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HOWELL – Join in to congratulate Firefighter Heller on passing his fi refighter 1 and fi refighter 2 certification! He is now a state certified fi refighter. Also congratulate the entire Recruit Class 134 from the Monmouth County Fire Academy. This training is a culmination of many months of learning

– Photo courtesy Southard Fire Dept. No.1 and testing for the best job on the planet. Southard Fire Dept. No.1 thanks Firefighter Heller for his dedication and sacrifice in completing this required training. Welcome to the family! If you are interested in learning more about how you can do this, reach out to the department.

Howell First Aid 2023 O cers

HOWELL – Join in to welcome and congratulate the Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1 (HTFARS) 2023 Officers as they take their terms of office on February 1.

Chief: Anthony DeMatteo

Captain: Rob De Leo

1st Lieutenant: Dawn Williams

2nd Lieutenant: Michelle McCarthy

1st Sergeant: Luke McLaughlin

2nd Sergeant: Ben Steiner

3rd Sergeant: Chris Maher

Corporal: Josh Nola

President: John Zicha

Vice President: Zach Peras

Secretary: Kevin McKnight

Treasurer: Brian McCarthy

Trustee: Josh Nocks

Trustee: Drew Archer

Trustee: Tom Tyrell

Chaplain: Seth Haber

They would also like to thank all of our 2022 officers for their hard work and dedication! Good luck to all of this year’s officers!

Annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale

HOWELL – The Adelphia Fire Company will be hosting their Annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale on February 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and February 14 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at

925 Adelphia Farmingdale Road, Freehold.

2 Dozen Color Roses $35

1 Dozen Red Roses $25

1 Dozen Color Roses $20

Free Hot Meals To-Go

HOWELL – The Southard Grange is participating in a program offering free hot meals to go every Friday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. prepared by local restaurants. Limited sup- ply, fi rst come, fi rst serve. This will run all year, so if you need it, please take advantage of it. Southard Grange #218 located at 4860 US-9S Howell.

Volunteer Today!

HOWELL – The Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad needs you! Members are needed so volunteer today. You can call 732-938-3161 or check them out on Facebook.