MATAWAN-ABERDEEN VOL 6, NO 9
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As we move into the fall, we are pleased to welcome several new members to the Chamber and look forward to seeing them become active participants in Michael our business V. Grandi community. We President, welcome SETS Matawan Hybrid TrainAberdeen Chamber of ing Old Bridge Commerce – Ryan Bailey, HomesIn – Heather Sneath. W.O.L.F Gyms Old Bridge – Aldo Patruno, Horizon BCBS – Donna Dave, The Connection, Inc. – George Gremminger, Gems Bagels – Anthony DiCostanzo, Little Light Speech Therapy – Gina Nelli. We are excited to have these businesses and professionals join the Chamber and encourage our membership to connect with them, learn more about their businesses, and support them whenever possible. Our September 1 networking luncheon was held at Aby’s Mexican Restaurant and sponsored by George Veitengruber of Veitengruber Law. George presented “Protecting You and Your Business When the Unexpected Happens: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, and Assets.” The presentation provided valuable information for business owners about protecting themselves and their businesses when facing Continue on page 4
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ABERDEEN YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE
From working in our parks and public spaces to lending a hand at some of Aberdeen’s biggest events, young residents spent another summer making a difference throughout the Township.
Now in its second year, Aberdeen Township’s Clean Communities Initiative once again provided local high school students with paid summer employment and an opportunity to
work directly in the community they call home. Working alongside Township staff, students painted curbs, picked up litter in parks, playgrounds and at the train station, spread fresh mulch at Township playgrounds, and helped maintain public spaces throughout Aberdeen. For many students, the program offered more than a summer job. It was an opportunity to gain real-world work experience, learn teamwork and responsibility, and see firsthand the impact they could have on their hometown. After a successful launch in 2025, the program’s second summer continued to build on that goal while helping Continue on page 15
FALL USHERS IN GREAT COMMUNITY EVENTS IN MATAWAN
By Cathy Zavorskas, Director of Community Engagement
As October arrives and fall decorations begin to appear, Matawan will once again welcome the colorful season with pole banners and planters along Main Street and festive touches at the Municipal Building garden.
By the time you read this, Matawan Day Fall Festival should have already come and gone, weather permitting, and we hope it was another wonderful day filled with fun and community pride. But there is still plenty to
look forward to this October! The Matawan PBA will hold its 8th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 17, from 1–6 p.m. on Jackson Street by Washington Engine Co. #1 Firehouse. This popular event is an important fundraiser for the PBA, with net proceeds supporting its programs and initiatives as well as local sports, scouting, and events offered by community organizations. Oktoberfest offers plenty of food and drinks, live music and, most importantly, a great opportunity to spend time with neighbors and friends. Event details can be found on the Matawan Boro Continue on page 6
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MATAWAN ABERDEEN BOE MESSAGE As the school year continues, the Board of Education remains focused on its core responsibilities: providing governance and oversight to support high-quality public education for all students in the district, while being good stewards of public funds. The MARSD Board of Education operates under a hybrid governance model centered on a Committee of the Whole (COW), commonly used by School Boards across New Jersey to support transparency, collaboration, and efficient decision-making. The full Board meets in regularly scheduled public sessions to discuss district business, review updates, and deliberate on recommendations. In addition, the Board has established ad hoc committees to focus on specific, time-sensitive, or complex topics. The benefits of this include: keeping all Board members equally informed and engaged in key decisions and streamlining detailed or technical work outside full Board deliberation. This also helps elected Board members provide community input into matters surrounding policy, finance, facilities, and programs. Each committee of up to four members presents its findings
and recommendations directly to the full Board during COW meetings, maintaining transparency through public discussion at those meetings. This model allows for more Board participation and informed decision-making for all members. It also supports the Board’s current dynamic, which is collaborative, cordial, amicable, transparent, and focused on both immediate needs and long-term district priorities. A second monthly meeting, called the Regular Action Meeting, is where action will take place on agenda items. Sometimes, action will be required on time-sensitive matters at the COW. Visit the BOE page at marsd.org to view the meeting schedule, date, time, and location. Any changes to the schedule must be posted publicly in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. As always, thank you for your continued support.
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MATAWAN MAYOR ALTOMONTE MESSAGE In September, I had the solemn privilege of speaking at our 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service. Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the lives tragically lost Matawan Mayor that day and to reflect Joseph Altomonte on the bravery of the first responders who rushed toward danger. It is a time to remember the unity and kindness that carried us forward after such a tragedy, and to recommit ourselves to extending compassion to one another. I am deeply grateful to all of our first responders, the
men and women of the Matawan Police Department, our Fire Department, and First Aid, for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our Borough. As we head into fall, there is much to look forward to, including our beloved seasonal traditions: Boo-tacular, the Turkey Trot, and our Holiday Celebrations. As the weather and seasons change, I remind all residents to follow the Borough’s social media and check the Recycling Calendar for leaf pickup schedules and other important notices. Please also make sure you are signed up for emergency alerts. You can do so by texting our zip code, 07747, to 888777. As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns, and I hope to see you at an upcoming event!
