Vol. 16 - No. 10
In This Week’s Edition
THE HOWELL
TIMES
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Writer Brings A Taste Of Jersey To Hollywood For “The Spy Who Dumped Me”
Pages 10-14.
Government Page 6.
Letters Page 7.
Dear Pharmacist St. John’s Wort, Serotonin And Depression
Page 15.
Dear Joel Peaceful Lunch
Page 16.
Inside The Law
Drone Rules: What Are The Rules When Flying Drones For Fun?
Page 17.
Business Directory Page 18.
–Photo by Jackie Abbott David Iserson with actress Kate McKinnon during the filming of “The Spy Who Dumped Me.” By Jennifer Peacock FREEHOLD – How do you get from Springsteen’s hometown to the City of Angels? Freehold Township High School graduate David
Iserson, television writer and author, knows. Film was always his goal. His new movie, “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” starring Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Jus-
tin Theroux and Sam Heughan had its Los Angeles premiere July 25 and opens nationwide Aug. 3. Kunis and McKinnon star (Writer - See Page 2)
Classifieds Page 19.
Fun Page Page 20.
Wolfgang Puck
New & Improved: Aldrich Lake Reopens
Can’t Stand The (Outdoor) Heat? Get Back In The Kitchen!
Page 23.
Horoscope Page 23.
–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Howell officials decided to add a dock to the newly dredged Aldrich Lake to improve recreational opportunities for residents.
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell residents now have a new place to spend sunny, summer afternoons by the water. Members of the Howell Township council, the town’s Lake Restoration and Wildlife Committee, and director of community development Jim Herrman cut the ribbon on the new and improved Aldrich Lake, reopening it for residents to enjoy year round. Aldrich Lake has been undergoing construction for quite (Aldrich - See Page 5)
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| August 4, 2018
Freeholder’s Suit Dismissed, County Held In Contempt By Kimberly Bosco MONMOUTH COUNTY – A lawsuit filed by Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley against the County was dismissed in federal court. Curley filed the lawsuit after his comments at the May 2017 Bradley Beach Memorial Day Parade spurred a sexual harassment investigation. The investigation found Curley to have spoken sexist remarks about women at the parade, which could be classified as sex discrimination or constitute a hostile work environment. The Board of Chosen Freeholders condemned this behavior, later publicly censuring Curley. On July 25, District Judge Brian Martinotti dismissed Curley’s lawsuit but also found Monmouth County in contempt for failing to keep parts of the investigation private during the Board’s censure of Curley back in December of 2017. Judge Martinotti is allowing Curley until August 24 to file an amended complaint. He has also ordered the county to pay Curley’s legal bills. Curley’s attorney, Angelo Genova, said in a statement that they are pleased that the court will hear Curley’s complaint further, emphasizing that they will continue to fight to “preserve his reputation.” The Board of Chosen Freeholders does not agree with the sentiment. “Today’s decision by Federal Court was a repudiation of Curley’s claims, all 12 counts were dismissed. Suing the county is a tactic Curley turned to when trying to justify his offensive language and abusive behavior,” stated Freeholder Director Tom Arnone. “We regret that we had to use precious taxpayers’ dollars to defend standing up for our employees and values.” Arnone stated that the Board is now calling on Curley to “do the right thing” and apologize and resign.