Tag: Aberdeen Township
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Matawan-Aberdeen school board introduces 2022-23 budget
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education has introduced a $92.86 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2022-23 school year. The budget was introduced during a meeting held March 28. A public hearing on the budget has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the Lloyd Road…
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Aberdeen Township bans planting of invasive species
ABERDEEN – The members of the Township Council have adopted ordinances that will address the issue of invasive plants and provide volunteer incentives for members of fire companies and first aid squads in Aberdeen Township. During a March 17 meeting, council members unanimously voted “yes” on separate motions to adopt the two ordinances. Mayor Fred…
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Aberdeen and Matawan will combine construction departments
Municipal officials in Aberdeen Township and in Matawan have each passed a resolution that will result in the consolidation of what are currently separate construction and zoning departments. Officials said a shared services agreement will combine the personnel and services of each department to better serve residents and business operators in both municipalities. The members…
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Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District to go mask-optional
Beginning March 7, the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will be mask-optional for students and staff members. District administrators’ decision is in response to Gov. Phil Murphy’s recent announcement regarding New Jersey’s schools and masks during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Murphy announced that masks and…
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Old Bridge man charged with attempted murder of police officer in Aberdeen Township
A resident of Old Bridge has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left an off-duty Aberdeen Township Police Department officer hospitalized, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Feb. 23. Christopher Uszenski, 49, has been charged with first degree attempted murder and third degree knowingly leaving the scene of…
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Tagliarini, Montone, Martucci begin serving new terms in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – Three incumbent members of Aberdeen Township’s government have begun serving new four-year terms. The municipality held its 2022 reorganization meeting on Jan. 8. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) administered the oath of office to Democrats Fred Tagliarini, Margaret Montone and Joseph J. Martucci Sr., all of whom were winners in the November 2021…
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Matawan hoopsters competing in 2021-22 with an eye on the future
There are many new faces on the 2021-22 Matawan Regional High School boys basketball team, which has started the campaign with losses against talented squads from Marlboro and Holmdel high schools. Junior Colin Haluska is the lone starter back from a team that went 9-5 during the 2020-21 season that was cut short during the…
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PBA community outreach returns to assist Aberdeen Township families
ABERDEEN – After a hiatus that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, a police-funded community outreach effort has returned during the 2021 holiday season to assist Aberdeen Township families in need. Ron Osadacz Jr., president of the Aberdeen Township Police Benevolent Association, started the community outreach effort in 2019. The program’s mission is…
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Holiday bake sale that benefits children in need returns for 2021
ABERDEEN – After a year lost to the coronavirus pandemic, the community will see the return of an annual holiday bake sale that benefits children in need. The bake sale will be held from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 17, from 1-10 p.m. Dec. 18, and from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at AMF Strathmore Lanes,…
