Howick Township council approves first draft of budget

HOWICK – On Feb. 28, at a special council meeting, the first draft budget was presented by ​​Treasurer Brenda Weishar to members of Howick council. Council received and approved the 2023 first draft budget in principle, with a total levy increase of $294,952.38 – an increase in the 2023 tax rate of 5.80 per cent.…