Tag: Allentown
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Allentown ‘Jazz Age’ fundraiser rescheduled for Sept. 10
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The date of the “Allentown Celebrates the Jazz Age” fundraiser to be hosted by the nonprofit Allentown Village Initiative has been changed from Aug. 13 to Sept. 10. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 2. On Aug. 5, Martha Ploshay, who chairs the organization, said the event was…
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Wine and music event coming to Horse Park, Sept. 3-4
The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) will host the Wine & Music Experience at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Route 524, Upper Freehold Township, on Sept. 3-4 from noon to 5 p.m. (rain date Sept. 5). The event, featuring 17 GSWGA wineries, will feature two bandstands and non-stop musical entertainment that will be…
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Allentown taxpayers will get no relief from school tax hike
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – There is nothing Allentown municipal officials or property owners can do at this time about an approximate $530 increase in school taxes they will face between Aug. 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017, except pay the bill. That was the bottom line delivered by attorneys representing the firm…
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Palladino looks to set more records on gridiron at Muhlenberg
By Wayne Witkowski Nick Palladino has achieved many milestones in his three years starting at quarterback for Muhlenberg College’s football team, becoming the Mules’ all-time leader in passing yards last season with 7,464, which is fifth in Centennial Conference history. This season, the former Allentown High School star quarterback from Millstone needs only two touchdown…
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Allentown council appoints McGrath to municipal posts
ALLENTOWN – Joseph McGrath, Allentown’s new part-time code enforcement officer, housing inspector and zoning officer, is already making an impact in the borough. Borough Council President Wil Borkowski, speaking at the governing body’s July 26 meeting, said McGrath, who was hired in late June, “has already addressed a complaint from a resident whose neighbor was…
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Allentown turns to county for assistance with traffic woes
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Traffic on borough streets remains an ongoing issue for Allentown – one that the mayor and a resident recently addressed in letters to Monmouth County officials. A letter that Mayor Greg Westfall wrote to Joseph Ettore, the county engineer, and a letter that Nancy Tindall wrote to the…
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Residents thanked for volunteer service in Allentown
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Residents who volunteer to serve on boards, commissions and committees in their community may not always be recognized by their neighbors, but their efforts to play a role in many aspects of a municipality are appreciated by the elected officials who rely on volunteers for many hours of…
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Allentown preparing for boys hoops season with summer workouts
By Wayne Witkowski For many teams, including Allentown High School’s boys basketball team, this is a crucial time of the year. Seasons are dictated largely by the amount of work players put in during the summer to improve themselves. Although the start of preseason practices is four months away, the Redbirds’ returning players for next…
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Allentown seeks to acquire land for passive recreation
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Two lots near Mechanic and Hamilton streets could become municipal open space if a $250,000 bond ordinance is adopted by the Borough Council. A bond ordinance that was introduced on July 12 authorizes the issuance of $225,000 in bonds and a $25,000 down payment from Allentown’s municipal open space…
