The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 3
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June 22, 2024
Farmers Frustrated By Event Ordinance Delay
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Local farmers expressed mounting frustration at the most recent Township Council meeting. Ordinances that would have allowed them to host events on their farms were set for approval on May 21. However, the meeting was cancelled due to opposition from
Eagle Oaks Golf Club. The farming communty is demanding answers after providing input on the ordinances that were scheduled for adoption. Many farmers already had plans for special events to supplement their income. The proposed ordinances would have allowed for administrative approval – rather than
Middle School Awarded $2K Grant For Tree Planting
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the expense of going through traditional zoning or planning board processes. “I feel very disappointed by the way the farmers are being treated,” said Elaine Taylor, Chairperson of the Farmers Advisory Board. “I feel like there’s a lack of communication with what’s (Ordinance - See Page 4)
John Camera’s Decades As Public Servant Remembered
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 14
Inside The Law Page 15
Classifieds
Photo by Christie O’Connor Photography/ New Gallery
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Photos by Alyssa Riccardi and Howell Schools (Above) Trees will be planted near the green house along previously planted fruit trees. (Left) School Officials receiving a grant to aid their goal of planting 10,000 trees. By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – Howel l Middle School South has received a $2,000 grant by Sustainable Jersey for Schools for a tree planting project, officials said. This was one of 46 municipalities, schools, and school districts across New Jersey that had their envi-
ronmental project chosen. “When it comes to implementing solutions to key sustainability challenges, we must keep raising our collective ambitions,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey. “Sustainable Jersey grants funded by the (Grant - See Page 5)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – John Camera, 68, wore a number of hats during his decades as a public official. The business administrator of Berkeley, School Board President of Colts Neck, and former councilman and administrator of Seaside Heights passed away from complications related to pancreatic cancer. “He was quite a man,” Mayor John Bacchione said. “He was an asset
to the town.” A business administrator is the head of day-to-day operations for a town, answering only to the mayor. Those close to him said Camera was positive about fighting the disease, and didn’t let it slow him down. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Camera,” said Bacchione, who worked with Camera as a member of the Township Council (Camera - See Page 5)
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