The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 46
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Bus Stop Policy Debated
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Is an elementary student too young to be dropped off at the bus stop without a guardian present? Members of the Howell Township Board
of Education recently discussed whether the current Pupil Dismissal at Bus Stop Policy should be changed for the 2024-25 school year. The current policy states that during after-
noon bus drop off, “all pupils in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 must be met at the bus by a responsible person that has received authorization from the pupil’s parent/guardian
to assume responsibility for that pupil upon leaving the bus.” However, the policy further states that the parent or guardian of a student who is in (Garden - See Page 3)
Pollinator Garden Takes Root At Aldrich School
April 20, 2024
Hundreds Of Volunteers Gather Across County To Clean Beaches
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Photo courtesy Clean Ocean Action A volunteer in Ocean Grove found one sneaker.
Photos by Stephanie Faughnan A crew of volunteers from First Energy prepared the soil and planted donations to the garden. Inset, Students review handout on butterflies as two Monmouth County Master Gardens teach them about pollinator plants.
Students, educators and volunteers gathered for the start of the pollinator garden at Aldrich School.
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Imagine a classroom without walls, where lessons come alive in the vibrant colors of blooming flowers and the gentle buzz of pollinators. That’s the vision coming to life at the Aldrich School, thanks to a joint effort between the school, the Howell Green Team, the Howell Shade Tree Commission, and a donation from First Energy Corporation. Lisa Doud of the Shade Tree Commission said it has been a great experience working with First Energy on the grant for the donated plants, trees, and over 300 seedlings for the project. She looks forward to continue working with First Energy and Aldrich School on continuing to improve and (Garden - See Page 2)
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Beaches throughout Monmouth County had a huge “clean sweep” as volunteers removed harmful litter from beaches and waterways for Clean Ocean Action’s (COA) 39th Annual Beach Sweeps. Volunteers braved the brisk winds and light showers at 81 locations, a record high for Beach Sweeps. Those participating included civic groups, businesses, and scout groups, and schools. Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education and citizen action. Their annual Beach Sweeps are held every April and October and are the state’s largest volunteer driven, citizen science and environmental event. Volunteers removing an estimated tens of thousands of items from beaches/waterways. “With such a blustery, cold day, we are blown away by the remarkable tenacity and dedication of the Beach Sweeps volunteers to help protect and improve the beaches and ocean which bring them (Beaches - See Page 2)
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