Aldrich Lake, on west Aldrich Road near Addison Road, Howell, was drained last week as part of municipal officials’ annual efforts to naturally control vegetation growth by allowing frost to kill weeds during the winter. The township will raise the lake by March 15, according to Township Manager Helene Schlegel.  JAMES McEVOY Aldrich Lake, on west Aldrich Road near Addison Road, Howell, was drained last week as part of municipal officials’ annual efforts to naturally control vegetation growth by allowing frost to kill weeds during the winter. The township will raise the lake by March 15, according to Township Manager Helene Schlegel. JAMES McEVOY