We are very proud of the wide range of staff experience and expertise at Matheny, and we love seeing our team members share their knowledge in their professional networks. Please join us in congratulating Matheny's Facilities Manager Melissa Petracca, who participated in a Facilities Roundtable this morning as part of the 16th Annual NJAPPA Spring Conference! The roundtable brought facilities leaders from several institutions together to discuss the importance of frontline success and its impact on overall service quality and and workplace culture. Thank you to Melissa and the entire Facilities team for their amazing work at Matheny!
APPA (Leadership in Educational Facilities)
03/13/2026
Enjoy an afternoon of live theatre and support the Matheny artists tomorrow at the first performance of Plays By People! Get your free tickets now.
Tomorrow is the first performance of Plays By People! Join us for an afternoon of staged readings featuring work by the Arts Access playwrights and performed by actors from Premiere Stages at Kean University.
đź“… Saturday, March 14
⏰ 3:00 pm
đź“Ť Kean University
Liberty Hall Academic Center
1003 Morris Ave Building 2
Union, NJ 07083
🖼️ Plus, join us for a post-event reception and art exhibition in the Liberty Hall Academic Center lobby!
Tickets are free, but registration is required! Find the đź”— below.
03/12/2026
we had a productive day 1 at the conference
03/12/2026
We had a productive day 1 at the conference.
03/12/2026
Matheny is at the conference for the next 2 days in Atlantic City! Our wound care nurse, Marsha Magazzu (pictured here on the left), has 2 workshops on the agenda. She's so excited to share her expertise with the hundreds of , and direct care providers. If you're in the area, visit us at booth 58 to learn more about the many programs and services for the IDD community
03/11/2026
If you haven’t met W. Barry Thomson yet, he is a local historian with a passion for discovering and sharing the hidden stories of the Somerset Hills. After leaving a corporate career in New York, Barry has been engaged with many architectural and local history projects and has been an author and frequent lecturer on those topics.
Barry was born and raised in Peapack-Gladstone in the Somerset Hills area of New Jersey, where his family has deep roots. Over the years, Barry has served as a director, trustee, or officer of several not-for-profit organizations and foundations, and has also been a consultant on various management and corporate governance matters.
Join Barry on March 30 for “The Mathenys: Lives and Legacies of Caring.” Discover the rich history of Matheny, told by someone who saw much of it firsthand, as we kick-off our 80th anniversary celebration.
This event is FREE, but be sure to register ahead to guarantee your spot. Space is limited! Find the đź”— in the comments.
It's International Women's Day! There are so many remarkable women in the Matheny community who inspire us. Today and every day, join us in celebrating their talents and achievements. Tag a Matheny woman you admire below!
03/06/2026
Today is also National !
Thank you so much to all of the incredible employees here at Matheny. Your dedication and hard work are truly what make this organization thrive!
03/06/2026
Happy ! Today is a day that we show appreciation and thanks for dentists.
Dental care is so valuable to the health and wellness of all individuals, but it can sometimes be challenging for individuals with disabilities to find dental clinics that are equipped to handle their specific needs. That is why we are so proud of our dentists and dental center here at Matheny!
Our dentists are dedicated to the oral health of our clients and ensure that they receive equitable care at the Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry, located on our main campus in Peapack. Services at our dental center include both preventative care and restoration and provide our clients with both comfort and dignity.
Huge thanks to our Matheny dentists who show selflessness, devotion, and collaborative leadership every day for the benefit of our patients. We are so lucky to have you on our team!
03/05/2026
Our Operations team is the best! Not only did they clear the snow in record time during both snow storms, but they genuinely care and they work hard to make sure everyone at Matheny is safe, warm and happy!
Pictured from L to R: Hugo Acosta, Paul DeVenezia, John D’Urso, Felix Mushayandebvu, Melissa Petracca, and Arlyn Fontanilla
Not pictured here, but they certainly deserve credit for their work during the snow storms and beyond: Israel Cordova, Tizazu Alamrew, Victor Laggini amd Jim Campoli
We're also celebrating by highlighting two women: Melissa Petracca and Arlyn Fontanilla. These extraordinary women are strong leaders in a male dominated industry and they make a positive impact in our community.
03/05/2026
Join us today at the Somerset Hills Education Foundation Summer Job Fair!
📅 Feb. 23 | 🕖 7–9 PM
đź“Ť BHS Media Center
At the Job Fair, Matheny will be offering a 20-hour Volunteer Match opportunity.
Matheny volunteers support children and adults with disabilities through life enrichment activities, group service projects, and support at special events, with roles thoughtfully matched to each volunteer’s interests.
This is a meaningful opportunity for students interested in healthcare, education, special education, therapy, nonprofit work, or community service.
Stop by our table tonight to learn how you can make a difference while gaining valuable experience.
🚨Reminder!🚨
The SHEF Summer Job Fair is TOMORROW!
Don't miss your chance to connect with local businesses, explore summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, and take the next step toward meaningful summer experiences.
Come prepared with questions, bring your resume if you have one, and be ready to make a great impression.
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Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities.
Overview
Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities . . . a special education school providing academics, combined with functional life skills, for students, ages 3-21 . . . and a comprehensive outpatient center meeting the health care needs of people with all types of disabilities in the community. Matheny also trains healthcare professionals, therapists and educators in how to work effectively with persons who have developmental disabilities.
Matheny’s main campus in Peapack, NJ, is home to 101 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Its five group homes, located in Somerset and Warren counties, provide a residence in the community for an additional 30 adults. Many of the children and adults currently at Matheny, in addition to their primary diagnoses, have a long list of associated clinical conditions such as vision and hearing deficits, seizure disorders, mental retardation and dysphagia, with resulting aspiration problems.
While the great majority of Matheny patients have cerebral palsy as their primary diagnoses, Matheny also has patients with spina bifida, Lesch-Nyhan Disease (LND) and a wide range of uncommon conditions including Rett syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Cornelia De Lange syndrome, Wolf-Hirshorn syndrome and 4Q Deletion syndrome. Lesch-Nyhan Disease is a rare x-linked recessive disorder associated with cognitive impairment, high levels of uric acid in the blood, kidney involvement and the hallmark symptom — severe and involuntary self-injurious behaviors. Matheny is recognized as the leading source of information on care issues regarding LND.
