Due to health issues, we are suspending the Matawan Advocate until further notice. Now there are some who will be doing a "happy dance" and others who will truly miss us.
To those who are busy doing a "happy dance" we [...]
Matawan Borough Recreation Commission is holding its annual 5K Turkey Trot this Sat. November 28th, Registration 8:30am, Race time: 10am.
With Thanksgiving approaching next week, let's all remember those who will go hungry without our help. If we all donated one can of food, we could help hungry families have a Happy Thanksgiving. Such a small request with such a large need.
Matawan Borough Council meeting tonight at 7:30pm. 
Last night's Council workshop/Regular meeting was uneventful. 
There oughta be a law against a politician electioneering from his/her position as an elected official. But there isn't. Sooooo, we sat and suffered through another Mullaney(I'm so good, pat me on the back) speech from Councilman Mullaney. This began when Councilman Mullaney informed everyone [...] 
Tuesday the Matawan Borough Council meets at 7:30pm for its regular meeting at 201 Broad Street, Matawan. Here are some of the topics up for a vote:
We endorse Andy Lopez and Toni Angelini for Borough Council. This is not a political endorsement, this is based on our observations at Council meetings and in discussions with them. We believe they bring to the table a fresh approach to the needs of Matawan, [...] 
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAM, that is the best way we can describe the last Council meeting. The meeting was going along relatively smooth. Councilman Mullaney asked his 'electioneering questions" regarding the 2009 Budget. Borough Administator, Bill Garafolo, with assistance from Mayor Buccellato answered his 3 questions. In our'" [...] 
We have just learned Matawan Day is rescheduled for Sunday, September 13th, between Noon to 5pm. [...] 
Nothing needs to be said, all who can read this blog remember with heavy hearts. God Bless America and all who serve to keep us free.
Come one, come all to Matawan Day at Terhune Park this Saturday from noon to 5pm! Celebrate Matawan with your family, friends and neighbors. There will be rides, food, fabulous entertainment and much more. What entertainment you ask? How about a fabulous gospel choir, how [...] 
As we sat in the audience the night of the Borough Council Workshop meeting, we were astounded to hear several statements coming from both the dais and the floor at the Open Public portion of this meeting. The usual Borough business was reviewed without incident. [...] 
We're in the money, we're in the money....well not quite. Matawan will receive State Extraordinary Aid to the tune of $105,000. While the Borough requested $200,000., we did receive little more than half. But that's okay we'll take it. It will help reduce the property [...] 
Ironically, someone sent a comment about the Downtown area and the Transit Village to the Matawan Advocate, the night of the Borough Council Workshop meeting. They were asking if any mention of these topics were presented at the Borough Council meeting. Well, the Mayor must [...] 
MATAWAN FIREWORKS
TONIGHT AT 9PM
BEST VIEWING RAVINE DRIVE
Provided by Matawan Borough Recreation Commission.
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In a public service announcement, Mayor Buccellato announced at last night's meeting a case of Swine Flu reported at the Ravine Drive School. The School will be closed until Mon. Anyone having further information, please feel free to comment.' [...] 
The long hot days of Summer will soon be upon us. Well, there will be no rest for our Borough Council. Tough decisions, tougher financial issues, tough problems face our Borough Council. We trust they are up for the challenges, oops, isn't that why we' [...] 
Memorial Day Parade down Main Street begins at St. Clements Church and proceeds down Main St. to Memorial Park. Come to Main St to honor to our fallen heroes and to show your support to our Service Men and Women currently protecting our Country.
It was a packed house at the last Borough Council meeting. Channel 2 News was present to hear homeowners ask the Council for help with their property taxes. Following the Revaluations in Matawan, ordered by Monmouth County, many homeowners had their property assessments raised substantially. Homeowners [...] 
We are greatly saddened to learn the passing of Councilman Joseph Urbano's parents, Jeanette and Salvatore Urbano along with three other members of their family. They were in a fatal car accident this past Saturday.
Paint the Town Purple! 
Tonight's Council meeting will include a vote for an Ordinance to prohibit elected officials from doing work for the Borough for compensation. This is a long time coming. It will be the 3rd reading of this Ordinance and will be voted on tonight. We conclude it' [...] 
A reminder to vote on the Matawan Aberdeen School Budget and for School Board members.
Reconvene Workshop meeting of 3-31-09, tonight at 7pm. It will be followed by another Workshop meeting. After which the Regular Borough Council meeting will be held. A rather ambitious Agenda for one evening. Without political posturing, we look forward to seeing the Workshops move quickly [...] 
This is not an April Fool's Day joke. Although from the size of the increases in property taxes it seems like it.
Thinking about the discussions during the Workshop/Borough Council meetings.
