The HOWELL Times
Vol. 18 - No. 29
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─Photo courtesy Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury, Director of Freehold Area Open Door, works in the pantry. By Alyssa Riccardi “The cost of food has board. So how can one for food since the start J ERSEY SHOR E volunteer and help do- of the pandemic. The gone up exponentially – During the holiday nate in a safe manner? increase remains steady. since the start of the season, many people Fulfill, the FoodBank Feeding America es- pandemic. A year ago, strive to donate to oth- of Mo n m o u t h a n d timates the number of we paid $22,000 for ers less fortunate or Ocean Counties, has New Jersey residents a tractor trailer load volunteer at pantries been seeing the demand struggling to put food of canned vegetables. where you can help for food rising during on the table will climb Today, we’re paying serve a Christmas meal the coronavirus crisis to 56 percent within the $69,000,” Fulfill CEO to someone. Yet, with as soup kitchens and coming months and the a nd P resident K i m the ongoing pandemic schools are closing. Ac- number of food-inse- G u a d a g n o s t a t e d . due to COVID-19, there cording to Fulfill, they cure children is expect- “Pre-pandemic, Fulfill has been a higher need have seen a 40 percent ed to grow even more, was feeding 136,000 (Help - See Page 4) of donations across the increase in the demand by 75 percent.
Holiday Season is Also “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month”
By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – Help spread awareness across the community, as December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. National Impaired Dr iving Prevention Month brings attention to individuals who
drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and even some prescription and over-thecounter medications. Throughout the month of December, the Howell Alliance for substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness will be shar-
ing information and important resources on their Friends of the Howell Alliance Facebook page in support of impaired driving prevention. Whether it’s a legal or an illegal substance, driving while impaired is against the law in all
50 states and the District of Columbia. In a recent National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration (NHTSA) campaign for driving under the influence prevention, they remind people that “If you feel different, you drive different.”
The Howell Alliance stated how: alcohol and marijuana can lead to slow coordination, judgment, and reaction time; cocaine and methamphetamine can lead to aggression and recklessness behind the wheel; and some prescription (Driving - See Page 2)
December 19, 2020
Planning Board Votes No To Warehouses
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Planning Board has voted no to building warehouses and industrial buildings at a recent meeting. The Planning Board voted against Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell who introduced passing an ordinance to change Yellowbrook Road from ARE6 to SED Light. This change would ultimately allow warehouses and industrial to take over farms and 6-acre requirements to build. Zoning changes have previously been causing conflicts in the past meetings. O’Donnell had brought up the zoning changes at the November 10 meeting stating it “would bring the area around Route 33 to life.” During this meeting, Councilman John Bonevich was opposed to these zone changes and modifications. Bonevich went on to state how during this election season, many candidates advertised the slogan ‘stop the building’ as many Howell residents were concerned about the over development within the town. (Vote - See Page 2)
Howell Obtains $250K In Infrastructure Funding
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Howell Township has recently obtained $250,000 in state funding towards road improvements on Newtons Corner Road, stated the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Not long ago, Governor Phil Murphy announced that municipal aid grants totaling $161.25 million would be granted to 543 cities and towns across the state. These grants will target and aid improvements in roads, bridges, safety, and quality-of-life. In Monmouth County, more than 50 municipalities were awarded a grand total of $12,891,992. (Howell - See Page 2)
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