The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 51
In This Week’s Edition
MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS
JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM
Middle Schoolers Learn From Local Leaders On Student Government Day
BREAKING NEWS @
jerseyshoreonline.com
Community News Pages 6-8
Photos courtesy Howell Township Students were selected to take on the roles of elected officials and conduct their own council meeting.
Inside The Law Page 10
Dear Pharmacist Page 11
Classifieds Page 13
Students engage with township officials and employees, police and EMS personnel, and watched K9 demos.
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Howell Township students from Middle School North and Middle School South stepped into leadership roles and took charge at a Township Council meeting on Student Government Day. The special event is designed to give students fi rsthand experience with the workings of local government. The goal is (Student - See Page 4)
Teachers Inspired To Give Environmental Lessons
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – With spring in the air, environmentalists inspired local teachers in crafting green lessons at the 28th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable. This year’s event, which featured the theme of “Caring for Our Precious Natural Resources: Considering Conservation, Climate and Community,” was held at the Lighthouse Center
for Natural Resource Education in Waretown. It was coordinated by the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD). Each year environmental organizations, agencies and groups from around the watershed come together to provide this popular Teachers Professional Development event which included an open house, dinner catered by Bonefish Grill of Brick, (Lessons - See Page 3)
Photo by Bob Vosseller A teacher from the Whiting Elementary School, left watches Lois Lyons of the New Jersey School of Conservation take a photograph during a program called “Community Scientist”.
May 31, 2025
County Receives Grant To Reconstruct Bridge By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth Board of County Commissioners have announced the long-awaited reconstruction of Bridge MA-9 and the rehabilitation of Lake Lefferts Dam on County Route 6A (Ravine Drive) in Matawan. The county is receiving support from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for $10.5 million through the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund (LAIF). “I am pleased to report that the New Jersey Department of Transportation is committing $10.5 million to fund the LA-2025 LAIF Monmouth County Replacement of Bridge MA-9 over Matawan Creek and the Rehabilitation of Lake Lefferts Dam,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “This is a big win for Matawan and Monmouth County. It is a direct result of strong partnerships between our state legislators and county government, and it demonstrates what we can achieve through focused advocacy, strategic planning, and persistent leadership.” According to officials, the funding is spilt into two phases, $5.5 million in the current fiscal year and an additional $5 million in the following fiscal year. The goal of the project is to address growing safety and infrastructure concerns, as the bridge was originally constructed in 1927 and has been deteriorated significantly. It also lacks modern safety features, officials said. The bridge is a key component of the Lake Lefferts spillway system, and Ravine Drive itself forms part of the dam embankment. The dam is designated a Class I High Hazard Dam by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), emphasizing the need for immediate rehabilitation. “This is a major victory for the residents and businesses of Matawan and the region,” said Assemblyman Rob (Bridge - See Page 4)
TO ADVERTISE, CALL 732-657-7344 EXT. 206