The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 8
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Photo courtesy Howell High School Howell High School students participated in this year’s National TSA Conference. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Ten Howell High School and 16 Howell Middle School technology and engineering students had the honor of attending the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. These students were among 9,000 from across the United States, as well as Germany, American Samoa, and Korea. Students competed in 14 different events as well as completed leadership training. Two of Howell High School’s students, Liam Byrne and William Huizenga, were voting delegates representing New Jersey voting on important issues, as well as the national officer team.
The National Gold Achievement Award is the highest recognition a TSA member can earn. According to the TSA, this award recognizes three categories of exemplary involvement: Service Leadership, STEM Immersion, and Personal/ Professional Development. At this year’s conference, a total of 178 National Gold Achievement Awards were presented. This included four Howell High School TSA members: Georgi Abuashvili, Nicolette Caronia, Dakota Giordano, and Ariana Toney. “I could not be more proud of my students who worked so hard on not just competitions, but their leadership, service, and personal development to (STEM - See Page 5)
July 27, 2024
Feathers Fly Over Proposed Livestock Fines
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Why the chicken crossed the road is an old joke, but farmers weren’t laughing when a new ordinance was introduced that could fine them if their livestock got out. Ordinance O-24-29 would have amended language that currently pertains solely to dogs to expand to all pets and livestock. Owners of horses, donkeys, pigs, cows, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, chickens, ducks, geese, and even more exotic animals like peacocks and emus – could face fines if their animals were on the loose. The penalties were set to be $150 to $500 for general non-compliance, and up to $1,000 for multiple offenses. After the ordinance was introduced, members of the public criticized it. The council was left with enough questions that they pulled it from voting. Local farmer Elaine Taylor was one of the first to voice her concerns. She humorously shared how her horses once broke free and galloped off to find some mares to hang out. She added that while she was joking, she viewed the proposed ordinance as a money grab that was unfair to farmers. “It’s very hard sometimes for farmers to control the situation,” Taylor added. “These animals have all day to find their way out and work hard at it.” Bob Carroll, another Howell resident who raises livestock commercially, said he understood (Fines - See Page 5)
Forum Teaches How To Prevent Scams
Photo by Bob Vosseller Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy speaks to an audience of seniors about scamming during a forum.
By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – A forum to fight fraud drew over 160 attendees, showing just how many residents are concerned with scams – particularly the ones that target seniors. Noting the increase in local scamming incidents, Judy Noonan, the Mayor’s Confiden-
tial Aide and Township Senior Ser vice Liaison, assisted by fellow township staff member Frank Nicolato and the leadership of Crestwood Village V, organized a public forum about the growing problem. The forum was held at the Crestwood Village V Club House in Whit-
ing and featured several speakers from Ocean County government including Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Director of Consumer Affairs Ron a ld Hei n z m a n , Commissioner Gary Quin n, Senior Services Director Maria Laface and Consumer Affairs Investigator Paul Wnek. Manches-
ter Police Detectives Richard Jupinka and Victoria Guarino were also present and Jupinka noted some recent local cases that the department investigated. Council members Joseph Hankins and James Vaccaro were also in attendance. Each speaker noted incidents of claims
of problems or prizes: Scammers frequently fabricate urgent scenarios, such as outstanding debts or promises of significant prize winnings. Victims may be falsely infor med that they owe the IRS money, are owed a tax refund, need to verify accounts or must pay (Scams - See Page 4)
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