Tag: Matawan

  • Matawan-Aberdeen sets plans for referendum projects

    Matawan-Aberdeen sets plans for referendum projects

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A special election in early March resulted in voters from the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District pass two referendum questions that approved heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects for classrooms, instructional spaces, public spaces and offices throughout the district. As the school year comes to an end,…

  • Kalieta, Anzano capture Meet of Champions track titles

    Kalieta, Anzano capture Meet of Champions track titles

    By Tim Morris Matawan Regional High School’s Thomas Kalieta and Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) Drake Anzano have assured themselves a special place in their school’s track and field history. Both were winners at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) June 8 held at Central Regional High School. Kalieta, a junior, became the first Huskies sprinter…

  • Matawan Council introduces $11.4M municipal budget

    Matawan Council introduces $11.4M municipal budget

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN – The Borough Council has introduced an $11.45 million budget to fund the operation of Matawan during 2016. “This budget reflects a zero percent increase on the municipal tax rate,” Mayor Joseph Altomonte said. At a special meeting of the Borough Council held on May 31, Altomonte said…

  • Library to host book sale June 11

    Library to host book sale June 11

    The Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will hold a Book Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11 at the library at 165 Main St., Matawan. Book sale proceeds will support the library’s programs and services. An early-bird entry fee of $5 is available for those who want to enter at 9 a.m. There…

  • Aberdeen Economic Business Council Job Fair set for June 2

    Aberdeen Economic Business Council Job Fair set for June 2

    The Aberdeen Economic Business Council, along with the Mayor and Aberdeen Township Council and the Matawan Regional High School Business Academy, are inviting job seekers to take part in the community’s fourth annual Job Fair from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on June 2 at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., just off of Church Street,…

  • County bridge in Aberdeen closes for replacement

    County bridge in Aberdeen closes for replacement

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff writer ABERDEEN – Monmouth County Bridge MA-14 spanning over Matawan Creek on Amboy Avenue and West Front Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic until late 2017 in order to make way for the replacement of the 100-year-old structure. According to a release from the Monmouth County Department…

  • Church social to feature karaoke, ice cream

    Church social to feature karaoke, ice cream

    MATAWAN — First Presbyterian Church of Matawan will host its first annual Karaoke Night and Ice Cream Social from 7-10 p.m. June 3 at 883 Route 34, Matawan. Attendees are invited to try their voices to their choice of karaoke songs while enjoying ice cream, coffee and other treats. The church’s rock bands and soloists…

  • Matawan man pleads guilty in ticket scam

    Matawan man pleads guilty in ticket scam

    MATAWAN- A Matawan resident has pleaded guilty in an alleged ticket scam involving season ticket sales for the New York Giants. John Gorman, 49, of Aberdeen Road in Matawan, pleaded guilty on May 9 to one count of second degree theft by deception after admitting to Ocean County Superior Court Judge Patricia B. Roe that…

  • Matawan looks ahead to conference, state track meets

    Matawan looks ahead to conference, state track meets

    By Wayne Witkowski Boys outdoor track and field teams only need two outstanding athletes like Matawan Regional High School’s Tom Kalieta in the short distance events and David Alston in the jumps to place high in the team standings for the big meets like the Shore Conference Championships May 21 at Central Regional High School…