The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 18
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October 7, 2023
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Local artist Dave Castaldo created the gigantic murals that are showcased in the Dinosaur Trail. Photos by Stephanie Faughnan A couple of dinosaurs met the children as they entered the area.
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By Stephanie Faughnan FARMINGDALE – Dinosaurs appeared upon the trail adjacent to the community center, marking their triumphant return to the area since prehistoric times. As visitors ventured into the captivating world of the Dinosaur Adventure trail, they
first encountered a pair of colossal dinosaurs. The two playfully gave chase to excited children, setting the tone for a journey through the days when the extinct creatures roamed the earth. Me m b e r s of t h e Far mingdale Recreat ion Com m ission came up with the idea for the dinosaur trail
and invested a great deal of time and creativity to make it come to life. Strains of the iconic Jurassic Park soundtrack played softly in the background as exhibits on the trail unfolded as part of an original fictional tale. “My mom, Kat Ivins, and I put together the story,” shared Kella MacPhee, a member of
the November election. School board races are supposed to be nonpartisan, so the candidates aren’t referred to by their political party. Instead,
they are allowed to have a short slogan after their name. A total of four candidates have filed for three, full-term seats on the
just see some big scary dinosaurs.” A paleontology dig site for young explorers allowed children to uncover pieces and match them together as parts of a puzzle. Armed with explorer supplies, the story’s main character, Zack, ventured into the woods and discovered a huge hidden nest with
some very large eggs. One exhibit not only showcased the eggs, but the welcoming of a brand-new baby dinosaur. Zack’s expedition brought him to a detailed area map that pinpointed the diverse a r r ay of d i nosau r s that once dominated Farmingdale and the
(Dinosaur - See Page 2)
Two Schools Chosen For Preschool Expansion
Four Seek Seats On School Board
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Several candidates are competing for seats on the Howell Board of Education which will be decided in
the Recreation Commission. “We wanted to revolve it around Farmingdale and personalize it with the Farmingdale Museum and the fossils found in Farmingdale.” “We also wanted to make it really interactive,” MacPhee continued, “So that the kids would learn something along the way and not
Humorous signs lent flavor and fun.
Howell Township Board of Education. Three current members who are seeking re-election are Albert “Al” Miller, Ira (BOE - See Page 2)
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Board of Education have voted to approve the recommendation to designate two schools as homes of the new preschool expansion program. At a recent board
meeting, members vot- for their free preschool ed in favor of choosing program after receivAdelphia and Newbury ing a $2,286,405 grant Schools as the district’s from the state. At the time, SuperNorth and South Early Learning Centers for intendent Joseph Isola the 2024-2025 school said the money will be used for a five-year plan year. So far, district officials to serve preschoolers have been hard at work in Howell. Its first year coming up with a plan (Preschool - See Page 5)
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