The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 9
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Youth Boot Camp Offers Glimpse At Law Enforcement
Photos By Stephanie Faughnan (Above): Howell Police Officer Mike Migdon, at left joins fellow Howell police officers Jayme Higgins and Maureen McBride, Cadets Shane Sansil and Julia Schenck during the 13th Annual Law Enforcement Boot Camp. (Below): Law Enforcement Boot Camp cadets stand at attention for the morning drill
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August 5, 2023
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – As Howell’s 13th Annual Law E n fo r c e m e n t B o o t C a m p p a r t ic ip a nt s readied to begin their day, a collective voice resounded through the morning line-up comprised of nearly 50 local middle school children.
The opening drill was a mere three minutes away, and the majority of participants were already in formation, outfitted in their required uniform of navy shirts, matching caps, and khaki shorts. A palpable sense of urgency filled the air as those lined up hurriedly
rallied a few stragglers to join the ranks. Moments after everyone fell into line, Police officers Dan Bozza and Matt Zilinski arrived, setting the stage for the importance of proper discipline. With commanding voices, they initiated “equipment inspections” of the
placement of gallon water jugs and small backpacks. The cadets stood at attention as their stance and salutes also came under scrutiny. T houg h t he ove rall scene might have seemed a touch intimidating, one thing (Youth - See Page 3)
Are Car Crashes Getting Worse?
Photo courtesy OC Scanner News Multi-car pile-ups, flipped vehicles and car fires are seen more frequently these days, it seems.
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – It seems that news of serious crashes are constantly flooding social media and news apps these days. Multi-car pile-ups, flipped cars, and worse make it to our news feeds – each one a cautionary tale. For example, in one recent weekend, Toms River Police responded
to 36 crashes. It begs the question: are we seeing more crashes – and more severe crashes these days? A car catching fire after being hit is dramatic and scary, even if no one is hurt in it. But police don’t have a statistic for serious crashes. However, fatalities are recorded. So far this year, in
Ocean County, there’s been 27 fatal crashes that resulted in 28 d e at h s. Mon mout h County saw 19 crashes resulting in 19 deaths. These numbers are on pace to match or exceed the last few years. In 2022, Ocean had 48 crashes resulting in 52 deaths. Monmouth had 46 crashes with (Crashes - See Page 2)
Superintendent’s Contract Extended By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Board of Education extended the contract of Joseph Isola, Superintendent of Schools. At the most recent board meeting, members voted in favor to extend Isola’s contract for another five years until June 30, 2028. “I have served Howell Township in a leadership role for about 20 years - two decades. This has in so many ways been home for me,” Isola said at the meeting. “Moving out here in my career in 2004, I didn’t know what I was getting into. And little did I know I found a community that I have rather quickly fallen in love with and I continue to work on the behalf of our entire community.” Isola was born at Fort Dix while his father was stationed there as a captain in the U.S. Army. Although his grandfather, father and (Contract - See Page 3)
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