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Hello Howell! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will look different when the Reservoir Environmental Center finally reopens?
  • How will Howell's new data center ban shape future development?

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

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Less humid with sunny spells, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's new when the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center reopens (app.com) — The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center in Howell is getting a full exhibit overhaul and is expected to reopen in 2027 with new habitats, hands-on stations, and a central feature tank. Located off Georgia Tavern Road, the redesigned center aims to better explain the Manasquan watershed while remaining a key stop for students, hikers, and families using the reservoir trail.
   

• New Jersey roster of data center bans adds 4 more NJ towns this week (wobm.com) — Howell Township is among several New Jersey towns that have recently passed bans on new data centers, part of a fast-growing statewide pushback over energy use, noise, and environmental impacts. While the story focuses on Jackson, North Brunswick, and other communities, it signals that Howell officials have already taken similar action that could shape future development and large-scale tech projects nearby.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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