The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 13
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Regional District Welcomes New Superintendent By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – During a recent Board of Education meeting, officials from the Freehold Regional High School District appointed a new superintendent, Dr. Nicole Hazel. On August 24, members of the board unanimously approved Hazel as the next superintendent, replacing Charles B. Sampson. Sampson, who has been with the district since June 2011, is set to be the next superintendent of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District in New York, according to an announcement made by the Mamaroneck district in June. Effective November 1, Hazel will be superintendent and will serve through June 30, 2027. “I am honored to have been appointed as Superintendent by the FRHSD Board of Education last evening. I look forward to the
Photo courtesy Marc Parisi From left, Dr. Shanna Howell, Board Member Marc Parisi, Board President Peter Bruno, Dr. Nicole Hazel, and Board Member Kathie Lavin. All welcomed Hazel as she was appointed as superintendent. exciting and engaging work that lies ahead for FRHSD,” Hazel said in a statement. Hazel has been an educator for 30 years. For the past 15 years, she’s been in several leader-
ship roles at FRHSD including Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, and as Administrative Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction.
Hazel was the Chief Academic Officer for the past 11 years, and worked side-by-side with Dr. Sampson, administrators, faculty, (Superintendent - See Page 2)
September 2, 2023
Fees Raised For Tree Replacement Fund By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL - An updated ordinance approved by township officials changes the fees developers need to pay when they want to remove trees as part of their construction projects. Before, if developers had to remove more trees than they could replace on the site, they were expected to contribute to the Township Tree Fund instead. In the past, this payment was $300 per tree. However, with the new changes, this payment has been increased to $400 per tree. The highest amount developers are asked to contribute to the tree fund for this purpose has been increased from $35,000 to $45,000. One of the main ideas behind these changes is to encourage developers to think more about planting trees rather than just paying the fees. This way, the town can keep its greenery intact. Additionally, the extra money collected in the Tree Fund can be used for various projects that (Tree - See Page 3)
Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing Of K-9 By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own, K-9 officer Tango. “It is with deep regret that the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Tango,” the agency said. The 10-year-old German shepherd and beloved partner of Sheriff ’s Officer Michael Mindo specialized in
narcotics detection and patrols. Tango retired in Januar y after a n i ne -ye a r ca re e r a ssist i ng i n combatting crime. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office expressed how Tango was a highly trained, hardworking police dog and the most loyal companion. On Aug ust 18, K-9s and their handlers from numerous law enforcement agencies lined up outside of Touchstone Veterinary Center
in Morganville, where Tango was provided with the proper send off. “The Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office is extremely saddened over the passing of K-9 Tango who was an exceptional and loyal member of our K-9 unit,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “Tango was a valuable asset in promoting law enforcement, maintaining public safety and combating the proliferation of drugs in (K-9 - See Page 2)
Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tango is missed by the department.
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