Tag: Allentown
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Two school districts will not see further reductions in state aid for 2020-21
The Millstone Township K-8 School District and the Upper Freehold Regional School District which serves Upper Freehold Township and Allentown will not see an additional decrease in state aid for the 2020-21 school year as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Since the enactment of state legislation known as S-2 in 2018, administrators in…
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Allentown council adopts bond ordinance to fund borough improvements
ALLENTOWN – The members of the Allentown Borough Council have appropriated $1 million for capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment. Council President Robert Strovinsky, Councilman Michael Drennan, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, Councilman Dan Payson, Councilwoman Martha Johnson and Councilman John A. Elder III voted “yes” on a motion to adopt a bond ordinance during…
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Mayor honors resident for decades of service to Allentown
ALLENTOWN – Mayor Thomas Fritts has paid tribute to a lifelong resident who spent decades serving the community in volunteer positions with the Allentown First Aid Squad and the Hope Fire Company. During the May 26 meeting of the Allentown Borough Council, Fritts spoke about Carol Floyd, who died at the age of 69 on…
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Upper Freehold Regional school board adopts budget for 2020-21
The Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education has adopted a $43.7 million budget to support the operation of the school district during the 2020-21 school year. Upper Freehold Regional consists of the Newell Elementary School, the Stone Bridge Middle School and Allentown High School. Residents of Upper Freehold Township and Allentown attend all…
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Upper Freehold officials hire personnel for Hope Fire Company
UPPER FREEHOLD – Four new per diem firefighters have been hired by the Township Committee in Upper Freehold Township to work for the Hope Fire Company. The Hope Fire Company, which is based in the township, serves Upper Freehold and Allentown. During a recent Township Committee meeting, members of the governing body hired Tyler Gallagher,…
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Allentown council will consider adoption of $1M bond ordinance
ALLENTOWN – The members of the Allentown Borough Council will consider the adoption of a $1 million appropriation for capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment when they meet on May 26. As they have been doing since the onset of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in early March, the council members will practice social…
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Upper Freehold Regional board appropriates funds for turf field project
The Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education has approved a $1 million withdrawal from the district’s capital reserve account with the intent of installing a synthetic turf playing field at the Allentown High School stadium. On May 6, board members voted to approve a motion for the capital reserve withdrawal. According to district…
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Allentown council adopts 2020 municipal budget
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has adopted a $2.98 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2020. The budget that was adopted during the council’s April 21 meeting does not include an increase in the municipal tax levy from 2019 to 2020. Council President Robert Strovinsky, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, Councilwoman Martha…
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Girl Scout troop supports Allentown church’s food pantry with donation of cookies
ALLENTOWN – A group of young ladies from a Burlington County Girl Scout troop has reached out to support the food pantry that is operated by the Allentown Presbyterian Church, High Street. The food pantry has seen an increase in the local need for assistance during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has left many individuals…
