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title: "News & Updates · Matt Braithwaite for Aberdeen Council"
description: "Press releases, statements, and updates from Matt Braithwaite for Aberdeen Council."
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site: "Matt Braithwaite for Aberdeen Council"
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Newsroom

# News & updates

Statements and updates from Matt Braithwaite’s campaign.

![Matthew Braithwaite addressing the Town Council](https://romulus.northjerseyresearch.com/website-assets/2/4e461b352510c8a373ed3602f79ac930c6991bba33df83c585c0e778e15ad8fb.png)

Post August 27, 2026 By Matthew Braithwaite

## [My Open Letter to Mayor Cannon](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-11)

I am calling on the Aberdeen Township Council and Mayor to join Old Bridge—and, hopefully, other neighboring municipalities—in formally asking Governor Sherrill to address this issue and reform a funding formula that is placing an unfair and growing burden on local taxpayers.

[Read more](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-11)

![Yesterday, I was happy to join our community in supporting local law enforcement for Aberdeen's National Night Out. It was a wonderful evening that brought neighbors, families, and first responders together in a spirit of unity and appreciation.](https://romulus.northjerseyresearch.com/website-assets/2/e820f5eaadfc8b5c6c24386c7b055ad3e825322546cf2ec385d6bfd14c2b5a18.jpg)

Post August 6, 2026

## [Celebrating Community and Coming Together for National Night Out](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-8)

Reflecting on a wonderful National Night Out in Aberdeen, celebrating community, family, and the strong partnership between residents and local law enforcement.

[Read more](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-8)

![Matt](https://romulus.northjerseyresearch.com/website-assets/2/45352f29a655c9570a0fe7793de8d3a1a9a88366cc04c881b752a23ab62afdc5.jpg)

Post August 1, 2026

## [On the Doorsteps: Matt Connects with Neighbors Across Icemeadow, Indigo, Inglewood, and the O Section](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-7)

Matt spent the last week of July meeting residents across Icemeadow, Indigo, Inglewood, and the O section, hearing real concerns about rising taxes and a shared desire to grow our local economy.

[Read more](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-7)

Post July 30, 2026

## [Your Sewer Bill Has Turned Into a Property Tax](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-5)

New Jersey caps municipal property tax levy increases at 2 percent a year. The cap covers the tax levy. It does not cover utility rates, and we've noticed.

[Read more](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-5)

Post July 28, 2026

## [Matthew Braithwaite Hits the Streets, One Doorstep at a Time](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-1)

Matthew Braithwaite, Aberdeen Together's council candidate, has been out knocking on doors across the community, listening to residents and sharing why he's running this election season.

[Read more](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-1)

Post July 28, 2026

## [Aberdeen Tax Watch: Check the Promise Against the Numbers](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-4)

Aberdeen Forward promises stable taxes every election. Aberdeen Tax Watch lets you enter your address and see for yourself how your tax bill has really changed since 2023.

[Read more](https://aberdeentogether.com/news/blog-4)

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**Matt Braithwaite for Aberdeen Council** · Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey

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- Address: Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County, NJ
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