Tag: Howell municipal government
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Howell council members will take action on open space parcels
HOWELL – The Township Council has introduced four ordinances that deal with open space parcels in Howell. A public hearing on each ordinance will be held on May 19 and council members may adopt the ordinances at that time. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilman Thomas…
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Howell officials will reopen municipal parks on May 1
HOWELL – The Township Council will reopen Howell’s municipal parks on May 1 as New Jerseyans continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 6,700 Garden State residents. Municipal officials made the announcement about the parks on April 29. The parks will reopen to the public on May…
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Howell councilman suggests task force to help revive local economy
HOWELL – Township Councilman Thomas Russo wants to form an economic recovery task force to help Howell business owners regain the level at which they were operating prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). “The extent to which COVID-19 has impacted our local economy is still very much unknown. However, what is known…
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Howell council authorizes acceptance of partial tax payments
HOWELL – The members of the Township Council have authorized Howell’s tax collector to accept less than 100% of the amount due on a property owner’s May 1 tax payment, but not to accept less than the full amount of interest due. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond…
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Farmers market start date uncertain during health crisis
HOWELL – Mayor Theresa Berger said that until social distancing measures associated with the 2020 coronavirus outbreak have been discontinued, Howell cannot move forward with a planned farmer’s market. In February, Township Council members authorized property at the current municipal complex on Route 9 and the former municipal complex on Preventorium Road to be used…
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Howell council delays adoption of 2020 municipal budget
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council did not adopt the 2020 municipal budget as scheduled on April 7. Instead, officials carried the action to a later date due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The council has introduced a $53.54 million budget. As introduced, the budget would be supported by the collection of $29.2…
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Howell mayor urges social distancing during health crisis
HOWELL – Mayor Theresa Berger discussed the importance of social distancing as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Howell reached 242 as of April 7. The Township Council held a meeting on April 7, which was designated World Health Day. “Social distancing is a big deal, this is not a vacation. I have…
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Howell manager: Food pantry needs community’s help
HOWELL- Township Manager Brian Geoghegan said the Howell food pantry is in need of assistance from the community. He addressed the issue during the March 24 meeting of the Township Council. “The food pantry’s supply is running very low, so if members of the public are able to donate anything, I would recommend they contact…
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Howell councilman: Residents step up to help each other
HOWELL- Councilman Thomas Russo said residents have responded to his call for people to assist their community during the coronavirus outbreak that has seen many individuals put out of work and otherwise challenged. Speaking during the March 24 meeting of the Howell Township Council, Russo said he placed a post on social media and asked…
