The HOWELL Times
Vol. 18 - No. 23
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─Photo courtesy Christa Riddle Christa Riddle, left, and Officer Maureen McBride informed people about drug take-back day. By Alyssa Riccardi Take-Back takes place in order to save lives those who misused preHOWELL – Over 73 twice a year. The Alli- from accidental poison- scription pain relievers pounds of unwanted ance and Howell Police ings, medication mis- in the past year said medications were col- usually hold the take- use/overdoses, and sub- they obtained the mislected during this year’s backs at Howell Police stance use disorders. used prescription pain National DEA Drug headquarters, but this With the COVID-19 relievers from a friend Take-Back day. year, Walmart reached pandemic increasing or relative for free. This year, National out to partner. Having it emotional, mental, so“This is a time of DEA Drug Take-Back there led to much more cial, and financial stress increased uncertainty, day was held on Oc- visibility for us, and on i ndividuals, the stress, and anxiety on tober 24 at the Howell we will look to collab- Howell Alliance wants many levels for many Walmart. The Howell orate in this way again to remind the commu- people. COVID-19 is Alliance in collabora- for future take-backs,” nity how to properly and will be taking a tion with the Howell said Christa Riddle, dispose medication. toll on people’s menPolice Department and the Howell Township According to a 2013- tal well-being and can 4 the Howell community Municipal Alliance co- 2014 report from the present an •extra difcame together to collect ordinator. Substance Abuse and ficult time for those any unused or unwantThe goal of Drug Take- Mental Health Services already in recover y ed medications. Back day is to properly Administration (SAM- from substance use and (Drug - See Page 2) “The National DEA dispose of medications HSA), 50.5 percent of
“The Show Must Go On” For Theaters
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Officials recently revealed a new initiative titled “The Show Must Go On In Monmouth.” The initiative was developed to support the ar ts du r i ng the pandemic, providing r e i mbu r s e m e nt fo r safety purchases due
to COVID-19. “T h roug hout th is pandemic, the Count y has done ever yth i ng i n ou r power to support our small businesses, including advocating for them to the State and created the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program,” said
Freeholder Director Thomas A. Ar none. “Now, we want to do everything we can for our performing arts venues in Monmouth County.” The new initiative allows performing arts venues in Monmouth County to submit a reimbursement to any expenses they have,
or w i l l a cqu i re, i n order to operate their business safely with COV I D -19 pr e cautions. Some examples of expenses eligible for r e i mbu r s e m e nt i n clude: • Masks; • Plexiglass; • Gloves; • Sanitizer;
• To u c h l e s s t i c ke t scanners; • Temperature screening devices; • Signage; • Contactless credit ca rd m a ch i ne s a nd time clocks; • Air purifiers; • Disi n fect i ng foggers; or • Any other measure (Arts - See Page 8)
November 7, 2020
Over 50 Cats Rescued From Hoarder
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A total of 50 cats were rescued by the Monmouth County SPCA from an extreme housing situation. Back in September, the MCSPCA found 20 male cats left outside their door with a note stating the cats were from a sanctuary. The MCSPCA stated how the cats are now in better hands than before, but the situation left them questioning that if there are male cats somewhere, there were probably female cats too. The fact that the males had not been fixed made them worry. After researching and investigating leads, the MCSPCA were able to track and uncover the individual who left the cats. “We found that this person had two large dogs in 2019, both of which we took for no fee when she came to us for help, but as the story unfolded, it proved our original instinct was right,” the MCSPCA stated in the social media post. “What we found (Cats - See Page 4)
Township Sponsors “Adopt A Family” Holiday Give Away
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The holiday season is a meaningful time of the year where others can give back and help families who are less fortunate. This year, the Township of Howell is inviting all residents and local businesses to consider adopting a family in need within the community. During these tough times, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic hurting families financially, many residents are in need of one another’s generosity. The Township stated how their goal is to gather as many volunteers as they can and (Family - See Page 4)
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