Aberdeen Township Neighborhood Watch

06/05/2026

🚲 Attention Aberdeen Residents! 🚲

Starting July 20, 2026, enforcement will begin on updated e-bike regulations across New Jersey. Please be aware of the new rules to stay safe and legal:

✔️ License required
✔️ Registration required
✔️ Liability insurance required

❗ Riders under 15 are prohibited
❗ Speed modifications are illegal

These laws apply to all e-bike classes—know before you ride!

For full details and registration information, visit: https://www.njmvc.gov

Stay informed by signing up for NJMVC e-bike updates here: https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike.htm

If you have any questions, please contact our Traffic Safety Unit at 732-566-2054 ext. 219.

Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone! 🚓💙

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

🚨🚨🚨Updated-Roadway is open, full press released pending.🚨🚨🚨

Traffic Alert – Serious Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation

The Aberdeen Township Police Department, in conjunction with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 35 Southbound and Cliffwood Avenue.

Due to the ongoing active investigation, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has closed:

State Highway 35 Southbound at County Road
State Highway 35 Northbound in Keyport Borough

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Significant traffic delays are expected.

Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available and roadway conditions change.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

04/17/2026

ATTENTION!!!

FULL ROAD CLOSURE - OLD BRIDGE MATAWAN ROAD (CR516)

Location: Bridge over Lake Lefferts
Between: Lakeridge Drive & Miriam Drive

Schedule:
Start Date: On or about Thursday, April 16, 2026
Duration: Approximately to May 1, 2026 (weather permitting)

Project:
Bridge Repair, under the direction of Middlesex County.

Road Closures:
Old Bridge Matawan Road (CR516) will be closed to thru traffic.

Please follow posted detour signs and consider using an alternate route.

Expect Delays. Drive Safely.

Contact for Questions/Concerns:
Middlesex County Engineering Department
Tel: 732-745-3994

04/14/2026

The Aberdeen Township Police Department will be participating today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Goal: Zero high-visibility traffic safety detail, alongside with law enforcement agencies throughout the State of New Jersey.

This enforcement detail will focus on distracted driving, one of the most preventable causes of serious crashes and fatalities on our roadways. As part of the national Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign and the broader Goal: Zero initiative, officers will be actively targeting drivers who are not fully attentive behind the wheel. The use of handheld devices continues to be a major contributing factor in crashes, often resulting in severe or fatal outcomes.

This detail is dedicated to the memory of Paul Miller Jr., who was tragically killed on July 5, 2010, by a distracted tractor-trailer driver in Pennsylvania. Following his death, his mother, Eileen Miller, became a leading advocate for roadway safety. Her efforts led to the passage of “Paul Miller’s Law,” signed in June 2024, which bans the use of handheld devices while driving in Pennsylvania.

On April 14th and throughout the month of April, law enforcement agencies across New Jersey and Pennsylvania are working together to reduce distracted and dangerous driving behaviors that put everyone at risk.

Put the phone away. Stay focused. Arrive safely.

04/08/2026

The Water Department will begin flushing fire hydrants in the Cliffwood section this week

This process will continue throughout the entire Township over the next approximately 6 weeks, with work expected to be completed around the week of May 11th.

⚠️ What to Expect:
Residents may experience temporary low water pressure or minor water discoloration during flushing.

Helpful Tips:
If you notice discoloration, run cold water until it clears before use.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and improve our water system.

03/17/2026

🍀🚓 Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Aberdeen Township Police Department! 🚓🍀

As we celebrate this festive day, remember to have fun responsibly. If you're celebrating with friends and family, please don’t drink and drive. Your safety and the safety of others is our top priority.

🎉 Enjoy the festivities, stay safe, and make wise choices. If you need assistance or a sober ride home, don’t hesitate to call us or a local ride service.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀💚

03/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 9, 2026

Reported Threat at Matawan Regional High School Deemed Not Credible

Earlier this afternoon, the administration of Matawan Regional High School reported receiving a threatening phone call to the school’s main office.

Upon receiving the report, the School Resource Officer (SRO), along with school district staff, immediately placed the high school in lockdown. Out of an abundance of caution, lockdown procedures were also implemented at all schools throughout the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.

Officers from the Aberdeen Township Police Department’s Patrol and Detective Divisions responded and initiated a thorough investigation. Officers from surrounding law enforcement agencies assisted by maintaining a presence at each school while lockdown procedures remained in place.

Assistance was provided by the Matawan Borough Police Department and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, whose officers helped maintain security at school locations during the incident.

Based on the findings of the investigation, the reported threat was determined not to be credible.

The safety and security of students and staff remain the highest priority. All threats are taken extremely seriously and are investigated without delay. Anyone found responsible for making threats against our schools will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The Aberdeen Township Police Department will continue to maintain a presence at school buildings to ensure the ongoing safety of students and staff.

We appreciate the community’s patience, vigilance, and cooperation during today’s response.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Aberdeen Township Police Department Detective Division at 732-566-2054 ext. 707.

Chief Matthew Lloyd
Aberdeen Township Police Department

02/09/2026

01/23/2026

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