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Hello Howell! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Howell's new data center ban affect future development?
• Can Howell slow down Trinity Hall's high-scoring girls soccer attack?

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

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AI Data Centers Banned In Howell (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Howell's Township Council has unanimously banned construction of large-scale data centers, citing concerns over energy use, water demand, and quality of life impacts on residents. Officials say the ordinance is a temporary stopgap focused on AI hyperscale facilities and may be amended by year's end, while also addressing local worries about aggressive real estate solicitations and rental conversions.
   

• Kane scores twice as No. 12 Trinity Hall girls soccer bests Hightstown (nj.com subscription) — Trinity Hall's girls soccer team, ranked No. 12 statewide, rolled past Hightstown 6-0 and now heads to Howell for a road match on Wednesday. After a dominant performance with six different players contributing goals or assists, local fans can watch Howell host a strong Monarchs squad in an early-season test at home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Sundays are for the market 🌿 →
  Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Bring a Friend | Labor Day →
  Freehold YMCA Red Bank Family YMCA, Freehold Family YMCA, Old Bridge Family YMCA
• District Closed
  Early Childhood Learning Center Freehold, NJ 07728
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
• 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
Saturday September 19
• Kelly's Knit and Crochet Circle →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  11:00 am
Monday September 21
• Howell Book Club: The Berry Pickers →
  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

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Howell. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Community Rallies Around NJ Siblings After They Lose Both Parents In 3 Weeks (patch.com)
• Manasquan woman accused of driving impaired, running red light in fatal Wall crash (news12.com)
• New Jersey Resources (NJR) Turns Last Year's Loss Into A Guidance Raise (insidermonkey.com)

Freehold

• Hackensack Meridian opens Freehold wellness center (njbiz.com)

Point Pleasant

• America's 250th Anniversary Parade, Block Party On Tap In Point Pleasant Beach (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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