Borough of Matawan Emergency Services will be participating in a funeral procession honoring a fallen American soldier -
ARMY SPECIALIST BRIAN CONNELLY
We urge you to come out and line the streets of Matawan today, March 7, 2009 between 11:30am and 12 noon in support [...]
Fun Fact - Today is the square root of nine.
Tonight will begin with a Borough Council Workshop meeting at 7pm, followed by the Regular Borough Council meeting at 7:30pm. We trust the Council will move forward and no longer delay these items.
Some of the [...]
Review of the Agenda for the Borough Council meeting was pleased to read Matawan is moving forward with the cell tower, a Commodity Resale Agreement with the County of Monmouth, Municipal Assistance/Share Services Agreement with the County of Monmouth, Loan Application to NJ Dept of [...] 
Reportedly a home on Jackson Street, currently being renovated, partially collapsed yesterday, February 10, 2009. Actual cause is yet to be determined. However, based on the extremely high winds it would seem it was a likely cause.
We have been informed the application to rezone the "Big Blue House" from residential to commercial has been denied.
If you care about one of Matawan's historic treasures, you want to attend tonight's Planning & Zoning Board. The Agenda has not been published on the Borough website. Going back in the meeting minutes we found 226 Main St. was to be on the Agenda [...] 
The Agenda for this Workshop meeting includes:
There will be a Special Matawan Borough Council meeting tonight at 6:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to authorize T&M Associates, Borough Engineering Firm, to move forward with application for Matawan's Water Treatment Facilities Improvements through the Economic Stimulus Program.
Tonight's Borough Council meeting will be held at 7:30pm in the Matawan Borough Community Center, 201 Broad Street.
Anyone owning a dog or cat are required to obtain a license annually for their pets. This year is the first year domestic cats must be licensed. The total cost per animal is $11.20. Dogs and cats are required to show proof of current vaccination [...] 
We were pleased to see our Council working together. To that end, Mayor Buccellato had the Borough Engineer review and advise the Council of Federal Simulus Packages available. Council looked favorably on this and voted to go forward. Matawan will be on the ground floor [...] 
The first Workshop meeting for the Matawan Borough Council will be held Tues., 1-6-09 at 7pm. The Agenda has not been published on the Borough website.
New Years Day, noon the Matawan Borough Council will hold its Reorganization Meeting for 2009 at 201 Broad Street. Elected Councilpersons will be sworn in and officially take office. The people have spoken, Tom Fitzimmons and Joe Urbano will join Councilperson Linda Clifton, Councilperson Mike Cannon, [...] 
We would like to share the history of Chanukah with all of you.
Tonight is the last Borough Council meeting of the year. It will be interesting to see just how the majority Council pulls the final card trick on Matawan. How will they be remembered.....as the Democratic majority that had an increasing deficit two years in a [...] 
The Matawan Advocate is happy to join with other bloggers on Monday, December 15, 2008 to make everyone aware of the food shortage at the Community Food Bank. The photo shows a little girl eating what looks like a chocolate chip cookie. Well, it should be [...] 
The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, Main Street, Matawan is accepting food donations for fines this Holiday Season. You can bring any of the following items to the Library which will be donated to the Matawan Aberdeen Food Pantry:
We apologize to those who tried the links for the ELEC Reports previously posted. As you may know.....it didn't work. Here is the website [www.elec.state.nj.us]
Closing arguments on the Big Blue House will be made at the Feb. 2, 2009Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Lakeside Drive matter is carried over until March 2009.
2009 will possibly bring a change in members of the P & Z Board.
Note: P & [...]
The sharks were circling Matawan at last night's Council meeting trying to get a bite of Matawan tax dollars. How could this be, you ask, well let us tell you the events of the frenzy.....
A big THANK YOU to Matawan First Aid and Matawan Fire Department for bringing Santa Claus to Matawan. The Tree Trimming and Santa were just delightful. The children were thrilled. 
Fred Carr, Matawan Borough Administrator resigned. The vote to accept his resignation was as follows: Bunyon, Cannon, Clifton, Mullaney voted yes. Councilman Malley abstained and Councilman Mendes was not present. Contrary to other Blogger's reports, Councilman Malley abstained as Mr. Carr has a family member [...] 
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 is Veterans Day.
A day to remember all those who have served and those who continue to serve our great Country.
Well people if you thought the pre-election Council Meeting was short, the post-election Council Meeting was long and filled with more politicking than any resident could bear. But bear it we did!
It's time to put politics aside and work together to make Matawan the jewel of New Jersey.
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There is a Planning & Zoning Board meeting tonight at 7:30pm at the Matawan Borough Community Center, 201 Broad St. Although there is no information regarding the Agenda for this meeting we believe it pertains to the Big Blue House on Main Street.
Matawan Recreation Commission is holding its Annual Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Registration : 8am, Race time: 10am. Where: Matawan Community Center 201 Broad Street.
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