Tag: Matawan
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Matawan mixed-use development planned for transit parking lot
New Jersey Transit and Matawan officials are partnering to create a mixed-use development in the parking lot between High Street and Main Street in Matawan. The development at the New Jersey Transit parking lot would be adjacent to the Aberdeen-Matawan train station. The development, which will be constructed on seven acres of NJ Transit-owned land,…
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Matawan board approves request to transform ‘blue house’ into apartments
MATAWAN – The Matawan Unified Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment has voted 7-1 to grant a variance that will permit the owner of a Victorian mansion to convert the structure into a multi-unit residence. The mansion, which is located at 226 Main St., is known in the borough as “the blue house.” On April…
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Cheesequake Village to hold indoor flea market April 13
Cheesequake Village will hold an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 13 in the clubhouse, 33 Galewood Dr., Matawan.
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‘Blue house’ owner: I will demolish mansion if renovations are denied
Andrew Scibor, who owns the blue Victorian home at 226 Main Street in Matawan, told the Independent this week he will “have no other choice” but to demolish the stately mansion if his application to convert the building into a multi-unit residence is not approved by municipal officials. The Matawan Unified Planning and Zoning Board…
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Home’s owner seeks Matawan’s OK to create eight apartments
The owner of the residence that is known as the Victorian “blue house” in Matawan is seeking approval from the borough’s Unified Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert the vacant home into residential units . This transformation, according to Andrew Scibor, is necessary to keep the iconic residence standing. Testimony on the application…
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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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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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Old Bridge PBA Local 127 hatchet throwing tournament to benefit Police Unity Tour riders
Old Bridge PBA Local 127 will hold a hatchet throwing tournament from 4-8 p.m. on March 3 at Bury the Hatchet, 419 Route 34, Matawan/Old Bridge. Proceeds will benefit members of Team Old Bridge who will ride in the Police Unity Tour in May. Teams of three people. Twelve people per lane. Solo signups will…
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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,…
