Tag: Allentown
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Jackson resident faces lewdness charges following arrest in Allentown
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Police have arrested a registered sex offender and charged him with committing a lewd act in an Allentown park. Just before 3 p.m. Oct. 18, two adults went to police headquarters on Main Street and reported that a man was standing in Pete Sensi Park pleasuring himself and…
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Western Monmouth traffic study could advance in 2017
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A regional traffic study that would likely include Allentown could be undertaken by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). In response to a letter Mayor Greg Westfall recently sent to the authority, borough officials heard from a representative of the NJTPA who appeared to offer hope that…
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Rebuilding Redbirds turning around girls’ soccer season
By Wayne Witkowski Rebuilding sports teams typically start slowly, but many regroup from there for strong endings. Allentown High School’s girls’ soccer team is another example of that, as the Redbirds, with eight new starters, have reeled off four straight victories and clinched the Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division championship coming into this week. Allentown…
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Allentown officials consider appeal in school tax issue
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The initial news regarding Allentown’s share of the 2017-18 tax levy that will support the Upper Freehold Regional School District does not appear to be favorable, according to municipal officials. According to information discussed during the Oct. 11 meeting of the Borough Council, Allentown’s property owners may pay…
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Allentown soccer teams focused on reaching state playoffs
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s girls’ and boys’ soccer teams stayed in the hunt for state tournament berths last week. After losing to a resurgent Lawrence High School team, 2-1, in overtime Oct. 4, the Redbirds’ girls bounced back with victories over Hightstown High School, 4-1, Oct. 5 and Robbinsville High School, 2-0, Oct.…
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Dominant gridiron win moves Redbirds closer to division title
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s football team is in the driver’s seat in the West Jersey Football League Patriot Division, coming off a jaw-dropping 62-26 thrashing of Pemberton Township High School at home Oct. 7. For the third time in coach Jay Graber’s tenure, Allentown put up staggering numbers against an opponent on the…
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Allentown Fall Festival will welcome guests to borough
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Organizers of the Allentown Fall Festival will welcome more than 100 vendors and thousands of guests to the historic borough on Oct. 8-9. The annual community celebration will feature artisans and crafters, a Civil War re-enactment camp, a variety of food, a classic car show, live entertainment, a…
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Robbinsville will end DPW agreement with Allentown
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Borough Council President Wil Borkowski said he will approach municipal officials in neighboring Robbinsville in a bid to reverse a decision by representatives of that community who are planning to end a shared services agreement with Allentown. During the Sept. 27 meeting of the Allentown council, officials announced…
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Allentown football team looks to claim Patriot Division lead
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s football team hosts Pemberton Township High School at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 with the West Jersey Football League Patriot Division lead on the line. The Redbirds have a team that has looked much different the past couple of weeks than it did earlier in the season. Both teams are…
