Tag: Allentown
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Resident offers update on developable parcel in Upper Freehold Township
I would like to provide three updates regarding the possible development of the Stein property behind the Valero gas station on North Main Street at the border of Allentown and Upper Freehold Township. • Despite the signs on the property that are apparently supposed to be whipping us into a frenzy about high-density housing, the…
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Johnson, Payson to seek office in Allentown; voters tap candidates in Millstone and Upper Freehold
Incumbent Allentown Borough Council members Martha Johnson and Dan Payson will run for new three-year terms as independent candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. Monmouth County election officials told the Examiner on June 8 that Johnson and Payson had both filed nominating petitions by the June 7 deadline to run as independent candidates. Johnson…
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Examiner Datebook, June 15
• Center Players, in partnership with historic Oakley Farm, will present “An Enchanted Afternoon,” a free community event on June 18 at 4 p.m. at the farm, 189 Wemrock Road, Freehold Township. There will be live musical performances from area artists, including vocalists, musicians and instrumental groups. Attendees are asked to bring a blanket or…
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Examiner Datebook, June 8
• The Monmouth County Park System will present a Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, on June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. See a 19th century gristmill in action. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. Free event.…
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Examiner Datebook, June 1
• The Monmouth County Fair will be held from July 27-31 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold Township. Hours are 4-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $8 per adult; children 17 and under are admitted free. Follow the Monmouth…
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Allentown Memorial Day parade and service scheduled for May 30
ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Lions Club’s 2022 Memorial Day parade and memorial service will be held on May 30 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Parade lineup starts at 9:45 a.m. at North Main Street and Allen Drive. Main Street and High Street will be closed starting at 10:15 a.m. for the duration of the parade. Upper…
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Examiner Datebook, May 25
• The Allentown Lions Club’s 2022 Memorial Day parade and memorial service will be held on May 30 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Parade lineup starts at 9:45 a.m. at North Main Street and Allen Drive. Main Street and High Street will be closed starting at 10:15 a.m. for the duration of the parade. Upper Freehold…
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Residents are uniting to discuss impacts of regional development
By Elliot Wiesner The mayor of Allentown, Thomas Fritts, opened a community meeting on May 4 in the Newell Elementary School auditorium. Approximately 100 people attended, including two current members of the Township Committee from Upper Freehold Township. Mayor Fritts chaired and moderated the meeting which included two speakers, a slide presentation and a video.…
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Examiner News Briefs, May 18
Allentown Borough Administrator Laurie Roth has reported that on May 4, approximately 100 people attended a Communities United meeting at the Newell Elementary School. She said Allentown Mayor Thomas Fritts and Upper Freehold Township residents Micah Rasmussen and Keith Becker discussed their desire to see smart development on the Stein property. The Stein property is…
