The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 41
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Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Bruce Perlmutter, a skilled woodturner, demonstrates the use of a lathe in transforming blocks of wood into usable objects. By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Wood chips danced behind a partition as an unassuming block of cedar began to take shape at the Monmouth County Library. It was just another ordinary Thursday at the Howell
Bruce Perlmutter shows the finished bowl.
branch, but inside, a captivating display of skill and passion was unfolding. As two Atlantic Shore Woodturners Club members showcased their mastery, onlookers watched in awe. A simple piece of wood was ready for a spin as a children’s top in what seemed like a matter of minutes. Not much longer, another part of a tree was expertly shaped into a functional bowl. Led by the experienced Bruce Perlmutter and the rising talent of Jody Forbes, the event offered a firsthand look into the intricate art of woodturning. Perlmutter, a woodturning veteran with decades of experience, shared his passion for crafting beautiful bowls from fallen trees. Complementing his expertise was Forbes, who has already come a long way since turning her first wood pen in 2019. The demonstration wasn’t just about impressive feats of craftsmanship. Forbes spoke fondly of the supportive community within the Atlantic Shore Woodturners, a local group. She highlighted the unique camaraderie and the members’ willingness to share their knowledge. (Woodturning - See Page 4)
March 16, 2024
Howell Public Schools Gain $1.5M In State Aid
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Despite years of losing state aid, the Howell Township K-8 School District is slated to receive an increase in state funding for the 202425 school year. The New Jersey Department of Education recently released State Aid Summaries in lieu of the preliminary budget Governor Phil Murphy announced for the 2025 fiscal year. According to the NJ Department of Education, the total state aid for Howell School District is $22,118,857, an increase of $1,517,548 or 7.79 percent. In 20232024, Howell received $20,601,309 in total state aid, which was a
$1.7 million reduction from the previous year. Other school districts in the area includes Farmingdale, who also is receiving more aid in 2024-25. They are receiving $589,115, an increase of $47,823 from the 2023-24 school year. Freehold Regional High School District, which is home to Howell High School, will see no change in its aid level for 2024-25. The state determines its distribution of education aid through a f u nd i ng for mu la passed in 2018 called S-2. Although the goal of S-2 is to restore f unding to districts that are underfunded, the bill has become (Aid - See Page 5)
Superintendent Named To Anti-Drug Board
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Joseph Isola, Superintendent of Schools for Howell Public School K-8, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Tigger Stavola Foundation, the organization announced. The Tigger Stavola Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to fighting drug addiction, as well as spread awareness and save lives with drug prevention education. Isola will be the 10th member on the volunteer board. The goal of the board is to help navigate the organization’s strategic direction and philanthropic activities. (Superintendent - See Page 5)
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