Rebelympics Returns To HHS

Photo courtesy Freehold Regional HOWELL – Music, laughter, and cheers fi lled the fields when Howell High School’s annual Rebelympics returned on June 6. Rebelympics is a day of obstacle challenges and fun for students in special education programs organized by the school’s Peer Leaders. Participants were able to try their hands at the various events including kickball, badminton, dunk tank, and an inflatable obstacle course to name a few. Peer Leaders were on hand throughout the event to encourage and support their peers.

Railroad Track Installation

HOWELL – Chesapeake & Delaware Railroad (working with NJDOT, NJ Transit and Conrail) has been reestablishing the railroad tracks from Freehold to Farmingdale and their next step is to reinstall the roadway crossings. Below is their preliminary schedule to install the new roadway crossing surface. Each crossing will require a four day, 24-hour shutdown. No school buses or emergency vehicles will be able to pass through the construction zone during the shutdown. For each crossing, the work is scheduled to begin on a Monday at 7 a.m. with the road being reopened at approximately 5 p.m. on the following Thursday. As with any construction project, weather or unforeseen circumstances could extend the closure.

“On or about road closure” signs will be installed at each crossing a minimum of two weeks prior to the closure and variable message boards will be installed near the work area one week prior to the closure. The Township will prepare a notice for their website and Facebook page of the road closures. Unlike most of their construction projects, a professional highway signs and safety equipment company will install all necessary detours and warning signs prior to the closures. The detours have been approved by the Township, County and NJDOT.

Both Howell and Freehold Regional school districts are aware of the upcoming road closures and will adjust bus routes as necessary.

Rail operation is anticipated to begin late fall 2023 with 2 to 3 train movements per week, Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

June 26 – Southard Avenue

July/August – Fairfield Road and County Route 524

Breakfast Networking Event

HOWELL – Join the Howell Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Bonanza Networking on June 27 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Big City Bagels, Route 9, Aldrich Road, Howell. Meet other chamber members, network with local businesses, share what’s happening with your business and any upcoming events/promotions.

Cost to attend is $7 for members, $14 for not yet members, whether you eat or not (cash only). Includes coffee/tea and a bagel with butter or cream cheese. If you wish to order a different item, you will have a $6 credit (the additional $1 is gratuity for staff ) and you pay the restaurant the difference over $6. Not yet members are welcome to attend up to two Chamber meetings/events.

Howell PAL eater Company

Wilkens

Torch Run 2023

HOWELL

Route 9

Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club Annual Field Day

HOWELL – The Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club is hosting their annual field day where they contact other ham operators using emergency power, solar and batteries. They assist local communities with emergency communications efforts when needed.

The event is open to the public and they will also have a hands-on demonstration of Morse Code for kids. The event is at Echo Lake Park, 1225 Maxim Southard Road, Howell on June 24 at 2 p.m. until June 25 at 2 p.m.

Building A Rain Garden

HOWELL – The Howell Shade Tree Commission and Green Team volunteer opportunities for Building a Rain Garden at Monmouth Ridings Park, 150 Oak Glen Road, on June 23 and June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Rutgers Water Resources and local volunteers to plant a community rain garden at Monmouth Ridings Park. Teens, adults, community groups, honor students, boy and girl scout troops are encouraged to reach out and volunteer.

Please bring a shovel, rake, and gloves. Community service hours eligible. Interested volunteers should email friendsofhowellstc@gmail.com.

Antique Sale

HOWELL - The Howell Heritage and Historical Society will hold an Antique Sale on June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Ardena Schoolhouse, Old Tavern Road.

The proceeds will go to the restoration of the MacKenzie Museum and Library. Many items were donated by the family of Kay and Charles Hall who were long time members of the original Howell Historical Society and who conducted tours of the two buildings. We invite the public to come and see what treasures they may find. For more information call Leigh Shaffer at 732-977-5805.

Howell Day & Green Fair

HOWELL – Save the date! Howell Day & Green Fair will be on September 23 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park.

Applications can be found at: twp.howell. nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/9083/How- ell-Day-Vendor-Application-2023. For more information, contact Steven Fecher Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106, sfecher@ twp.howell.nj.us.