Author: Jennifer Ortiz
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Soccer marathon returns to Howell, raises funds for cancer research
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The fifth annual Kicks 4 Kids soccer marathon will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at Soldier Memorial Park, Howell. The event is being sponsored by the Frances Foundation For Kids Fighting Cancer. The soccer marathon honors the memory of Madison Beggs of Howell,…
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Need for traffic light at heart of testimony in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — Testimony is expected to resume before the Howell Planning Board on Aug. 18 regarding Elon Associates’ longstanding plan to build residences and a retail/office building at Yellowbrook Road and Route 524. The plan’s potential impact on traffic on Yellowbrook Road and at the intersection of Yellowbrook Road and…
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Garden grows with water line and Boy Scout project
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Organic Community Gardens recently received the donation of a water line from New Jersey American Water and with the assistance of employees from the Department of Public Works (DPW), water is now being supplied to the gardens at Route 524 and Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. Richard Pereira, the…
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ARMS seeks donations to assist disabled military man
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Ken and Lucille Springer are asking members of the public to reach out with support for a military veteran from Howell who has been disabled since April. The Springers are directors with American Recreational Military Services (ARMS). Greg Petersen, who is a former reconnaissance trooper with the 3rd…
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Screamin’ Hill brewery brings beer from field to glass
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer A 19th century farm in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township that has been passed down through generations of the Bullock family is offering the first and only farm brewery currently available in New Jersey. “My family has been farming these 100 acres since 1860. Screamin’ Hill Brewery…
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Mavis Discount Tire store approved in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has granted final approval to an applicant who will replace an abandoned car wash with a Mavis Discount Tire store at 4651 Route 9 north, Howell, between Kent Road and Locust Avenue. The applicant received preliminary approval on June 16 and final approval on Aug.…
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Candidates file to run for school board seats
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer Millstone Township residents will have a full slate of candidates from which to elect three members to three-year seats on the Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election. The board oversees the operation of the Millstone Township Primary School, the Millstone Township Elementary School…
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Testimony to resume on plan for age-restricted project in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Testimony is expected to resume on Sept. 15 on MGD Holdings’ application to construct 100 age-restricted residential units in two buildings at 6461 Route 9 north, between Estelle Lane and Alexander Avenue, Howell. Testimony was presented to the Planning Board on July 21. Attorney Steve Cohen, representing the…
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Concert supports ongoing care for rescued animals
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer When Monmouth University and the Associated Humane Societies (AHS) teamed up recently to present a benefit concert, the idea was to offer support to dogs that were rescued from a home in Howell in June and other animals that have come to be cared for at the organization’s shelter in…
