Jan. 1 marks a new year and a new leaf, with many people making personal resolutions - exercise more, eat less, save money, etc. More than 45 percent of Americans make a resolution every year, according to statisticbrain.com. Some people vow to live a healthier lifestyle, others promise to spend more time with family, and many say they will try to save money.
As millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives, what could we do right here in Matawan and Aberdeen to make it an even better place to live?
In 2012, we saw several new business sprout up in town, including LoCicero's, Papa Ganache and Hand and Stone Facial Massage and Spa. We celebrated Aberdeen Day and Matawan Day, and we came together as a community in the aftermath of Sandy.
What resolutions are on your list for Matawan and Aberdeen? What is one thing you would improve in 2013?
Tell us in the comment section below or blog about your opinion.
- There have got to be some arrangements that the Mayor and his colleagues can make (maybe a 10 year tax abatement, splitting the cost of a desperately needed Main Street and store front facelift - similar to Main Street in Freehold) with some major business chain or smaller businesses). What efforts have been made to this point? I do not know. I never hear about anything except arguments over changing zoning regulations for certain vacant lots - with no new businesses ultimately taking form there. - I would like my street in Matawan repaved as well, but understand that it will only come at the expense of my increased taxes. I would be willing to wait on that until Main Street is up and running with legitimate profitable businesses that will contribute taxes to the township, making my street repaving affordable in a future township budget. - The train station lots desperately need to be repaved, relined, and beautified. Guests to Matawan feel like they are driving into a demilitarized zone, post bombing. Is this attractive to new businesses and visitors? Absolutely not. - If loitering is still a law on the books in Matawan, the day laborers waiting and adding charm to this demilitarized zone, can be further pushed out of town and therefore out of public view by the Matawan PD.
The garbage disposal in this town has more rules than a cars manual! Make is simpler for people, not everyone has a million dollar home where they can store and segregate garbage so The town finally picks it up. Get rid of jcpl and get pseg here both for electric and for natural gas
I think it's nice to have a pretty town but no will get to enjoy it if they're dead from cancer due to the poor water supply.
I absolutely agree. The train station looks like a war zone and I have heard for years about plans to upgrade the area with no results. In the meantime our property taxes continue to rise, and the area is looking worse and worse. I do feel holding our elected officials accountable for lack of action is long overdue. As for the post office, I too drive miles out of my way to go to one in a different town due to a history of poor service , long wait times, and horrible parking at Matawan. I understand the need for day laborers to seek out work but it is very off-putting to drive by and see them standing outside local businesses. My only other idea is for the Matawan library to become part of the Monmouth County system. I'm not sure if this issue has ever been addressed but I don't understand why as Monm Co residents we can't have access to all the (much nicer) libraries in the county and instead have to work with Middlesex.
the roof sign for one day-to do the roof. That was 28 years ago and "historical" said it would change the look of Matawan-P.S.He had to go around the sign
Is there enough space for two approach lanes and one receiving lane on the two approaches? It needs to have enough stacking space to handle left turns plus a transition area.