The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 19
In This Week’s Edition
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New Early Learning Centers Shape Students – And School District
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 15
Inside The Law Page 17
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Photo courtesy of Lynn Coco Current and past members of the Board were present for the opening ceremony for the new Early Learning Centers. By Liz Ciocher HOWELL – The newly established Early Learning Centers in Howell’s school district has officially launched for the 2024-2025 school year, and is running successfully. The Adelphia School and the Newbury School have transitioned both their spaces and staff from elementary education to preschool education, strictly serving children between the ages of three and five. Previously, these schools were being attended by
children from kindergarten to the fifth grade. The reorganization of the schools was made possible by a PEA Grant that was received by the district, awarding over $2 million to go toward the program. “We knew about how vital it is to have high quality early childhood programs, but we did not have a vehicle to fund it,” said Dorothea Fernandez, Howell Township director of pupil services. “When you have children in your classroom at three and four (Students - See Page 4)
Fall Tourism Season Commences In Monmouth
By Alyssa Ricardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – On October 1, the 2024 fall tourism season officially kicked off – with the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners celebrating at Bell Works in Holmdel. According to Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Tourism, the County saw more than 9.5 million visitors in summer
2023 with food and beverage revenues increasing as well as visitor spending increasing. “We are confident that when the new state report is released next spring for the summer of 2024, we will see the same upward trend from last year,” said Arnone. “We are anticipating a record-breaking summer season for beach revenue - with Monmouth County beaches on track to surpass $30 million in
revenue for 2024.” Local elected officials and tourism partners gathered to discuss the fall season as many will come to visit the county’s natural and manmade landmarks. This includes Monmouth County’s Historic Longstreet Farm, the PNC Bank Arts Center, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Museum, and the many open fields and tranquil lakes.
“We welcome all those who choose to visit these sites. And we thank the county for an extraordinary contribution to help us purchase the site of the historic Horn Antenna for the future Robert Wilson Park,” Holmdel Mayor Rocco Impreveduto said. “It is an honor for us to welcome you to Bell Works, the world’s fi rst metroburb,” said (Tourism - See Page 3)
October 12, 2024
Council Adopts Safety, Parking Measures
By Liz Ciocher HOWELL – To begin the month of October, officials held their regularly scheduled Township Council meeting with the safety of Howell residents at the top of their agenda. Brian Prochnow, Howell Township’s fire bureau chief, presented the council with information about Fire Prevention Week and its importance. “Fire Prevention Week in the township of Howell is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all that is living and visiting our community,” he said. “Fire is a serious public safety concern, both locally and nationally.” The official dates for Howell’s Fire Prevention Week were directly a week following the council meeting, beginning on Oct. 6 and closing on Oct. 12. Prochnow also provided the council with information and guidance about smoke alarms, addressing the week’s theme: “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.” “Smoke alarms sense smoke way before [people] can, alerting people to danger in the event of a fi re whereas you may have as little as two minutes to escape safely,” Prochnow said. “Howell residents should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area and on every level of their home. Howell Township residents should test smoke alarms at least once a month.” “The theme serves to remind us of the purpose of having working smoke alarms in the home,” he said. The council accepted the proclamation about Fire Prevention Week and thanked him for his continuing work to protect Howell Township from incidents of fire. Along with the acceptance of Fire Prevention Week, the council also adopted many parking and vehicle related (Council - See Page 3)
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