MESSAGE FROM DEANA GUNN COUNCIL PRESIDENT

We’ve had a busy spring around the Borough. I will share some highlights of the two departments I am the liaison to, police and economic business development.

First, for the police, we had a very successful coffee with a copy on May 6th at Starbucks in Matawan, and we thank them for hosting. Many stopped by and spoke with the men and women of the police force. Community policing is a priority for the department and the Borough, and several events are planned throughout the year. Next up, we hope you’ll stop by the annual Aberdeen versus Matawan PBA softball game on June 24th at 7 pm at Oak Shades. Secondly, we are proud to celebrate Ptl. Lyndsay Merola for coming in first place in the New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement firearms competition, beating out twenty other counties! As it relates to Economic Business Development, earlier in May, the Mayor,

Councilmen Livesey, Russell, and I attended the annual Aberdeen Matawan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and celebrated the 55th anniversary of the Chamber. It was a wonderful night that spotlighted many of our businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers that made it all happen. We were honored to recognize one of our residents, Jay LoBosco, for his time, energy, and presence with the Spirit of Matawan Award for his time and dedication to the Economic Business Development Commission and his efforts in bringing Blues and Cruise to downtown Matawan. Celebrating the many people who make our community so wonderful was a wonderful night!