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Morning Howell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

• Howell schools' new bottle ban could change your child's backpack

Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Pencils and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Howell Schools Bans Stanley Cups as Dangerous Potential Weapons (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Families in Howell should know that Township Public Schools are banning glass and metal water bottles, including popular Stanley-style cups, for the 2026-27 year over safety concerns. Students may still bring plastic bottles, while the district also reiterates strict rules limiting cell phone and electronic recording device use during the school day.
   

📸 Around Howell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Watercolor Pencils →
  Brookdale Community College - Lincroft Main Campus, ATC 101 Lecture,
  10:00 am
• Wednesday Night Bingo →
  Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St, Freehold
  5:30 pm
• 13th ANNUAL HOWELL TWP./FARMINGDALE MEMORIAL 5K Run & Race Walk →
  Howell High School, 405 Squankum Yellowbrook Rd, Farmingdale
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Golf for a Great Cause →
  Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr, Farmingdale
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Township Council Meeting →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Howell Township Shade Tree Commission Meeting →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 US Highway 9, Howell
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Master Plan Subcommittee Meeting →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
  6:00 pm
• Movies Under The Stars Flyer 2026 Update →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell
  6:30 pm
• Planning Board Meeting →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• CANCELED - Mobile Blood Drive - Riley Risden Cancer Awareness →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North - Parking Lot 2nd Floor, Howell
Sunday August 23
• Sundays are for the market 🌿 →
  Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• Zoning Board Of Adjustment →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing posted a job opening for Apprentice Plumber in Freehold. Apply here.
• Freehold Regional High School District posted a job opening for ANTICIPATED - Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball - Freehold Township High School in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Doctors Explain If Eating More Fiber Can Make Constipation Worse (prevention.com)

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• Road Raging Man Beats Victim Unconscious After Car Crash, NJ Police Say (patch.com)

Ok Howell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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