The HOWELL Times
Vol. 19 - No. 49
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By Mark Bator HOW ELL – I n a unanimous vote, the Planning Board approved the application of Allaire Road, LLC to upgrade and repurpose the existing structure at 137 Allaire Road to a warehouse and small showroom. Speaking before the Board on April 5, attor-
May 7, 2022
–Photo by Mark Bator The mural at the Howell Library was inspired by Renoir’s “Boating Party Luncheon” painting. By Mark Bator HOWELL – It has become commonplace to simply pick up one’s cell phone and within a matter of seconds, get an answer to the many questions that pop up
during the day. Whether one is converting Imperial measurements to metric equivalents, remembering the actress who co-starred with Keanu Reaves in “The Matrix,” or checking to
see when the dry cleaners open in the morning, we live in a time of instant information. So, in an age where students now search the internet for their research projects, and
the world’s information is literally at our fi ngertips, have libraries become obsolete? “People could Google for their own information but what librarians (Libraries - See Page 2)
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Several residents came to a recent Township Council meeting to discuss their concerns about what is happening in town regarding solicitors. Resident Tracy Jones, who lives in the Heritage Pointe section of the township, spoke about the problems her community is facing day to day with ongoing soliciting. “I always wanted to live in a neighborhood like I grew up in, kids laughing and playing in the streets, bikes on the front lawn, parents meeting up with other parents. After many moves in New York and New Jersey, I finally found that in Heritage Pointe,” Jones said. “We’re a diverse neighborhood… but what we all have in common is that we take pride in our houses and our community… we have one goal to keep out community light and peaceful as it is. “There are rumors, misinformation and fear running through our community now that threatens the very core of that stability. The overly aggressive push to get us to sell our homes has shaken us. We will not be bullied. All of us had people come to our doors, hand written notes in our mailboxes and calls or texts to buy our houses when they aren’t even for sale,” Jones added. Jones further explained how the soliciting (Residents - See Page 4)
Existing Building To Become Warehouse
ney Dante Alfieri presented his client’s case without the use of even one exhibit or display as the Board listened to the proposed changes that would be enacted at the site. Alfieri did not enlist the professional presentations of any planners, traffic experts or engineers, and relied solely on sub-
mitted documents and the testimony of owner Chumi Itzkowitz. The plan calls for the conversion of the current building located at 137 Allaire Road into a structure that would function as a warehouse and showroom. The showroom area would be a place for wholesale customers
to view new products. No retail sales to the general public would be done at the site. The Board heard the testimony of Itzkowitz, the applicant owner of Allaire Road, LLC. During her questioning by Alfieri and the Board, Itzkowitz informed the members that the site would re-
ceive box truck deliveries throughout the day from parcel companies such as UPS and Federal Express, as well as U.S. Postal Service deliveries, but that the exiting traffic for shipments f rom the warehouse would be done at the end of the business day. The
–Photo by Mark Bator
(Warehouse - See Page 4) The delivery bays currently exist at the site.
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