The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 1
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June 10, 2023
Archery Range Offers New Sporting Option
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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Left) United Bowhunters of NJ members Robert Craemer and Matt Prefach take the fi rst shot after the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Archery Range. (Right, top) Targets are staggered across the field, with one at 10 yards, two at 20 yards, one at 30 yards, one at 40 yards, one at 50 yards, and one at 60 yards. (Right, bottom) One goal is to encourage new people to take up the sport. By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – A new archery range on Bass Place appears to have already hit the bullseye with its targeted audience as dozens of bow and arrow enthusiasts showed up for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Howell officials worked with the United Bowhunters of New Jersey (“UBNJ”) to resurrect the site, which previously served as an archery range
Crisis Training Named Program Of The Year
By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training was recently recognized as Program of the Year at the ninth annual New Jersey CIT Forum, held at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) launched its inaugural round of CIT Training in
June 2021, with a goal of turning it into a trusted blueprint for such programs statewide. “This award represents validation of what those of us directly involved in CIT already know: this training is of vital importance, it works effectively, and its application literally saves lives,” Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. “As
over a decade ago. One of the most remarkable aspects of the range is its accessibility to the public. Situated on Green Acres land, the range is free to everyone. Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell said that John Erndl, UBNJ president, and his group approached the council about restoring the area. The idea immediately caught fire as a means of providing
families with an exciting outdoor activity to enjoy together without leaving town. After O’Donnell cut the ribbon, two UBNJ members shot off the first arrows onto the range with marked precision. Erndl said Robert Craemer and Matt Prefach had earned premier shots because of their contributions in setting up the target areas. (Archery - See Page 11)
District Provides Update On Preschool Expansion
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Township School District has announced an update to their preschool expansion program, discussing their goals and estimated benchmarks. In 2022, Governor Phil
Murphy and the New Jersey Depar tment of Education (DOE) announced the $26 million in funding, which was apportioned in the FY2023 budget. With these grants, nearly 2,150 additional three- and four-
year-old children will have access to a preschool classroom across the state. This would increase New Jersey’s preschool seats to nearly 70,000. Howell was one of 27 (Preschool - See Page 3)
(Training - See Page 4)
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