The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 4
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Goodbye Yellowbrook Road Zoning
By Mark Bator HOWELL – The Township Council u na n i mou sly voted down one of the more controversial ordinances put before
them, which would have changed the zoning designation for an area along Yellowbrook Road. Members of the public from both Farmingdale and Howell came out in
force to voice their opinions to township officials regarding the ordinance that would have created a new SED-2 zone south of the Route 33 corridor. Prior to the June 14 public
hearing, the town had received a petition in opposition to the ordinance which, by New Jersey State law, would have required a “super (Zoning - See Page 3)
Art Exhibit Helps Victims Of Terrorism
By Mark Bator FREEHOLD – A new exhibit opened on June 19 at the Freehold Art Gallery to benefit and highlight the work done by a charity founded by a New Jersey resident. T he St r e ng t h t o Strength charity, founded by former Lakewood resident Sarri Singer, is a nonprofit organization that provides support for victims of terrorism around the world. Singer, the daughter of state senator Robert Singer, is a victim of terrorism herself, having been injured in a June 2003 attack in Jerusalem. “It’s been over twoand-a-half years where we’ve st r uggled as a nonprof it du r i ng
–Photos by Mark Bator (Above) Sarri Singer and art gallery proprietor Jeff Friedman at the Exhibition’s Opening Reception. COVID,” explained Singer. “So, the fact that the gallery has of-
fered to host this and hopefully help sell the art, the proceeds from
this is going to support our opening. The fact (Art - See Page 2)
Officials Try To Stop Pop-Up Parties
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Local and regional governments are trying to minimize the damage caused by pop-up parties. Pop-up parties are a relatively recent phenomenon. They are advertised on social media. People usually pay to get in, and there is sometimes profes-
sional entertainment, like a DJ. The local authorities aren’t made aware of the event unless a resident finds out about it beforehand. Sometimes, these take place in public areas li ke boa rdwal ks or parks. More often, they are in rental homes. In these cases, entire residential neighborhoods
become drowned in traffic. Partygoers spill out of the home and wander drunk or high to other properties. Several state lawmakers are looking for solutions. “The Jersey Shore has always been a welcoming place for visitors, but many small towns are not equipped to
handle thousands of teenagers who suddenly pour off trains and flood their streets, boardwalks, and commercial districts for pop-up parties organized on social media,” said Senator Robert Singer (R-30 th). “We saw what happened in Long Branch a few weeks ago when 5,000
teens and young adults suddenly showed up in Pier Village. People were jumping on cars, fighting, and openly smoking pot and drinking in public. The local police had an extremely difficult time trying to restore order. Most shore towns looked at what happened in Long (Officials - See Page 5)
June 25, 2022
School Awarded Grant For Outdoor Classroom
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Ardena Elementary School was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey to create an outdoor classroom. A total of 35 public schools and districts in the New Jersey were selected to receive grants which are funded by the PSEG Foundation. The PSEG Foundation has contributed $2.8 million in funding to the Sustainable Jersey grants program for municipalities and schools. Out of the 35 recipients, Ardena Elementary School received a $10,000 grant to build an outdoor classroom. The school created a student and staff survey to get some input on how this new outdoor classroom would be designed. The classroom will be used for both academic and social-emotional purposes, according to a statement on the program. An example would be science teachers using the space and the native plants for science lessons. Additionally, the students can use the outdoor classroom as a place to relax or study with their peers “Ardena School is thrilled to accept this grant from Sustainable Jersey and the PSEG Foundation to put toward our natural playscape. An outdoor space for our school has been a dream for several years and this grant will bring this dream to life! We cannot wait to have this special area in our ‘backyard’ for teachers to use for outdoor lessons and for our students to enjoy during recess,” said Katie Mignoli, Principal at Ardena Elementary School. “As we work to achieve a sustainable New Jersey, our organization understands how important it is to help municipalities and schools build on the progress they are making at the local level,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey. “The Sustainable Jersey grants, funded by the PSEG Foundation, build capacity and help our communities take meaningful steps to face issues such as the climate crisis, a growing equity divide and environmental pollution. Congratulations to the municipalities, schools and districts that received grant funding today.” In addition, Memorial Elementary School in the Howell Township Public School District (Classroon - See Page 5)
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