Changing of the Guard in Matawan

The Community, families, Matawan & local area Police, Fire & Safety Departments came together last night to celebrate the promotions in our Police Department. Mayor Buccellato prefaced the swearing in ceremony by giving a biography of each officer highlighting their careers and families. The Mayor also gave a brief history of the Matawan Police Department. It was impressive to learn the disintinguised and decorated history of the Police Officers currently serving Matawan. The Mayor thanked retired Chief Robert McGowan for his years of service to the people of Matawan. We all join the Mayor in wishing Chief McGowan good luck in his retirement.

Upon the completion of the Giving of the Oath to all officers, Chief James Alston, Matawan's 8th Police Chief, thanked the community, his officers, and families for their support.

May God watch over all of our Public Safety people and bless their families for the sacrifices they make.

It was a wonderful night in Matawan.

Matawan Borough Council Mtg 7/1/08 @ 7:30pm

Matawan Borough will hold the first monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30pm at 201 Broad Street. On the Agenda is the Presentation of Oaths to the following members of the Matawan Police Department, James A. Alston will be sworn in as Chief of Police, Jason D. Gallo, Benedict J. Smith III, Patrick Walker, Jeremiah E. Hourihan III are promoted. Michael Pascone will be entering the Police Academy as a Probationary Police Officer. Former Chief McGpwan officially retires on 7-1-08. We wish all of the Policemen the best of luck and may God watch over them as they "protect and serve" us. Chief McGowan, thanks for many years of service to this community. Enjoy your retirement.