Tag: Howell
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Howell Boy Scout proposes moving monuments to Soldier Memorial Park
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council have given a local Boy Scout permission to pursue a community project as he works to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Boy Scout Brendan Mueller of Troop 300, which is chartered by St. Veronica’s Church, has proposed moving monuments that honor military veterans from Howell’s former…
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Howell authorizes shared services fuel deal with MRRSA
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has authorized a shared services agreement for vehicle refueling with the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA), and reappointed Robert Nicastro to continue serving as one of Howell’s representatives to the authority. The MRRSA has five member municipalities – Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell and Wall Township –…
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Freehold resident sentenced to state prison for killing four puppies
A Freehold man has been sentenced to serve five years in a state prison on charges of animal cruelty after admitting last year that his neglect caused the deaths of four German Shepard puppies in his care, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Daniel McDonald, 26, was sentenced on Feb. 12 by state Superior…
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Howell schools will hold lottery for 2021-22 preschool program
The Howell K-8 School District has announced that the 17th year of its integrated preschool program will begin in September. The integrated preschool program will serve 3-year-old and 4-year-old children; classes will be balanced based on age. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held five days per week. Preschool pupils who have a disability and…
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Howell mayor asked by residents to detail her ‘stop development’ plan
HOWELL – Two residents have asked Democratic Mayor Theresa Berger to describe how she plans to back up a statement she has made while in office to stop development in Howell. The Feb. 9 meeting of the Township Council was held in a virtual manner during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Residents are permitted to email…
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Howell officials listen to details about ‘shop local’ incentive program
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council heard details of a “shop local” program during their meeting on Feb. 9. The Howell Business Recovery Task Force has suggested the possibility of instituting an incentive program that would offer residents a way to support local business operators who are dealing with the financial impacts of…
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Howell council members honor late mayor with proclamation
HOWELL – The members of the Howell Township Council honored the memory of a former mayor with a proclamation that was read during the Feb. 9 meeting of the governing body. On Jan. 20, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic claimed the life of Suzanne Veitengruber, 71, of Howell. Veitengruber served on Howell’s governing body in the…
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Howell Business Recovery Task Force will examine shop local initiative
HOWELL – The members of the Howell Business Recovery Task Force will look into different opportunities, including shop local initiatives, to help business owners recover from the financial hit they have taken during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey residents and businessmen have been dealing with the effects of the pandemic for 11 months, with…
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Feb. 5 in Howell will be dedicated to young fighter named ‘Jake the Tank’
HOWELL – Three years after his passing, the legacy of Jake “The Tank” Honig lives on in his hometown of Howell, where municipal officials will dedicate Feb. 5 in memory of the youngster. Jake, 7, died on Jan. 21, 2018 after a five-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his father, Mike, his mother,…
