Tag: Matawan
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Matawan-Aberdeen school board adopts 2022-23 budget
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education has adopted a $92.27 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2022-23 school year. The budget was adopted in a 9-0 vote by board members during a meeting held April 25. The total tax levy to support the school district’s 2021-22 budget…
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Matawan council seeks grant to continue Burrowes mansion restoration
MATAWAN – The members of the Borough Council have passed a resolution that is aimed at preserving the Burrowes mansion on Main Street. During an April 5 meeting, the council members took action that will result in the submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Historic Trust. According to Matawan officials, in 1993,…
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Matawan-Aberdeen school board introduces 2022-23 budget
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education has introduced a $92.86 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2022-23 school year. The budget was introduced during a meeting held March 28. A public hearing on the budget has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the Lloyd Road…
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Aberdeen Township, Matawan will host Easter egg hunts on April 9
The recreation departments in Aberdeen Township and in Matawan will host separate Easter egg hunts from noon to 2 p.m. April 9. Each event will feature free activities for children. Aberdeen Township will host its event at Veterans Memorial Park near Cliffwood Beach. Children in different age groups will hunt for Easter eggs in 15-minute…
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Aberdeen and Matawan will combine construction departments
Municipal officials in Aberdeen Township and in Matawan have each passed a resolution that will result in the consolidation of what are currently separate construction and zoning departments. Officials said a shared services agreement will combine the personnel and services of each department to better serve residents and business operators in both municipalities. The members…
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Matawan council adopts ordinances to fund improvements
MATAWAN – Members of the Borough Council have adopted two bond ordinances that will fund local improvements in 2022. During a meeting on March 1, Borough Council President Brian Livesey, Councilwoman Stephanie Buckel, Councilwoman Deana Gunn and Councilman Charles Ross all voted “yes” on two separate motions to adopt ordinances 22-01 and 22-02. Ordinance 22-01…
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Matawan artist is winner of Manhattan Arts International ‘HerStory’ 2022
Portrait artist Nanette Fluhr of Matawan has been selected as the winner of Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2022. Fluhr’s oil painting “A Lotus Grows in the Mud” was selected from worldwide entries based on originality, innovation and technical skill; art that has a significant impact on the viewer, inspires contemplation and insight, and transforms individuals,…
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Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District to go mask-optional
Beginning March 7, the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will be mask-optional for students and staff members. District administrators’ decision is in response to Gov. Phil Murphy’s recent announcement regarding New Jersey’s schools and masks during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Murphy announced that masks and…
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Owner of Matawan’s new Brew Coffee Bar puts focus on product
MATAWAN – Brandon Castro, the owner of the new Brew Coffee Bar, believes that through coffee and community, his business can become a hotspot at 133a Main St., Matawan. Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, Castro worked at several cafes in Monmouth County. As a result of lockdowns and restrictions…