Tag: Allentown
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Allentown council split on code emergency hire
ALLENTOWN – Four resolutions hiring one person to work multiple positions in Allentown were approved in split votes among Borough Council members during the first meeting of the governing body in 2018. The resolutions name Ron Gafgen, who is the construction official and zoning officer in neighboring Upper Freehold Township, as Allentown’s code enforcement officer,…
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Allentown officials seek funding for municipal alliance
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has authorized the submission of a strategic plan to assist with funding for a municipal board. During a recent meeting, council members passed a resolution authorizing the submission of a strategic plan for the Upper Freehold-Allentown Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2019 in the amount of $39,949 from the…
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Anthony, Elder sworn in to seats on Allentown council
ALLENTOWN – An incumbent councilwoman and a resident beginning his first term as a public official have taken their seats on the Allentown Borough Council. The borough’s governing body held its reorganization meeting on Jan. 2 in the municipal building. Democrat Angela Anthony took the oath of office and began serving her third three-year term.…
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Allentown wrestling team earns sweep on mats at home
The Allentown High School wrestling team swept West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, 63-12; Steinert High School, 57-15; and Hamilton High School West, 49-27, during a quad-meet that was held on Jan. 6 in Allentown. The Redbirds had 18 total pins in the three meets, including eight falls against Steinert and five pins each against West…
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Driver facing multiple charges after crash in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – A former resident of Allentown was charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) following his involvement in a motor vehicle accident on Jan. 6. The cause of the collision remained under investigation as of Jan. 8, according to police. Police said that at 10:40 a.m. Jan. 6, Patrolman…
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Allentown library undergoes upgrades
ALLENTOWN – The New Jersey Historic Trust has announced that the Allentown Public Library has been recommended for a preservation grant from the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund. The awards were authorized at the Oct. 17 meeting, according to a press release, which said the grant is for the entrance area improvement plan that…
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Allentown council authorizes bond for streetscape upgrades
ALLENTOWN – Funding for the second phase of Allentown’s Historic Streetscape Improvement project has been set in motion by the Borough Council. On Dec. 26, council members voted 6-0 to adopt a bond ordinance appropriating $1.9 million and authorizing the issuance of $1 million in bonds and notes to finance a portion of the streetscape…
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Allentown council salutes Borkowski
ALLENTOWN – Wil Borkowski was saluted by the Allentown Borough Council during his final meeting as a member of the governing body on Dec. 26. Councilman Rob Schmitt, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, Councilman Thomas Fritts, Councilman Rob Strovinsky and Councilwoman Johnna Stinemire thanked Borkowski for his work on behalf of the community and presented him with…
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Allentown continues undefeated start to girls’ hoops season
Girls’ Basketball Allentown High School continue its undefeated campaign after defeating Harry S. Truman High School of Levittown, Pennsylvania, 71-49, on Dec. 27. Senior Ryan Weise led the Redbirds’ effort in Allentown with 21 points. Junior Lauren Coiante added 11 points, and senior Marin Hartshorn contributed an additional 10 points. In reaching 4-0 on the…
