The HOWELL Times
Vol. 17 - No. 41
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Marlboro Police Chief Peter Pezzullo, joins cadet Matthew Zehl during a graduation ceremony for the Growth Through Opportunity program at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Building, Michael Cunningham Conference Room. By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – It wasn’t a press conference about a major drug raid, nor news of the sentencing of a nefarious figure in a gun sale operation, that brought members of the law enforcement community, public officials, media, and residents to
the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Building. The occasion that drew Mon mout h Cou nt y Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone, several chiefs of police, mem-
bers of their respective departments and family members together, and kept a smile on their faces throughout the twohour event, was the first Class 1 Cadet graduation ceremony of the Growth Through Opportunity program. The program involved
a partnership with The Arc of New Jersey and a 16-week training internship for five cadets with special needs who went through law enforcement training. The cadets included Ivan Aguire, who trained with the Red Bank Police (Pilot - See Page 4)
March 7, 2020
Officials Consider Park And Lake Improvement Projects
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Park and lake improvements were subjects that were discussed and expected to be revisited by the governing body in the near future. A plan to add a concession building at Soldier Memorial Park at a price tag of $1.2 million was discussed during a recent Township Council meeting. The proposed addition to the park, located on Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, was tabled during that session. Resident Tina Smilek questioned the $450,000 increase in the project and called the figure of $1.2 million “ridiculous, you can build a mansion in Howell for $1.2 million.” Officials agreed a lot of details needed to be fleshed out about the project. “We’re going to table this for a later time. There is a lot of things that have to be worked out,” Councilman Pamela Richmond said. “We have a lot of questions,” Councilman John Bonevich said. Township Director of Community Development Jim Herrman reported on park improvement plans saying he, Councilman Bonevich and Councilwoman Richmond have been looking at various improvements at the township’s park facilities and developed a list of projects. “There are some that I want to say are easy (Project - See Page 8)
Issues With Animal Rehabilitation Explained
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Wildlife rehabilitator Melissa Jacobs drew a crowd with her knowledge and passion about how the public can help wild animals. Jacobs of Neptune City was the special guest of the township’s Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center on the afternoon of Feb. 8 where she spoke to 70 attendees and a standing room only crowd. Pat Doyle traveled to Howell from Lacey in Ocean County for the event and said there was
“lots of good information and great questions during the program.” Wildlife activist Patricia McDevitt was also in the audience. “Melissa is amazing and always gives an outstanding presentation. It is because of her wealth of knowledge and intelligence, combined with her unconditional love and devotion to the animals in her care.” ─Photo Provided by Pat Doyle The audience included Boy Scouts and many Wildlife Rehabilitator Melissa Jacobs speaks children. Jacobs has already been invited to come to an audience at the Manasquan Reservoir (Animals - See Page 2)
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