Here’s an update on what’s going on in Allentown Borough.
Senior Citizen Surveys were mailed out in the middle of June. Please return your form as soon as possible to Borough Hall by dropping it off in our mail slot in the door or by dropping it to the mailbox of Joe Monticello at 2 Pondview Drive. The Mayor’s Senior Citizen Ad Hoc Committee is collecting the information so that the Committee can identify and work towards meeting the needs of senior citizens in our community.
On June 25th, 17 volunteers came out to work on the Old Burial Cemetery on Lakeview Drive. Armed with only gloves and rakes, this group put in over four hours of hard work. We are grateful for their assistance on this multi-phase project. For more information, click here. On June 28th, 3 volunteers came out to plant beautiful grasses and flowers in the new metal flower boxes on Main Street. We are grateful for their efforts in making our downtown more appealing The flower boxes are part of the Historic Streetscape Project that was 100% funded with grant funding. Zero tax dollars were used to complete this project. For more information, click here.
The Governing Body decided at the Council meeting on June 28th to retain the legal services of Vito Gagliardi, Jr. of Porzio, Bromberg, and Newman, P.C., of Morristown to assist in our Tax Court case regarding the 2016-2017 Upper Freehold Regional School District school tax apportionment rate. At the same Council meeting, the Governing Body appointed Joseph McGrath as the new part-time Code Enforcement, Housing Inspector, and Zoning Officer. He starts on July 5th.
Our Community Development Block Grant application was delivered today to the Monmouth County Planning Office. Thank you to all the residents and community groups who submitted letters of support to my office for our project! The Borough is seeking additional grant funds to continue the ADA-sidewalk improvements found in the Historic Streetscape Project to additional areas within the Borough. We will keep you posted on our application as it moves through the evaluation process.
Second quarter water bills are due today. There is a 30-day grace period before late fees and interest is charged. If you have any questions about your bill or need to set up a payment plan, call 609-259-3151. Speaking about water, our 2016 Consumer Confidence Report on the Water Supply is now posted on our website. Click here to access the full report. Landlord Registrations forms and fees are also due today. Click here for a link to the form. If you have a question about whether or not you need to file a Landlord Registration form, call 609-259-3151.
Berry Rich Bakery is hosting an Opening Day Event on July 9th at 10AM. Governing Body members and the Economic Development Commission will be there for this event. The July 11th Planning and Zoning Board meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 1st at 7PM. The 2015 Audit of the Borough of Allentown will be discussed at the next Council meeting on July 12th. Following the meeting, it will be posted on our website.
Here is the schedule of meetings and events in July:
7/04/16: Borough Offices are closed in observance of Independence Day.
7/06/16: The Mayor’s Senior Citizen Committee meeting is at 10AM.
7/06/16: The Economic Development Commission meeting is at 7PM.
7/09/16: Berry Rich Bakery is hosting an event for the community at 10AM at 2 N. Main Street.
7/11/16: The Environmental Commission meeting is at 7:30PM.
7/12/16: The Tax Assessor’s Office hours are from 5PM- 7PM.
7/12/16: The Council meeting is at 7PM.
7/14/16: Municipal Court is in session at 4:30PM at the Plumsted Township Municipal Building.
7/14/16: The Shade Tree Advisory Committee meeting is at 7:30PM.
7/21/16: The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting at 7PM.
7/26/16: The Tax Assessor’s Office hours are from 5PM- 7PM.
7/26/16: The Council meeting is at 7PM.
7/28/16: Municipal Court is in session at 4:30PM at the Plumsted Township Municipal Building.
All meetings are held at Borough Hall unless otherwise noted.
