• Post required no smoking signs (even if the establishment is already smoke free).
• Remove indoor ashtrays and other smoking receptacles.
• Direct any person who is smoking to extinguish the cigarette, cigar or other lighted tobacco item.

Fire hydrant flushing will begin on April 26, and will continue for (3) weeks.  Residents may experience rusty water in their area.  If residents notice rusty water, run cold water only for 10 to 15 minutes and DO NOT do laundry until water is clear.  If you have questions please call the Department of Public Works at 517-546-7510.

Police Officer Position available.  Apply by April 23, 2010.

Click here for more information... http://www.cityofhowell.org/humanresources

If you have received a letter in the mail pertaining to the Howell crossconnection program, here is a link to Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association.  Through this link you can locate a Livingston County area Plumber certfied in back flow prevention.

http://www.mpmca.org

If you have any questons pertaining to the program, please call the DPW at 517-546-7510

Effective March 1, 2010, all Howell City Park Pavilion Rental requests will be scheduled at the Howell Recreation Bennett facility located at 925 W. Grand River Ave. 

For more info, please visit

http://howellrecreation.org/howellcity.html or

call 517-546-0693.

Come to Downtown Howell on March 17th from 12:00 to 8:00 pm for great shopping and dining and get your chance at grabbin' cash and prizes in a Cash Grab Booth located at 216 W. Grand River!

Thus, The Howell Downtown Development Authority introduces the first "Grabbin' O' the Green" Event - Downtown Howell's way of extending a welcoming hand to all looking for their own pot of gold. 

http://www.downtownhowell.org/grabbin-o-the-green/

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Howell City Park and the Howell Boat Launch Opens for the Summer on Friday

Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Howell City Park, whether you want to take a walk, play on the swings, picnic with family or friends, boat on Thompson Lake or enjoy the fun and sun in the water at the beach at Howell City Park!

Howell City Park
The Howell City Park (at the corner of Thompson and Barnard Streets) is set to open for the summer on Friday, May 22.  While the park is open from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. through Labor Day, it will be staffed and entry fees will be collected before June 9th from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.  After June 9th the park guard booth will be staffed from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. The concession stand will be open every day from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

All vehicles entering the park must have a valid season park sticker or day permit to enter the park.  Those who do not have a valid season park sticker will be charged $10/day to enter the Howell City Park.  Staffing schedules may change due to inclement and/or severe weather.

Howell Boat Launch
The Boat Launch (on Roosevelt Street between Lake and Summit) will also open on Friday, May 22.  The boat launch booth will be staffed and fees collected from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays throughout the season. 

Those who do not have a valid season park sticker will be charged $20/day to use the Howell Boat Launch.

Season Park Stickers
City of Howell residents – One season park sticker to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch was sent via mail with your April/May water bill.  If you desire more park stickers, you may pick one up at the Howell City Hall, 2^nd floor by showing proof of residency to get one additional free park sticker. City Hall is open - Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Oceola Township residents – Season park stickers to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch are available by contacting the Oceola Township Hall at 517/546-3259. Pick up stickers at Oceola Township Hall, 1577 Latson Rd. during regular business hours - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marion and Genoa Township residents – Season park stickers to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch may be purchased for $40 for the first sticker and $30 for each additional sticker by going to the Howell City Hall, at 611 E. Grand River, 2^nd floor and show proof of residency.

Non-Residents – Season park stickers to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch may be purchased for $80 for the first sticker and $60 for each additional sticker by going to the Howell City Hall at 611 E. Grand River, 2^nd floor and show proof of residency. 

Stickers for all residents (City of Howell, Oceola, Genoa and Marion Township) and non-residents will also be available at the park entrance booth and/or at the boat launch booth, with proof of residency.

Pavilion Rentals
Three park pavilions are also available for rent and are handled by the City's Treasurer's office at 611 E. Grand River Ave., 2nd Floor, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Large pavilions hold up to to 100 and rent for $50/day on weekdays and $75/day on weekends.  The small pavilion holds 50 and rents for $25/day for weekdays and $50/day for weekends.