MATAWAN-ABERDEEN VOL 3, NO 3
CHAMBER CONNECT
A Publication for the community of Matawan & Aberdeen
The Matawan Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we are once again assisting the Economic By Cathy Zavorskas, Community Engagement Coordinator – Borough of Matawan Business Development CommisThere is something nostalgic zations still participate in the to have as many organizations sion of the Borough of Matawan about parades. They have become parade each year. Veterans, as possible represented and has with the 3rd Annual Blues & a mainstay in our culture as town organizations, the local reached out to several already. Cruise Car Show in Matawan. All we use them to celebrate holi- chamber of commerce, busi- At a time when there is such are welcome to stroll down Main days, bowl games, and cham- nesses, musical groups, fancy discourse, and instability in the Street from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on May pionship teams. In Matawan, cars, and entertainers contin- world, we need parades like Ma29th to enjoy the vintage cars, jazz the Memorial Day parade has ue to be a part of the event. I tawan’s to remember and honor music, vendors, and variety of been a tradition since it originated walked as a Brownie and with our veterans, our service men food from local restaurants and in 1959. It was first organized by my sports teams while growing and women, their bravery, their food trucks. A limited number a newly formed committee, the up. When I wasn’t marching, I sacrifice, their duty to country. of vendor spots are available Matawan Parade Committee was watching the parade right We invite you to come to Main for crafters and resellers. Visit comprised of representatives from on the corner of Park Ave and Street on Monday, May 27th our website at macocnj.com or the American Legion Post 176, Main Street with my parents or at 11 am to watch, wave, and call 732-290-1125 if interested VFW Post 2218, Matawan Fire family friends, proudly waving cheer all our veterans, Grand in a spot. There is no rain date, Department, and the Matawan the flag, clapping, or cheering Marshal Lonnie White, and all so let’s hope for good weather. First Aid & Rescue Squad. Al- on all that passed by. My grand- the marchers who are there to The MACOC Annual General though the parade committee children come now, the fourth honor the day. There is something Meeting was held on April 9th at was eventually replaced in later generation, to watch and march. nostalgic about parades and with the Woman’s Club of Matawan years by the Recreation ComThis year, as we celebrate the your presence, this 65th year with record attendance. We mission, their legacy lives on. parade’s 65th year, the Recre- will be a memorable one for all. would like to thank DiBari’s, Many of the initial organi- ation Commission would love Panini Bistro, Main Street Donuts and Brew Coffee for their generous donation of lunch. The Chamber will also be holding its regularly scheduled networking events during May with a luncheon on May 7th at El Rinconcito and an after-hours event on May 21st at OceanFirst Bank. Welcome to our newest members who joined the Chamber last month: The Brand of Me-Cliff Moore, The Canna Bar, Grand Marquis, Hermes Expo Int’l., The Italian Guys, Postmark Plus, and Project Journey.
MAY 2024