Author: Jennifer Ortiz
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U-Haul business proposed on Route 9 in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Zoning Board of Adjustment is considering an applicant’s request for site plan approval and a use variance that would permit the construction of two commercial buildings to house a U-Haul business. The U-Haul site would include a self-storage facility, a retail truck rental location, warehousing and retail…
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Opportunities at Howell schools are topic of discussion
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The availability of extracurricular opportunities for students has been a topic of discussion in the Howell K-8 School District this year. At a recent meeting, the Board of Education’s focus was on middle school baseball teams. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola said the board has historically supported extracurricular…
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Company seeks to expand water treatment plant
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Representatives of New Jersey American Water are seeking municipal approval to expand the company’s Oak Glen regional water treatment plant at 200 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell. “It is a regional treatment plant that supplies drinking water and water for domestic use to Howell, Lakewood and other parts of Ocean…
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Two slates will square off in November in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — Four Howell residents have filed nominating petitions to run for the position of mayor and Township Council member in 2016. Both positions carry a four-year term. Mayor Bill Gotto and Councilman Ed Guz are not seeking re-election. The candidates are Democrats John McCabe for mayor and Joseph Montella…
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Howell councilwoman returns to dais
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Councilwoman Pauline Smith received a round of applause from those in attendance at the Township Council’s April 18 meeting when she returned to her seat following a two-month absence. Smith said she had battled a viral infection. “I had no symptoms except I was very tired. I could have…
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Businesses honor veterans with a variety of discounts
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer A Monmouth County program known as “Honoring our Heroes” is offering veterans a way to save money. Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon and her staff have created a list of businesses that offer discounts to more than 33,000 veterans who call the county home. In a press release, Hanlon said a…
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Big History Project enthralls pupils at middle school
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – More than 13 billion years of history is being taught at the Stone Bridge Middle School in a course known as the Big History Project that starts with the creation of the universe – the Big Bang – and comes all the way today. The course was…
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Veterans will be given chance to obtain affordable housing
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will give preference for affordable housing to certain military veterans who served the nation in times of war or other emergencies. The ordinance was adopted on March 7 and pertains to veterans who have a low income or a moderate…
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Taunton School seeks public’s votes in playground contest
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Taunton Elementary School is in a race to win a $50,000 recycled playground through the 2016 Colgate and ShopRite Recycled Playground Challenge. PTA Second Vice President Susan Emitt said the organization’s board members had been talking about collecting money for a new playground when she came up…