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unexpected financial and legal challenges. On September 22, we held our annual Tailgate After-Hours Event at Stewart’s Rootbeer of Matawan, sponsored by George Gremminger of The Connection, Inc. These informal events are a great opportunity for members to step outside the traditional business setting, meet other Chamber members, and build relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. One of the biggest events on our fall calendar is just around the corner: the Matawan Day Fall Festival, taking place Saturday, October 3, from noon to 5 p.m. on Main Street in Matawan, with a rain date of October 4. Matawan Day is one of the Chamber’s signature community events, bringing together residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors for an afternoon of entertainment and family fun. This year’s event will feature live music and entertainment, nearly 200 vendors, food trucks, a Beer & Wine Garden, broadcast booth, inflatables, Kidz Corral, contests, and much more. It is a wonderful opportunity to get out, support local businesses, and experience
everything our community has to offer. I encourage everyone to come down to Main Street, bring the family, and enjoy the day. Looking ahead, the Chamber will host our next After-Hours Event on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at C1 Farms. These events continue to be an important part of our Chamber calendar because they provide our members with opportunities to network, develop new relationships, exchange ideas, and learn more about the businesses that make up our membership. Fall is always an exciting time in Matawan and Aberdeen, and I look forward to seeing our members, residents, and friends of the Chamber at Matawan Day and our upcoming events. Michael V. Grandi President, Matawan Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Last month, Aberdeen Township once again partnered with the New Jersey Division of Taxation to bring Property Tax Relief Filing Assistance directly to our residents, and Aberdeen Mayor the response was incredible. Greg Cannon Last year, more than 80 residents attended this event. This year, more than 200 residents came through our doors for help with their Senior Freeze, ANCHOR, and Stay NJ applications. Seeing that turnout is exactly why we bring programs like this to Aberdeen. I had the chance to speak with many residents throughout the day, and I know these applications can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here, to bring the right people directly to our community, help answer your questions, and make the process a little easier. With such a large turnout, the wait was longer than any of us expected. Thank you to everyone for being so patient and
understanding. I also want to thank our local Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn and her staff for helping us organize such a great event for our mutual constituents. Most of all, thank you to the representatives from the New Jersey Division of Taxation. They spent hours sitting one-on-one with residents, answering questions and helping people complete their applications. With attendance more than doubling from last year, it’s clear how valuable this service is to our community. We’re already looking at how we can work with the Division of Taxation to accommodate even more residents in the future. At the end of the day, that’s what local government should be about, helping our neighbors and making it easier for you to access the services and benefits available to you. Thank you for coming out, and please know that we’re here to help. Mayor Greg Cannon Aberdeen Township
Meet Cathy Zavorskas • Lifelong Aberdeen Resident • Aberdeen Homeowner since 1992 • With husband, Peter, raised five children in Aberdeen • Director of Community Engagement, Matawan Boro • Patient/Family Advisory Council, Bayshore Med. Ctr. • Past Pres., Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education • Past Pres., Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Comm. • Past Pres., Matawan-Aberdeen Historical Society • Past Parish Council, St. Benedict Catholic Church
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DEPUTY MAYOR HIRSCH MESSAGE FALL USHERS IN GREAT COMMUNITY We ’ r e a l w a y s looking for ways to make everyday services a little more convenient for our residents, and this October, we’re bringing the New Jersey Motor Vehicle ComAberdeen Deputy mission directly to Mayor Aberdeen, not once, Arthur Hirsch but twice. T he N J M VC Mobile Unit will first visit the Fiorendo Sigismondi Community Center in Cliffwood on Tuesday, October 13, followed by a second visit to Aberdeen Town Hall on Tuesday, October 27. Both events will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you’ve been putting off a trip to the MVC, this is a great opportunity to take care of several services without having to leave town. The Mobile Unit can assist residents with REAL ID, driver’s license renewals, non-driver IDs, and initial permits by appointment. Walk-up services have also included registration renewals, duplicate titles, license plate surrenders, and handicap placards. Appointments are required for certain services and space will be limited. We’ll
announce appointment registration information on the Aberdeen Township website and our social media pages in early October, so please stay tuned if you’re interested in securing a spot. We know how busy everyone’s schedules can be and that a trip to the MVC isn’t always the easiest thing to fit into the day. That’s why bringing services like this directly into our neighborhoods is important. I’m especially happy that we’re able to offer two locations this time, one in Cliffwood and one at Town Hall, giving residents two opportunities to take advantage of the Mobile Unit. I hope you’ll take advantage of this convenient service right here in Aberdeen, and be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media pages for appointment information in the coming days.
