Tag: Howell
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Police pursuing leads in concert venue assault
HOWELL – Police are continuing to investigate leads and to pursue suspects following a violent incident that occurred at GameChanger World, Route 9, and sent four security guards to the hospital. Howell Police Department Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez said that as of Nov. 9, the investigation was proceeding and police were developing leads and gathering…
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Howell opens state football playoffs with victory over Cherokee
The crowd at Howell High School braved the cold weather for the Rebels’ opening game in the state football sectional playoffs — and the fans were rewarded for their support. In a game 44 degrees colder — a chilling 30 degrees, without the wind, at kickoff — than their previous week’s regular-season finale against Marlboro…
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Howell council opposes two state legislative measures
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has passed a resolution opposing two bills that have been introduced in the state Legislature. The bills concern the state Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the state Open Public Records Act (OPRA). A resolution that was passed by the Howell council on Oct. 17 opposes Senate bill S-1045.…
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Howell council adopts new noise ordinance
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has adopted a new noise ordinance that is more in line with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s current model noise ordinance. The council unanimously adopted the ordinance on Oct. 17. The ordinance amends Howell’s municipal code and states that “excessive sound is a serious hazard to the…
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Reader: We need to steer clear of Divided States of America
Lately, I find myself wondering about current factors that contribute to the ongoing divisiveness in our nation. It appears that we are experiencing a great deal of social unrest that stems from racial intolerance. Every day that passes, there is that terrible reminder that many citizens are not safe and the tenets of the U.S.…
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Howell gears up as state football playoffs begin
Howell High School warmed up for the start of this week’s state sectional playoffs with a victory over Marlboro High School, 42-7, on Nov. 3 in Howell. Howell’s standout quarterback, Edwin Morales, threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns in the game. He also ran for 91 yards and a touchdown. Morales said he believes Howell…
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Howell police seek suspects in assault at concert venue
HOWELL – An event that was being held at a venue on Route 9 in Howell turned violent during the late afternoon hours of Nov. 4 and brought numerous police officers to the scene. Police said several individuals were injured in a fight outside the building. The following day, Nov. 5, Howell police reported that…
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Howell Planning Board recommends recreation division
HOWELL – The Planning Board has voted unanimously to approve amendments to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space element of Howell’s master plan. The action was taken at the board’s Oct. 19 meeting. A master plan is a document that guides the growth and development of a municipality. The elements, or sections, of a master…
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Howell coin toss will support hurricane relief efforts
Howell Emergency Services Helps America (HESHA), which was created in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, will hold a fundraiser to assist people whose lives have been impacted by recent hurricanes in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico. HESHA is comprised of volunteers from the Squankum Fire Company, the Adelphia Fire Company, the Southard Fire Department, the…
