Tag: Aberdeen Township
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Aberdeen officials will fund municipal improvements
ABERDEEN – The Township Committee has introduced a $1.71 million bond ordinance which, if adopted, will help to finance $1.9 million worth of water main replacements in Aberdeen Township. Officials will provide a $190,000 down payment as part of the appropriation. The ordinance was introduced on Sept. 3. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept.…
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Matawan-Aberdeen officials still working on plan to reopen schools
The school reopening plan that will be implemented by administrators in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District remained uncertain as the week began. Administrators were still reviewing the results of a survey parents had been asked to complete and return by Aug. 13. The results of the survey were not available as of Aug. 17. The…
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Matawan-Aberdeen superintendent outlines school reopening plan
Superintendent of Schools Joseph G. Majka has detailed the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District’s plan to reopen schools for the 2020-21 academic year. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the school year, students received a remote (virtual)…
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Aberdeen Township debuts YouTube channel
ABERDEEN – Municipal officials in Aberdeen Township have launched a YouTube channel to entertain and educate residents. “It all comes down to communication and to finding as many avenues as possible to get the word out to residents about what is happening here,” Mayor Fred Tagliarini said. Public Information Officer Brittany Shea said the Aberdeen…
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Aberdeen earns Tree City USA status from Arbor Day Foundation
ABERDEEN – The township has earned the designation of Tree City USA for 2019 from the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The foundation’s mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees, according to municipal officials. Aberdeen Township earned the designation by meeting the program’s…
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Aberdeen council adopts $22M municipal budget for 2020
ABERDEEN – The Township Council has adopted a $22.08 million budget which will fund the operation of Aberdeen Township in 2020. The budget was adopted on June 18. When the budget was introduced in April, the spending plan totaled $22.05 million. Adjustments were made during the intervening months for road repair costs that added $30,000…
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Aberdeen Township restaurants launch outdoor dining service
ABERDEEN – Several restaurants in Aberdeen Township are offering outdoor dining as New Jersey continues on the road back from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Outdoor dining was permitted beginning June 15. Indoor dining at a reduced capacity will begin on July 2. The following establishments are offering outdoor dining: • Blue Rock Café, 522 Amboy…
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Aberdeen councilman wants better effort from township’s DPW
ABERDEEN – An Aberdeen Township councilman has gone public with his concerns about the Department of Public Works (DPW). During a recent Township Council meeting, Councilman Greg Cannon voiced concern about issues ranging from communication to customer service. He said better accountability is needed at the DPW. While noting that matters such as this are…
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Aberdeen officials take action to increase safety at intersection
ABERDEEN – The Township Council has plans to install stop signs and create a four-way stop at the intersection of Lakeshore and Laurelhurst drives in Aberdeen Township. A report analyzing the unsignalized intersection of Lakeshore and Laurelhurst drives was prepared by the township engineer earlier this year. The engineer recommended installing stop signs to improve…
