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NEIGHBORHOOD OFF ALDRICH TO GET STOP SIGNS
–Photos by Catherine Galioto Most of the intersections in this neighborhood off Aldrich Road previously had no stop signs, but a new ordinance changes that. At Fern and Spruce roads, not far from the new Grande at Howell development, residents took to writing on the road in hopes of making the roads safer. By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A neighborhood that once petitioned officials to add stop signs now has an ordinance to make it official. Off Aldrich Road, the residential neighborhood that was recently connected to The Grande At Howell development
under construction has several new stop signs. An ordinance is before town council for the February 22 meeting, adding a stop sign at Fern and Spruce roads. Residents of the road have taken to spray painting “Stop for our kids” on the road,
in an attempt to alert drivers who cross and turn through intersections in the residential neighborhood, unaware of bicycle traffic and children nearby. According to the ordinance, most of the development had not had
February 13, 2016
Allaire Village To Fundraise For Historic Buildings
By Caitlin Brown ALLAIRE – The Historic Village at Allaire has begun various fundraisers to repair the deteriorating historic buildings and homes that make up the state park. Some of the buildings, which date as far back as 1750, have been in disrepair for about 10 years, organizers said. Another major fundraising project is to repair the exterior of the original home of James Allaire, the village’s namesake. The original Allaire Village was founded by philanthropist James P. Allaire for the workers and families of the Howell Iron Works, and was intended as a self-sufficient community, complete with a chapel, bakery, shops, school, post office, and general store. Nearly two blocks of homes and buildings still remain at the site, and were built between 1750 and 1836, still on the original foundations. The buildings are now in need of repairs and restoration said
fundraising organizers, citing broken windows, water leaking into buildings, peeling paint, and rotting wood, as well as to repair the exterior of the original home of James Allaire. Founded 60 years ago as a non profit living history museum, the Historic Village at Allaire receives no funding from the state of New Jersey, but according to Katherine Muller, Volunteer Coordinator for the village, the non profit continues to apply for various grants. Although the Historic Village was the recipient last week of a grant from the Monmouth County Historical Association, organizers estimate there is still approximately $20,000 needed for repairs. Currently, the living history museum relies on donations, admissions and purchases made at the bakery and general store to operate. A Gofundme page has been set up for the effort at the beginning of this month, with a (Allaire - See Page 4)
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Travel Team Player Shares Hockey Success
By Chris Christopher There was a time when Michael Mania III played second fiddle to his sister, Christine Mania. His sister starred in gymnastics at Central Regional High School in Berkeley. “I was kind of jealous,” he said. “I asked my mother, Christine, to sign me up for roller hockey when I was five years old. I was jealous of my sister because she
came home with so many ribbons. I began playing ice hockey when I was seven. The situation has changed … I am still young and still playing.” Mania III stars for Central in ice hockey. He also competes on the Under-16 National Team based in Farmingdale and Middletown. He hopes to play in college, having visited Massachusetts-Amherst, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Boston
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College and Providence. The Golden Eagles’ junior standout scored his 100th career point in a 7-6 loss to Wall Township. “I did not realize I reached the milestone until a referee came up to me and told me about it,” he said. When Mania III is on the ice, he’s filled with emotion. His father, Michael Mania II, (Hockey - See Page 11)
–Photo courtesy Historic Village at Allaire The James Allaire original home, built in 1790 and expanded in 1822, is in need of exterior repairs.
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