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Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Approves Funding, Safety and Labor Measures

The Council unanimously approved nine consent resolutions, including tax anticipation notes, a bulletproof vest grant, opioid recovery diversion funding, mutual-aid agreements, and labor agreements. Council members also said they are developing regulations to prohibit AI data centers, while the Township Manager stated there are no current plans to dredge Lake Louise.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council adopts annual business licensing requirement

Howell Township Council unanimously adopted an ordinance requiring commercial businesses to obtain an annual mercantile license. The Council also approved 30 consent resolutions, including a 2026 pavement patching contract, tax cancellations, fee refunds, and brush-grinding services.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Howell Council Adopts 2026 Municipal Budget

The Township Council unanimously adopted Howell’s 2026 municipal budget after a public hearing with no comments. The meeting was then canceled after a recess to address over-occupancy caused by a large crowd.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Advances Business and Zoning Rules

The Council unanimously introduced an annual mercantile-license requirement for commercial businesses and four land-use ordinances, with public hearings and possible adoption scheduled for May 12, 2026. It tabled the ordinance that would dissolve the Township’s Rent Stabilization and Control Board. The Council also approved a $121,000 change order for the 2025 Curb and Apron Program and appointed Allison Ciranni as Township Clerk.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Howell Advances Budget and Redevelopment Actions

Howell introduced its 2026 municipal budget, with a public hearing and adoption vote scheduled for May 12, 2026. The measure passed on a 4-0 vote, with one council member absent.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Howell Council Approves Public Safety Purchases

The Council approved purchases of a police EMS ambulance and a replacement vehicle for the Office of Emergency Management. It also approved a 100GB fiber network, extended the solid waste contract, and amended 2026 temporary appropriations.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Council Reviews Township Clerk Candidates

The Council entered executive session to interview candidates for Township Clerk and did not reconvene in public session. No formal action was taken.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Adopts Affordable Housing Rules

The Township Council unanimously adopted an affordable housing and development fee ordinance implementing its Fourth Round Housing Plan and Fair Share Plan, with four members voting yes and one absent. The council also adopted a budget cap bank ordinance and approved land-preservation agreements for two properties.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Howell Advances Housing and Parking Measures

The Council introduced an affordable-housing and development-fee ordinance implementing its Fourth Round Housing Plan and Fair Share Plan, with a public hearing and adoption scheduled for March 10, 2026. It also approved a mediation agreement concerning Howell’s affordable-housing obligations by a 3-0 vote, with one abstention.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Reviews Residential Parking Permit Plan

The Township Council held the first of two planned public-comment sessions on a proposed overnight parking permit program for residential zones. The proposed permits would be free for residents, with the standard number tied to a home’s bedrooms; no formal action was taken.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Howell Council Advances Budget and Parking Measures

The Council unanimously adopted 20 consent resolutions, including authorization for $27,322,986 in bond anticipation notes, and introduced ordinances concerning budget limits, food-license fees, and parking regulations.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Howell Introduces Residential Parking Permit Program

The Council introduced an overnight residential on-street parking permit program, with a public hearing and possible adoption scheduled for March 10, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Township Council meeting summary

The Council appointed Susan Fischer as Deputy Mayor and approved annual appointments for municipal professionals, boards, and committees. Most appointments passed unanimously; the Mayor voted against the affordable housing attorney and township planner appointments.

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