Tag: Howell municipal government
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Howell council gathers information about MacKenzie museum; considers its future
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council have heard from individuals who are concerned about the future of a landmark in the municipality. The governing body held a special meeting on March 5 regarding the MacKenzie Museum and Library, 427 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road (Route 547), Howell. The building, a former private residence, is owned by…
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Howell council will take second swing at salary ordinance on March 19
HOWELL – An ordinance that proposed to establish a salary range for various Howell employees was unanimously rejected by members of the Township Council during the March 5 meeting of the governing body. The ordinance was introduced on Feb. 19 in a party line vote. Republican Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Republican Councilman Thomas Russo and…
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Howell resident: Noise from theaters remains an issue in home
HOWELL – A Castle Court resident who has been dealing with the effect of noise that emanates from a nearby movie theater expects to have his day in Howell municipal court on March 8. Resident Marc Parisi has been living with the situation since May 2016. He has previously informed Howell officials that noise coming…
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Howell resident questions payment for water infrastructure
HOWELL – A resident has questioned the Township Council’s adoption of a bond ordinance that will see Howell taxpayers fund the installation of infrastructure the municipality will not own. During a meeting on Feb. 19, the Township Council unanimously adopted an ordinance appropriating $3.5 million. Officials said $3.225 million in bonds or notes will be…
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Howell council members introduce, debate salary ordinance
HOWELL – In a vote that shaped up along political party lines, the members of the Howell Township Council introduced the municipality’s 2019 salary ordinance for non-union employees. During a meeting on Feb. 19, Republican Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Republican Councilman Thomas Russo and Republican Councilwoman Pamela Richmond voted “yes” on a motion to introduce…
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Residents may occupy site in woods until March under terms of settlement
HOWELL – Individuals who have been living in the woods off Route 9 in Howell for three years will be permitted to remain on the property until March. The property was owned by Howell, but was sold by municipal officials in July 2018 to Dr. Richard Roberts for $1.6 million. The 10-acre parcel is zoned…
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Howell council members ponder future of MacKenzie museum
HOWELL – The future of the MacKenzie Museum and Library remains uncertain, but is under discussion by members of the Howell Township Council. Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell raised the issue of what to do with the building during the council’s Feb. 5 meeting. O’Donnell said she would like the governing body act as soon as…
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Howell council remains opposed to solid waste transfer station
HOWELL – Members of the Township Council have restated their opposition to a company’s proposal to establish a solid waste transfer station at 34 Randolph Road, Howell, and to have that facility included in Monmouth County’s Solid Waste Management Plan. During the Jan. 22 meeting of the council, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell,…
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Howell planners work through details of proposed BP gas station
HOWELL – The future of a gas station that has been closed for many years remains unresolved as an applicant seeks approval from the Howell Planning Board to re-establish a business. The shuttered gas station at 695 Route 9 north and Wyckoff Mills Road is the subject of an application before the board. Testimony was…
