Tag: Matawan
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Independent News Briefs, Sept. 9
The Matawan Borough Council has authorized the promotion of Matawan Police Department Detective Brian Murphy to the rank of sergeant. Police Chief Thomas Falco said Murphy “was the next candidate on the current sergeant’s promotional list after a competitive testing process, governed by local ordinance.” The council members passed a resolution authorizing Murphy’s promotion on…
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Matawan-Aberdeen officials still working on plan to reopen schools
The school reopening plan that will be implemented by administrators in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District remained uncertain as the week began. Administrators were still reviewing the results of a survey parents had been asked to complete and return by Aug. 13. The results of the survey were not available as of Aug. 17. The…
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Matawan-Aberdeen superintendent outlines school reopening plan
Superintendent of Schools Joseph G. Majka has detailed the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District’s plan to reopen schools for the 2020-21 academic year. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the school year, students received a remote (virtual)…
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Matawan targets maintenance of vacant properties in new ordinance
MATAWAN – The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that will place more responsibility for vacant property maintenance on Matawan’s property maintenance officer. “The purpose of this ordinance is part of the borough’s overall plan to make our services and functions more efficient. This ordinance takes the municipal clerk out of the process and keeps…
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Matawan council members adopt $13.4 million budget for 2020
MATAWAN – The Borough Council has adopted a $13.42 million budget to fund Matawan’s operations and services during 2020. The budget will be supported in part through the collection of a $9.12 million local tax levy to be paid by Matawan’s residential and commercial property owners. Property owners will pay an additional $392,821 in a…
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Matawan resident faces federal charges, including tax evasion
A resident of Matawan has been charged with tax evasion, corrupt interference with the administration of the internal revenue laws and failure to file federal tax returns, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Thomas Bertoli, 62, is charged by indictment with three counts of tax evasion, one count of corrupt interference with the administration of the…
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Matawan Recreation Department holds contest to honor veterans, first responders
MATAWAN – What started as an idea to find a safe, creative way residents could honor veterans during a time of social distancing has become the Matawan Recreation Department’s “Paint the Borough Red, White and Blue” contest. The weekly contest will run through July 4. Residents are invited to decorate their home in appreciation of…
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Matawan council members introduce $13.4 million municipal budget
MATAWAN – The Borough Council has introduced a $13.41 million municipal budget to fund Matawan’s operations and services during 2020. Council members introduced the budget on May 19 and set June 16 as the date of the public hearing. The council may vote to adopt the budget following the public hearing. The proposed $13.41 million…
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Beloved Matawan teacher and veteran passes away at 100
MATAWAN – Recognized by his hometown as an esteemed educator, F. Howard Lloyd Jr. of Matawan died at the age of 100 on April 19. Lloyd, who was a World War II veteran, taught at Matawan Regional High School for more than 60 years. His daughter, Elizabeth Lloyd-Kimbrel, spoke on behalf of her siblings, Deborah…
