The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 12
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Bear Swamp Is A Wild Area That Hides Part Of History By Mark Bator HOWELL – Ten years ago, the Township of Howell made the historic decision to set aside a tract of land that had been reclaimed by nature, and in doing so, preserved not only open space, but a piece of history, as well. Beginning in 1987, Howell began to slowly acquire parcels of land that were eventually linked up to form one contiguous stretch of open space. The goal, according to the township’s 2012 Master Plan land use amendment, was to establish “a venue for passive recreation while protecting the natural re-
sources and the environmentally sensitive nature of the tract.” Through an extraordinary effort across state, county and local offices, years of research, negotiation and work culminated in the designation of the Bear Swamp Natural Area in 2012. Tucked away and unmarked from the road, the Bear Swamp offers visitors a chance to hike through undisturbed natural areas while also passing by some of Howell’s history. For those who want to make the trek, it is first necessary to fi nd the entrance to the park itself. Located on Maxim Road approximately two-tenths of a
mile west of the intersection with Lakewood Farmingdale Road, the one-lane gravel and dirt entrance is unmarked, and leads back to the gate at the head of the hiking trail. Once through the gate, the trail quickly enters into the tree line, where hikers are surrounded by woods before breaking out briefly to an open field on the right side. But upon its return to the woods, the trail then splits in two as it loops through the eastern part of the preserve. Well off the designated trail, one can find the ruins of the Maxim Powder Company. Reclaimed
–Photos by Mark Bator (Top) The pond at the entrance of the Bear Swamp Natural Area. (Right) The eastern box turtle may be encountered at the site. (Below) Deep in the woods, off the actual hiking trail, the ruins of the Maxim Powder factory may be found.
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August 20, 2022
ROUTE 9 GAS STATION TO BE REPLACED
–Photo by Mark Bator The Exxon station will be demolished, and replaced by a new 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station. By Mark Bator HOWELL – The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the construction of a new convenience store gas station on the corner of Strickland Road and the northbound side of Route 9. Returning before the Planning Board, attorney Jason Tuvel appeared on behalf of the applicant, 7-Eleven, Inc., to present augmentations to the final major site plan that will bring a new 2,999-square-foot convenience store and a six-pump fuel dispensing area that can accommodate up to 12 vehicles. The site will feature a large canopy over the pump areas and will have 25 parking spaces. At least one of the parking spaces will be designated as an electric vehicle (E.V.) charging station, with the possibility that others may be converted to E.V. spots in the (Gas Station - See Page 2)
Sheriff Youth Week Program Graduates 51 Students
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – A total of 51 recruits graduated from the 29th annual Sheriff Youth Week Program, giving the community a look at the f ut ure of law enforcement. The highly recognized program is not your ordinary summer camp. It provides high schoolers with a unique opportunity to explore interests in law enforcement through police academy-style training, exercise ac-
tivities and instructional sessions. The five-day camp began with Sheriff Shaun Golden telling recruits to bring energy, enthusiasm and excitement with them each day. “We are so proud of the entire Sheriff Youth Week class for staying the course and commend all for completing this intensive week of law enforcement training. At the beginning of the week, I tell the recruits (Sheriff - See Page 4)
–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office A total of 51 recruits participated in Sheriff Youth Week Program.
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