2022 MATAWAN TURKEY TROT PLAQUE PRESENTATION

On Tuesday, March 7th, at a Matawan Council Meeting, Councilwoman Stephanie Buckel, liaison to Recreation, and Mayor Joe Altomonte presented the 2022 Turkey Trot sponsorship awards. The Turkey Trot sponsorship program allows the Matawan Recreation Commission to invest the net proceeds from its 5k Turkey Trot race back into the community through its beautification program. The Recreation Commission is very proud of the contributions it makes to beautifying Matawan and values the continued support received from local and corporate business sponsors whose generous sponsorships facili-

Commission’s motto has been to beautify one park at a time. Over the course of several years, the Commission has had the opportunity to add custom banners to Main Street and Clinton Street Park, replace a tree at Terhune Park, update the Canoe Station at Lake Lefferts, add a gazebo to Hourihan Field, replace benches and install a chess table at Penniplede Park. This year 16 businesses were recognized: T & M Associates, Roadly Logistics, Town Tire Service, Scarlet Reserve, Spring Valley Turkey Farm, Tim Clifton Insurance, Suplee, Clooney, & Company, Mullaney & Asso- ciates, Therapy Enlightens, NJ Spine & Wellness, Law Office of Hanan A. Boulos, Vallee Construction, KP Edgestone Realty, All Around Matawan Aberdeen, Matawan- Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Studio B Matawan Recreation Commission hosted its 16th Annual Matawan Turkey Trot, a 5K Race/Fitness Walk through the historic and scenic streets of Matawan on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 by bringing out families, neighbors and dedicated runners. The 5k has become a staple event in Matawan, always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, that the event now has the distinct recognition as being part of the community’s Thanksgiving tradition. The Borough registered approximately 650 runners and is already looking forward to its 17th Annual race scheduled on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. If any businesses are interested in being a part of the Turkey Trot Sponsorship program, please contact the Recreation Director at recreation@matawanborough.com.