Tag: Allentown
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Allentown-Upper Freehold waterway renamed Ashby Creek
ALLENTOWN – The waning months of 2018 brought a decision from federal officials that has historical significance for Allentown. In a letter to Allentown resident P.J. Meara, Jennifer Runyon, of the research staff of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, Reston, Va., said, “We are pleased to inform you the board, at its Nov. 8,…
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Allentown council tables senior committee ordinance
ALLENTOWN – Following an hour of discussion among residents and municipal officials, the members of the Allentown Borough Council voted to table an ordinance that sought to create a permanent Senior Citizen Advisory Committee in the borough. During their meeting on Jan. 22, council members considered the adoption of an ordinance that would eliminate an…
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Traffic study update will be provided during Jan. 30 meeting in Allentown
On Jan. 30, the Monmouth County Division of Planning will hold its second public meeting for Moving Mindfully: Monmouth/Mercer, A Comprehensive Freight Related Transportation Study for Western Monmouth and Southern Mercer Counties. The meeting will be held from 7-9 p.m. (presentation at 7:30 p.m.) at the Newell Elementary School, 27 High St., Allentown. This study,…
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Residents step up to serve Allentown
ALLENTOWN – The reorganization of Allentown’s governing body for 2019 saw numerous residents appointed to various positions in the borough. Named to the Environmental Commission were Patricia Brown, Dan Payson and Nancy Tindall (chairwoman). Joe Sensi was appointed to the Board of Recreation Commissioners. Appointed to the Planning Board were Jennifer Elder Brady, George Fallat,…
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Allentown officials ready for full slate of projects in 2019
ALLENTOWN – Mayor Greg Westfall and Borough Council President Thomas Fritts laid out an ambitious list of goals for Allentown in 2019 when the governing body held its reorganization meeting at Borough Hall. Fritts, who served as council president in 2018, was re-elected to that position by his fellow council members Angela Anthony, Rob Schmitt,…
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Allentown seeks to establish permanent Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
ALLENTOWN – A public hearing has been scheduled for the Jan. 22 meeting of the Allentown Borough Council on an ordinance that seeks to establish a permanent Senior Citizen Advisory Committee in the borough. The ordinance, if adopted, will create the new panel and eliminate Allentown’s Ad Hoc Senior Citizen Committee. Council President Thomas Fritts…
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Volunteers play key role in success of Allentown
By Greg Westfall Allentown has a long history of citizen volunteers for various activities and organizations. Individuals have volunteered for the Allentown Art Guild, Allentown Business Community Association, Hope Fire Company, Allentown First Aid Squad, Allentown Garden Club, Allentown Lions Club, Allentown Public Library Association, The Allentown Village Initiative, Allentown Villagers, churches and numerous other…
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Restored historic deeds receive permanent home in Allentown council chambers
ALLENTOWN – Two documents that tell part of Allentown’s history now have a permanent place in the meeting room at Borough Hall. Two deeds of sale – one from 1743 and one from 1774 – have been restored, framed and hung on the wall where members of the public who visit the municipal building can…
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Health network will supplement Allentown First Aid Squad
ALLENTOWN – The new year will bring a change in emergency medical responses in Allentown: the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network Inc. will provide basic life support ambulance services during the day. The Allentown First Aid Squad will continue to provide basic life support ambulance services during the night. In December, Allentown Borough Council members…
