The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will be holding its next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Sunday, March 15, 2015. This event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Middlesex County College, Mill Road entrance, in Edison. Hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are potentially dangerous to children and animals, a potential cause of ground water and other environmental pollution, and a potential threat to garbage collection crews. Acceptable materials include but are not limited to: pesticides/herbicides, flammable liquids, solvents, pool chemicals, used motor oil, oil filters, paints, rechargeable and button cell batteries, anti-freeze, propane tanks, fluorescent light bulbs, including compact fluorescent bulbs (no broken bulbs) and asbestos. Residents wishing to bring asbestos must pre-register by calling the Division. Continue Reading →
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4-H to host “Breakfast with the Bunnies”
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Middlesex County 4-H Junior Council will host “Breakfast with the Bunnies” on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Parents and children (ages 2-8) are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet the “4-H Bunnies,” go on an egg hunt and participate in fun children’s activities. This event is scheduled to take place at the 4-H Youth Center, located at 645 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.There are two sessions for breakfast and activities: 9 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tickets are required. Admission is $8 for ages 4 and up, $6 for ages 3 and under. Both prices include breakfast, egg hunt, photos taken with the bunnies, petting zoo, face painting and more. Continue Reading →
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The first sign that spring is near – Maple sugaring
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The end of winter brings the end of snow but it brings something even sweeter… maple syrup. Here are some maple sugaring events not far from Dunellen. Somerset County Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ • 908 766-2489
The free events are held every Saturday and Sunday through March 15. The 90-minute program includes a half-mile hike to the “Sugar Shack” where the process will be demonstrated. Continue Reading →
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Local residents invited to “Great Backyard Bird Count”
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The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County will host “Great Backyard Bird Count,” a free event
on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, located at 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick, NJ (rain date Sunday, Feb. 15). Beginning birders and experts are encouraged to attend. The start time is not formal. Continue Reading →
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Halloween Parade 2014
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The 65th Annual Halloween Parade was held on Sunday, October 26, 2014. This year’s Grand Marshall was Clem Santy who was Dunellen’s recreation director for 52 years. Judging took place in Washington Park. All participants received a ribbon from Mayor Bob Seader and pretzels from Santy. Winners included a family rock band, a weatherman, and a dog dressed as a turtle. Continue Reading →
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Dunellen kids show off talents at HarvestFest Art Contest
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The Dunellen HarvestFest Children’s Art Contest was held on October 12, 2014. Winners are listed below. Faber Elementary
First – Aayushi Shah – 5th grade
Second – Victoria Rosado – 4th grade
Third – Olivia Leyden – 4th grade
Dunellen High School
First – Natalie Lizak – 9th grade
Second – Hue Duong – 11th grade
Third – Katelyn Nadolny – 11th grade
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Local talent shines at Dunellen HarvestFest
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Last Sunday’s HarvestFest hosted by the Dunellen Downtown Management Organization not only had vendor booths and activities for children. It also had original music and dance performances throughout the day. Gravity and Dunellen Skylight Theater Productions arranged the live entertainment. Much of the work was done by Dunellen resident Chris North who also MCd the day’s events. Tayla Grace opened the festival by singing songs from her Country Pop album “My Story.” Continue Reading →
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Dunellen resident’s musical to be performed at Arts Center
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A medley from “Catladies the Musical” will performed at the Watchung Arts Center on October 18, as part of the variety show Comedy plus a Side Order of Thinking. Written by Dunellen resident Sarah Dubinsky, “Catladies the Musicial” debuted at Festival of the Offensive in New York City in April as an 80-minute full performance. For the upcoming show, it will be condensed into 20 minutes as part of the four-act evening. Dealing with adult themes, this event is not suitable for children. Tickets are $16 Advance, $20 at door ($18 WAC Members). Continue Reading →
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Witches Win Scarecrow Contest
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The scarecrow contest returned to the 2nd Annual Dunellen HarvestFest on Sunday, October 12. This year there were eight entries including a monster, Webelos scout, and a bridesmaid. It was the witches, however, who were the day’s winners. Members of the Dunellen Downtown Management Organization which organized the event, chose the winners of the two main categories. The children category was won by Girl Scout Troop 65009 with their scarecrow, Savannah Smile. Continue Reading →
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Apple Pie Contest Winners Named
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The second annual apple pie baking contest was held at the Dunellen Downtown Management Organization’s HarvestFest this past Sunday, October 12, 2014. Dunellen resident David Starace returned as the contest judge. Starace is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has held the position of executive chef in many restaurants, country clubs, and hotels for over 25 years. The pies were judged on appearance, taste, and texture. First place went to Ellen Byrnes for her lattice-topped apple pie. Continue Reading →