Tag: Howell
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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…
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Resident suggest idea for ‘tiny houses’ in Howell
HOWELL – One resident believes the “tiny house movement” would help Howell provide homes for individuals who have a low or moderate income and help the municipality meet its state mandated obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing. The tiny house movement is a social movement in which people live in a…
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Park maintenance in Howell at issue in master plan hearing
HOWELL – Issues related to the maintenance of Howell’s parks were a topic of discussion when a member of the public spoke up during a recent hearing on the municipality’s master plan. A discussion took place at the Oct. 5 meeting of the Howell Planning Board when the master plan – the document which guides…
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Newbury pupils raise money to aid Puerto Rico
HOWELL – The pupils in Lisa Oliver’s fifth grade Project GOAL (Great Opportunities for Advanced Learning) class at the Newbury School wanted to make a difference. They watched the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irma on the news and approached their teacher with a desire to make an impact. With that in mind, the children…
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Howell police arrest suspect in bar fight
HOWELL – A resident of Plumsted Township has been arrested and charged with eluding police following his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred in Howell on Oct. 15. Police said tips provided by members of the public led to the arrest of a 37-year-old man on Oct. 19. The suspect was placed in the…
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Police chief, council welcome new officers to Howell
HOWELL – A new sergeant and several part-time officers have been sworn in to their new positions in the Howell Police Department. At the same time the new hires were being welcomed, the department was recognized for earning accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Retired South Brunswick Police Capt. Harry Delgado…
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Howell officials consider linking up with Capital to Coast Trail
HOWELL – A resident of Howell and a resident of a nearby municipality have voiced support for a section of the Capital to Coast Trail that could eventually run through the municipality. The Capital to Coast Trail is a 55-mile cross-state multi-use trail network that is designed to span New Jersey, west to east, from…
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ATM ‘skimming’ compromises accounts
HOWELL – The Howell Police Department is investigating an ATM “skimming” case which has compromised hundreds of account holders from several countries and has resulted in more than $70,000 worth of fraudulent ATM withdrawals. Police said an ATM “skimmer” is a device that is placed over an ATM card slot that appears to be a…
