Tag: Howell
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Howell council ratifies police contract
HOWELL – A contract between Howell and the Howell Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) has been ratified by the Township Council. Council members signed off on the agreement during a meeting on Dec. 19. The contract runs from Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2019. Howell Patrolman Ryan Hurley, a state delegate for Howell PBA Local 228,…
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Howell firefighters rescue dog from lake
HOWELL – A dog that fell through thin ice while chasing geese was saved by firefighters on a recent afternoon. On Dec. 28 at 1:37 p.m., the Howell Police Department Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman who reported that her dog had fallen through the ice at a lake in the Villages…
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Resident interrupts burglary at home
HOWELL – A man who was wanted in South Carolina was arrested in Howell following his alleged attempt to break into a home. Police said that on the evening of Dec. 30, a resident of Asbury Avenue interrupted a burglary upon arriving home. When the resident observed the suspect, the man fled from the house,…
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Howell wrestling team dominant in victory over Marlboro
Howell High School continues to rack up victories on the wrestling mats this season. The undefeated Rebels were dominant in their 60-11 victory over Marlboro High School on Jan. 3 in Marlboro. The victory was the 10th overall this season for Howell, which is also 2-0 in the Shore Conference A North Division. The Rebels…
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Howell council opposes water rate increase
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council voiced opposition to an increase in water rates that has been proposed by New Jersey American Water. New Jersey American Water has filed a petition seeking to increase rates for water and waste water services, and to change its depreciation rates and to implement other tariff revisions,…
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JCP&L completes upgrades to more than 80 major circuits
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) completed upgrades on more than 80 major circuits in 2017 to help enhance service reliability to approximately 175,000 customers in about 150 communities in northern and central New Jersey. The $4.7 million program included installing 750 new pieces of high tech equipment to help pinpoint problem areas and restore…
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Howell zoning board decides to hear asphalt application
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment have decided they will hear an application that has been filed by L&L Paving, Yellowbrook Road. The board members reached a decision on Dec. 18 after the issue had been discussed at previous meetings this year. L&L Paving is proposing to remove an existing concrete…
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Veterinarian will establish new office in Howell
HOWELL – A building on Route 9 that previously housed a sports equipment consignment shop will be converted into a veterinary hospital. On Dec. 21, members of the Howell Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a site plan for a practice to be operated by the applicant, Dr. Mahmoud Hussein. Hussein proposed to convert the…
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Police release sketch of man sought in luring incident
HOWELL – Police have released a sketch of a man who offered gifts to two youngsters in front of a home in Howell on the afternoon of Dec. 12. The sketch was prepared by the New Jersey State Police and released on Dec. 27. The Howell Police Department is continuing its investigation of an incident…
