Matawan lighting, Santa's arrival a big success       Ifirst want to thank everyone who helped to make the tree lighting and Santa arriving in town a success. With support from local vendors such as Abbate Bakery, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, we were able to have a hot drink and a delicious snack. More ... Police presence needed on Newman Springs Road       Route 520 (Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft has become a daily accident waiting to happen. Driving a school bus on this route for five years has become a daily challenge in traffic safety survival. Rarely do I discharge schoolchildren without a vehicle running through my school bus stop/red safet... More ... Don't forget the wounded Iraq War soldiers       While Americans debate the war in Iraq - many times more bitterly than intellectually - we have forgotten our wounded men and women who are recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other military hospitals around the country. More ... Clifton thanks supporters for her council election       Iwant to thank the residents of Matawan for electing me to the Borough Council. I am delighted that you have shown your faith and confidence by voting for me to represent you. Matawan is a special place, and I want to assure you that the residents, as well as the borough, will always be placed fi... More ... Mother stunned by lack of safety of hygiene products       Irecently stumbled upon a Web site, www.cosmetics database.com. This Web site allows you to enter your product and will tell you the level of toxicity/hazardous ingredients it contains. I was left speechless when I saw the shampoo I use for my kids was such a high level. More ... Annual Turkey Trot, fitness walk are a huge success       On Nov. 24, the MONOC helicopter landed on Hourihan Field with Santa Claus aboard to deliver candy canes to all the kids attending the second annual Turkey Trot 5k & Fitness Walk. This kicked off the second annual event by the Matawan Borough Recreation Commission. More ...