The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 7
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July 20, 2024
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Photos by Alyssa Riccardi (Above) Newly constructed pickleball courts being used at Deerwood Park. (Right) The new basketball courts are located behind the hockey rink. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Howell Township has officially opened its brand new pickleball courts at Deerwood Park in the Ramtown section of the community. After a long awaited two years of renovations, the construction of the recreational pickleball courts have fi nished and the courts are fi nally up and running. The park, which is home to the Howell South Lit-
Photo courtesy Howell Alliance Dakota Giordano was recognized at the Township Council meeting for her dedication to the community. tle League, offers one large play structure (ages 5 to 12), one smaller play structure (ages 3 to 5), baby swings, four little league fields, batting cages, two roller hockey rinks and a refurbished skate park. The Township fi rst began renovations of the park in 2022. Plans consisted of removing the (Courts - See Page 6)
Historic Village At Allaire Forced To Temporarily Close Due To Finances By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Historic Village at Allaire will shut down operations for about three weeks due to a shortage of operating funds. The living history museum, located in Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, announced the heartbreaking news Sunday, July 16, through their social media and email newsletter.
Allaire Village explained how the nonprofit organization has been struggling for over a year now with finances. “Our mission of operating the Historic Village at Allaire has been negatively impacted for over a year now by outside forces such as the economy, rising inflation costs, unprecedented weather and limited grant funding,” the museum said in a statement. “All
of these things combined together has propelled us to take a serious additional step of saving costs and funds for the summer months.” The museum has ultimately decided to close its doors to the public from July 15 to August 6. The closing includes all historic buildings, the Visitor’s Center, educational (Allaire - See Page 5)
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Howell High School graduating senior Dakota Giordano has been recognized by the Howell Alliance for her four years of volunteer service to the community. As a youth leader with the Howell Alliance, she’s worked on behind-the-scenes projects and community-facing events to advance substance use prevention and mental well-being. She’s also played a part in several trainings and youth conferences to increase her own education and ability to help others in need of support. “[Dakota is] a dy-
namic young person com m it ted to ma king the world a better place and helping those around her,” the Howell Alliance said. “Dakota always stepped up to help the Alliance with eagerness and a smile, no matter how early or late the hour of the event or how time consuming the task. Her dedication to positively impacting others is a personal passion stretching far beyond seeking recognition or meeting her requirements for National Honor Society volunteer service hours. It is a part of who she is as a person.” (Senior - See Page 5)
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