The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 39
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Photo courtesy Monmouth County Clerk’s Office Wedding ceremonies at the clerk’s office are in such high demand that the group wedding gathered a large turnout. By Liz Ciocher FREEHOLD – This Valentine’s Day, the Monmouth County Clerk’s office held their second ‘group wedding,’ where couples could be legally wed in a group setting. 26 legally single people entered the venue on Valentine’s Day, and 13 married
couples came out. The ceremony was held free for couples who planned to attend, only requiring a marriage license to be obtained prior to the event. There was one officiant conducting the ceremony. “The tur nout was great, and the slots filled up quickly,” said Monmouth County Clerk
Christine Hanlon, who served as officiant. “The response to [the previous group wedding in June] was also strong, which is why we added an additional Valentine’s Day Group Wedding to the calendar.” The ceremony was held in the clubhouse of Hominy Hill, a golf course that is part of
the Monmouth County Parks system. Along with the atmosphere that was provided at this location naturally, employees of the clerk’s office decorated and added special touches in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Music, a dance floor (Wedding See Page 2)
Pant-less Participants Promote Good Cause
By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – People braved the cold in just their underwear during the recently held Annual Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pant less party and mile run for charity. This was the first time it was held in Seaside Heights and participants who were One Cupid Undie Run participant who stood barely dressed braved some out was this “Butterfly Lady” who was part brutal winter wind taking of the fundraising run. (Cause - See Page 2)
Photos by Bob Vosseller Patrick Emolo, Wayne, a participant of the Cupid Undie Run holds up the flag calling for the cure for neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
March 8, 2025
“Target Zones” To Control Speeding
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Township has begun posting special signage on certain roads where drivers are known to recklessly speed. At the most recent Township Council meeting, members of the council voted to pass a resolution implementing “Target Enforcement Zones” in Howell Township. Both the municipality and the Howell Township Police Department have received numerous complaints regarding continuous speeding in certain areas. The town and the police department worked together and agreed to impose specific Target Enforcement Zones in an effort to “curb speeding on Township roads and to ensure the safety and welfare of all residents,” the resolution states. At the meeting, Township Manager Joseph Clark explained that they worked with residents who live on Aldrich Road who have seen the speeding first hand. “They reached out to the police department, myself and some other Township officials about doing targeted enforcement for speeding. They were particularly convincing to us given some of the issues they had on Aldrich. So tonight, we are introducing that resolution,” Clark said. After receiving recommendations from the police department, the Township currently has designated limited Target Enforcement areas on the following streets: Arnold Boulevard, Aldrich Road (between Route 9 and Windeler Road), Newtons Corner Road (between Albatross Drive and Brick Township), and Salem Hill Road. “We have a few different streets and we’re going to roatate throughout the year to help curb speeding,” Clark said. “It’s far and way the biggest complaint we get here by a wide margin. So, we heard you and we’re working with you on it.” If you take a drive down Aldrich Road, you can already spot the new signage in bold red letters “Target Enforcement Zones.” The designated areas will now be strictly monitored by law enforcement. Any violators will require a mandatory court appearance, the resolutions states. In addition, these zones will be modified by the Township periodically in accordance to Howell Police’s suggestions. “Township Council believes that use of Target Enforcement Zones will help curb illegal speeding on Township roads and is in the best interests of Township residents,” the resolution states.
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