This Week In Howell: New Head Coach, Live Theater Return

Hello, neighbors! Here is a look back at some of this week's main headlines — everything you need to know about what's happening in Howell.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 83 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories this week in Howell:

1. An Afghanistan Marine Corps war veteran who had to have his two legs amputated got a custom-built “smart home” in Howell from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization founded in memory of a firefighter who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11. (Asbury Park Press)
2. New head coach for the Howell High School football team Bill Hill is getting ready for the upcoming season, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, when The Rebels host the Brick Memorial High School Mustangs from Brick Township. (centraljersey.com)
3. North Howell Little League is hosting its first annual gold fundraiser on Sept. 24, at the Cruz Farms Golf Course. The event will be followed by a barbeque dinner and raffles. (Howell Patch)
4. The Howell PAL Theater Company is returning to ‘LIVE’ theater with the Broadway musical Annie, on stage September 10th and 11th at The Historic Strand Theater in Lakewoodd. (New Jersey Stage)

Today in Howell

Howell Patch Notebook

• If you're looking for a new restaurant to try this week, a new Mediterranean place, Ava Barsoum, opened in town recently. You can check out the menu in the following post. (Facebook)
• A lifetime resident of Farmingdale, Gerald “Jerry” Murphy served as a volunteer firefighter in Howell and Farmingdale for over 50 years and a a part-time Howell police officer. He passed away last Saturday. (Facebook)
• A grey large Persian cat named Monsieu Howell was found after he went missing off Melissa Lane. (Facebook)
• A Howell High School student and young entrepreneur started a business making custom pinatas. If you have a special occasion coming up, message her for more info! (Facebook)
• The Farmer's Market is back this Sunday. Check out the list of vendors in the link. (Facebook)

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— Catarina Moura

About me: I am a Breaking News Editor for Patch, covering towns in Monmouth County. I started my journalism career in Lisbon, Portugal, where I worked for publications such as Público and Sábado. I have also worked as a breaking news reporter for the New York Daily News and graduated from NYU with a MA in Journalism. Feel free to email me with any questions, comments or tips, at catarina.moura@patch.com

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