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By Cathy Zavorskas, Director of Community Engagement Continued from page 1 PBA Facebook page. Later in the month, the Matawan Recreation Commission will host its Halloween Boo-tacular on Friday, October 23, from 6–8 p.m. at a new location, the Matawan Municipal Building Gazebo Lawn at 201 Broad Street. Normally held in Terhune Park, this year’s event is moving while the final stage of the park renovation is completed. The Municipal Building grounds and gazebo will be transformed with Halloween dec-
orations and lights to create a festive setting for the evening. Families can look forward to Halloween-themed games, music, dancing, a costume contest and trick-or-treating along our special “Treats Lane,” where local businesses will be handing out candy and goodies. The Recreation Commission will also provide trick-or-treat bags for children while supplies last. We hope you’ll join us for these community traditions as we celebrate another beautiful fall season in Matawan!
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WANT TO RAISE YOUR SAT SCORE 100 POINTS? HERE’S THE WORK IT TAKES By Paul Pscolka A 100-point SAT increase sounds modest until a student sits down to earn it. It is a meaningful goal, and it rarely happens simply because a student signs up for another test. I was reminded of that in class recently. A student hoping to raise their score by 300 points arrived without having done any of the assigned work. I understand the appeal of a big goal, but the score a student wants and the work a student completes must eventually meet. Consider a 1520. College Board places that score at the 99th percentile among students who take the SAT. Everyone wants a 1520, but how many are willing to work harder than 99% of their peers? This October, Mishkaat, Jeff and I each began a nine-week SAT course. Every week, students will attend a two-hour class and complete a practice test plus one reading and writing drill and one math drill. Those assignments take
roughly three hours, bringing the weekly commitment to at least five hours. For a student aiming to gain 100 points, I recommend allowing another hour or two for review. That means planning on six to seven hours of focused work each week, including class. The exact amount will vary with the student’s starting score and the skills that need attention. The review is where the magic happens. After each test and drill, students should record every missed or guessed question. Was the cause a missing concept, a misread sentence, a rushed calculation or a timing decision? Then they should learn the correct approach and solve the problem again without looking at their notes. No schedule can promise 100 points. But students give themselves a much better chance when they do the assignments, study their mistakes and return the following week knowing something they did not know before. Need guidance? Book a free 15-minute consultation with me: https://www. ivymasters.com/free-consultation/
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MATAWAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MATAWAN RECREATION LAUNCH CHRISTMAS ANTIQUES FLEA MARKET MATAWAN — The Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation will host the first Christmas Antiques Flea Market on Saturday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Matawan Borough Hall and Gymnasium, 201 Broad Street. The indoor market will feature vendors selling vintage and antique holiday items: glowing blow molds, glass ornaments, ceramic Christmas trees, bubble lights, cardboard putz villages, vintage Santas, holiday tins, plus much more. Admission is a $5 donation at the door, and parking is free. The event follows a busy year for the Historical Society, which sold out its 1916 Shark Attack 110th Anniversary Tours in
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REFORMED CHURCH HOME: OCTOBER RENEWAL RECOVERY, RESPITE AND A FRESH START Autumn’s changing colors remind us that a new season can bring fresh possibilities. For guests receiving rehabilitation or respite care at Reformed Church Home, October may mark a time to regain strength, restore energy and look ahead with hope. Rehabilitation may follow a fall, fracture, joint replacement, stroke, illness or hospitalization. Recovery takes patience, and progress may come in small steps: standing more confidently, walking farther or managing daily activities with greater independence. Each step deserves recognition. Our rehabilitation team develops a plan around each guest’s needs and goals. Physical, occupational and speech therapy can support mobility, daily living and communication. Nursing care and medication management help guests adjust to new prescriptions or schedules after hospitalization. Families are partners in recovery. Learning what to expect before planned surgery,
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YOUR VOICE IN TRENTON By Senator Owen Henry
As your state senator, one of my highest priorities has always been fighting for the hardworking families, taxpayers, and students of Old Bridge. Recently, I hosted a Superintendents Roundtable to bring local educational leaders face-toface with the harsh realities of our state’s current fiscal landscape. The central focus of our discussion was clear and urgent: the devastating, ongoing impact of New Jersey’s S2 school funding law. For years, suburban districts like Old Bridge have borne the brunt of a formula that arbitrarily strips away state aid, leaving local property taxpayers to pick up the pieces. It is a system that is fundamentally broken, and it is time for Trenton to hear the truth about what is happening in our community. Old Bridge has faced years of cumulative cuts under S2. Our district has been forced to navigate painful budgetary hurdles— ranging from tightening operational belts and reducing specialized staff to exploring every possible avenue just to maintain
