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Routine Water System Flushing Starts Monday

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New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will begin routine flushing of the water distribution system in Dunellen from March 20 to April 3 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The flushing which is part of the system maintenance program also allows NJAW to monitor and maintain fire hydrants. When crews are working in your area, there may be noticeably reduced pressure or discolored water. If water is discolored, let it run until it runs clear before using. Check water’s color before using the washing machine or dishwasher. Continue Reading →

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Mayor Is Early Supporter of Guadagno

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Dunellen mayor Robert Seader was among the first hundred New Jersey political figures to personally endorse New Jersey’s Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno as the Republican Party’s gubernatorial candidate. He was joined by two other Middlesex County mayors: Owen Henry of Old Bridge and Kennedy J. O’Brien of Sayreville. Guadagno’s representatives have since released two more lists of endorsements, adding two additional Middlesex County mayors: Matthew Anesh of South Plainfield and John Krenzel of South River. Of the six Republican-led municipalities in Middlesex County, only one other Republican mayor has not provided an endorsement, Cranbury’s David Cook. In addition to Seader, Guadagno has also received nods from Borough Councilman Jason Cilento and Dunellen GOP Municipal Chair Harry Buttito Jr., as well as many of Middlesex County’s GOP Organization Leaders including:

Lucille Panos, Middlesex County GOP Chairwoman
Sylvia Engel, Middlesex County GOP Vice-Chair/Edison Republican Chair
Rod Kulp, Middlesex County GOP Treasurer
April Bengivenga, Middlesex County GOP State Committeewoman
Don Katz, Middlesex County GOP State Committeeman
Roger Daley, Former Middlesex County Freeholder
Jeff Pino, Middlesex County GOP Regional Vice Chair
John Anagnostis, Middlesex County GOP Regional Vice Chair Continue Reading →

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Two-Car Traffic Accident Last Friday

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Two Middlesex County women were injured on Friday, February 24 when their vehicles collided during the evening’s rush hour. The accident occurred at 5:37 PM at the intersection of First Street and North Washington Avenue. According to Dunellen Police Sergeant Jeffrey Del Buono, a Dunellen resident driving a 2013 Hyundai, east on First Street failed to stop at the stop sign on First Street and North Washington Avenue. An Edison resident driving south on North Washington Avenue in a 2016 Subaru collided into the Hyundai. The Hyundai was thrust forward, hitting a telephone pole located near Washington Park’s event sign. Continue Reading →

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DMA to Host Teen Night

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Dunellen Municipal Alliance (DMA) will hold its first Teen Night on Saturday, January 7, 2017, in the Dunellen Senior Center in Columbia Park beginning at 7 p.m.

This monthly event, which features prizes and fun activities, will be held the first Saturday of every month. According to the DMA, the purpose of the event is to have a safe place for teens to meet and spend time with their friends and to make new friends. Some of the programs will be led by local teenagers. The DMA is a community-based volunteer organization representing families, schools, and businesses along with faith-based and nonprofit organizations in Dunellen. Working together, its members implement a strategic plan to decrease misuse and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, especially as they relate to Dunellen’s youth. Continue Reading →

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2017 Dunellen Recycling Information and Schedule

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In 2017, Dunellen residents will have curbside recycling pickups every other Wednesday. These are co-mingled collections, since as of March 30, 2015, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has transitioned to single-stream recycling collection. All curbside recyclable items, such as bottles, cans, paper and small flat cardboard can be mixed together in a single recycling container as they are kept separate from trash. Paper that is acceptable for collection includes: Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, brown paper bags, nonmetallic wrapping paper, office records, computer paper, file folders, receipts, telephone books, softcover books, hardcover books, greeting cards, paperboard (such as non-waxcoated food and cereal boxes), pizza boxes, tissue boxes, shoe boxes and gift boxes. Dunellen residents may also dump additional recycling materials at the Dunellen Recycling Yard (235 Hall Street). Continue Reading →

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Lucky 7 Days Has Winning Ticket… Again

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Lady Luck has stopped by 7 Days Food Store again. Back in April, one of the store’s customers won $328,462. This time around, one lucky ticket purchased from the North Avenue store matched all five numbers drawn winning the $82,768 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, Dec. 23 drawing. The winning numbers were: 01, 02, 09, 28 and 43 and the XTRA number was: 02. Continue Reading →

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Bob Lanza Blues Band, On the Charts and Playing Dunellen

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Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Bonamassa, and Bob Lanza… All are currently on Billboard’s Blues Album charts. Only one regularly performs in Dunellen. Bob Lanza was born in Newark and has lived most of his life in Central Jersey, currently residing in Bridgewater. A respected blues guitarist and vocalist, he has been very involved in the NJ blues community for decades, helping new bands establish their music networks. Continue Reading →

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Project Stick Shock Brings Awareness to Underage Drinking

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The Dunellen Municipal Alliance, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Coalition for Healthy Communities, sponsored “Project Sticker Shock”, a campaign designed to raise awareness about underage drinking and youth access to alcohol. Alcohol has been identified as the #1 drug of choice among youth, and accorded to surveys, is one of the easiest to obtain. Youth and adult leaders, along with teen members of Dunellen’s 1st Presbyterian Church “Cellar” group, attended a fun and engaging educational session about underage drinking and the risks associated with it on Friday evening, November 18. The next morning, they visited Dunellen Liquors and Maggie Murray’s Pub House to place bright green stickers on multipacks of beer, wine coolers and other alcoholic products that appeal to underage drinkers. The stickers were printed with the reminder: “KEEP IT LEGAL! Continue Reading →

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Sydney McLaughlin Receives Additional Honors

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Dunellen athlete Sydney McLaughlin has added two more awards to her list of recognitions. The USA Track & Field Association (USATF) named the Olympian and world junior record holder Youth Athlete of the Year. She will be honored, along with eight-time 2016 WMA gold medalist Irene Obera who was chosen to be Masters Athlete of the Year, on Saturday, December 3, at the Jesse Owens Awards in Orlando, Florida. “This has been the most incredible year of my life,” McLaughlin told USATF. “I couldn’t have achieved what I did this year without the constant support and guidance of my parents, my brother, and my coach and teammates. Continue Reading →

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Friendsgiving Gatherings in Dunellen

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Those coming home to Dunellen for Thanksgiving often meet up with friends the night before for impromptu high school reunions. Here’s a list of what’s happening at four of Dunellen’s watering holes:
Avellino’s: The pizzeria’s house band Sloppy Joe will be playing. Maggie Murray’s Pub House: Comprised of several DHS alums, Twopenny Porters will be performing celtic, blues, and rock. Roxy and Duke’s Roadhouse: The weekly “Lenny’s Night Out Jam” will feature Jim Hart, Lenny D, and special guest Bob DeRosso on house guitar with any talented locals who decide to drop in to play. Zupko’s Tavern: Local fave Munkee Zunkel will be getting the bar rocking around 9:30pm. Continue Reading →

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