Borough of Matawan, Office of Emergency Management

02/21/2026

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring a significant winter storm forecasted to affect our area beginning tomorrow morning into Monday, February 23rd. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area in effect from 10am Sunday, February 22nd through 6pm Monday, February 23rd. Current forecasts indicate snowfall amounts anywhere between twelve and twenty-four inches with blizzard conditions. Snowfall rates near 2” per hour are possible with wind gusts up to 55mph which will lead to very difficult to impossible travel conditions.

Please remember that there is no parking on any Borough street when snow covered. Borough Ordinance also mandates the clearing of sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen. Any untreated surfaces will freeze and become slick.

In the event power outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are encouraged to report their outage to JCP&L by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firsenergycorp.com, or by texting “OUT” to 544487.

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and provide updates if necessary. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. If traveling is absolutely necessary, please use extreme caution and be safe!

01/23/2026

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management and the Matawan Police Department are currently monitoring a significant winter storm forecasted to affect our area beginning tomorrow evening into Monday, January 26th. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area in effect from 7pm Saturday, January 24th through 1pm Monday, January 26th. Current forecasts indicate snowfall amounts anywhere between six and sixteen inches and potential ice accumulation of 0.1-0.3 inches. Snowfall rates near 1-2” per hour are possible during the daytime period Sunday.

In addition to the potential major winter storm, dangerous cold is expected beginning this evening and continuing through next week. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for our area beginning tonight. Dangerously cold wind chills in the single digits or below zero are expected for several consecutive nights. Prolonged exposure to these cold temperatures could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Please remember that there is no parking on any Borough street when snow covered. Borough Ordinance also mandates the clearing of sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen. Any untreated surfaces will freeze and become slick.

In the event power outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are encouraged to report their outage to JCP&L by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firsenergycorp.com, or by texting “OUT” to 544487.

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management and the Matawan Police Department will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and provide updates if necessary. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. If traveling is absolutely necessary, please use extreme caution and be safe!

12/26/2025

The Matawan Office of Emergency Management and the Matawan Police Department are currently monitoring an approaching winter storm that is forecasted to impact our area beginning later this afternoon into Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with possible localized amounts of 10 inches is possible. The potential for snowfall rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour exist for this evening into Saturday morning. Such white-out conditions may severely impact travel.

Please remember that there is no parking on any Borough street when snow covered. Borough Ordinance also mandates the clearing of sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen. Any untreated surfaces will freeze and become slick.

The Matawan Office of Emergency Management and the Matawan Police Department will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and provide updates if necessary. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Please use caution when traveling and be safe!

10/11/2025

07/29/2025

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management delivered instruction of a Rope Rescue Certification course to five officers from the Matawan Police Department’s Advanced Services Unit (ASU) and five members of the Matawan Fire Department. The three-day course started with a four-hour lecture, followed by two days of practical training. Trainees participated in 16 hours of knot tying, assembly of mechanical advantage systems, rappelling, and a simulated rescue. Congratulations to the participants for completion of their certification!

06/20/2025

After last night’s storm, multiple areas within the Borough are still without power. JCP&L crews are actively working to restore power. Please continue to report your outage directly to JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 or online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Due to downed power lines, Rt. 79 is closed from Mill Road & Wilson Avenue to County Route 516 (New Brunswick Ave./Broad St.) Please plan an alternate route and use extra caution while driving as traffic signals remain out at the following intersections:

- Rt. 516 and State Highway 79
- Broad Street and Rt. 34
- Broad Street and Church Street
- Matawan Avenue and Ravine Drive
- Rt. 34 and Middlesex Road/Fierro Avenue
- Ravine Drive and Cross Road/Aberdeen Road

We will continue to provide updates as we receive them. Thank you for your patience.

06/14/2025

The Shark Run 5K is underway as of 8:30am. For the safety of the participants, the following roads are closed until the conclusion of the event at approximately 12pm. Jackson Street from Fountain ...

06/14/2025

This is a message from the Matawan Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management: Today, Saturday, June 14th, Main Street Donuts, in conjunction with the Matawan Economic Development ...

05/23/2025

Please be advised that Main Street, from Route 34 to Broad St. at Memorial Park, will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, May 24th, from 10:00 am until approximately 1:00 pm for the Borough's Memorial ...

03/24/2025

The Matawan Department of Public Works will begin high-velocity flushing of the water distribution system through fire hydrants on Monday, March 24, 2025. Department personnel will flow hydrants ...

02/08/2025

The Matawan Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring a winter weather event forecasted to affect our area beginning this evening into tomorrow, Sunday, February 9th. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area. A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain may lead to icy road conditions and hazardous travel. Snow and sleet accumulations of 2-3+ inches is forecasted for our location. Ice accumulation of .01 to .10 inches is also possible with this storm.

Please remember that there is no parking on any Borough street when snow covered. Borough Ordinance also mandates the clearing of sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen. Any untreated surfaces will freeze and become slick.

The Matawan Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and provide updates if necessary. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Please use caution when traveling and be safe!

01/28/2025

Middlesex Road northbound from Rt. 34 to Tara Drive is closed due to a water main break. Please use alternate route.