The HOWELL Times
Vol. 23 - No. 19
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Photo by Andrew Rice Bikes, fire trucks, and emergency service vehicles line up for the veteran escort. By Andrew Rice JACKSON – Local veterans were honored for their service to our country at the 17th annual Wounded Warrior Escort. The event was organized by former Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and was hosted
by the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, which is located on South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson. Residents and community groups from the surrounding area showed up to support and honor those who served. Veterans, motorcycle
clubs, and contingents of Jackson’s emergency services gathered at the Jackson Justice Complex around 9 a.m. with the procession to the club beginning around 9:30. The path was led by Jackson fire trucks in the front, with the veterans being on mo-
torcycles in the back. Once the veterans arrived at the club, they were treated to lunch with their families. Reina put this event together to let veterans know that we care about them, as all people who have served are (Ride - See Page 2)
Columbus Day Parade Postponed, But Italian Festival Thrives
By Chris Lundy and Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Although the Columbus Day parade was postponed, the Italian Heritage Street Festival brought ethnic food, music and flair to Seaside Heights. The organizers noted that the parade and Italian Festival originally scheduled for Sunday, October 12 will be held on Sunday, October 19.
A unique Seaside Heights experience, the 34th annual Ocean Cou nt y It alian St reet Festival kicked off last Friday night against the backdrop of a water park and a miniature golf course. You could watch zeppole being fried at a stand, and the aroma tugged at your stomach. As you walked down Grant Avenue - parts of which were (Festival - See Page 3)
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HIGHEST RATED CASH FOR GOLD STORE IN OCEAN COUNTY
Photo by Chris Lundy The delicious aroma of fried zeppole filled the air.
SILVER Nears $40 an Ounce!
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October 18, 2025
Proposed 175-Home Development Discussed
By Andrew Rice HOWELL – Residents questioned a new zoning ordinance relating to a proposed development with affordable housing at a recent Township Council meeting. Several residents came up to the podium seeking a better understanding of ordinance 25-41, which was labeled in the agenda as an Ordinance Amending Article of the Township Code Entitled “Zones” Creating a Section 188-84.6 Entitled “Moderate and Low Income Housing Mixed Use Overlay Zone 16” Known as ML-16 Zone. The ordinance was originally introduced at the council’s September 16 meeting, with it being voted on and adopted during the October 7 meeting. The explanatory statement for this ordinance says that it creates the Moderate- and Low-Income Housing Mixed Use Overlay Zone 16 (ML-16) to include a townhome and stacked townhome development totaling up to 175 units on Block 71, Lots 20 and 21. The proposed development also includes 58 affordable units to meet the Township’s obligation towards its state mandated affordable housing units. Block 71 and lots 20 and 21 are located near the Estelle Lane jughandle on Route 9 south. Estelle Lane is at the next traffic light after the Route 9 - Lanes Mill Road intersection, which is right after the Route 9 south entrance to the Greenleaf shopping plaza. The development still has to come before the planning board for approval. According to one of the experts who answered questions at the meeting, the state of New Jersey mandates that each town set up its fair share of low or moderate-income housing. In 2024, the state updated its affordable housing obligations as a part of the Affordable Housing Act. The state has issued several rounds of affordable housing requirements throughout the years. In this newest round, Howell was originally supposed to dedicate 337 credits to affordable housing. (Development - See Page 2)
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