The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 4
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Fine & Performing Arts Program Celebrates 40 th Anniversary
By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – St age lights illuminated upon Gosewisch Auditorium at Howell High School as students put on a spect acula r per formance for their annual showcase. The Fine & Performing Arts Magnet Program’s (FPAC) held its Annual Showcase recently celebrating a monumental milestone of 40 years since the program’s inception. Since 1984, the program provides training to young artists who want to combine a college preparatory schedule with advanced arts training in a traditional high school setting. FPAC is compr ised of three separate programs: Acting; Dance; and Music, Video, & Production. Each is a distinct program with unique courses. Every year, a showcase is held for students to display the year’s hard work to the community. To mark the 40th anni-
Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School District Fine & Performing Arts Magnet Program at Howell High School hosted its annual showcase. (Right) Current and Alumni members of FPAC celebrated the program’s 40th anniversary. versary, alumni from throughout the years and staff who founded the program were in attendance to recognize
its growth. Actor Tom Pelphrey (Class of 2000) was inducted into the Howell High School Distin-
guished Alumni Hall of Fame. Pelphrey noted that “after all the years away f rom Howel l (Arts - See Page 3)
Monmouth County Fair Returns In July
By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – Looking for family fun activities this Summer? The Monmouth County Fair is set to return July 24 through 28 with live entertainment, food and more. The Monmouth County Fair is held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road in Freehold. Fair hours are: 4 to 11 p.m. on July 24 through 26 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 27 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 28
General Admission is $10 per adult. Children 12 and under are free. Veterans and active military with ID also enter for free. On Sunday, seniors 65 and older and students with ID are free. This year, they will be offering half price admission during the fi rst two hours of each day: 4 to 6 p.m. July 24 through 26; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 & 28. “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, the Monmouth
County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association can’t wait to host our residents and visitors at our famous County Fair,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Fair will have plenty of food, rides and entertainment for all our visitors. Make sure to visit MonmouthCountyFair.com for more information. We can’t wait to see you there!” The Monmouth County Fair will (Fair - See Page 3)
June 29, 2024
Court Sides With L&L Paving, Clears Way For Continued Operation By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – In a recent victory for local business, the New Jersey Appellate Division has overturned a lower court ruling that threatened the closure of L&L Paving Company’s facility at 89 Yellowbrook Road. The decision allows the plant to remain operational. The saga for L&L Paving, owned by brothers Lance and Lawrence Redaelli, began in 2016 when they purchased approximately 35 acres on the site previously occupied by the Kerr Pipe. Their intention was to move their paving business from Tinton Falls to Howell. Stavola Asphalt Company, located across the street on Yellowbrook Road, was the only asphalt producer in Monmouth County at the time. Both properties lie within the special economic development (SED) zone, designated to foster diverse economic development in areas of Howell with accessible rail and highway infrastructure. Although the zone permits 24-hour operations, it imposes specific restrictions concerning noise levels. The Howell Township Planning Board initially granted L&L Paving minor site plan approval to renovate the existing office, shop, and structures on the site, and to provide parking for vehicles and equipment storage. While L&L Paving’s application was pending in April 2017, the Planning Board undertook a review of the township’s master plan. As a result of the review, the Zoning Board made recommendations for an ordinance that explicitly banned the manufacturing of asphalt or concrete within the SED zone and removed the manufacturing of concrete products from the list of permitted activities. The governing body passed the ordinance, and its effect impacted the company’s plans. L&L Paving’s only recourse was to make an application to the Zoning Board for a use variance. This move, sparked opposition from Stavola Asphalt and neighbors who (Operation - See Page 2)
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