Tag: Matawan

  • AARP chapter to hold trip to Kentucky in May

    AARP chapter to hold trip to Kentucky in May

    Old Bridge/Matawan AARP Chapter 4854 will hold a trip to Kentucky from May 21-26. The six-day, five-night bus trip costs $595 per person, including motor coach transportation; hotel accommodation; five breakfasts; three dinners; admission to the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, the Newport Aquarium and a casino. For more information, contact Hank McKee at 732-679-7937 or [email protected].

  • Matawan honors police

    Matawan honors police

    The Matawan Police Department held its third annual awards ceremony during the Dec. 18  borough council meeting. Sgt. Jeremiah Hourihan was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will serve as the Support Services Bureau Commander. Ptl. Matthew T. O’Boyle was promoted to the rank of sergeant and will serve as a Patrol supervisor on the night…

  • JCP&L completes upgrades to more than 80 major circuits

    JCP&L completes upgrades to more than 80 major circuits

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) completed upgrades on more than 80 major circuits in 2017 to help enhance service reliability to approximately 175,000 customers in about 150 communities in northern and central New Jersey. The $4.7 million program included installing 750 new pieces of high tech equipment to help pinpoint problem areas and restore…

  • Matawan oks construction firm to renovate historic house

    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…

  • Matawan, Red Bank Regional open boys’ basketball seasons

    Matawan, Red Bank Regional open boys’ basketball seasons

    Coach John Giraldo had plenty of reasons to be pleased with how his Matawan Regional High School team kicked off the boys’ basketball season. Matawan relied on a balanced attack to roll to a 76-45 victory over the host team, Red Bank Regional High School, on Dec. 15. “I liked how balanced we were,” Giraldo…

  • Matawan studio to expand to serve local artists

    Matawan studio to expand to serve local artists

     Chashama, which is a non-profit arts organization, announced that it has expanded its Space to Create and Present programs.  The new room for artists contains 11 affordable workspaces and two presentation spaces for artists to exhibit their work. On Nov. 13, the Matawan Studios will open its doors to the public with its Opening Reception.…

  • Medicare workshop set for Nov. 2 at Matawan-Aberdeen Library

    Medicare workshop set for Nov. 2 at Matawan-Aberdeen Library

      Golden Years Design Benefits will hold a Medicare workshop at 2 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Matawan-Aberdeen Library, 165 Main St., Matawan. For more information, call 732-526-7659.

  • Fire company auxiliary to host pocketbook bingo on Nov. 3

    Fire company auxiliary to host pocketbook bingo on Nov. 3

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will hold pocketbook bingo on Nov. 3 at the firehouse, 113 Route 34, Matawan. Doors open at 6 p.m. A donation of $35 includes 10 bingo games, soda and dessert. Attendees can bring their own refreshments; BYOB. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Gina…

  • Book sale at Matawan Aberdeen Library on Oct. 28

    Book sale at Matawan Aberdeen Library on Oct. 28

    The Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will hold a book sale on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can come in at 9 a.m. for a $5 fee. There is a $10 charge for the use of any electronic scanners. In addition to a wide variety of books for adults, children…