Tag: Howell
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Solid waste transfer station awaits action by Monmouth freeholders
HOWELL – Members of the public spoke in a unified voice against the establishment of a solid waste transfer station in Howell when they were given the opportunity to address the members of the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC). Resource Engineering has proposed the establishment of a solid waste transfer station on Randolph…
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Howell youngster takes turn speaking about solid waste transfer station
HOWELL – An 11-year-old boy was one of many residents who spoke out against a company’s plan to create a solid waste transfer station on Randolph Road in Howell. When it came time for members of the public to air their views during a Jan. 25 meeting at Howell town hall, Robbie Everett, 11, of…
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Howell boys’ basketball team gets victory at right time
The Howell High School boys’ basketball team was in desperate need of a victory with the postseason tournaments fast approaching. The Rebels received that crucial triumph when they defeated Freehold High School, 47-34, in Freehold on Feb. 8. It was Howell’s first victory in five games. “This win brings us back,” Howell senior point guard Naseim…
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Students may nominate teachers for Applebee’s essay contest
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar has launched its Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest, which will award top teachers with a $500 sponsorship check for the 2018-19 school year and an end-of-year party for his/her current class. To nominate a teacher, students must submit an essay in-person at his/her local Applebee’s, explaining why his/her teacher…
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Howell repeats at state group wrestling champions
Howell High School successfully defended its title while legendary programs Paulsboro High School and Phillipsburg High School were crowned once again when the NJSIAA group championships were wrestled at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River on Feb. 11. Howell capped its 32-0 season with its second straight Group 5 state championship. The Rebels knocked…
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Child’s family will continue to push for use of medical marijuana
As the Howell community mourns a high-spirited youngster who captured the hearts of residents and the members of the Howell Police Department, his family hopes to expand his legacy. Jake Honig, 7, who was known as “The Tank,” died on Jan. 21 after battling cancer for five years. Jake is survived by his father, Mike,…
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Howell band mate to perform during chess tournament
As they celebrate their 20th anniversary of performing, members of Mikell’s Plot will hold their next show at a chess tournament. The seven-piece band from Sayreville will mix punk rock, blues, hard rock and heavy metal at the Parsippany Hilton on Feb. 17 as part of the World/US Amateur Team East Chess Tournament. The band’s…
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Official seeks support for solar farm in Howell
HOWELL – Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro will ask his fellow members of the Township Council to support a plan put forth by Monmouth County to place solar energy panels at a former landfill in Howell. Nicastro said he and Jim Herrman, who is Howell’s director of community development, met with county representatives to discuss the former…
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Howell gains revenge with girls’ basketball victory over Freehold Township
Howell High School avenged an earlier defeat when the Rebels and Freehold Township High School recently renewed their girls’ basketball rivalry. Freshman guard Grace Leary scored 14 points to help steer Howell past Freehold Township, 52-39, on Feb. 1 in Howell. Freehold Township had won the first matchup in a 52-44 overtime decision on Jan.…
