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- Monmouth County
- 4/7/25
- 04/08/2025
- 60 Minutes
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Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board meeting on April 7, 2025, was marked by the approval of an application from the Turkish American Religious Foundation to convert a single-family dwelling into a place of worship, contingent upon addressing concerns about paving the parking lot and improving the lighting plan. The board also discussed several other applications and issues, including environmental remediation and zoning compliance.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/1/25
- 04/01/2025
- 151 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Howell Town Council meeting focused heavily on the township’s financial health, particularly addressing the challenges of the 2025 budget. The council discussed a $4.3 million financial gap due to the removal of funds and a decrease in state aid. Despite this, the township’s ratables increased by 10%, raising property assessments significantly.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/24/25
- 03/26/2025
- 82 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session on March 24, 2025, the Howell Township Zoning Board denied a use variance proposal for a flex warehouse and self-storage facility, citing concerns over zoning compliance and community impact. Concurrently, the board approved a residential variance for a swimming pool, addressing both safety and neighborhood integration.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/18/25
- 03/19/2025
- 37 Minutes
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Overview: The Howell Town Council meeting addressed significant amendments to land use regulations, particularly focusing on easing the process for hosting small-scale events on local farms. This decision aims to benefit local farmers by simplifying the bureaucratic procedures required to host events, such as weddings, while accommodating the unique needs of Howell’s agricultural community. Additionally, the council considered public concerns regarding financial burdens on local farms and transparency in ongoing litigation related to the Victory Road Warehouse project.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/13/25
- 03/14/2025
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: The Freehold Regional School Board meeting focused on a substantial reduction in state aid, with over $916,000 cut from the district’s budget, leading to challenging discussions about the financial implications and necessary adjustments. The board deliberated on the tentative budget for 2024, highlighting a significant state aid allocation drop to approximately $29.6 million, which will impact school funding and necessitate spending reductions.
