Howell Township

08/27/2026

🎉🌎 Howell Day & Green Fair 2026 🌎🎉

It’s Howell’s biggest day of the year, and this year it’s packed with FREE attractions for the whole family! 🙌

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Soldier Memorial Park, Howell
🚍 Shuttle Buses – Middle School North & South
🅿️ Parking – Soldier Memorial Park & Bear Swamp

💥 FREE Family Fun All Day! 💥
Enjoy an exciting day featuring:
🎡 Free Inflatables & Mechanical Rides (Party Perfect Rentals)
🎨 Craft, Merchandise & Local Vendors
🐑 Petting Zoo (Pony & Pals)
🚒 Touch-A-Truck (Police, Fire, DPW & OEM)
🎨 Face Painting (Fun Faces by Terrie)
🎯 Co****le (Jersey Nightmare Co****le)
🥋 Art Beins Karate Demo Team
⚡ NJ DEP EV Test Drives
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🍻 Beer & Wine Garden (Howell PBA)

🎶 Live Music Lineup
🥁 Howell High School Marching Band
👥 Howell High School Rebel Remix
🎺 Howell High School FPAC: The MVP Band
✨ Live Music By "Just Killin' Time"
✨ Live Music By "Nine Deeez Nite"
🎆 Fireworks at Dusk!

🙌 Mark your calendars and bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of music, fun, food & fireworks all right here in Howell!

08/26/2026

This month’s Senior Scoop is ready to view online! Please check it out on the Howell Township website at www.twp.howell.nj.us you can view it under the Senior Services portion of the website or you can click the below link to view it directly https://www.twp.howell.nj.us/267/Calendars-Newsletters

The Howell Senior Center offers a wide array of classes, services, events, and trips for seniors aged 60 and over. You can reach us at 732-938-4500 ext. 2550 or via email at [email protected].

08/24/2026

HOWELL TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FREE BULK WASTE PROGRAM

Howell Township will continue with its current bulk trash program which allows Township residents to drop off their bulky waste at our Township Recycling Center, located at 278 Old Tavern Road, Tuesday through Sunday 7:30am-3:00pm. The Recycling Center will be closed on Mondays to facilitate a widespread cleanup of the center and to haul waste for disposal. The Recycling Center will accept ALL debris that is normally allowed in the curbside bulk pickup program with the same limit of one pickup truck load per visit. All residents will be required to show proof of residency to gain access to the Recycling Center.

Proof of residency can be any of the following records:
 Active Driver’s license/non drivers identification card
 Property tax bill
 Original unexpired lease agreement with resident named as lessee or renter

At NO time will professional contractors or vehicles/trailers with commercial plates be allowed to access the center. All recycling, metal, and leaf/brush drop off will still be accepted with proper ID.

The center WILL NOT accept the following:
NO Demolition material/construction debris (flooring, sheds, doors, decks, sheetrock, lumber, shingles, trim/molding, cabinets, concrete, brick, etc.)
NO Tires
NO Hazardous materials
NO Paint or motor oil
NO Trailers will be accepted on Saturdays and Sundays for bulk trash.

*Trailers will only be accepted at the recycling yard for bulk drop-off Tuesday-Friday
*Leaves and brush will still be able to be dropped off by trailer (6) days a week

Howell Township will continue to offer curbside pickup on a limited schedule. Curbside pickups will be available in the spring and the fall for those residents that cannot make it to the center. Public Works will begin accepting appointments for fall pickup beginning on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Appointments can be made by calling the DPW office at (732) 938-4500 ex. 2450. No emails please.

08/24/2026

🎣 Let’s Go Fishing with NJDEP Fish & Wildlife! 🎣

Looking for a fun way to get outdoors and try something new? Join us for a FREE fishing workshop and learn the basics!
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕑 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👥 Ages 10 & Older
📍 Alfred C. Sauer Park @ Echo Lake, 1225 Maxim-Southard Road

Whether you're a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, this is a great opportunity to enjoy nature and learn from the experts!

🎟️ Spots are limited, Register now:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/acMfH5Ytus
Bring your friends and family! Let’s get hooked on fishing! 🐟🌿

08/20/2026

Howell Township Police Department
🚨 POSTPONED 🚨

Please be advised that the construction scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to the impending weather. The road closures are now scheduled for tomorrow night 8/21 & Monday night 8/24.

🚧 ROAD CONSTRUCTION 🚧

There is overnight roadwork scheduled for Old Tavern Road near Manassa Road on 8/20 & 8/21 between 7pm and 5am. Weather permitting, construction crews with Monmouth County Highway will be milling and paving. This will require a road closure.

Access to the area will be limited and detours will be in place. Police officers will be assigned to this detail to assist motorists navigating to the police department.

08/20/2026

Postponed Due To Weather

Movies Under The Stars
August 20, 2026

08/20/2026

Howell Township Police Department

Road Construction Alert 8/20-8/21

🚧 ROAD CONSTRUCTION 🚧

There is overnight roadwork scheduled for Old Tavern Road near Manassa Road on 8/20 & 8/21 between 7pm and 5am. Weather permitting, construction crews with Monmouth County Highway will be milling and paving. This will require a road closure.

Access to the area will be limited and detours will be in place. Police officers will be assigned to this detail to assist motorists navigating to the police department.