Tag: Matawan Borough Council
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Matawan celebrates Arbor Day with sapling giveaway, poster contest
MATAWAN – In celebration of Arbor Day, residents gathered at Borough Hall for an event hosted by the Matawan Shade Tree Commission. Commission members distributed Swamp White Oak, Hickory, Dogwood and Black Walnut saplings to those in attendance, free of charge, on April 30. The Arbor Day event focused on the importance of trees and…
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Matawan will receive $500,000 grant for infrastructure project
Matawan Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced that Matawan will receive a $500,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to help fund the Lake Lefferts bridge and dam reconstruction project. “I am happy to announce we have secured $500,000 grant from the state with the help of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Office. … To be clear,…
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Matawan GOP leader claims slogan on town vehicle may be election violation
MATAWAN — Paul Buccellato, who chairs the Matawan Republican Organization, said he has filed an election violation complaint and is claiming a vehicle owned by the borough has a slogan on it that is similar to a slogan being used by local Democrats seeking office. Buccellato said he filed a complaint with the New Jersey Election…
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Matawan council approves resolution transit village improvements
MATAWAN – The Matawan Borough Council has authorized several changes in a contract relating to the Transit Village Improvement Project. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said Seacoast Construction is completing the improvements for the project. He said the work includes improvements to the sidewalks and street crossings in the area of NJ Transit’s Aberdeen-Matawan train station. Altomonte said…
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Matawan council seeks funding for additional work at park
MATAWAN – In a move to seek funding for the Gravelly Brook Park Phase III improvements, the Matawan Borough Council has passed a resolution and will apply for a Monmouth County open space grant. The council took the action on Sept. 18. The Gravelly Brook Park rehabilitation project’s Phase III improvements will consist of adding…
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Matawan creating recycling center for residents
A bond ordinance that will authorize the expenditure of $98,500 to replace a sewer pipe at the borough’s new recycling center off Main Street was adopted by the Matawan Borough Council. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said Black Rock Enterprises was awarded a $235,000 contract to construct at the recycling center that is located adjacent to Matwan…
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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 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…