The HOWELL Times
Vol. 23 - No. 13
In This Week’s Edition
MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS
JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM
Old Antiques Get New Owners
September 6, 2025
Former Commissioner Remembered
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Community News Pages 5-6
Photo courtesy Holmdel Funeral Home Lillian G. Burry
Dear Pharmacist Page 9
Richard Gray talks to some patrons interested in buying from his collection.
Inside The Law Page 9
Classifieds Pages 12
By Andrew Rice MONMOUTH COUNTY – An antique show felt right at home surrounded by the 19th century iron making town at historic Allaire State Park. Despite the show being limited to the sale of antique items only, the event featured five rows of ven-
dors, with more than six vendors in each row. One such vendor was Daryl O’Connell, who had a display of Christmas and Easter antiques that included several Santa statues and painted eggs with various characters on them. O’Connell also doubled as the
Photo by Andrew Rice
main organizer for the event, as she is the Director of Development and Operations for the Historic Village at Allaire. According to the organization’s website, the Historic Village at Allaire is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, licensed by the (Antiques - See Page 8)
Paint Point Pleasant Beach Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
By Stephanie Faughnan POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The energy that resonated through a sea of pink at a recent kickoff event will carry to the shoreline on October 19, when thousands of people come together for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The day will begin at the corner of Ocean and Arnold Avenues, where streets will be
closed off to make room for the waves of walkers dressed in pink. More than just a scenic walk, the event represents one of the American Cancer Society’s top fundraising efforts in the country, consistently placing Point Pleasant Beach among the nation’s leaders. Just last year, the Ocean County walk placed fourth in dollars raised, bringing (Awareness - See Page 3)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Breast cancer survivors marched into the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk kickoff event and gathered on stage, holding carnations as a symbol of strength, unity, and hope.
By Chris Lundy COLTS NECK – Lillian G. Burry left behind decades of public service and scores of people touched by her leadership. The 89-year-old passed away on August 28. Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone said she led “with grace, determination, and a fierce commitment to making our county the best it could be.” He described how she passionately advocated for local history, military service members, and the county library system. “Her impact on the county was inspiring, and we are grateful for her numerous contributions,” he said. Burry once spoke of confidence and courage to a group of 400 guests at an event where she was named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore in 2016. This was one of many awards she won over the years. “Do we have enough courage to make a decision based on merit, without fearing the disapproval of others if our choices fail to coincide with their desires? And is our character strong enough to make the right decision and stand by it?” she asked the girls in the room. During her time on the Matawan Borough Council, she was lauded for environmental efforts – preserving wetlands and fighting (Commissioner - See Page 2)
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