Tag: Matawan
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Residents to seek seats on school boards in Matawan-Aberdeen, Holmdel, Keyport, Hazlet, Middletown
When voters in Aberdeen Township, Matawan, Keyport, Holmdel, Hazlet and Middletown go to the polls on Nov. 8 to elect members of governmental bodies, they will also vote to elect members of their local school board. July 25 was the deadline for New Jersey residents to file a nominating petition to run for a seat…
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Matawan council takes another step toward permitting cannabis businesses
MATAWAN – The members of the Matawan Borough Council have adopted an ordinance that establishes an application procedure and licensing fees for cannabis related businesses. During a meeting on June 9, council members voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance. Borough Administrator Scott Carew explained that in New Jersey, an individual or an entity that seeks…
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Matawan Borough Council adopts $14M municipal budget for 2022
MATAWAN – The members of the Matawan Borough Council have adopted a $14.05 million municipal budget for 2022. During a meeting on June 9, Borough Council President Brian Livesey, Councilman Brett Cannon, Councilwoman Stephanie Buckel, Councilwoman Deana Gunn, Councilman Charles Ross and Councilwoman Melanie Wang voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget. The…
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Primaries set election fields in Hazlet, Holmdel, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown
The June 7 primary elections have confirmed the candidates who will run for local office in the Nov. 8 general election in Hazlet, Holmdel, Keyport, Matawan and Middletown. There is no municipal election in Aberdeen Township this year. The results of the primary elections and the vote totals have been posted online by the Monmouth…
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Matawan introduces ordinance for cannabis license ranking process
MATAWAN – The members of the Matawan Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, establish an application procedure and licensing fees for cannabis businesses that seek to operate in the community. The ordinance was introduced on May 17. If the proposed legislation is adopted it will create a pathway for cannabis businesses…
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Blues and Cruise Night will bring activities to Main Street in Matawan
MATAWAN – Summer activities on Main Street are set to begin with Matawan’s Blues & Cruise Night on May 25. The family friendly event is free to all visitors and will feature activities and entertainment. Residents from all municipalities are invited to attend. The Matawan Economic Business Development Commission and the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce…
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Matawan officials introduce $14M municipal budget for 2022
MATAWAN — The members of the Matawan Borough Council have introduced a 2022 municipal budget that totals $14.05 million. During a meeting on May 3, Borough Council President Brian Livesey, Councilwoman Stephanie Buckel, Councilwoman Deana Gunn, Councilman Charles Ross and Councilwoman Melanie Wang voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. Councilman Brett Cannon…
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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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Huskies battling together to find second-half momentum
During the past several years, the Matawan Regional High School softball team has gotten used to making deep runs in the Shore Conference Tournament and in the NJSIAA state sectional tournament. Since the 2018 season, the Huskies have made a semifinal appearance twice in the Shore Conference Tournament and in the state sectional tournament. Second-year…