The HOWELL Times
Vol. 23 - No. 40
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Recreation Events Announced For 2026
Photos by Steven Fecher, Howell’s Director of Community Relations Clockwise from top, the Howell Township High School Marching Band performs at Howell Day last year. An American Flag hoisted by a fire truck at last year’s Independence Day celebration. Local 80s-themed band White Wedding at a recent summer concert series.
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By Andrew Rice HOWELL – Local officials have updated the dates on its website for the town’s special events in 2026. Some of the dates released include town favorite events such as Howell Day and Movies Under The Stars. These events are set up by the township in an
effort to foster a sense of community among the residents of the community. Two of the special events are set to take place in March. These are the Fishing Education Instructor Program and Easter in the Park. The Fishing Education Instructor Program will take place on Saturday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. This event is for anyone who wants to become a fishing instructor. Easter in the Park is an event put on by the town where young children can hunt for Easter eggs and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. It will be held on March 21 at 11 a.m. at Oak Glen Park on Preventorium Road. On April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at Soldier Memorial (Recreation - See Page 2)
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Marks An Annual Tradition
By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – It was misty day along the Boulevard in Seaside Heights but there were plenty of parade spectators wearing various shades of green for the celebration of those Irish and Irish for the day. There were festive floats,
marching groups, and lots of Irish spirit for the annual Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Part of the event’s tradition included the parade committee’s annual mass that morning at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue. This year’s grand marshal, Sammy
Hammer, owner of the Crabs Claw Inn, rode in his establishment’s sponsored float. The Irish woman of the year was Peggy Hurley who was on a float of her own. Another tradition was an after party to keep the celebration going at the Hershey Motel. You could see the Massed Band
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Digital Bus Signs Debut
Photo by Andrew Rice The digital sign at the Aldrich Road Park and Ride.
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presenting a 40-foot American Flag while pipe bands joined together performing “Amazing Grace.” The post parade party featured the Drunkin’ Clams as entertainment. Tom King serves as president of the parade committee and has supported the Ocean
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By Andrew Rice HOWELL – NJ Transit has announced that it will be launching a digital bus sign pilot program at several bus stops around the Garden State, one of which will be in Howell. These bus signs will not only show bus riders the real-time arrival information of the next bus, but they will also use artificial intelligence to provide NJ Transit with customer-based analytics such as people-counting, occupancy detection, and demand modeling. According to a press release done by NJ Transit, these signs will feature “leave behind detection,” a capability that enables the agency to count the customers who were unable to board due to full buses or schedule constraints. This is meant to aid NJ Transit in both service planning and resource allocation. The program, established by transit agencies in New York and New Jersey and funded by the Partnership Fund for New York City, provides private companies with customer analytics and information, which allows them the opportunity to submit ideas in an effort to solve ongoing transportation problems. According to the press release, the pilot program showcases two different companies’ signs and technology at eight bus stops throughout the state. Both companies (Signs - See Page 2)
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