C ommUnitY n eWS Tips On Open Burning And Recreational Burning

HOWELL – The Howell Township Fire Bureau would like to break it all down and clear up any questions regarding open burning and recreational burning.

Recreational fires are permitted in fire pits (store bought or paver block) in three feet in diameter or smaller and having a grate covering without a permit providing they are for recreational purposes only. No burning of yard debris or construction material is permitted at any time.

Camp fi res are permitted within a ring around the fire (stone or metal) with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire District Warden at no charge.

Bon fires are permitted with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee and also requires a permit issued by The NJ Division of Fire Safety with a separate fee.

Agricultural debris burning is permitted and requires a permit issued by the NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee ranging on the length of time the permit is issued for.

If the Fire Department is notified of a fire in town, they have to respond and will assess the situation when they arrive to verify that the burning is in compliance with the NJ State statue. They may ask a resident to extinguish a fire if the burning is taking place on a high-risk wildfire days, if smoke is causing a nuisance to neighbors or if burning is in danger of causing a wildfire.

If you have further questions, you can contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention Office at 732-938-4500 ext. 2900. To obtain a required burning permit you can contact the New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s New Lisbon office at 609-726-1210.

Tour The Manasquan Reservoir By Boat

HOWELL – Look for turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir.

Led by a Park System Naturalist, these 45-minute tours leave from the Visitor Center, Windeler Road, Howell.

Tours are offered at the top of the hour from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, now through September 4. Wednesday afternoon tours are offered at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. through August 30. Evening tours are offered at 6 and 7 p.m. on the first Friday July and August. All tours are weather and water level dependent.

The fee is $6 per adult and $4 per child age 12 and under. Life jackets are required and provided. Tickets can be purchased in the lower level of the Visitor Center on the day of the tour.

For more information about the boat tours, call 732-751-9453.

Register Ready - Special Needs Registration

HOWELL – Howell Township Office of Emergency Management encourages all residents of Howell with special needs to register for this service if an Emergency happens in the Township requiring emergency needs and evacuation.

“Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters” allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs and their families, friends, caregivers and associates an oppor- tunity to provide information to emergency response agencies so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency.

The information collected here is confidential and will not be available to the public. The information will be held securely and only used for emergency response and planning.

Registration is free. To learn more or to register, visit registerready,nj,gov.

1st Annual Cigar Night

HOWELL – The Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad is hosting their 1st Annual Cigar Night on September 7. Tickets are for sale now online or if you would like to pay by cash call 732835-7811 and someone will get back to you.

They are also looking for event sponsors and donations for the gift auction. For more information visit howell-township-first-aidrescue-squad-1.square.site.

They look forward to seeing you all in September and to having a great night with everyone.

Backpack Giveaway & Kidapoolza Event

HOWELL –Join the Immanuel Bible Church for an afternoon of fun on August 26. They will be giving out backpacks at 12 p.m. Ana’s World of Mini’s will be joining. There will be music, games, and food! If interested in donating backpacks and school supplies, drop off at Immanuel Bible Church or contact us at 732-431-0299.

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