Tag: Howell
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Howell man faces 15 years in prison following guilty plea in Superior Court
A Howell man has pleaded guilty to charges of attempted armed robbery and attempted burglary in connection with incidents that occurred in Howell and Jackson in early 2018, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Tristan Reyes, 20, pleaded guilty on Feb. 19 to two counts of first degree attempted armed robbery and one count…
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Howell council members pay tribute to youngster who battled cancer
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council have honored the memory of a 7-year-old resident who lost his courageous battle with a rare form of cancer a year ago. Jake Honig, who was given the nickname “The Tank,” died on Jan. 21, 2018 after a five-year battle with cancer. When the council met on…
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Howell zoning board agrees with request for fitness center permit
HOWELL – The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has recommended the approval of a temporary use permit that would allow a fitness center to operate in the Quail Creek Plaza. Quail Creek Plaza is a strip mall at the intersection of Ramtown-Greenville and Newtons Corner roads in the Ramtown section of Howell. In January, Jemand…
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Taxpayers should not be paying for sports coaches
As a hard-working taxpayer who is choking on my school taxes, I am of the opinion that state funding cuts for activities such as sports and other extracurricular activities is plain old common sense. It’s out of control in the first place. Why are taxpayers paying for salaries for coaches, the maintenance of sports fields…
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Officer, motorist injured in Howell collision
HOWELL – A resident of Howell is expected to face motor vehicle charges following his involvement in a crash with a Howell Police Department vehicle. Police said the collision occurred at about 4:15 p.m. Feb. 15 on Manassa Road, near Norse Road. Police said a 2016 Toyota Avalon being driven by a 62-year-old male resident…
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Howell council members ponder future of MacKenzie museum
HOWELL – The future of the MacKenzie Museum and Library remains uncertain, but is under discussion by members of the Howell Township Council. Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell raised the issue of what to do with the building during the council’s Feb. 5 meeting. O’Donnell said she would like the governing body act as soon as…
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Howell K-8 representatives will visit sister school district in Taiwan
HOWELL – The Howell K-8 School District is a sister school district with New Taipei City, Taiwan, and the Board of Education is planning to send a pair of administrators overseas to visit the Asian nation. Howell Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola made the announcement at the Jan. 23 board meeting. “We serve as a…
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Howell school superintendent touts district’s energy savings efforts
HOWELL – Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola has reported that the Howell K-8 School District has made significant strides as it seeks to save energy. Isola addressed the issue in a Jan. 24 letter to the school community and said, “You may have noticed activity at our schools over the last several months. The Board…
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Applicant describes proposal to assist individuals with disabilities
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear additional testimony on March from an applicant seeking to provide job training skills to and recreational programs for adults who have a developmental disability or a behavioral health challenge. Eihab Human Services Inc. is seeking a use variance and preliminary and final major…
