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🌱 Patch AM: Matawan-Aberdeen School District Survey Open Until Sept. 25

And on the Matawan Patch calendar - Watercolor Pencils

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Good morning Matawan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have your say on future Matawan-Aberdeen school improvements and taxes
  • How Matawan's football playoff path could change under new NJSIAA plan

Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Pencils and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matawan-Aberdeen School District Survey Open Until Sept. 25 (patch.com) — Matawan-Aberdeen residents are being asked to complete a district survey that will guide long-range school planning and possible future bond referendum decisions, including potential tax impacts. The school board and superintendent emphasize community input, fiscal responsibility, and assessing all Matawan-Aberdeen school facilities before deciding on any specific projects or costs. Responses will shape priorities for improving student opportunities, safety, and building needs.
   

• 2026-2027 Proposed NJSIAA Football Classifications (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan High School's football team is slated to shift from South Jersey Group 3 to North Jersey Group 3 under the NJSIAA's proposed 2026–2027 classifications, joining Holmdel in the move. The statewide plan, still unofficial, reshuffles many public and non-public programs and could affect playoff paths and rivalries for local Shore Conference teams.
   

📸 Around Matawan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Preschool New Student Orientation Session 1
    David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
    9:30 am
  • Preschool New Student Orientation Session 2
    David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
    12:30 pm
  • Aberdeen Township Planning Board Meeting →
    Aberdeen Township, NJ Calendar, 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen
    6:00 pm
  • Council Meeting - Borough Hall - 7 pm
    Keansburg Boro ugh Hall, 29 Church Street, Keansburg, NJ, 07734, United States
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Driving Miss Daisy →
    Bell Theater at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
    2:00 pm
  • Aberdeen Township Mayor & Council Meeting →
    Aberdeen Township, NJ Calendar, 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for recommendations for appliance repair person.
    Our dishwasher is making strange noises and I think it's a loose spray arm. Looking for recommendations ONLY!!!! (Nextdoor Strathmore I Section)
  • Alternate Ending Beer Co. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Matawan. Apply here.
  • AutoZone posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate – Part Time in Matawan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • REAL ID appointments available at new Jersey Shore site (app.com)
  • Viva Margarita Closes Cliffside Park Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In (dailyvoice.com)

Ok Matawan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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