Good morning Howell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Howell doubles down on banning large AI data centers
What will the PWBA's 2027 Howell Lanes stop mean for local bowlers?
Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Data Center Ban In Howell Reconfirmed In New Ordinance (patch.com) — Howell residents are reacting to a newly passed ordinance that reconfirms a township-wide ban on AI and other data centers, following an Aug. 18 council vote. Local officials say the move is meant to protect quality of life, energy and water resources, while leaving room to later allow small, low-impact data centers in limited zones or public properties.
• PWBA announces 2027 PWBA Regional Tour schedule (bowl.com) — Howell bowlers can look ahead to a big moment in 2027, when the PWBA Garden State Regional comes to Howell Lanes on August 29. The women's pro regional tour stop will bring top female bowlers to town for a one-day qualifying and stepladder finals event, all streamed on BowlTV.
Freehold man sentenced to 40 years for attempted sexual assault, robbery in Manalapan (news12.com)
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Voicemail Threats Left For Ocean County Mayor Under Investigation, Report Says (patch.com)
Cell Phone Ban In Brick Schools: What To Know (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!