MATAWAN-ABERDEEN VOL 3, NO 7
CHAMBER CONNECT
By Linda Martin, Chamber Director As the Summer of 2024 ends and we look forward to a busy season ahead with back-toschool, back-to-networking and community events, we thank our community leaders for the summer activities. The Chamber is also grateful for the continued member support of events at Hyderabad Spice (sponsored by Anchor Care Rehab), the luau at Peaceful Pines, happy hour at MJs, KP Edgestone hosting the Grand Reveal of the Matawan sign at A Salute and the Blues & Cruise car show. A big welcome to new MACOC members Bellazio Collective, Matawan Woodworks LLC, Mikey’s Meats & Tina LoBosco RE agent at KP Edgestone. Watch for the new printed Chamber directory brochure available in Sept. Lastly, sponsor and vendor applications are still being accepted for Aberdeen Day on Sept. 21 (call the Township for an application) and Matawan Day on Oct. 5 (visit the chamber website at macocnj.com or email matawanday@gmail. com). Hope to see everyone at both of these exciting events.
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MATAWAN DAY FALL FESTIVAL 2024 ARRIVES OCTOBER 5TH IN A NEW LOCATION
By Cathy Zavorskas, Director of Community Engagement, Borough of Matawan Day Fall Festival. Regardless of the location and tweaking of its name, the day will be the same wonderful event we have all grown accustomed to experiencing. Before moving to Main Street’s downtown area, Matawan Day began as a food festival in Terhune After over a decade on Main tion at Terhune Park to Hourihan Park in the 1980s through the Street, the Matawan Day Street Field. With its new location comes 1990s. Since then, the festival Festival will move to a new loca- a change to its name – Matawan Continue on page 10
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP SEEKS CRAFT VENDORS FOR ANNUAL ABERDEEN DAY, THE LARGEST ONE YET
Aberdeen Township is gearing up for its highly anticipated “Aberdeen Day” on Saturday, September 21st, at Matawan Regional High School. This year’s event is set to be the largest yet, and the township is actively seeking vendors to participate in this community celebration, which promises to draw thousands of attendees.Vendors will
have a prime opportunity to showcase their goods and services to a diverse crowd eager to explore local offerings. Whether you specialize in crafts, food, or unique services, there’s a place for you at Aberdeen Day. “This is the biggest day of the year here in Aberdeen. It’s a day we all come together as a community and I am truly honored to play a part in it,” stated Deputy Mayor Margaret Montone. One of the day’s highlights is the celebrity autograph signings. Each year, attendees will have the opportunity to get photos or an item of their choosing (limit of 2) signed by star athletes, and this year is no different. This exciting portion of Aberdeen Day attracts over 1000 residents to the gym in Matawan High School. This year we have Giants
Super Bowl Champion Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw, Rangers Stanley Cup Champion Stephane Matteau and three peat Yankee’s World Champion, Shane Spencer. For families, the Kids Zone will be a major draw, featuring an array of food trucks, bounce castles, climbing walls, food eating contests and a variety of games to keep children entertained throughout the day. New this year, there will be a BMX bike show by Dialed In Action Sports. The expanded Kids Zone ensures that there’s something for everyone, making Aberdeen Day a perfect outing for the whole family. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of Aberdeen’s biggest community event of the year. Vendors are encouraged to apply at www. aberdeennj.org to secure their spot in this fantastic celebration.
SEPTEMBER 2024