• Trio of salads makes al fresco dining shine

    There’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious meal while relaxing with friends and family. Most of us have that familiar go-to menu that takes little or no planning, but this summer it’s time to try something new. First, move dinner outdoors to enjoy the warmth of the sun or a star-filled summer sky. Then, fire…

  • Howell park to be renamed for environmental advocate

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — A municipal park will be renamed in memory of a resident who gave much of his time to preserving Howell’s environment. Al Sauer, a longtime member of Howell’s Lake Restoration and Wildlife Management Committee, died on July 22 at the age of 88. Sauer devoted many years…

  • Assistant superintendent brings experience to post

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District has welcomed a new member to its administrative team. In July, Bruce Preston became the assistant superintendent of curriculum and personnel for the school district. Preston received a bachelor’s degree as a teacher of individuals with handicaps from Kean University, Union. He…

  • Howell board to comply with law requiring AED in schools

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has approved the first reading of a policy that officials say will ensure the safety of students and other people using the district’s buildings. The board introduced a policy on Aug. 6 that will ensure that every school will…

  • The best catch

    The New Egypt Elks Special Children’s Committee and the Youth Activity Committee recently sponsored a fishing contest for Elks children. About 20 children got together at the Fin, Fur and Feather Lake and caught 74 fish. Each child received a prize and was treated to hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snacks. Pictured are winners Shane…

  • Howell Police Explorers’ achievements honored

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Police Department is recognizing the outstanding achievements of young adults who are involved in the department’s Police Explorers post. The post started in 1979 under the direction of Howell’s first police chief, Harvey Morrell, according to Lt. Scott Wall, who serves as an adviser to…

  • Howell to clean up Sept. 11 memorial

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials said they will respond to a resident’s request for maintenance work to be completed at Howell’s Sept. 11 memorial. The memorial is in remembrance of the Howell residents who were killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, according…

  • Master plan to be discussed

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council and the Planning Board are initiating updates to Howell’s master plan. The master plan consists of a series of elements that guide the municipality’s growth and development. At the council’s Aug 12 meeting, officials passed a resolution authorizing a special emergency appropriation in the…

  • New Jersey represents ideals of America

    Since 1664 Elizabethtown, we New Jerseyans have come a long way. But it is true that we still have a long way to go. If we take some time and think about what we have accomplished since the Lenape times of 350 years past — wow! As several things are certain in a current world…

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