The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 18
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Updated communications systems would help all first responders, including members of the Ramtown Fire Company.
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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Reese is officially a part of the K9 Unit after 12 weeks of training. By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office welcomed a new member to the team whose excellent sense of smell will be able to sniff out any crime. After 12 weeks of intense training with his handler S/O Michael Mindo, 11-month-old bloodhound Reese is officially a part of the Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit. (Friend - See Page 2)
By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – “Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand. Creat u res crawl i n search of blood. To terrify your neighborhood.” The Toms River Halloween parade is on its way, and it’s sure to be
Halloween Parade Is Creeping Up On Toms River a “Thriller.” Starting at 7 p.m. on October 31, the parade will make its way from Hig h la nd Pa rk way, down Route 9, turni ng on Washi ng ton Street and ending at the county Administration Building. If weather or some other reason caus-
es a postponement, the date will be Tuesday, November 1. Like in previous years, it is being run by the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, while Company No. 2 provides fi re coverage for the night. This will be the 83rd parade.
The first one was in 1919. However, a few years in the 1930s were missed due to lack of funds. There were also no parades during some years of WWII and the pandemic. Its billed as the second largest Halloween parade in the country, falling behind
Greenwich Village. Ken Beck, chair of the parade committee, said that they want everyone to register between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of the parade at the firehouse at 26 Robbins Street. The roads downtown will close (Parade - See Page 3)
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Local voters have the opportunity later on October 29 to decide whether or not they approve of the fi re districts sharing in the cost of improving the township’s emergency communications systems. Plans to upgrade the Township’s communications infrastructure include construction of a 1,500-foot tower near the District #2 fire station, located at 993 Highway 33. The State of New Jersey will be responsible for the tower’s maintenance and upkeep after its construction is complete. The new structure is related to upgrades to the Spillman System, a shared software system used throughout the state. Also included are improvements to the CAD (computer-aided dispatch) system already used by the Howell Township Police Department. Other proposed enhancements include construction of shelters at various locations and acquisition of communications equipment which will benefit the fire districts. The goal is to improve first responder connectivity, with the purchase and distribution of new handsets for fire and police officials. “The total cost as of now is approximately $6 million,” said Acting Township Manager Joseph Clark. “Our estimate is contingent on getting a few more figures from Motorola.” Effective communication systems are seen as the lifeline for police, fire, and emergency services – from the initial dispatch to command, field reporting and investigations associated with emergency calls. According to Clark, the upgrades address a (Firefighting - See Page 2)
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