Vol. 16 - No. 9
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| July 28, 2018
Homeless Granted An Extension, Still Nowhere To Go
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Government Page 7.
Letters Page 8.
Dear Pharmacist Lion’s Mane Helps Your Brain
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Inside The Law
Why A Survey Is Essential For Successful Closing
–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Olga, a resident of the camp, sweeps up in the early morning. The Destiny’s Bridge homeless encampment, located on the property at 5998 Route 9, is made up of tents in occupied by its now 9 residents. By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell’s homele s s c ont i nu e t o scramble to find a new location, but at least they
have been granted a bit more time. With the official sale of Block 71, Lot 21, otherwise known as the Des-
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Business Directory Page 22.
Fun Page Page 24.
Wolfgang Puck
Pump Up The Spice: Grilled, ChileInspired Fruit Salsa Brings The Sweet Heat
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Horoscope Page 27.
deadline to vacant the property. At the July 17 meeting, the council approved Dr. Richard Roberts’ bid of
$1,603,000 for the land, located at 5998 Route 9 in Howell. Dr. Roberts’ bid was the winner of the (Homeless - See Page 2)
Howell Police Promote Two, Hires New Officers
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tiny’s Bridge homeless encampment, the 12 residents of the camp have been g iven a n i ndef inite extension on their
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At the July 17 council meeting, Chief Andrew Kudrick announced the promotion of two officers, a new hire, and the –Photo courtesy Howell addition of three Township Police Department Class III officers in New officers were sworn in at a recent schools. Each individual, meeting.
accompanied by family, was sworn in by Sheriff Shaun Golden of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department. “It is one of the greatest honors I have as chief to start, advance, and continue an officer’s career,” said Chief Kudrick during the meeting. Officer promotions include Peter Hochhauser who was
promoted from Patrolman to Sergeant and Michael Maccia, promoted from Patrolman to Detective. Ryan Norton was sworn in, recently hired as a full-time officer. Two other men and one woman were also sworn in as patrol officers. Golden swore in three Class III officers together. These Class III officers are all
retired police officers who will patrol Howell schools to maintain student safety. “As a longtime Howell resident, I am honored and humbled to be able to swear in the Howell officers,” said Golden. “By far, the township of Howell is the best police department in our county and probably one of the best in the state of New Jersey.”
Preservation Task Force Gets New Members
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell’s Preservation Task Force was appointed four new members by the Township Council at a recent meeting. The members are: • Wendall Nanson: Term Expires Dec. 31, 2022
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Elizabeth Crombie, Term Expires Dec. 31, 2021 • Elaine Taylor, Term Expires Dec. 31, 2020 • Pam Richmond, Term Expires Dec. 31, 2019. According to the township’s website, there is one position on the task force held by John
Armata that expires Dec. 2018. “The task force was established to preserve the township’s remaining natural assets, historical sites, and open spaces so that these assets will be available for the benefit of future generations as well as those residents who presently
reside within the township,” stated the group description. The task force is typically made up of five members, each with a five-year term as well as four alternate members with two-year terms. Two of the members shall also serve as liaisons to the Monmouth
County Agricultural Board. Meetings are usually held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, however, the township clerk noted that new roster members will also mean new meeting dates. New meeting dates are still undetermined at this point.
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