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Vol. 13 - No. 19
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Homes Sought For Dogs Rescued In Howell ‘Hoarder’ Raid
By Daniel Nee HOWELL – Several dogs rescued from what has been described as a hoarding situation Howell remain up for adoption, officials said recently. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said that a number of canines among the 276 removed from a hoarding situation in Howell in June have yet to be adopted, and are still available to local residents looking for their best friends. In what has been generally regarded as the largest case of animal hoarding in New Jersey history, authorities spent more than 10 hours removing the 276 dogs from a bi‑level style home on Bennett Road. The dogs – which ranged in breeds including yorkies, poodle mixes, Chihuahuas and more – about 20 of which were pregnant, were eventually nursed back to health and put up for adoption. Many were brought into the homes of local families, but some still remain in the Monmouth County SPCA shelter. The organization is actively seeking families to take the pups home. “These dogs would be part of our Work in Progress Program which is a foster to adopt program in which you receive full support (Dogs - See Page 5)
–Photo courtesy the Monmouth County SPCA There are still pets awaiting adoption from a hoarding case where 276 dogs were removed from a household in Howell.
Put The Brakes On Fatalities Day
HOWELL – Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation were asked to join a day‑long effort on October 10 designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep the State’s roadways fatality free for one‑day. Known as Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, the national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full day by encouraging motorists to obey all traffic laws, including buckling up, every ride; driving the posted speed limit; avoiding distractions while driving; and always being safe and sober behind the wheel. The goal was to expe‑ rience a day when all roadway users were extra vigilant and there were no fatalities
on the roadways. Last year in New Jersey, 562 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, up from 556 in 2015. Pedestrian fatalities increased from 168 in 2014 to 173 in 2015. The 2015 number represents 30 per‑ cent of all crashes while nationally pedestri‑ an fatalities are at 15 percent. Statewide law enforcement agencies utilized their variable message boards and conducted educational activities to raise public awareness regarding this issue during the week of October 3, and ended with “Brakes on Fatalities Day” on October 10. “Clearly, this effort will go a long way in our continuing efforts to stem the tide of (Brakes - See Page 5)
Ho�ell Readies For Gho�lishness
By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – Halloween comes early in a bevy of events the township is sponsoring to help get wrapped up in the Halloween spirit. The first is the Spooktacular. Howell Township is hosting a Howell-o-ween Spooktacular on October 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Oak Glen Park, 251 Preven‑ torium Rd. Guests should bring bags or (Ghouls - See Page 5)
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Business Directory ........................... 15 Classifieds ........................................ 16 Community News ......................... 7-11 Dear Joel ......................................... 17 Dear Pharmacist .............................. 13 Fun Page ......................................... 14 Inside the Law ................................. 18 Letters To The Editor ......................... 6 Wolfgang ........................................ 19 WWW.MICROMEDIAPUBS.COM
October 15, 2016
Complaints Grow With Traf�ic Near Lakewood Industrial Park
By Daniel Nee HOWELL – Complaints by residents along Arnold Boulevard are increasing along with traffic, and officials have pledged to look into ways to dissuade heavy com‑ mercial vehicle from using the road as an alternate route to the nearby Lakewood Industrial Park. “I have pictures of huge tractor-trailers that can’t negotiate the corner coming off Lakewood‑Allenwood Road,” said Paul Rayberger, who lives on Arnold Boulevard. “They come not only into the opposite lane, but into the side of the road. I’ve seen them get close to school buses.” Council members Robert Walsh and Pau‑ line Smith both acknowledged that there have been complaints from residents along the road for years, but the increased usage of the industrial park, as well as the ex‑ pansion of a nearby recycling business has spurred fresh concerns on both the volume and speed of traffic, as well as the road’s physical ability to handle large vehicles. Making matters worse: “They came around a few years ago, ground out the solid lines, and put a passing zone in,” said Rayberger. “It’s one of my pet peeves I’ve been screaming about from both sides of the dais (Traffic - See Page 5)
–Photo by Catherine Galioto Arnold Boulevard, on Howell’s border with Lakewood, is seeing a growth in heavy industrial traffic through the residential neighborhood.