The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 37
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Photo courtesy Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity Diane Kinnane (right) retired as executive director of the Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity. She is joined here by former Atlantic Highlands Mayor Rhonda LaGrice (center) and County Commissioner Sue Kiley at Habitat’s 60th home dedication in 2022. By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity has announced that their current Executive Director will be retiring. After serving in the role for eight years, Diane Kinnane will officially depart on March 1, ending an impactful era for the organization. Since joining Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity
in 2017, Diane has committed to advocate for affordable housing. During this time, she’s overseen the completion of 12 homes for local families, with four additional homes currently in the works. “Her leadership has strengthened the organization’s capacity to address the growing need for affordable homeownership in the community,” the organization said in a statement.
“Diane’s dedication and passion have profoundly shaped Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity,” said Kimberly Stulb, Board Chair of Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity. “Her commitment to our mission has brought about lasting change for countless families. Her legacy will continue to inspire us in the years to come.” (Leader - See Page 2)
Grown In Monmouth Initiative Honored By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COU NTY – The Grown In Monmouth program, which provides assist ance to local fa r mer s, wa s selected as the 2025 Phillip Alampi Industry Marketing Award recipient by the New Jersey Agricultural Society (NJAGS) Board of
Trustees and was honored at the New Jersey Agriculture Convention in Atlantic City. Grown In Monmouth devotes county resources to bridging local farms and customers. Residents are able to find farmers markets, breweries, wineries, farm stands and more. Families looking for fall
fun or agricultural education can find lists of participating locations. On the other side of the counter, farmers can make use of free resources through the county as well. They can learn about marketing their farms, creating business plans, and other economic concerns. There are also links
to government pages that teach about getting products authorized for the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Farmers are also able to access studies and information created by Rutgers University. According to NJAGS, t he Ph illip A la mpi
Indust r y Marketing Awards is presented to a member of the agribusiness industry that excels in promoting New Jersey agriculture, with innovative ideas that create or enhance markets to increase sales. “Monmouth County is honored to receive the prestigious Phillip (Grown - See Page 2)
February 22, 2025
Officials: Howell Not A ‘Sanctuary City’ By Liz Ciocher HOWELL – While New Jersey is considered a ‘sanctuary state’ to the federal government, some towns, including Howell Township, have elected to oppose such policies. When a state is considered a ‘sanctuary state,’ generally, it means that it has policies in place that limit or oppose certain policies developed by federal immigration officials. Although ‘sanctuary state’ is not an official term, New Jersey is largely considered to be one because of the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive issued by the state’s attorney general at the time. This directive said that when an immigrant reports a crime, police are not allowed to ask about their immigration status. The rationale, according to the attorney general, was that violent crimes and fraud were not getting reported because victims were afraid of being deported. The directive goes so far as to say that New Jersey is not a ‘sanctuary’ for those who commit crimes other than illegal immigration. According to a resolution written by Howell Township, these policies “prohibit local police departments from communicating and coordinating with federal agencies on certain arrests to fully enforce all laws, including federal laws.” In a recent council meeting, this resolution was discussed and passed unanimously by all Howell Council members. The resolution (Resolution 25-81) opposes New Jersey’s ‘sanctuary state’ policies, making Howell Township not a ‘sanctuary city.’ Prior to the voting of any resolution passing, Howell Council meetings provide time to hear from the public in 5 minute increments discussing any topic of their choosing, including potentially established resolutions. At the Feb. 4 meeting, some residents came forward to share their thoughts on Resolution 25-81. The first to speak on the issue was resident Lawrence White, whose opinion was in support of making Howell a ‘sanctuary city.’ “May I remind the council that being in this country illegally is a civil, not a criminal offense. All undocumented immigrants have the right to be heard in immigration court,” he said. “No one in this room wants (Officials - See Page 3)
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