Tag: Matawan

  • Matawan adopts ordinance authorizing new stop intersection

    Matawan adopts ordinance authorizing new stop intersection

    MATAWAN–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance establishing and creating a stop intersection on Crown Place, Sunset Avenue and Edgemere Drive. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said that the intersection has no history of accidents or high traffic. The Traffic Safety Unit of the Matawan Police Department has recommended the adoption of this within ordinance and same has…

  • Matawan council introduces $63K bond ordinance for street improvements

    Matawan council introduces $63K bond ordinance for street improvements

    MATAWAN–The Borough Council introduced a $63,000 bond ordinance to provide funding for Phase III improvements as part of the Main Street Streetscape Project. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said that the Main Street Streetscape is a project planned to improve the appearance of Main Street. The project started two years ago and Phases I and II have…

  • Retired Matawan teacher celebrates his 100th birthday with borough

    Retired Matawan teacher celebrates his 100th birthday with borough

    MATAWAN–More than 70 residents gathered on the front lawn of Howard Lloyd to help the former teacher at Matawan Regional High School celebrate his 100th birthday. Matawan Mayor Joseph Altomonte and Council President Brett Cannon presented Lloyd with an honorary certificate to recognize him for his years of being an educator and serving in the…

  • Matawan police honors military members for Veteran’s Day

    Matawan police honors military members for Veteran’s Day

    MATAWAN–Paying tribute towards the women and men who served in U.S. Military, Lt. Christopher Stark presented veterans with honorary certificates at Atrium Senior Living of Matawan. Surrounded by red, white and blue decorations, Stark presented more than 12 veterans with an honorary certificate and pin to thank them for their service in the U.S. Military…

  • Veterans honored during special ceremony in Matawan

    Veterans honored during special ceremony in Matawan

    MATAWAN – Veterans who reside at Atrium Senior Living in Matawan have been recognized for their service in the United States armed forces. On Nov. 11, Matawan Police Lt. Christopher Stark helped to distribute personalized certificates and special pins to 19 veterans who were recognized during a ceremony. The honored guests were joined by their…

  • Blood drives planned in November

    Blood drives planned in November

    New Jersey Blood Services has scheduled the following blood drives: 2-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan 2-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Shrewsbury Hose Company No. 1, 783 Broad St., Shrewsbury 2-8 p.m. Nov. 11, Keyport Donor Center, 1927 Atlantic St., Keyport To donate blood or for information on how to organize…

  • Matawan officials approve street upgrades

    Matawan officials approve street upgrades

    MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution to award a contractor to perform improvements on Washington Avenue. The contract was awarded to Brennan Brothers Contracting LLC. Mayor Joseph Altomonte explained that the company will perform upgrades that include replacing the water main service, water valves; milling and paving the existing roadway; removing and replacing the existing…

  • Sailor from Matawan assists with underway replenishment of missile cruiser in Atlantic Ocean

    Sailor from Matawan assists with underway replenishment of missile cruiser in Atlantic Ocean

    PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS GIAN PRABHUDAS Ens. Vincent Santiago of Matawan keeps track of course and speed on the bridge wing during an underway replenishment (UNREP) aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is underway conducting routine training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Weichert, Realtors Holmdel associates to take part in Matawan Day

    Weichert, Realtors Holmdel associates to take part in Matawan Day

    The sales team of Weichert, Realtors’ Holmdel will once again participate in Matawan Day and Fall Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 on Main Street in Matawan. Sponsored by the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the Matawan Recreation Department, Matawan Day and Fall Festival includes more than 120 local retailers, crafters/artisans, businesses…