The HOWELL Times
Vol. 19 - No. 27
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─Photo courtesy Howell Shade Tree Commission Volunteers worked quickly to plant the trees before the rain came. More than 100 trees and shrubs will expand Howell’s natural space. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Over 100 trees and shrubs were planted at Easy Street Park with the goal to create a community wildlife habitat. A group of local volunteers gathered their shovels and gloves on
November 13 to team up with the Howell Shade Tree Commission members to plant protected g reener y along wooded areas of Easy Street. It took about two hours for volu nteer s to pla nt ove r 10 0 t rees a nd
shrubs. “Wit h i mpendi ng rain all of ou r volunteers worked fast and we were able to get all of the planting accomplished in u n d e r t wo hou r s!” said Lisa Doud, who c h a i r s t h e H owe l l
Shade Tree Commission and directed the planting event. “This initial planting is the first step in creating a Community Wildlife Habitat on Easy Street.” The National Wildlife (Trees - See Page 4)
Sponsors Needed For Vets’ Wreaths By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – T he Howell Heritage and Historical Society has announced that they will be partnering with Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on graves of the forgotten. T h e m i s s i o n of Wreaths Across America is to remember and honor veterans with the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves
of the country’s fallen heroes. “Our mission to ‘Remember, Honor and Teach’ lasts all year long, far beyond the single day in December when we coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies. All throughout the year, Wreaths Across America works in a number of ways to show our veterans and their families that we
will not forget - we will never forget,” Wreaths Across America state on their website. The Howell Heritage and Historical Society will be taking on Cedar Lawn/Southard Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Howell to collect sponsors in order to lay wreaths. The service will take place on December 18 at 12 p.m. This location will
be in addition to the Wreaths Across America ceremonies that are taking place at other cemeteries in the area. All cemeteries in the Howell and Farmingdale areas will have veterans recognized for their dedication and service to the country. As of November 19, the Howell Heritage and Historical Society is in need of 97 wreath
sponsors to reach their goal. There are 120 veterans buried at the Cedar Lawn / Southard Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery. Wreaths are $15 each and can be sponsored by visiting wreathsacrossamerica.org/ pages/167812. You can also mail a check or money order c/o Howell Heritage and Historical (Wreath - See Page 8)
December 4, 2021
Residents Question Proposed Development
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Many residents expressed their concerns about the eight single-family homes proposed on a lot bordering Michele Boulevard and Ramtown-Greenville Road. The project was heard by the Howell Township Planning Board in November with residents opposing the new development. Due to the concerns and the numerous questions asked at the meeting, the planners determined that the project wasn’t ready to be voted on and it carried over to the December 16 meeting. The developer, Wadsworth Development, is requesting bulk variance relief to subdivide the property into 10 new lots (Residents - See Page 5)
Clerk’s Office Recognized For Its Veterans Services
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced that the Clerk’s Office is the recipient of the 2021 “We Value our Veterans” Community Award by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. The award was presented to officials on Veterans Day, November 11, at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel. “We are proud to accept this award and we thank the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs for this great honor,” Hanlon said. “Our office takes great pride in serving the residents of Monmouth County and the more than 33,000 veterans who call Monmouth County home.” (Office - See Page 4)
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