Tag: Aberdeen
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Ahearn to fill vacancy on Matawan-Aberdeen school board
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education has unanimously approved Kevin W. Ahearn as a new member to fill an unexpired term. “Our esteemed board member, Ms. Africa Nelson, unfortunately has moved to another town, so we have a vacancy until the end of the year,”…
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Matawan-Aberdeen considering Social Emotional Learning Initiative
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Schools officials are looking to launch a new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiative. This program is aimed at helping students acquire and apply the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships…
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Blood drive slated at Air Trampoline Sports
ABERDEEN — Air Trampoline Sports will host a blood drive to benefit Central Jersey Blood Center (CJBC) from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 15 at its location at 111 Route 35. The blood that will be donated can be used in a variety of medical procedures and can even be used to help treat a patient who…
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Adjustments being made for new youth soccer rules
By Wayne Witkowski Youth soccer practices are a few weeks away and most are adjusting to the changed age alignment, says one director of a local league finishing tryouts for the upcoming fall season. “Everybody fought through it. They’re dealing with it. It is what it is,” said Tyler Isaacson, head of the Aberdeen/Matawan Soccer…
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Air Trampoline Sports and Central Jersey Blood Center to host blood drive
Air Trampoline Sports in Aberdeen will be hosting a blood drive on Aug. 15 from 4-8 p.m. The blood drive will be sponsored by Central Jersey Blood Center, a non-profit blood collection and distribution organization. Air Trampoline Sports has locations in Aberdeen and Ronkonkoma, New York, and is run by father-son team, Ken and Justin…
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Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation awards teacher grants
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation has awarded grants to several district teachers to enhance and enrich the learning experience for students. “[We want] to recognize exceptional teachers who make learning innovative and fun for our students,” said Foundation Chairperson Keiko Gendi. “Every year we award grants, and after…
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Railroad-crossing repairs ongoing in Aberdeen
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that a railroad-crossing rehabilitation project has required road closures and detours that will be in effect through the middle of next week. The two-way traffic on Cliffwood Avenue has been closed since July 14 between Rose Street and Locust Street…
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New treatment for chronic pain: dry needling
By Dr. Erik Hums Chronic pain sufferers are all too familiar with the revolving door of doctor’s appointments, conflicting diagnoses, and seemingly endless treatment options. Some find successful treatment for their pain but unfortunately, most do not. Chronic pain has been a growing concern in our country, with an estimated 100 million individuals afflicted by…
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Aberdeen welcomes Cash for Gold and More!
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — Cash for Gold and More! recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Route 34 and Cambridge Drive in Aberdeen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by owners Sam and Carmela Weiner and Aberdeen Township officials. On hand to welcome the store to Aberdeen were Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Economic Business…
