Tag: Matawan
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Matawan acts to comply with affordable housing requirements
MATAWAN – The members of the Matawan Borough Council have passed a resolution that will secure the borough’s third round of affordable housing compliance. During a meeting on Feb. 1, the governing body confirmed Matawan has met, and will continue to meet, its affordable housing obligations. Ron Gordon, who is the borough’s affordable housing attorney,…
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Composer with ties to Old Bridge, Matawan shares journey in world of music
After decades of musical performances, nationwide tours and collaborative projects, Old Bridge native Colin Bell decided to settle in Matawan to raise a family. The well-traveled composer now operates out of a home studio while teaching band and orchestra in the Old Bridge School District. Bell described himself as the byproduct of Scottish musicians, explaining…
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New council members share their vision for Matawan’s future
MATAWAN – In November, Republicans Melanie Wang and Charles Ross each won their first three-year terms on the Matawan Borough Council. They joined the council in January and now, after a month in office, they have told the Independent they are ready to help start creating a better future for the borough. The Borough council…
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Livesey elected Matawan council president; Ross, Wang join governing body
MATAWAN – The members of the Matawan Borough Council have reorganized for 2022. The governing body’s annual reorganization meeting was held on Jan. 5 at the Matawan Municipal/Community Center. During the meeting, the members of the governing body voted unanimously to elect Councilman Brian Livesey to the position of council president for 2022. Mayor Joseph…
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Matawan hoopsters competing in 2021-22 with an eye on the future
There are many new faces on the 2021-22 Matawan Regional High School boys basketball team, which has started the campaign with losses against talented squads from Marlboro and Holmdel high schools. Junior Colin Haluska is the lone starter back from a team that went 9-5 during the 2020-21 season that was cut short during the…
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Matawan community reaches out to seniors, children with ‘Sending Holiday Smiles’ effort
MATAWAN – In the midst of the 2021 holiday season, Matawan residents are reaching out to their neighbors. The effort includes buying toys for a toy drive and sending letters and greeting cards to senior citizens. Mayor Joseph Altomonte and members of the Borough Council created the community outreach effort, which has been led by…
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State announces indictment of Matawan man for health care claims fraud
Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Tracy M. Thompson have announced that a Bayonne-based chiropractor from Matawan has been indicted for allegedly submitting hundreds of fraudulent claims to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (HBCBS) of New Jersey for health care services he did not perform. Charles B. Boas, 73,…
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Holiday bake sale that benefits children in need returns for 2021
ABERDEEN – After a year lost to the coronavirus pandemic, the community will see the return of an annual holiday bake sale that benefits children in need. The bake sale will be held from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 17, from 1-10 p.m. Dec. 18, and from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at AMF Strathmore Lanes,…
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Ross, Wang elected to three-year terms on Borough Council in Matawan
MATAWAN – Republicans Charlie Ross and Melanie Wang have been elected to serve three-year terms on the Borough Council in Matawan. Election results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office indicate Ross and Wang defeated incumbent Democratic councilmen John Lazar and Nicolas Reeve. According to the election results, Ross led all candidates with 1,559…