2024-01-20 - The Howell Times

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The HOWELL Times

Vol. 21 - No. 33

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Photo courtesy Freehold Borough Trees and poles were brought down by the storm. By Alyssa Riccardi and Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – A coastal storm that made its way across the state on January 9 had left thousands of people without power and brought severe flooding to local streets

throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties. It underscored the importance of resiliency in the face of severe weather. The National Weather Ser vice issued coastal flood warnings and wind (Storms - See Page 10)

Community Mourns Local Teen

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By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – After a courageous battle with lymphoma, 14-yearold Katelyn Morales of Howell has sadly passed away. Katelyn was born on April 11, 2009 in Toms River. She moved to Howell during elementary school and recently

graduated 8th grade from Howell Middle School South. She was in her freshman year at Red Bank Catholic High School. She was a scholar student and a star athlete that excelled in soccer, track and basketball. Soccer was her passion, and she was

a member of the nationally ranked BOCA O’Hara Soccer Team, her obituary states. Katelyn was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma that had quickly spread to multiple parts of her body. According to her doctors, this is a rare form of cancer that (Teen - See Page 4)

January 20, 2024

Council Approves Transfer Station Settlement

By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – The Township Council accepted a settlement agreement ending litigation involving a fully enclosed transfer station that is proposed to be built. Mayor Theresa Berger stood as the sole dissenting vote against the resolution that reached a settlement with Resource Engineering, Inc. The settlement agreement, set to be integrated into a court order, was not accessible to the press during the time of reporting. However, key details from the agreement were presented and discussed during the meeting. Authorities said that Howell was not originally a party to the litigation involving Resource Engineering. Officials decided to intervene to safeguard interests of the town and its people and to ensure the township would benefit from the proposed location of the transfer station. Prior to the decisive vote, Attorney Jerry Dasti, acting as special counsel for the municipality, explained the settlement. Several members of the public seeking information attended the meeting in person, while others watched online. Dasti traced the origins of the proposed transfer station to 2017 or 2018 when the proposed transfer station was initially brought forward by the developer. The site in question at 34 Randolph Road is currently a wood recycling facility. The new proposed use resulted in a series of public hearings, negotiations, and eventually led to litigation. The developer initiated legal action against the County Commissioners and the Monmouth County SWAC (Solid Waste Advisory Commission). Highlighting the typical process for such facilities, Dasti explained the role of Advisory Commissions in making recommendations to the commissioners, the five elected officials who run the county. He also stressed the importance of passing a resolution to cement the terms of the settlement. “If we don’t resolve this to our satisfaction, that doesn’t mean it goes away,” said Dasti. “The developer still makes application to the county and thereafter the DEP to get a transfer station.” “And if they’re successful, if they can show that there’s a need for it in this part of the county and they’re approved,” Dasti continued. “That approval might be without all of what we believe to be the positive benefits for the township.” Dasti said that an important point about the transfer station is that it is not what most people would consider a dump. It would not handle household (Settlement - See Page 3)

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