HOWELL – In a brief ceremony at the start of a recent Township Council meeting, local businessman Jeff Bassett was honored for his outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service to the community.
Bassett, the owner of a local Chick-Fil-A, was presented with a business Community Service Award for his many years of work and support within the township, which included his work with the Blue Moon Kruizers to help raise over $80,000 for the Howell Emergency Food Pantry, as well as his participation in summer programs, fundraisers for township schools, and sports teams.
“The governing body of Howell takes this opportunity to express sincere appreciation and gratitude for the countless ways in which Mr. Bassett and the Howell Chick-Fil-A have generously supported and served our community,” said Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond in a prepared statement. “We wish you [a] healthy, happy retirement and thank you for all you do for Howell.”
In addition, Bassett was cited for his work during the pandemic, in which he held a three-day celebration to honor nurses, teachers, and first responders in 2021, and served on a business recovery task force. Bassett was also lauded as a member of the Howell Chamber of Commerce who helped to initiate the 2021 Job Fair.
“This is such an honor to receive this presentation,” Bassett said. While he indicated that he and his wife Jessica are retiring, they’re not moving away from the town they cherish. “We’re here to stay, we’re not going anywhere. I want to say thank you to this community that has supported us. It’s just been the greatest privilege of our lives to have a business here in Howell.”
At the conclusion of the presentation, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell expressed her appreciation for Bassett’s contributions to the township.
“I just feel compelled to say that not only has Mr. Bassett given us a business that’s not only excelled, but everybody in the town loves,” said O’Donnell. “And I’m very happy that they will continue to live in Howell.”
