Tag: Howell
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Prosecutor: Man’s death was a homicide
HOWELL – The cause of death of a man whose body was found on Hurley Pond Road in Howell on Oct. 18 has been ruled a homicide. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced the cause of death on Oct. 20. The man was identified as Domingo Merino Rafael, 33, of Lakewood. Howell police responded…
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Volunteers from military base build bridge at Newbury School
HOWELL – Since the beginning of the 2019-20 school year, pupils at the Newbury School have been able to enjoy a bridge that was built over the drainage area that connects the school’s soccer field to a playground. On Sept. 27, staff members and students at the school held a dedication ceremony for the Liberty…
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Howell business owner pleads guilty to sex crimes
A business owner in Howell has pleaded guilty to inappropriately touching several individuals who were customers and employees at his store, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced on Oct. 11. Brian Young, 53, the owner of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, Route 9, pleaded guilty to third degree endangering the welfare of a…
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Traffic engineer offers details for proposed gas station in Howell
HOWELL – A traffic engineer has offered details relating to an applicant’s plan to demolish an abandoned gas station on Route 9 in Howell and to construct a new gas station and a convenience store. The application from Gill Petroleum resumed at the Oct. 3 meeting of the Howell Planning Board. Representatives of the applicant…
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Howell planners approve Four Seasons adult community on Route 33
HOWELL – Members of the Planning Board have given the green light to K. Hovnanian to construct the Four Seasons at Colts Farm adult community at Route 33 and Colts Neck Road, Howell. Following the conclusion of the applicant’s presentation of the project on Oct. 3, board Chairman Robert Nash, Paul Dorato, Howell Police Chief…
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Suspended Howell police officer indicted on luring charges
HOWELL – A Howell Police Department sergeant who has been suspended from the force for more than a year has been indicted on charges that include attempted sexual contact with a victim between the ages of 13 and 15, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced on Oct. 9. The suspended officer, Richard C.…
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Howell to sell building that houses K-8 school district offices
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council is preparing to sell the building that houses the administrative offices of the Howell K-8 School District. During a recent meeting, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilman Thomas Russo voted “yes” on a motion to authorize the sale of property…
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Historical society will accept challenge of restoring MacKenzie house in Howell
HOWELL – The Township Council will sell the MacKenzie Museum and Library to the Howell Heritage and Historical Society and the society will take on the task of raising the money that is needed to restore the building so it may be reopened to the public. During a meeting on Sept. 24, council members passed…
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Traffic from proposed warehouses remains issue of concern in Howell
HOWELL – The Howell Planning Board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the municipal building to continue hearing testimony and residents’ comments regarding the proposed Monmouth Commerce Center. Owners Lawrence Katz and Felix Pflaster are proposing to construct nine warehouses totaling 1.2 million square feet on a 99-acre parcel…
