Tag: Allentown
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Renovations planned at historic cemetery in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – A burial ground in Allentown that municipal officials have called “a tangible reminder of the early settlement of this village and its role during the American Revolution” is scheduled to be renovated and upgraded during 2018. The Old Burial Ground, also known as the Lakeview Cemetery on Lakeview Drive, is one of the…
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Allentown’s effort remains high after loss in boys’ hoops season opener
Despite losing soundly in its season-opening contest, the boys’ basketball team at Allentown High School still brought plenty of effort to the court. It wasn’t enough, however, as the Redbirds fell to Nottingham High School, 97-47, on Dec. 15 in Hamilton Township. The Redbirds played well in the first quarter and came out of it…
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Allentown residents will air traffic concerns
ALLENTOWN – Traffic issues in Allentown will be front and center at two public meetings that will be held early in 2018. According to municipal officials, the Mayor’s Traffic Ad Hoc Committee is looking for feedback and comments from residents. The committee is soliciting information from residents regarding any vehicular issues they may have experienced,…
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Allentown council advances historic streetscape upgrades
ALLENTOWN – A public hearing has been scheduled for the Borough Council’s Dec. 26 meeting on an ordinance that will provide funding for phase II of Allentown’s historic streetscape project. Residents may comment on the ordinance that evening and the council may vote to adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. At a meeting on…
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Bonds will finance water system improvements in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has adopted a bond ordinance that will provide funding for water improvements in Allentown. The ordinance was introduced on Nov. 28 and adopted by the council on Dec. 12 with support from council President Wil Borkowski, Councilman Rob Schmitt, Councilman Thomas Fritts and Councilwoman Angela Anthony. Councilman Robert Strovinsky and…
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Allentown girls’ basketball ready to take next step
The Allentown High School girls’ basketball team is looking to push further this year under head coach Linda Weise. The Redbirds finished 21-6 and advanced to the semifinals of the Central Jersey, Group 3 state sectional tournament, where they lost to Neptune High School, 69-61, last winter. Weise believes the team can make huge strides…
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Mom of child struck by car wants safety improvements
ALLENTOWN – The mother of a boy who was struck by a car at the intersection of Main and High streets has a question for Allentown officials. “Why is Allentown’s historic village (designation) connected to the safety of people?” Therese Wagner asked Mayor Greg Westfall and members of the Borough Council during the governing body’s…
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Allentown wrestlers seek to win locally before taking next step
The Allentown High School wrestling team will first attempt to obtain bragging rights in the area before focusing on taking the next step. The Redbirds come off a 15-8 season, during which they advanced to the quarterfinals of the Central Jersey, Group 4 state tournament. Allentown was eliminated from the tournament by the eventual sectional…
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Allentown council will bond for water system improvements
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has set Dec. 12 as the date for a public hearing on an ordinance that will provide funding for water improvements in Allentown. Residents may comment on the ordinance at that time and council members may vote to adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. On Nov. 28, the council…
