Tag: Borough of Matawan
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Elliott moves into new role as head of adult services at Matawan-Aberdeen library
Jennifer Elliott, the new head of adult services at the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, is eager to start initiatives that promote community and literacy. Elliott, who has worked at the library for six years, was promoted to her new position on June 13. Prior to her promotion, Elliott worked part-time as a…
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Matawan revamps environmental commission this year
In an effort to beautify and create a cleaner community, the Borough of Matawan has relaunched the Matawan Environmental Commission. “One of my tasks this year was getting the group up and running again after being nonexistent for a quite a few years. I’m proud to report that has happened,” said Councilwoman Deana Gunn, who also…
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Matawan oks construction firm to renovate historic house
MATAWAN–The Borough Council awarded the bid for the Major John Burrowes Mansion Rehabilitation Project to Drill Construction Company, Inc. The historic Burrowes Mansion was first constructed in 1723. Repairs have been made to the property as funding permits, but typically, the Borough of Matawan does not have the resources needed to make repairs and advance…
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Matawan OKs plan to fix historic mansion
MATAWAN The Borough Council approved a resolution to adopt pre-qualification regulations for the rehabilitation of Major John Burrowes Mansion. The historic Burrowes Mansion was first constructed in 1723. Repairs have been made to the property as funding permits, but typically the Borough of Matawan does not have the resources needed to make repairs and advance…
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Matawan council seeks funding for Gravelly Brook Park
MATAWAN Moving on to Gravelly Brook Park’s Phase Two improvements, the Borough Council passed a resolution to apply for a Monmouth County Open Space grant. Composed of three improvement phases, the Gravelly Brook Park project currently is in Phase one, which started on May 17, according to Mayor Joseph Altomonte. Phase one consists of: site…
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Firemen hurt battling Matawan house fire
MATAWAN —Four firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire at 4 p.m. on July 10. The fire occurred at a house that is located at 3 Nawatam Way. Two of the four injured firefighters were from the Matawan Volunteer Fire Department. One firefighter suffered a possible broken arm and the other experienced smoke inhalation…
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Keyport serves as dogs’ best friend
Creating a canine-friendly evening complete with vendors, music and a late-night movie, the Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative served as the host to its third annual “Dog’s Night Out.” “We are always looking to bring people into town and walk, shop and dine. This seemed like a great opportunity to accomplish that while supporting animal lovers…
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Matawan bans sale of ‘puppy mill’ pets
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer MATAWAN-Taking a stand against commercial canine and feline breeding facilities, the Borough Council passed an ordinance prohibiting pet stores in town from selling dogs and cats from puppy and kitten mills. The council passed the ordinance in a 6-0 vote at its monthly meeting on May 16. A pet shop may offer for sale…
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Matawan council looks to future water repairs
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer MATAWAN – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will allow the Borough of Matawan to fix its water main during the reconstruction of Route 34 in the fall of 2020. The NJDOT is currently in the preliminary stages for the repaving Route 34, according to the Borough Administrator Louis Ferrara.…