Tag: Howell

  • Republicans Walsh, Richmond, Russo seek nomination to run for Howell council

    Republicans Walsh, Richmond, Russo seek nomination to run for Howell council

    HOWELL – One incumbent and two newcomers have been named as the Republican ticket to seek three four-year terms on the Howell Township Council in 2018. Republicans Bob Walsh, Pamela J. Richmond and Thomas Russo are expected to be confirmed as their party’s nominees in the June 5 primary election and move on to the general…

  • Democrats tap Bonevich, Dias and Dorato to run for Howell council

    Democrats tap Bonevich, Dias and Dorato to run for Howell council

    HOWELL – A trio of newcomers will represent the Howell Democrats in the June 5 primary election as they seek to be confirmed as the Democratic Party nominees to run for three four-year terms on the Township Council in the November general election. John Bonevich, Kristal Dias and Paul Dorato will not face a primary…

  • Howell begins process of selling public land that has provided sanctuary

    Howell begins process of selling public land that has provided sanctuary

    HOWELL – The Township Council has authorized the sale of a vacant property off Route 9 which has served as a home for individuals who are unable to make other living arrangements. The resolution authorized the public sale of township owned property not required for public purposes. Mayor Theresa Berger, Councilman Bob Walsh, Councilwoman Evelyn…

  • Walsh thanks fellow Howell officials for autism month proclamation

    Walsh thanks fellow Howell officials for autism month proclamation

    HOWELL – As members of the Howell Township Council proclaimed April to be Autism Awareness Month, Councilman Bob Walsh took a moment to thank his fellow elected officials and the township for their support in what is, for him, a very personal matter. During a meeting on April 17, Walsh read a proclamation declaring April…

  • Howell mourns Harvey Morrell; served town as police chief and mayor

    Howell mourns Harvey Morrell; served town as police chief and mayor

    Harvey F. Morrell Jr., 87, who served as Howell’s first chief of police when the Howell Police Department was created in 1971 and later served as mayor, died at home in Howell on March 21. On the department’s Facebook page, police wrote that Morrell’s family is “so grateful and extends their sincere gratitude to all…

  • Howell Planning Board approves 72-unit apartment complex

    Howell Planning Board approves 72-unit apartment complex

    HOWELL – Members of the Howell Planning Board have approved the construction of an  apartment complex at the corner of West Farms and Fort Plains roads off Route 9 south. Following the conclusion of testimony on April 5, Mayor Theresa Berger, who sits on the board, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, who sits on the board,…

  • Howell residents may obtain free tree seedlings

    Howell residents may obtain free tree seedlings

    HOWELL – Free tree seedlings will be available to Howell residents during April as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees that were damaged or destroyed by superstorm Sandy in 2012. From 8 a.m to 3:30 p.m. April 21, residents will be able to obtain tree seedlings at…

  • After delays, Howell Emergency Services Annex begins operation

    After delays, Howell Emergency Services Annex begins operation

    HOWELL – After years of planning, municipal officials cut a ribbon and opened the new Howell Emergency Services Annex, Windeler Road, on the morning of March 26. The building on Howell K-8 School District Board of Education property near the Land O’ Pines school was renovated into the new facility. The annex will house emergency…

  • Howell zoning board confirms site’s history as restaurant and bar

    Howell zoning board confirms site’s history as restaurant and bar

    HOWELL – Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment have granted one of Howell’s oldest restaurant locations a certificate of non-conformity which will allow the property on Route 524 (Adelphia Road) to be sold as a restaurant/bar. Most recently, residents have passed by the business that was last known as Lorenzo’s Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge.…