Tag: Aberdeen Township
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Local business operators continue to deal with challenges of pandemic
Business owners in Matawan and Aberdeen Township who have survived the first year of the coronavirus pandemic are trying to remain solvent as the pandemic nears the start of its second year in New Jersey. In an interview, Matawan Mayor Joseph Altomonte said officials do not have or keep records of businesses that close and…
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Officials welcome Jersey Mike’s Subs to Aberdeen Plaza
ABERDEEN – The Township Council and the Economic Business Council (EBC) have welcomed Jersey Mike’s Subs to the Aberdeen Plaza at Route 35 South and Cliffwood Avenue in Aberdeen Township. Municipal officials said the business is the sixth Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise for Evan Mayer, who owns locations in Ocean, Monmouth and Morris counties. The…
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Aberdeen council members may consider plastic film recycling program
ABERDEEN – Township Council members in Aberdeen Township are considering a suggestion that they initiate a curbside plastic film recycling program. Mike Beson, who works with SC Johnson, spoke to council members during a meeting on Jan. 21. SC Johnson is a manufacturer of household consumer brands, according to its website. Beson said the Monmouth…
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Matawan-Aberdeen students have option to return to school five days a week
Beginning Jan. 25, all pre-kindergarten through fifth grade pupils in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will have the opportunity to return to school five days per week and follow a minimum school day schedule. Beginning Feb. 1, all sixth through 12th grade students in the school district will have the opportunity to return to school…
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Aberdeen native teams up with library for special event about NBA book
Seven years of hard work and research came to fruition for Aberdeen Township native Pete Croatto when his work “From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA” was released by Atria Books on Dec. 1. The book, which is published by Simon & Schuster, has been featured in…
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Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue moves into new facility in Aberdeen Township
ABERDEEN – More than 15 years ago, Aberdeen Township resident Jackie Hastings and two friends co-founded the Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue with a goal of rescuing dogs and helping to find them their forever homes. Today, Hastings has moved the nonprofit organization out of her house and into a building with a large yard…
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Independent news briefs, Nov. 18
During a recent meeting of the Keyport Borough Council, officials authorized a closeout change order in a contract that had been awarded to Down to Earth Landscaping Inc. for improvements to Veterans Park and Terry Park. The original contract, authorized in 2018, totaled $485,941. According to a resolution, the firm completed work on the improvements…
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Former theater debuts in new life as Alternate Ending Beer Co.
ABERDEEN – The building that was home to the Strathmore Cinema for almost six decades has found new life as the home of the Alternate Ending Beer Co. at 1057 Route 34, Aberdeen Township. Owner Scott Novick, a native of Marlboro who now resides in Colts Neck, and his team transformed the former theater into…
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Aberdeen appoints new deputy police chief, promotes other officers
ABERDEEN – Municipal officials in Aberdeen Township have announced three hires and four promotions in the Aberdeen Township Police Department. A ceremony was held at the municipal building on Sept. 16. Capt. Alan Geyer was promoted to deputy chief. The deputy chief’s position has been open since Rick Derechailo was promoted to chief in January…
