Vol. 17 - No. 10
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A ribbon cutting for the Howell Organic Community Garden (HOCG) expansion project was held on July 13 at the garden, located at the corner of Squankum-Yellowbrook and Adelphia Road in Howell Township. By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL –Officials broke ground on an expansion project at the Howell Organic Community Garden with the hopes of creating a bigger, more efficient space for local gardeners and the
community. A ribbon cutting for the Howell Organic Community Garden ( HOCG) expa n sion project was held on July 13 at the garden, located at the corner of Squankum-Yellowbrook and Adelphia
Road in Howell Township. Work is slated to be completed by October 15. According to Richard Perreira, president of the HOCG, “ the expa nsion i ncludes an increase in the
size of the garden by 25 percent which includes 13 new plots, a new permanent fence around the increased area, and upgrade to the access driveway.” Of those 13, seven new plots are to be (Garden - See Page 4)
Where To Go When The Heat Hits Hard
By Kimberly Bosco It is a law in New Jersey that when the weather drops to unbearably frigid temperatures, local authorities must make arrangements for members of the community in need. This law is known as “Code Blue.” As NJ 2-1-1 defines it: “When temperatures drop below freezing, and conditions pose a threat to individuals who are homeless or medically fragile, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey helps people obtain shelter, food, and clothing.”
But what about when the weather is unbearably hot and humid? Does it warrant the same kind of response? While it is not a law, a few local municipalities have taken it upon themselves to set up cooling stations to ease members of the community out of the excessive summer heat. These cooling stations are similar to warming centers, but the difference lies in the specifics. According to Tracy Maxwell of the Ocean County (Cooling - See Page 5)
| August 3, 2019
Wall Stadium Could Be Replaced By Townhomes
By Kimberly Bosco WALL – It’s a sad day for local racing fans. The definitive “roar at the Jersey Shore” now has an expiration date. The Wall Stadium Speedway announced on July 24 that this racing season will be its last. Just shy of its 70th year, the speedway owner Wall Speedway Proper ties LLC could give way to developer Pulte Homes, which plans to construct 348 townhouses on the property. “For 69 years, Wall Stadium Speedway has presented thrilling races for fans to enjoy. Bumper-to-bumper, wheel-to-wheel racing action and wild wrecks! Only 7 miles from the beach, we are the best show at the Jersey Shore!,” reads the speedway’s website. Located on Route 34 South in Wall Township, Wall Stadium coined itself the “most exciting racetrack” in the state. However, the track since been “deemed grossly underutilized for decades” by its owners, who note that the majority of the property is made up of parking lots, empty most days. The expansive property is the site of a proposal by Pulte Homes for 348 two-bedroom and th ree-bed room tow n houses, including 70 affordable housing units. The project has yet to be reviewed by the township Zoning Board of Adjustment. According to a repor t by the Asbur y Park Press, Wall Township Administrator Jeff Bertrand believes the timing of Pulte Homes’ proposal to be deliberate in order to align with the township’s recent settlement with the state that would require the placement of 1,250 affordable housing units in future development projects. This isn’t Wall Stadium’s first encounter with imminent closure. In 2005, there was talk of developers buying the site to construct homes and office buildings. In 2008, the speedway was “closed for good,” which only lasted a year.
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