Howell Planning Board Bans Data Centers as Part of Township’s Environmental Strategy

Overview: The Howell Planning Board meeting on August 6, 2026, focused on developments, including the prohibition of data centers in Howell Township through ordinance O-26-18. The board also deliberated on various site plans, redevelopment resolutions, and extensions for ongoing projects.

Howell Planning Board Advances Route 9 Redevelopment Amid Traffic Concerns and Community Discussions

Overview: At the recent Howell Planning Board meeting, strides were made in the ongoing efforts to redevelop areas along Route 9, as the board agreed to expand the redevelopment zone to include additional properties southward towards Freehold. This decision aligns with the township’s goal of revitalizing underutilized and dilapidated properties, fostering continuity along the corridor, and creating opportunities for mixed-use development. Other topics of interest included the approval of a preliminary site plan for a mixed-use residential project by Route 9 Howell LLC and discussions on the traffic management plan for the Star Cap Holding LLC site.

Howell Planning Board Approves Subdivision Amidst Concerns Over Stormwater and Safety Measures

Overview: The Howell Planning Board meeting on May 21, 2026, saw the approval of several applications, most notably concerning the subdivision of a property at the corner of Arowood Court and Fort Plains Roads. Additionally, other cases, including a minor subdivision on Judah Burkowitz’s property and a two-lot subdivision on Farmingdale Road, were deliberated and resolved in favor of the applicants.

Howell Planning Board Faces Jurisdictional Challenges with Proposed Adult Daycare Facility

Overview: The Howell Planning Board meeting on May 14, 2026, was marked by discussions surrounding the jurisdictional authority over a proposed adult daycare facility associated with a local church and debates on traffic management strategies for a site experiencing an 80% capacity increase. The board navigated complex zoning regulations and traffic safety concerns, highlighting the intricacies of local governance and community planning.

Howell Planning Board Moves to Eliminate Unenforceable Septic Ordinance and Schedules Master Plan Hearing

Overview: During the Howell Planning Board meeting on April 9, 2026, members decided to eliminate an unenforceable ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for septic systems, a regulation that had resulted in redundant approvals over the years. Additionally, the board scheduled a public hearing for the master plan re-examination, initially set for April 23 but later rescheduled to April 27 to allow more time for review.