The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 12
In This Week’s Edition
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Some of the program’s cadets practicing drill with their advisors. By Liz Ciocher HOWELL – Following many of Howell Township’s community wide events, traffic jams and overcrowded parking lots can be found in desperate need of organization. On Howell Day, one of the biggest days for the
township, cars and vehicles make turns and stops and the direction of a 15-year-old boy in a policeman’s uniform. The 15-year-old boy is Jabri, a Howell Township High School freshman working his first event as a cadet in the Howell Public
Photo by Liz Ciocher
Safety Cadet program. Along with Jabri, there are many children ages 14 to 21 getting a jump start on their careers with this program, run by the Howell Township Police Department. (Cadet - See Page 5)
21 Violations For Underage Cigarettes And Vapes Caught In Sting
By Chris Lundy HOWELL – Police made undercover visits to tobacco and vape retailers, amounting to 21 violations for selling to underage customers or selling flavored vapes. Officials said 15 violations were first time summonses and six of
them were second violations. They amounted to $24,000 in potential fines. The violations included: • illegal underage nicotine product sales: 12 (4 are 2nd offenses) • illegal flavored vape sales: 6 (2 are 2nd offenses)
elect ron ic smok i ng device retail license non-compliance: 3 (1 is a 2nd offense) The stings took place on June 24 and July 31 at convenience stores, gas stations, and smoke/ vape shops. Several of them had been issued war ning letters and
summonses by code enforcement off icer John Aguiar prior to the sting, police said. Most underage sales violations involved flavored, disposable vapes or Zyn nicotine pouches, officials said. In some cases, the illegal flavored vapes were not
able to be seen or picked up by customers. “This collaborative effor t involving the various departments of Howell Township, to include the support of the governing body, clearly displays our steadfast commitment (Sting - See Page 5)
August 24, 2024
Local Races See New Faces As Election Day Approaches By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – As the national elections capture much of the spotlight, Howell Township voters should not forget the significance of their local elections on November 5, 2024. This year’s races have seen notable changes since the primary, making it crucial for residents to be aware of who is now on the ballot. Information regarding the candidates was taken from their campaign websites where available and presented in alphabetical order. Board of Education candidates are listed in order of ballot position as drawn by county officials on August 12. Board of education candidates aren’t allowed to list their political party affiliation, but are allowed to include a short slogan. Mayoral Race John Hughes (D): Initially, Matthew Filosa was set to be the Democrat’s candidate for mayor after runn i ng u nopposed i n the primary. However, John Hughes has since replaced Filosa as the party’s nominee. Hughes, endorsed by the Monmouth County Democrats, is campaigning on a platform focused on communi-
ty-driven leadership. He is committed to preventing overdevelopment, preser ving open spaces, and establishing a Howell Ethics Committee to ensure accountability among public officials. John Leggio (R): On the Republican side, John Leggio emerged victorious in a competitive primary, defeating Deputy Mayor Ian Nadel and Committeeman Fred Gasior. Running under the slogan “No Strings Attached,” Leggio aims to bring transparency and responsible development to Howell. He is a fresh face in the race, having overcome two well-known incumbents to secure his spot on the ballot. The mayoral race initially featured a third candidate, Ira Thor, who considered running as an independent. However, Thor has since withdrawn, leaving Hughes and Leggio as the main contenders. Council Race Evely n Malsbu r y O’Donnell (R): Running unopposed in the Republican primary, O’Donnell is now the official GOP candidate for the one full-term seat on t he Howell Tow n sh ip Cou nci l. She re pre se nt s t he (Races - See Page 4)
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