Quick context to catch up fast.
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.
Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.
Was this summary helpful?
Your feedback helps us prioritize what to improve next.
Commercial businesses operating in Howell will need to obtain an annual township license under the newly adopted ordinance. Township officials said the requirement is intended to help ensure businesses maintain required liability insurance, with some fee waivers available for nonprofits and religious entities. Officials also reported that two code enforcement officers had been hired, two more were expected before the next meeting, and all 17 budgeted positions were expected to be operational by the end of July.
Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.
Action items flagged by the community.
No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.
Details and records from this meeting.
Fresh records from this municipality.
Know who to contact about the decisions that matter.