Tag: Howell
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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 zoning board approves new warehouse at Route 9 site
HOWELL – The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved an application that proposed the construction of a warehouse at 6601 Route 9 North, Howell, just north of Alexander Avenue. At the same time, board members also granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for the application. Representatives of the applicant, 6601 Highway 9…
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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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Fundraiser for 3 Sisters Forever Rescue to be held at The Cabin
The 3 Sisters Forever Rescue is a farm in Howell that provides wild turkeys, cats, turkey vultures, deer and horses with a better home than nature itself might be able to provide. A fundraiser will be held at The Cabin, 984 Route 33, Howell, on March 14 to help support the cost of caring for…
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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 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 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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Objector to asphalt plant will continue case before Howell zoning board
HOWELL – An application that proposes the development of an asphalt manufacturing facility continues to roll on in Howell. The most recent hearing concerning L&L Paving’s plan to remove an existing concrete manufacturing facility and develop an asphalt manufacturing facility at 89 Yellowbrook Road took place on Feb. 4 before the Howell Zoning Board of…
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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…
