Howell NJ First

10/09/2026

Hey Howell, it’s that time of year again when we enjoy fall activities like hayrides, apple picking, and watching football (complete with political ads for far-away states). The latter serves as a helpful reminder that we have a local election coming up in a few short weeks. There are several races where you can choose candidates to advocate for our community. Take a look at our sample ballot to see your options at the voting booth this November.

Beyond watching ads or visiting candidate websites, there are upcoming opportunities to MEET candidates in person and ASK questions. The local political party pages have information about the candidates and are a great starting point to learn more:

Howell Democrats will be hosting an event tomorrow, October 10th, in Howell to meet U.S. House of Representatives candidate Rachel Peace. She is challenging longtime Republican incumbent Chris Smith. See the local party page for more details on how to attend:

https://www.facebook.com/HowellNJDems

Howell Republicans are also sharing information about their candidates, which can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/HowellNJRepublicanOrganization

If you would like to meet the candidates for Howell Council, there will be a free-admission event on Sunday, October 25th, at Magnolia Farms. See the post here for details:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EEhEPqivb/

Whether it's pumpkins, apples, or local candidates—happy picking this season!

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

A Victory for Victory Road! 🇺🇸

Huge news for Howell! Join us at the October 6th Council Meeting to show your support!

After years of residents attending meetings and fighting to protect our community, more than 19 acres on Victory Road (Block 41, Lot 17) will be preserved as open space. This completely stops a proposed 203,800-square-foot warehouse development!

This major preservation win is a joint effort funded by:

* 🌿 75% from Monmouth County’s Municipal Land Preservation Incentive Program
* 🌿 25% from Howell Township’s Open Space resources

A massive thank you to Monmouth County, our Township leadership, and every single resident who showed up, stayed involved, and refused to give up. This is what happens when a community stands together! 🙌

Instead of trucks and warehouses, we are protecting:

* 🌳 Trees, wildlife, and natural resources
* 🚜 Howell’s rural character for future generations
* 🏡 The quality of life in our neighborhoods

Land-use decisions aren’t just about what can be built. They’re about what we choose to save.

Victory Road has a green future! 💚

10/06/2026

A Victory for Victory Road! 🇺🇸

Huge news for Howell! Join us at the October 6th Council Meeting to show your support!

After years of residents attending meetings and fighting to protect our community, more than 19 acres on Victory Road (Block 41, Lot 17) will be preserved as open space. This completely stops a proposed 203,800-square-foot warehouse development!

This major preservation win is a joint effort funded by:

* 🌿 75% from Monmouth County's Municipal Land Preservation Incentive Program
* 🌿 25% from Howell Township's Open Space resources

A massive thank you to Monmouth County, our Township leadership, and every single resident who showed up, stayed involved, and refused to give up. This is what happens when a community stands together! 🙌

Instead of trucks and warehouses, we are protecting:

* 🌳 Trees, wildlife, and natural resources
* 🚜 Howell’s rural character for future generations
* 🏡 The quality of life in our neighborhoods

Land-use decisions aren’t just about what can be built. They’re about what we choose to save.

Victory Road has a green future! 💚

10/03/2026

We look forward to seeing our community on Saturday, October 3rd community at the Howell Shade Tree Commission Seedling Giveaway starting at 8am. Stop by and visit our friends at the Monmouth County Nature Van! Howell for Open Land and Preservation of the Environment Howell Happenings NJ

09/18/2026