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🌱 Patch AM: Could you qualify for Howell Township’s new permanently affordable homes?

Spotted on the Howell calendar: Bounce Open House

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Hi there, Howell! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could you qualify for Howell Township's new permanently affordable homes?
  • What will the new Howell church-based daycare offer local families?
  • How is Howell Public Schools' enrollment changing as funding rises?

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Monday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Buyers will own these Howell Township homes. A nonprofit will own the ground underneath. (cbsnews.com) — Four new homes in Howell Township will be sold for about $250,000 each through a community land trust designed to keep them permanently affordable for future buyers. Local workers who earn up to 60% of area median income, including many priced out of Howell's rising market, can start applying on September 30 for a chance to buy.
   

2. Howell planners recommend approval of new daycare at First Presbyterian (bnd.com) — Howell families could soon see a new daycare at First Presbyterian Church, after planners unanimously recommended a special land use permit for Tynedale Classical Academy. The center would use the church's education wing and existing playground, operate on weekdays, and now awaits final approval from Howell City Council to move forward.
   

3. Howell Public Schools enrolled 7,045 students in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Howell Public Schools enrolled 7,045 students in 2024-25, a 4.8% increase that keeps local classrooms busy across 10 schools based in and around Howell. The district remains predominantly white and largest at Howell High, while statewide enrollment and demographics shift amid a growing education budget and higher per-pupil funding for Michigan students.
   

4. Northwest Elementary School enrolled 1 Asian student in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Northwest Elementary in the Howell Public Schools district enrolled just one Asian student out of 418 in 2024‑25, continuing a long pattern of very low Asian representation. The data, which also show a heavily white student body, come as statewide test scores remain below pre‑pandemic levels and achievement gaps between ethnic groups persist across Michigan.
   

5. New report reveals 10 most dangerous intersections in Livingston County (mlive.com) — Two busy Howell intersections—Highland Road at North Michigan Avenue East and Grand River at North Michigan Avenue East—rank among Livingston County's most crash‑prone spots, with dozens of wrecks and several injuries in 2025. The report highlights where local drivers should be especially cautious, while also flagging other dangerous crossings in Brighton, Hartland, Green Oak, and Genoa townships.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everyone i am helping my cousin find a home for a 11 month old daniff for friends of hers, not fixed, not up to date on vaccines, older kids home only as he is huge and knocks littles over.
    I was told he was super sweet, stays in the yard with out leash but I wouldn't test it until he is used to being in new home for a bit. Serious… (Nextdoor Downtown Howell)
  • KITTY ADOPTION EVENT - Sat, Sept 19 - 11am-3pm - Pet Supplies Plus, 2649 E Grand River, Howell - ALL KITTIES FULLY VETTED, INCLUDING FIXING.
    We will have 6-10 kitties of various ages available. Adoption fees vary. Discounts for a pair. (Nextdoor Latson)
  • Freudenberg posted a job opening for FCS CT Manufacturing Operator III in Howell. Apply here.
  • Meijer posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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