Category: Tri-Town News
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Howell council introduces ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council will hold a public hearing on Sept. 14 and consider an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit the short-term rental of housing units, prohibit the rental of amenities, prohibit the advertisement of rentals and amend penalties for violations. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman…
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Monmouth County clerk issues advisory about pre-filled vote by mail applications
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced it has come to the attention of her office that some residents in the county are receiving pre-filled vote by mail applications in their mailbox. The applications are pre-printed with voter information including name and address. In a press release issued Aug. 24, Hanlon said the situation has…
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Howell Alliance schedules mental health first aid training session
HOWELL – On Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Howell Alliance for substance use prevention and mental health awareness is hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training at the Howell municipal building, 4567 Route 9 North. A virtual pre-training component must be completed prior to the in-person training, according to…
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County commissioners will mark 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony for a time of reflection and remembrance at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, on Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. “As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Board of County Commissioners invites…
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Gov. Murphy institutes vaccination or testing requirement for preschool to Grade 12 personnel
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 253 which requires all preschool to Grade 12 school personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18 or to be subject to COVID-19 testing at a minimum of one to two times per week. An Aug. 23 press release from Murphy’s office states that the…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 25
Mazza Recycling recently introduced a feral cat colony to its Tinton Falls facility in partnership with the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA). The designated area of Mazza Recycling’s 55-acre facility houses a secluded cat shed, food, water and bedding that will provide a safe haven for the dozens of homeless cats currently living on site at…
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Bats and summer nights: perfect together
By Michele S. Byers Sit outside on a summer evening around sunset and look up. If you are in an open area with nearby woods, you may be treated to a dazzling aerial display of bats hunting for flying insects. “They are endlessly fascinating,” said Ethan Gilardi, a bat biologist with the nonprofit Conserve Wildlife…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Aug. 25
• The 2021 Discussion Series will continue with “Self-Care – Filling Up Your Cup – Building Your Emotional Toolbox,” presented by Diane Lang, therapist, educator and life coach. The series is sponsored by Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. The discussion will take place as a Zoom webinar at 6:30 p.m. Sept.…
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$1M ‘Golf Ball Drop’ will benefit children dying of rare disease
JAR of Hope is staging an unusual event to save children who are dying from an unusual disease. And one lucky participant will win a fortune from the event. The foundation will stage a “$1,000,000 Golf Ball Drop” on Sept. 13 to raise funds to research a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to a…
