Tag: Mayor Joseph Altomonte
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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 adopts ordinance authorizing new stop intersection
MATAWAN–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance establishing and creating a stop intersection on Crown Place, Sunset Avenue and Edgemere Drive. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said that the intersection has no history of accidents or high traffic. The Traffic Safety Unit of the Matawan Police Department has recommended the adoption of this within ordinance and same has…
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Matawan council introduces $63K bond ordinance for street improvements
MATAWAN–The Borough Council introduced a $63,000 bond ordinance to provide funding for Phase III improvements as part of the Main Street Streetscape Project. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said that the Main Street Streetscape is a project planned to improve the appearance of Main Street. The project started two years ago and Phases I and II have…
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Retired Matawan teacher celebrates his 100th birthday with borough
MATAWAN–More than 70 residents gathered on the front lawn of Howard Lloyd to help the former teacher at Matawan Regional High School celebrate his 100th birthday. Matawan Mayor Joseph Altomonte and Council President Brett Cannon presented Lloyd with an honorary certificate to recognize him for his years of being an educator and serving in the…
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Matawan officials approve street upgrades
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution to award a contractor to perform improvements on Washington Avenue. The contract was awarded to Brennan Brothers Contracting LLC. Mayor Joseph Altomonte explained that the company will perform upgrades that include replacing the water main service, water valves; milling and paving the existing roadway; removing and replacing the existing…
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Matawan council adopts ordinance creating stop sign intersection
MATAWAN–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the borough code to create a stop intersection on Robert Street and Harding Boulevard. Upon the recommendation of the Matawan Borough Police Committee, it is necessary to install traffic control signals, such as stop and/or yield signs for the health, safety and well being of the residents and…
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Matawan enters into shared services agreement with Aberdeen for EMS coverage
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the municipality to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the Township of Aberdeen for daytime emergency medical services. Due to a decrease of service and cost escalation, the council announced that it is desirous of implementing a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with the Township of Aberdeen to…
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Matawan cuts deal with county for Lake Lefferts Dam project
MATAWAN–Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced a renegotiated deal with Monmouth County officials regarding the Lake Lefferts Dam project. The project is a major public works initiative that has stalled since 2011, according to a prepared statement from Altomonte. Improvements to be made in the new deal include dam upgrades, bridge improvements and the raising and reconfiguration…
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Matawan honors NHL player Connor Clifton with proclamation
MATAWAN–While Boston Bruins defenseman and Matawan native Connor Clifton geared up to play in the fourth game of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals on June 3, more than 100 Matawan residents gathered at Toomer Field to watch the game. The residents assembled that night at the park, which is located on Middlesex Road, to watch…