Tag: Examiner news briefs

  • Examiner News Briefs, Dec. 15

    Examiner News Briefs, Dec. 15

    William Schlupp has been appointed to fill an open seat on Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education. Schlupp was sworn in as a board member during a meeting on Nov. 22. Schlupp succeeds Peter Bonafide, who had served on the board since 2018. Schlupp’s appointment will run through 2022. The final year of…

  • Examiner News Briefs, Nov. 24

    Examiner News Briefs, Nov. 24

    The Allentown Village Initiative (TAVI) is planning four community-wide programs for the Christmas season. Full details and registration information is available at www.allentownvinj.org Registration is open for TAVI’s holiday wreath decorating contest. Individuals may register to display their creations at one of Allentown’s Main Street businesses. Wreaths can be hung as soon as Thanksgiving weekend…

  • Examiner News Briefs, Oct. 27

    Examiner News Briefs, Oct. 27

    The Allentown Borough Council has passed a resolution recognizing the service of Christopher Fleres for his Eagle Scout project. Christopher is a Boy Scout in Troop 180A and for his Eagle Scout project he beautified the Allentown gateway signs. His project consisted of painting the sign posts, creating raised flower beds with field stone, and…

  • Examiner News Briefs, Oct. 20

    Examiner News Briefs, Oct. 20

    Michael Drennan, who is completing his first three-year term on the Allentown Borough Council, is running for a second three-year term. Two three-year terms on the council are available in the 2021 general election, but only Drennan filed a nominating petition to seek office. He is running as an independent candidate. The 2021 election is…

  • Examiner News Briefs, Sept. 29

    Examiner News Briefs, Sept. 29

    First Bank has announced that one of its community bankers has won the 2021 NJBIZ Forty Under 40 award as one of the state’s successful business leaders. David J. DiStefano of Allentown, who is New Jersey Region President and First Senior Vice President, at First Bank, will be recognized during a virtual awards ceremony on…

  • Examiner News Briefs, Sept. 22

    Examiner News Briefs, Sept. 22

    Two Republicans are running unopposed for a pair of three-year terms on the Township Committee in Upper Freehold Township. Election Day is Nov. 2. The terms of Republicans Stephen Alexander and Robert Faber will end on Dec. 31. According to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, both men are seeking re-election to new terms. No Democrats,…

  • Examiner News Briefs, Aug. 11

    Examiner News Briefs, Aug. 11

    The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its upcoming “Into the Woods” exhibit which will be held from Sept. 17 through Nov. 14 at the Gallery in the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. The exhibit will feature works inspired by the forest, according to a press release. Non-traditional and traditional renderings of…

  • Examiner News Briefs, July 7

    Examiner News Briefs, July 7

    Millstone Township officials have authorized an increase in the contract for a metal storage building at the new Millstone Park, Red Valley Road. On June 16, Township Committee members passed a resolution increasing the $368,500 contract that had previously been awarded to JNP Construction by $20,000. The contract now totals $388,500. According to the resolution,…

  • Examiner News Briefs, June 23

    Examiner News Briefs, June 23

    The Borough Council in Allentown has adopted a bond ordinance that will fund capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment. During a meeting on June 1, council members voted 6-0 to appropriate $500,000 and to authorize the issuance of $475,000 in bonds and notes to finance a portion of the costs. Although not a…