core classroom functions. When Trenton slashes millions of dollars from a performing, responsible district like Old Bridge, the deficit doesn't magically disappear. State leaders expect local property taxpayers to fill the gap. Families who are already struggling with the highest cost-of-living and property tax burdens in the nation are being squeezed even further, simply to keep basic educational programs afloat for their children. This is entirely unsustainable. While suburban districts like ours face continuous state aid cuts, Trenton pours billions into urban districts like Newark with little accountability or progress. Treating suburban communities as cash cows to fund misplaced priorities elsewhere punishes Old Bridge students and taxpayers. Education funding should support students where they live, not play political favorites with zip codes. I will keep fighting in the State House for a fair, predictable formula that respects Old Bridge taxpayers and restores common sense to New Jersey's budget. Senator Owen Henry
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CHECK IT OUT: LIBRARY NEWS! By Kimberly Paone, Library Director, Matawan Aberdeen Public Library This fall, MAPL is partnering with Matawan Borough and Peaceful Pines Residence Memory Care Community to present the Senior and Memory Care Resource Fair. This event will take place on October 21st, from 3:30-6:30pm at the Matawan Municipal Complex. Find the resources, guidance, and connections you need – all in one place – to help you and your loved ones and caregivers navigate the journey of aging. Open to all, free of charge. We also have so many fun and interesting programs scheduled this month. For kids: Pumpkin Painting - Saturday, October 24th, 10am and 12pm Join us in the meeting room for a Halloween story and some painting fun. Open to children of all ages. Registration required. Please register for only one session. Trick-or-Treat in the Library - Friday, October 30th, 10am-12pm We invite our tiniest patrons to drop by the library to trick or treat all around the building. This is a drop-in event open to children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. For tweens and teens:
Tween Decoupage Pumpkins - Thursday, October 29th at 4:30pm We invite our tween patrons to come to the library and add their artistic flair to a pumpkin that will look totally fall-tastic! Open to children in grades 4-6. Registration is required. Spooky Trivia Night – Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm Trivia, prizes, and snacks, oh my! Join us for a frightful night where we will test our spooky smarts for some creepy prizes. Open to patrons in grades 6-12. Registration is required. For adults: Your Health on the Move, Hackensack Meridian Wellness Van - Saturday, October 10th from 11am- 2pm Screening and assessment services will be provided at no cost including: blood pressure screening, glucose testing, visual acuity screening, memory and cognitive screening, overall health, and cardiovascular health. No appointment is necessary. Our full calendar of events can be found on our website: www.mapl.org. Have a question? Give us a call at 732583-9100, stop by, visit our website, or drop us an email at info@mapl.org.
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ABERDEEN YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE Continued from page 1 keep Aberdeen clean and welcoming. “Giving our young people opportunities to work, serve and get involved in their hometown is one of the best investments we can make in Aberdeen,” said Councilwoman Cathy Zavorskas. “They are gaining valuable experience while also building a stronger connection to the community they call home.” That same spirit of service can be found in the Aberdeen Township Public Safety Cadet Program. Working alongside the Aberdeen Township Police Department, cadets gain firsthand experience in public safety and community service while assisting at Township events. From Aberdeen’s 250th Independence Day Celebration to the World Cup Watch Party, cadets have become a familiar presence, helping behind the scenes and learning what it takes to serve their hometown. Earlier this year, Mayor Greg Cannon and the Township Council recognized members of the program during a May Council meeting for their dedication, leadership and service. Special recogni-
tion was given to Patrick Asseng as he prepared to begin his next chapter serving our country in the United States Navy. The contributions of Aberdeen’s young people were visible throughout a busy summer that also brought residents together for concerts in the park, National Night Out, Jazz in the Park and other community events. Whether improving a neighborhood park or helping a Township event run smoothly, these young residents showed the difference that getting involved can make. And while summer may be over, there is still plenty happening this fall. The 2nd Annual Bonfire Bash returns to Cambridge Park on Saturday, October 10, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, featuring inflatables, food trucks and live music. Screaming Broccoli takes the stage at 6:00 PM, followed by the bonfire lighting at 6:30 PM. From a student’s first summer job to a cadet’s experience in public service, Aberdeen continues to give its young people opportunities to work, serve and take pride in the place they call home.
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