Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Virtual Forum For Aberdeen Town Council Election Sept. 30
And on the Matawan Patch calendar - Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray
Good morning Matawan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Virtual forum to question Aberdeen town council candidates Sept. 30
Also on today's calendar: Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virtual Forum For Aberdeen Town Council Election Sept. 30 (patch.com) — Matawan-area voters who live in Aberdeen will soon have a chance to hear directly from their town council candidates during a virtual League of Women Voters forum on September 30. Residents can submit questions in advance and watch Republican Matthew Braithwaite and Democrat Catherine Zavorskas outline their positions ahead of the November 3 election. 
📸 Around Matawan
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Luncheon & Games →
Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
11:00 am - HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Old Bridge High School, 4209 Route 516, Matawan
6:00 pm - Matawan Community Blood Drive →
Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Rd, Matawan
12:30 pm - Memorial - Dine out Night (The Burger Shop)
Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 4207 Highway 516, Matawan
8:00 am - NU LEVEL Grand Opening →
NU LEVEL, 32 Main St, Matawan
3:00 pm - Football vs. Sayreville (Pink Out)
Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 4207 Highway 516, Matawan
6:00 pm - Twelfth Annual Jessica Uveges LoNigro Community Blood Drive →
Old Bridge High School Grade 9 Center/Cafeteria, 4207 County Rd 516, Matawan
8:30 am - Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale, and Snack Shack BBQ! Celebrating 25 Years! →
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 95 Cambridge Dr, Aberdeen Township
9:00 am - Lakeside Dining at Lake Lefferts: Aby's Mexican Restaurant and Acoustic Madness →
Ravine Dr, Matawan
5:30 pm - YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House →
166 Main St, Matawan
10:00 am - Matawan Day 2026 →
Main Street, Main St, Matawan
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
📣 Matawan Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Matawan PatchAM possible:
- Epic Dayz — (732) 952-2400
- Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
- Jersey Medical Care — (732) 707-4100
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry
I was a witness to the accident and made a statement to the police in Marlboro NJ around 12:45-12:50. I am willing to testify for the victim as a... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Old Bridge, New Jersey in Old Bridge. Apply here.
- Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Retail Manager - Overnight Task Team in Sayreville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keyport
- Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 10-12 (nj.com)
Hazlet
- County Will Spray For Mosquitoes Tuesday In Keansburg, Hazlet, Holmdel (patch.com)
- New Jersey adds REAL ID appointment sites in Hazlet, Wallington (wchram.com)
- SPHS Marching Tigers Start Their Season (tapinto.net)
Holmdel
- Historic run headlines N.J.'s cross country's standout performances from Week 2 (nj.com)
- Jerry Garcia Was an Underrated Composer—And This Symphony Proves It (thepopbreak.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
