Tag: Howell municipal government
-
Howell council members adopt $54.84 million budget for 2021
HOWELL – It took two tries, but the members of the Howell Township Council, by a one-vote margin, have adopted a $54.84 million budget to fund municipal operations for 2021. A public hearing on the budget was held during the council’s May 11 meeting. Several residents voiced concern about an increase in the line item…
-
Attorneys raise issues with ordinance that would limit warehouses in Howell
HOWELL – Discussion is expected to resume at the May 25 meeting of the Howell Township Council regarding an ordinance that will, if adopted, remove warehousing and distribution as a permitted use in Howell’s Special Economic Development (SED) zone. A public hearing on the ordinance began during the council’s May 11 meeting. If the ordinance…
-
Howell resident adds voice to issue of former councilman’s comments
HOWELL – A resident has called the integrity of the Howell Township Council into question and seconded another resident’s previous call for an investigation into how a former councilman was able to ask specific questions about the 2021 municipal budget before the document had been released to the public. Resident Sheri Reavis has been a…
-
Howell council will consider warehouse ordinance May 11
HOWELL – An ordinance that will, if adopted, remove warehousing and distribution as a permitted use in Howell’s Special Economic Development (SED) zone is expected to be considered for passage during the May 11 meeting of the Township Council. The ordinance was introduced on April 13. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John…
-
Howell residents question proposed pay raise for Township Council members
HOWELL – Two Howell residents have made their feelings known about a proposed salary increase for the members of the Township Council. The $54.84 million municipal budget that has been introduced for 2021 shows the total salaries and wages line item for the Township Council increasing from $37,500 to $60,000. The budget has not been…
-
Howell council members introduce $54.8 million budget for 2021
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has unanimously introduced a 2021 municipal budget that totals $54.84 million. Officials set May 11 as the date for a public hearing on the spending plan. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” on a motion to…
-
Howell may charge property owners for responses to repeat nuisance calls
HOWELL – Municipal officials have adopted an ordinance aimed at curbing a practice they call the “excessive consumption of municipal services.” Simply put, Howell Township Council members want people who cause problems to pay for the responses that are required to address those issues. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman…
-
Howell council members urge repeal of part of state marijuana legislation
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council are urging state legislators in Trenton to repeal legislation that became law less than a month ago. During a meeting on March 23, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” on a motion to pass…
-
Howell council members adopt new salary ordinance for patrol officers
HOWELL – Township Council members have adopted an amended salary ordinance which sets salary ranges for patrol officers in the Howell Police Department. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Councilman John Bonevich voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the salary ordinance during a meeting on Feb. 23. Councilwoman Pamela…
