Tag: Allentown
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Four candidates seeking two seats on Allentown Borough Council
ALLENTOWN – Four residents are running for two three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council in the Nov. 6 election. All four are independent candidates. The two winners will serve terms running from January 2019 through December 2021. The candidates who are seeking to serve on the governing body are Linda Cotte, Michael Drennan, Thomas…
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Allentown Harvest Festival celebrates arrival of fall with weekend of activities
ALLENTOWN – One of the premiere events in the scenic borough of Allentown, the Harvest Festival, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13-14. Residents of all communities are invited to visit the town that is nestled at the border of Monmouth and Mercer counties. Organizers of the Harvest Festival are expecting…
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Allentown council members thank Boy Scouts for work at Heritage Park
ALLENTOWN – A group of young men from Allentown have been recognized by Mayor Greg Westfall and members of the Borough Council for their work on a community project. During the Sept. 25 meeting of the governing body, Westfall presented a certificate of appreciation to Boy Scouts R.J. McLaughlin, Jack Hannon, Jack Zaffarese, Anthony Sabbatini,…
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Executive session discussions keep elected officials busy for hours
ALLENTOWN – When the public portion of an Allentown Borough Council meeting ends, it does not mean the evening has concluded for the members of the governing body. An executive session, also known as a closed session, often follows the public portion of the meeting. During the executive session, the borough’s elected officials are permitted…
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Monmouth County reps will provide details about regional traffic study in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – A meeting that will allow Monmouth County representatives to explain the details of a traffic study being conducted in Allentown has been scheduled for Oct. 2. Moving Mindfully: MonmouthMercer will focus on regional traffic issues, Mayor Greg Westfall said. He said the county will be conducting focus groups regarding this issue of importance…
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Borough engineer will oversee pair of projects in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – Roberts Engineering Group, Hamilton Township, which serves as the borough engineer for Allentown, has been awarded two contracts by the Borough Council to oversee a pair of municipal improvement projects. On Aug. 14, council members voted 6-0 to award the firm a contract for engineering construction administration for Allentown’s water tank improvement project…
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Allentown combines two groups to address ongoing traffic concerns
ALLENTOWN – Traffic has been an ongoing source of concern in Allentown during the past year as residents have continued to deal with the daily reality of thousands of vehicles passing through town on their way to destinations north, south, east and west of the small historic borough. Municipal officials have taken some legislative steps…
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Allentown expands membership on Economic Development Commission
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that will increase the number of people who may serve on the town’s Economic Development Commission (EDC). The ordinance was introduced by the council on July 10 and adopted on Aug. 14 in a unanimous vote by members of the governing body. The ordinance will…
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Residents warned to be on alert for distraction robberies
ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials are warning residents to be alert to the possibility of what is being referred to as a distraction robbery. Allentown officials said that on Aug. 9 in Upper Freehold Township, another distraction robbery occurred. In that incident, an individual posed as an employee from an electric company and asked to view…
