Tag: Matawan
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Center highlights importance of arts education
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Since 1969, the Arts & Education Center has been a leader in recognizing the need for quality arts education in the public school system. At the Arts & Education Center, arts education is seen as a basic component of every child’s education, and the center helps students get a…
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Woman’s Club of Matawan celebrates 100th anniversary
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN — For the last century, the Woman’s Club of Matawan has been an important part of the local community and has been a prominent supporter and voice for civic betterment. On April 4, the club will hold a celebration to recognize and reflect on 100 years of service…
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Youth soccer teams impacted by new regulations
By Wayne Witkowski Youth soccer tryouts begin in a few weeks, but there will be a far different situation ahead for many returning players and coaches. The U.S. Youth Soccer Association that administers youth programs nationwide announced three months ago that it is changing its age classifications. Instead of going by a school year style…
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Easter Egg Hunt set for March 19 in Matawan
Matawan Borough’s annual Easter Egg Hunt for children age 1-9 will take place at 11 a.m. March 19 at the Matawan Municipal Community Center, 201 Broad St. The rain date is 11 a.m. March 20. Children will have the opportunity to collect candy-filled Easter eggs and get a picture with the Easter Bunny. A contest…
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Referendums pass for HVAC in Matawan-Aberdeen schools
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Voters in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District have passed two referendum questions that approve heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects for classrooms, instructional spaces, public spaces and offices throughout the district. “The district is extremely happy about it passing,” Superintendent Joseph Majka said. “I think it…
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Matawan inviting participants to Memorial Day parade
The Borough of Matawan will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade at 2 p.m. May 29. All veterans and active members of the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to march in the parade. Nominations are now being accepted for the selection of the parade’s grand marshall. Candidates need to be veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and residents…
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‘Shortest’ St. Patrick’s Day parade slated
The sixth annual New Jersey Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Dinner will begin 6 p.m. March 11 at Washington Engine Company, 176 Jackson St., Matawan. March with members of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Pipes and Drums for five minutes and then enjoy a dinner of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes at the…
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Grant will fund improvements to Matawan park
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MATAWAN – Gravelly Brook Park, a more than two-acre site that is located just off Main Street and Route 79, will see some much-needed upgrades and repairs thanks to a $250,000 Monmouth County Municipal Open Space grant. “We had applied for the grant sometime ago and what had happened…
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Kalieta, Zupko earn first-place showings at indoor MOC
Tom Kalieta of Matawan Regional High School and Mike Zupko of Christian Brothers Academy each got a first-place medal and a fourth-place finish at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) Feb. 27 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. Kalieta won the 200 meters in 22.41 and was fourth in the 400…
