Tag: Howell
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Edgerly excited for ‘tremendous opportunity’ to lead Howell football team
You never know when an opportunity will present itself, but when it does, you have the control to make the most of it. That thought went through the mind of Frank Edgerly when the Howell High School head football coaching position became available in March. One month earlier, Edgerly had resigned from his second stint…
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Howell council votes to acquire 30-acre tract on West Farms Road
HOWELL – The members of the Township Council have voted to acquire a tract of land on West Farms Road in Howell. The township’s purchase of the land will preclude it from being developed. On May 19, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilman Thomas Russo voted…
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Howell CFO details council’s financial action
HOWELL – The members of the Howell Township Council have authorized the issuance and sale of tax anticipation notes in an amount up to $16 million. According to investopedia.com, a tax anticipation note (TAN) is a short-term debt security issued by a municipal government to finance (immediate needs) that will be repaid with future tax…
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Howell council tables budget adoption to June 9
HOWELL – The Township Council has tabled the adoption of Howell’s 2020 municipal budget until June 9. The council has introduced a $53.54 million budget that would be supported by the collection of $29.2 million in a local tax levy to be paid by Howell’s residential and commercial property owners. The budget was initially scheduled…
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Howell officials discuss possibility of outdoor seating at restaurants
HOWELL – Members of the Township Council have started to discuss details regarding the reopening of Howell’s restaurants as the impact of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic has started to ease up. On May 19, council members authorized the extension of the deadline for the renewal of a retail food-handling establishment license until July 31 in…
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Howell school board adopts $124.8 million budget for 2020-21
HOWELL – The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $124.8 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2020-21 school year. Board members voted unanimously to adopt the budget during a meeting on May 6. Howell’s residential and commercial property owners will pay $82.3 million in a…
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Howell school board president praises teachers’ effort during pandemic
HOWELL – Mark Bonjavanni, the president of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education, believes teachers are appreciated now more than ever. During a May 6 meeting, Bonjavanni spoke about the efforts teachers are making as they continue to educate children in a virtual learning environment during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. “We have heard…
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Howell council creates panel to foster economic recovery after pandemic
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council have created a business recovery task force whose members will help local business owners recover from the economic effects of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Council members took the action during a meeting on May 5. The action followed a recent suggestion by Councilman Thomas Russo to create…
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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…
