The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 15
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By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA has taken in five beagles who were rescued from a mass-breeding facility due to issues concer ning the animals’ welfare. The Humane Society of the United States removed about 4,000 beagles housed at an Envigo RMS LLC facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The facility was breeding dogs and selling them to laboratories for animal experimentation. According to the MCSPCA, the Department of Justice and Envigo RMS LLC submitted a transfer plan in agreement with the Humane Society of the United States to assume the responsibility of coordinating placement. Over the next 60 days, transfers will follow in stages and the dogs will be available for adoption through the Monmouth County SPCA and other shelters and rescues. “While we were not able to take many beagles due to the fact that, like many shelters, the MCSPCA is at near capacity, we are proud to be a small part of this heroic rescue,” MCSPCA Executive Director Ross Licitra said. “It is remarkable to see the effect that human kindness has on these terrified puppies and we look forward to (Beagles - See Page 3)
September 10, 2022
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The developer wants to build eight single-family homes facing Michele Boulevard in the wooded area across from existing homes. By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – A lawsuit filed on behalf of the developer of primarily wooded land located at Michele Boulevard and Ramtown-Greenville Road contends the local planning board’s rejection of its subdivision application was “arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable.” Wadsworth Development, LLC, represented by attorney Michael W. Herbert, called upon the court to either grant preliminary major subdivision approval or compel Howell Township’s Planning Board to do so. The developer wants to build eight single-family homes facing Michele Boulevard and has also (Development - See Page 3)
–Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA Five beagles were brought to MCSPCA after being saved from a breeding facility.
Town Manager Removed For Exceeding Paid Time Off
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – The Mayor and Township Council unanimously passed a resolution at a special meeting late last month, authorizing the removal of Brian Geoghegan as township manager. The governing body began the termination (Manager - See Page 2)
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