rob Strovinsky, Councilman Michael Drennan,…
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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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Examiner News Briefs, June 23
The Borough Council in Allentown has adopted a bond ordinance that will fund capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment. During a meeting on June 1, council members voted 6-0 to appropriate $500,000 and to authorize the issuance of $475,000 in bonds and notes to finance a portion of the costs. Although not a…
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Upper Freehold Regional school officials mourn passing of former superintendent
Parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff members in the Upper Freehold Regional School District are mourning the passing of the veteran educator who led the district for more than a decade. Richard Fitzpatrick, 74, died on June 12. Fitzpatrick had a long career in education that included his position as the superintendent of schools in…
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Allentown lacrosse coach proud of team’s effort during 2021 campaign
ALLENTOWN – Playing lacrosse during the spring of 2021 was something Allentown High School girls lacrosse coach Jen Garavente and her players did not take lightly. After losing the 2020 season during the coronavirus pandemic, Garavente and her players made sure they took advantage of every moment they had on the field this year. “We…
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Allentown mayor pleased with Robbinsville land preservation announcement
ALLENTOWN – Mayor Thomas Fritts, writing in a post on the Allentown Together Facebook page on June 10, has expressed his appreciation for a land preservation effort that appears to be taking shape in neighboring Robbinsville. Fritts wrote, “For months, I have been meeting and discussing a variety of topics with our neighbors. Robbinsville Mayor…
