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Vol. 13 - No. 18
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October 8, 2016
PROMOTIONS, GOOD SAMARITANS FEATURE AT COUNCIL
–Photo by Charles Daye Six police promotions and seven swearing-in ceremonies were among the township council actions at a special meeting September 28. By Charles Daye Samaritans. There were six promotions Mayor William Gotto described this meet- Howell’s police department, seven officers HOWELL – The Town Council held a recognized including two police dogs, ing as a “proud day” not only for Howell but were sworn in at the same time. special meeting on September 28 to honor seven new officers were sworn in and one also for himself as an elected official, this So many police officers and residents and recognize police officers and good retirement was honored. being the only day since the founding of (Police - See Page 5)
Howell Of�icials To Vote On Annual Rental Inspections
By Daniel Nee HOWELL – Elected of�icials appeared poised to move closer to adopting an ordinance requiring annual �ire safety inspections for rental units in town, a measure that has spurred some uneasiness from landlords. “You’re putting a burden on the renters and on the landlord,” said Ed Surgent, a property owner in town. “Every single year, you’ve got to have someone come out there and inspect this. There are over 500 houses you have to do. You’ll have to hire another person, plus benefits.” Surgent said the annual inspections, which come with an annual fee increase of $25 – up to $125 from $100 for a rental certi�icate – “discriminate against a
certain group.” “People don’t like, every year, having someone coming around,” Surgent said. “You have to call the landlord, they have to call the tenant, you’ve got to have somebody come out and look around. I don’t think it’s right.” Township of�icials said there were a number of concerns raised by landlords, but ultimately the goal of the ordinance – which was introduced in August and will likely come up for a second vote in October – is aimed at ensuring conditions are safe for tenants. “I de�initely think it’s a quality of life issue and a severe safety issue,” said Mayor William Gotto. “We’ve had a couple near misses in the town with (Rentals - See Page 5)
Citing Priest Retirements, Diocese Explores Sharing Between Churches
By Courtney McCann A year after it began, the Diocese of Trenton’s Faith in our Future initiative is heading into the final turn with its conclusion in sight. The diocese launched the initiative in the
Fall of 2015 with the goal of strengthening the parishes in the diocese, exploring new models of leadership and improving the stewardship of the diocese resources. “The general goal is to continue to have (Churches - See Page 16)
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By Jennifer Peacock HOWELL – A nother case of alleged animal abuse and neglect was discovered on the Jersey Shore. The Monmouth County SPCA reported on September 29 that they recovered from an outdoor structure two horses and 12 dogs “living in absolute filth.”
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The MCSPCA with the Howell Township Police and Code Enforcement moved the horses to a farm that works with the organization, and took the dogs back to their facilities in Eatontown. The dogs suffered from severe matting, overgrown nails, skin and ear infections (SPCA - See Page 16)