MAYOR ALTOMONTE MESSAGE

The summer is upon us, and we have much to look forward to in the Borough! In my administration’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving our parks, I’m proud to announce we recently received two grants to make new improvements at both Penniplede and Clinton Street Parks. We received a $74,000 grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs, which will be put towards redoing the basketball courts and improving the walkway access from Main and Jackson Streets. A grant from the County for $97,000 will allow us to improve parking and access to the park and the Henry Hudson trail. We remain dedicated to creating parks for our community to enjoy!

With the warmer weather finally here, we encourage our residents to enjoy one of Matawan’s greatest natural resources, Lake Lefferts! Whether you’re walking by to admire the view on the way to Main

Street or want to rent a canoe and enjoy time on the lake, I hope you enjoy the view. Boat rentals will begin on Memorial Day weekend and go through Labor Day.

In addition, I hope you’ll join me at Lake Lefferts on July 2nd for our annual firework extravaganza as we celebrate the Fourth of July. This event is always a hit around the lake, with a concert, food, and a spectacular fireworks show ending the evening. It’s an event not to be missed and tons of fun!

As always, if you need anything from me, please don’t hesitate to contact me at joseph.altomonte@matawanborough. com.