Tag: Allentown
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World War II veteran will be parade grand marshal
ALLENTOWN – The Lions Club of Allentown has named Stephen Mikulas, a veteran of World War II, to serve as grand marshal of the 2017 Memorial Day parade, scheduled for May 29. Borough Councilman Robert Strovinsky, who chairs the Parade Committee for the Lions Club, said individuals, groups, organizations and business are invited to participate…
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Redbirds avoid baseball slump with comeback victory
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s baseball team looked like it was in danger of falling into something it has not encountered through most of the first month of the season: a slump. The Redbirds, coming off a 2-1 loss to Nottingham High School April 24, had fallen behind Hamilton High School West, 3-0, in…
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Millstone race draws four candidates
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Two Democrats and two Republicans in Millstone Township will seek a pair of three-year terms on the Township Committee this year. The current terms of Republicans Michael Kuczinski and Fiore Masci will end on Dec. 31. Kuczinski is serving as mayor during 2017 and Masci is serving as…
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Taxes to rise in Allentown
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has adopted a $2.44 million budget for 2017 that will raise municipal taxes by about $21 for an individual who owns a home assessed at the borough average. A public hearing on the budget was held during the council’s April 18 meeting. Chief Financial…
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Allentown officials consider options for first aid coverage
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials are weighing their options for the future provision of first aid services in Allentown. One option could be to sign a shared services agreement with neighboring Robbinsville, according to a discussion among the mayor and Borough Council members on April 18. The agreement would provide Allentown…
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Allentown girls’ track and field team focused for big meets
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s girls’ outdoor track and field team is poised for a strong showing in upcoming major meets and gave notice with a fifth-place finish in the Mercer County Relays April 21 at Robbinsville High School. “The girls are doing very well coming off an indoor season where they won the…
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Upper Freehold regional schools to raise taxes
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its 2017-18 budget that will increase the average homeowner’s tax bill by about $200 in Upper Freehold Township and by about $50 in Allentown. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. May 3 at…
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Borkowski, Anthony will seek re-election
ALLENTOWN – Borough Council members Wil Borkowski and Angela Anthony will seek to retain their seats on Allentown’s governing body in the Nov. 7 election. Democrats Borkowski and Anthony were the only residents who filed nominating petitions to run for two three-year terms on the council by the April 3 deadline, according to the borough…
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Returning lacrosse players lead Redbirds to strong start
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s girls’ lacrosse team has capitalized on eight returning starters to get off to a fast start this season. The Redbirds won their first five games behind explosive scoring junior middie Marin Hartshorn, who has 19 goals and 11 assists, and senior attacker Danielle Sullivan, with 13 goals and five…
