Tag: Howell
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Farmers market start date uncertain during health crisis
HOWELL – Mayor Theresa Berger said that until social distancing measures associated with the 2020 coronavirus outbreak have been discontinued, Howell cannot move forward with a planned farmer’s market. In February, Township Council members authorized property at the current municipal complex on Route 9 and the former municipal complex on Preventorium Road to be used…
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Howell council delays adoption of 2020 municipal budget
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council did not adopt the 2020 municipal budget as scheduled on April 7. Instead, officials carried the action to a later date due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The council has introduced a $53.54 million budget. As introduced, the budget would be supported by the collection of $29.2…
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Howell mayor urges social distancing during health crisis
HOWELL – Mayor Theresa Berger discussed the importance of social distancing as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Howell reached 242 as of April 7. The Township Council held a meeting on April 7, which was designated World Health Day. “Social distancing is a big deal, this is not a vacation. I have…
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Howell Township Council reduces tax levy in defeated fire budget
HOWELL – The Township Council has reduced the tax levy that was proposed by the Fire District No. 2 Board of Fire Commissioners and defeated by voters in a recent election. Fire District No. 2 is in the Adelphia section of Howell. In February, the fire commissioners who oversee the fire district proposed a $1.63…
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MONOC transfers operations to RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, CentraState Healthcare System
MONOC, which has operated mobile intensive care paramedic services and mobile critical care services in the area, ceased operations and transferred ongoing operations to RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health and CentraState Healthcare System. The New Jersey Department of Health approved the transfer as of April 1. RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health will become the…
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Howell Alliance remains ready to assist residents during crisis
HOWELL – The coordinator of the Howell Township Municipal Alliance wants people to know there is mental health and substance abuse support available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since June 2019, the alliance has trained more than 70 community members and municipal professionals in mental health first aid. The alliance will resume offering mental…
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Howell manager: Food pantry needs community’s help
HOWELL- Township Manager Brian Geoghegan said the Howell food pantry is in need of assistance from the community. He addressed the issue during the March 24 meeting of the Township Council. “The food pantry’s supply is running very low, so if members of the public are able to donate anything, I would recommend they contact…
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Howell councilman: Residents step up to help each other
HOWELL- Councilman Thomas Russo said residents have responded to his call for people to assist their community during the coronavirus outbreak that has seen many individuals put out of work and otherwise challenged. Speaking during the March 24 meeting of the Howell Township Council, Russo said he placed a post on social media and asked…
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Number of COVID-19 cases in Howell reaches 17 as of March 24
HOWELL – There were 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Howell as of March 24. During a meeting of the Township Council that was live-streamed during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Township Manager Brian Geoghegan provided the members of the governing body with the latest number. Geoghegan said there were discrepancies in the reporting because of…
