🌱 Patch AM: What will look different when the Reservoir Environmental Center finally reopens?

Hello Howell! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What will look different when the Reservoir Environmental Center finally reopens?
• How will Howell's new data center ban shape future development?

Also on today's calendar: Sundays are for the market 🌿 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Less humid with sunny spells, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's new when the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center reopens (app.com) — The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center in Howell is getting a full exhibit overhaul and is expected to reopen in 2027 with new habitats, hands-on stations, and a central feature tank. Located off Georgia Tavern Road, the redesigned center aims to better explain the Manasquan watershed while remaining a key stop for students, hikers, and families using the reservoir trail.
   

• New Jersey roster of data center bans adds 4 more NJ towns this week (wobm.com) — Howell Township is among several New Jersey towns that have recently passed bans on new data centers, part of a fast-growing statewide pushback over energy use, noise, and environmental impacts. While the story focuses on Jackson, North Brunswick, and other communities, it signals that Howell officials have already taken similar action that could shape future development and large-scale tech projects nearby.
   

📸 Around Howell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Sundays are for the market 🌿 →
  Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
  10:00 am
• Moving Sale →
  7 Cecilia Court, 7 Cecilia Ct, Howell Township
  11:00 am
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

Wednesday September 2
• Mobile Home Rent Control Board Meeting →
  Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Allcare Therapy Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony →
  Allcare Therapy Services, LLC, 2130 NJ-35, Sea Girt
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Howell Library Movie: You, Me & Tuscany (2026)(PG-13) →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Monmouth Writers Group →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  9:30 am
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530
  11:00 am
• Casino Night at Liberty Haven Farm →
  2800 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Howell Community Blood Drive - Honor. Give. Remember. Shirt for donors →
  St. William the Abbot Parish Hall, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
  8:30 am
Wednesday September 16
• Adult Coloring Night →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers Concert →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Bagger (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $15.49/hr in Howell. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Wall police arrest Toms River man in fraud, identity theft (starnewsgroup.com)
• Committee hears support for proposed wave pool facility (starnewsgroup.com)
• Fall festivals brighten season (starnewsgroup.com)

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• NJ Health Commissioner leading by example! (americanonewspaper.com)

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• Brick Recreation Preschool Program Prices Set (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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