Tag: Howell
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Howell council tables resolution opposing permitted storm water utility
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council have tabled a resolution which states their opposition to legislation that was recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. On March 18, Murphy signed S-1073, the “Clean Stormwater and Flood Reduction Act,” into law. Opponents of the law have dubbed the legislation a “rain tax.” The…
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Monmouth County will seek bids for Halls Mill Road improvements
A local road improvement project that has been under discussion and in the planning stages since Ronald Reagan was president is one step closer to coming to fruition. On April 3, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders approved plans and specifications for road improvements to Halls Mill Road and county Route 524 (Elton-Adelphia Road) in…
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Howell council approves budget for Fire District No. 3
HOWELL – The Township Council has trimmed $80,000 from the 2019 tax levy that was proposed by the Board of Fire Commissioners in Howell’s Fire District No. 3 and rejected by voters in the annual fire district election. For 2019, the fire commissioners proposed a total budget of $1.957 million. The budget was to be…
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Commercial center on Route 9 gains preliminary approval in Howell
HOWELL – The Howell Planning Board has granted preliminary site plan approval to SL Homes Inc., which plans to construct a multi-tenant commercial building and two restaurants on Route 9 in front of a portion of The Villages adult community. During a March 7 meeting, SL Homes and owner Savino Savo sought preliminary and final…
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Howell council rejects manager’s salary ordinance
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council have defeated an ordinance that proposed to establish a new salary range for the township manager. During a meeting on March 19, the ordinance failed in a 2-1 vote. On a vote to adopt the ordinance, Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilman John Bonevich voted “no.” Deputy Mayor…
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Howell K-8 school board introduces $123 million budget for 2019-20
HOWELL – The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced a tentative budget of $123.1 million to fund the operation of the school district during the 2019-20 school year. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 6. The board is expected to adopt the budget at that time. The tentative…
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Howell council adopts salary ordinance for 2019
HOWELL – An ordinance that establishes a salary range for various Howell employees has been adopted by the Township Council. During a meeting on March 19, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilman Thomas Russo and Councilwoman Pamela Richmond voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the ordinance. A salary ordinance…
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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 police start program to pick up unwanted medications from residents
HOWELL – A representative of the Howell Municipal Alliance has said Howell is the first municipality in New Jersey to permit police officers to visit a resident’s home to pick up unwanted medications with the goal of halting an ongoing opioid epidemic. Alliance members work to prevent substance abuse, underage drinking, alcoholism, tobacco use and…
