Tag: Aberdeen
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Aberdeen economic committee sponsors township’s first health fair
ABERDEEN–Complete with vendors, free medical screenings and healthy food samples, the Economic Business Council served as the host to the township’s first “Health Fair.” Economic Business Council Chairman Carmine Visone said that the health care industry has become a primary focus with regard to medical plans, costs and determining, which plan is suitable for an…
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Aberdeen health fair to go beyond the norm
New Jersey is no exception to the nationwide struggles with access to affordable healthcare and obesity. According to the state Department of Health, of the six leading health indicators as part of Healthy New Jersey 2020, we are not meeting our goals in three areas: access to primary care, childhood immunizations and adult obesity. In…
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Aberdeen Economic Business Council plans health fair for April 6
Aberdeen’s Economic Business Council (EBC) coordinated Aberdeen’s first health fair, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at Matawan Regional High School. There will be more than 30 area vendors representing the medical, dental, physical therapy, behavioral health and exercise fields, along with social service organizations and merchants who…
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Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library Book Sale March 16
The Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main Street, will hold a Book Sale on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For a $5 entry fee, you may beat the crowd and get in early at 9 a.m. There is a $10 charge for the use of electronic scanners. In addition to…
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Community welcomes urgent care facility in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – Season 15 American Idol finalist, Gianna Isabella, was among the community members who welcomed Aberdeen’s new American Family Care (AFC) Urgent Care practice during the facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 15. Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini, Monmouth County Freeholders, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso and representatives of AFC Urgent Care welcomed the walk-in medical facility to Aberdeen…
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Students honor King at annual event presented by MLK Committee
Using song, dance and spoken word to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the MLK Committee recently held its 26th annual event. The MLK Committee is a nonprofit organization that was founded by churches in Matawan, Aberdeen and Keyport, The group was formed in 1994 by Shirley Macon of the Second Baptist Church, Matawan, according…
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Aberdeen resident spends winter session in Sydney, Australia
ABERDEEN – Opting to spend his winter break “Down Under,” Benjamin Edwards, 18, of Aberdeen Township, participated in Western New England University’s J-Term program. The J-Term program “is an opportunity for business students to study international business in the Asia Pacific region, in Sydney, Australia, for two weeks, while at the same time experiencing new and…
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Derechailo promoted to Aberdeen police chief
Rick Derechailo has been promoted as the Aberdeen Township Chief of Police. Derechailo replaced John T. Powers, who retired after a 36-year career with the township’s police force. Derechailo had been the Aberdeen Deputy Chief of Police. Derechailo, 60, joined the department in 1985 as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to become…
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Aberdeen resident grateful for county’s repair of Lloyd Road
A section of Lloyd Road in Aberdeen Township where uneven pavement was said to be a hazard for motorists has been repaired by Monmouth County. After recently expressing concern for motorists, resident Angelo Grillo said his mind “is now at ease” after county employees repaired what he had described as a dangerous condition. Grillo’s concern…