Tag: Matawan
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Matawan council adopts ordinances setting special duty guidelines for officers
MATAWAN – The Borough Council has adopted two ordinances that amend the municipal code regarding Matawan Police Department officers who perform special duty assignments. “Two ordinances were amended to allow the borough to use a third party contractor to administer all police special duty assignments. This action will provide for those responsibilities, previously handled by…
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Matawan native serves aboard oldest commissioned warship USS Constitution
Hospitalman Katrina Mastrolia, a native of Matawan, checked aboard the USS Constitution on April 2. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment. “I am extremely grateful for this amazing and exciting…
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Matawan native serves aboard USS Constitution
BOSTON – U.S. Navy Hospitalman Katrina Mastrolia, a native of Matawan, checked aboard the USS Constitution on April 2. Duty aboard the USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs and all prospective crew members must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment. “I am extremely…
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Matawan mayor discusses life in borough during COVID-19 crisis
MATAWAN–With schools and businesses closed and the use of social distancing encouraged, Mayor Joseph Altomonte discussed Matawan’s current status admid the coronavirus crisis. “Right now we are working closely with our Office of Emergency Management and following the governor’s directives. Our offices are closed to the public but the borough is still operational and accessible…
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Matawan appoints part-time business administrator
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the appointment of Scott Carew as the municipality’s new part-time interim business administrator. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said the borough’s current administrator, Louis Ferrara, is leaving to take a position with a larger municipality closer to his home. Appointed to the position on Feb. 18, 2013, Altomonte said Ferrara’s…
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Groom throws a surprise proposal and wedding at Matawan senior home
MATAWAN–Commemorating 52 years of marriage, Atrium Senior Living of Matawan Resident Don Ostler surprised his wife Audrey Ostler with a vow renewal ceremony on Valentine’s Day. “The secret to a long, happy marriage is to always be respectful to each other, understanding and helpful. Honesty is key and to never go to bed mad at…
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Roselle Park police officer shoots himself after car crash in Matawan
MATAWAN–An off-duty Roselle Park police officer fatally shot himself after crashing into two parked cars at 12:01 p.m. on Jan. 19 near 208 Broad St., in Matawan, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The Matawan Police Department responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a 39-year-old Aberdeen resident, according to the prosecutor’s office. The resident,…
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Matawan officials approve meeting dates for disability commission
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution establishing the Disability Accessibility Commission’s dates for 2020. The ordinance 12-18 established the borough’s Disability Accessibility Committee to ensure for continued compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) for all borough public buildings and properties, and to make recommendations on any various policies, issues, needs and future of…
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Matawan-Aberdeen library helps children develop reading skills
MATAWAN–Creating a space for children to build confidence and become better readers, the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library holds its weekly “Reading Buddies” program. Head of Youth Services Leslie Kotzas said that the Reading Buddies program pairs Matawan Regional High School English National Honor Society (ENHS) students with elementary school students to work on their reading skills.…