A Love Letter To Joe From Becky

"The flames still burn, slow and steady, sometimes low, but always ready to leap back into light and warmth."

The Community YMCA Launches Annual Community Campaign on Feb. 6

Community Leaders Come Together to Invest in Kids & Neighbors

Exhibitor Opportunities Available at Aberdeen Health Fair

A limited number of exhibitor opportunities are available at the inaugural Aberdeen Township Health and Wellness Fair on Sat, Apr. 6.

Join Forces with the Y to Strengthen Kids & Families

The Community YMCA Announces Annual Campaign Launch on Feb. 6

YMCAs Announce Community Relief Initiative at Dr. King Event

Free Facility Access and Child Care Relief Offered to Families Affected by Government Shutdown

YMCAs of Monmouth County to Host 30th Dr. King Event on Jan 21

Annual Commemoration Celebrates Civil Rights Leader, Recognizes Student Essay Winners & Encourages Community Service

Aberdeen Provides List of Prohibited Recycling Items

Aberdeen Township would like to remind residents that certain items should not be placed in their recycling bins.

The Community YMCA Encourages Support for Holiday Gift Drive

Annual Gift Drive Spreads Cheer to Local Families in Need

Aberdeen Township Honors James Dolan for AED Donanations

Aberdeen Township honored Janet Fund Board Member James Dolan for his efforts to secure two AED's for township organizations.

Matawan Day Is Saturday, Oct. 13

Annual fall festival and celebration of all things Matawan held on Main Street at the Santander Bank from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

'A Night of Inspiration Gala’ Raises $170,000 to Support Families

The Community YMCA Benefit Honors OceanFirst CEO Christopher D. Maher & New Jersey Natural Gas

Old Bridge YMCA To Hold Pickleball Tournament

Two-day tournament is open to the community

Aberdeen Introduces Mobile App for Service Requests and More

Aberdeen has introduced MyAberdeen, a free mobile app for residents to obtain information on news and events, and submit service requests.

Matawan/Aberdeen: Thank You For Reading Patch!

As your local Patch editor, I'm proud to cover this area, and I want to personally thank you for reading our news coverage.

Town-Wide Aberdeen Day Festivities Slated for September 29

Aberdeen Day 2018, will take place on Sat., September 29, featuring events at Matawan Regional H.S. and additional locations around town.

OceanFirst CEO & New Jersey Natural Gas to be Honored at Y Gala

"A Night of Inspiration" on Sept. 28 to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Families

Woman Lost Wedding Ring At Matawan Train Station

A local woman said she thinks her wedding ring fell off at the Matwan-Aberdeen train station. Can you help?

Aberdeen Day to Offer Free Autograph Signings by Pro Athletes

Free autograph signings by former professional athletes will be part of the Aberdeen Day festivities on Sept. 29.

NY/NJ Baykeeper Opens New Matawan Headquarters

The nonprofit organization celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Matawan this past Thursday, August 30.

Share Your Love Of Matawan-Aberdeen: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community and help keep people informed on local happenings.

Charity Softball Game featuring WFAN and Aberdeen-Matawan Police

The Aberdeen & Matawan Police will challenge WFAN Sports Radio in a charity softball game to benefit Darrell Rogers, Jr. Aug 25.

Aberdeen Township to Host Backpack Giveaway & BBQ on August 25

Aberdeen Township will host a Backpack Giveaway & BBQ on Saturday, August 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Midland Park.

Old Bridge YMCA to Celebrate Welcoming Week

A celebration of diversity in our communities

Aberdeen Marks Grand Opening of Sea Walk at Cliffwood Beach

Taken together with reimagined Veterans Park, reconstructed Sea Walk creates a unified recreational infrastructure at beachfront

Aberdeen To Hold National Night Out Concert & Car Show August 7

The Aberdeen Township Police Department will mark the 34th annual National Night Out with a Summer Concert and Car Show on Tues, August 7.

Entangled Humpback Whale Struggles To Survive In Raritan Bay

The State Police, Coast Guard and federal govt. are all working together today to save a Raritan Bay humpback entangled in lines and buoys.

Aberdeen to Present Independence Day Fireworks & More on July 7

Aberdeen will present Independence Day fireworks and kids activities on Sat., July 7 at 6 pm at Veterans Memorial Park in Cliffwood Beach.

Aberdeen to Present Free Movie in the Park, "Moana" June 30

Aberdeen will present a free movie in the park featuring “Moana” and a Hawaiian Luau dance show on Sun., June 30 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2018 Aberdeen Day Event

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for area businesses and groups for the 2018 Town-Wide Aberdeen Day event on Sat,, September 29

Summer 2018 Kayaking Tours From NY/NJ Baykeeper

The group is offering guided kayaking tours in Woodbridge, Matawan, Keyport, Swimming River and more. The full schedule:

Recycling Is Up By 93% In Aberdeen Township

Recycling is up by 93 percent in Aberdeen Township.

Aberdeen Mayor and Council Call For State to Investigate JCP&L

Aberdeen Township's Mayor and Council have called for the State to investigate JCP&L over recent outages and communications issues.

Aberdeen Township to Host Paper Shredding Event

Aberdeen Township will host a Paper Shredding event on Sat., May 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building.

Volunteers Sought for Cliffwood Beach Clean Up on April 21

Volunteers are urged to participate in Clean Ocean Action’s Annual Spring Beach Sweep on Saturday, April 21, at Cliffwood Beach.

3 Reasons To Be Patch Mayor Of Matawan-Aberdeen

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to sound the alarm about events and issues in your town.

Boat Capacity Plate - Know Before You Go!

Learn about why the Capacity Plate is so Important

Aberdeen Named To NJ Top-100 Safest Cities List

Aberdeen placed 85th in the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s annual rankings of the Top-100 Safest Cities to Live in NJ.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In South Amboy in Middlesex County

A winning lottery ticket was sold at South Amboy Deli & Subs in Middlesex County, just beyond the Bayshore.

Aberdeen Advises Water Off On RIverdale Drive

Officials announce water is being shut off on Riverdale Drive for several hours.

Aberdeen Park Among Honorees For County Planning Merit Awards

Veterans Memorial Park improvements in Aberdeen turned an underutilized parcel into an active recreation area.