The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 14
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Dear Pharmacist Page 11
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–Photo by Mark Bator The entrance to the development at North American Drive.
–Photos by Mark Bator (Above) The cast of Matilda poses at the conclusion of practice. (Right) Brian Beehler as Miss Trunchbull belts out a song during rehearsal while Cindy Lutz joins with the cast to lead the choreography. By Mark Bator HOWELL – Coming off their successful production of ‘Les Misérables,’ the Howell P.A.L. Theater Company is gearing up for an even more extravagant show this time around when they debut ‘Matilda’ at Lakewood’s Strand Theater for two shows only on September 9 and 10. The theater company, under guidance of actress-turned-di-
rector Gillian Bryck and skilled production manager and choreographer Cindy Lutz, is rolling out lavish sets and special effects to offer audiences a truly memorable theatrical experience. “It’s up there with the top three productions with the P.A.L.,” says Lutz regarding the theater
company’s new offering. “Shows are hard for different reasons. I think as we get better and better at what we do, we are fine tuning things, so we have higher expectations for ourselves. We can’t even compare the productions we did previously, because they (Theater - See Page 3)
By Mark Bator HOWELL – The Zoning Board heard initial testimony for proposed expansion of the existing apartment complex at North American Drive, but the plan failed to reach a vote. The application of Cou nt r yside Nor t h American Par t ners, L.P. ran into issues within minutes of the start of their presentation to the Board, as concerns about the traffic, encroachment upon
neighboring properties, and affordable housing came to the forefront. “It’s up to you whether you want to proceed,” said Howell Township Planner Jennifer Beahm to Board Chairman Paul Sayah. “But these are items that I feel need to be addressed. The applicant is well aware that they should have been addressed. And I feel like they should have addressed them (Apartment See Page 2)
Purple Flags Honor Overdose Awareness Day By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, purple flags decorated the lawns of many municipalities, including Howell Township, to remember those who lost their life due to a drug overdose. “As overdose deaths rise to previously unthinkable levels, both here in Monmouth County and nationwide, it’s so vitally important to resist discouragement and continue to do absolutely everything
in our power to mitigate the human toll of this epidemic,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “A big part of that is promoting remembrance: reminding our community that each person lost is not some nameless, faceless statistic, but a dynamic individual who leaves behind hopes, dreams, and friends and family members who remain devastated by their absence.” The Overdose Awareness Campaign, held by the (Awareness - See Page 4)
–Photo courtesy Howell Alliance Howell Police Cadets assist with placing the purple flags outside the Township’s municipal building.
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