Letter from the Editor: Happy First Birthday Matawan-Aberdeen Patch

It was a hot, sunny Thursday morning exactly one year ago when the Matawan-Aberdeen Patch site went live.

I was sitting in the on Main Street in Matawan when it happened, and I repeatedly refreshed the page with nervous anticipation, wondering what the local residents would think of .

It seems that area residents are relieved to have someone they can rely on for information , for information , and to . Matawan-Aberdeen Patch has also been commended for our quick , regular attendance of and , and our dedication to on and .

Over the last 365 days, Patch has changed and grown. Our homepage , but our goal remains the same: To make your life ridiculously easy by giving you quick access to the information that is most relevant to you.

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As your local editor, I've tried my hardest to cover the stories . I've earned a reputation for ',' and it is the hope that Matawan-Aberdeen Patch is making a positive impact on the community that keeps me going.

I would like to offer a special thanks to all of our readers and contributors. Your dedication to Patch has been wonderful!

I look forward to continuing to serve the community, and as always I welcome all of your story ideas and constructive criticism. Please always feel free to reach out to me at chelsea.naso@patch.com or at 732-593-7186 (call or text).

What have you grown to love about Matawan-Aberdeen Patch over the last year? And, as we continue to be your community hub for news and information, what would you like to see Patch do better?