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Sydney McLaughlin named T&FN High School Athlete of the Year

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Dunellen resident Sydney McLaughlin and her brother Taylor reveal the new sign in front of Columbia Park, acknowledging her 2016 athletic accomplishments.

Dunellen resident, Sydney McLaughlin was recently named 2016 Track & Field News (TFN) High School Girls Athlete of the Year. According to TFN, she was chosen by a national panel of prep experts. Her third-place finish in the 400m hurdles at the Olympic Trials is a World Junior Record. She also broke other records in 2016 and was named Gatorade Athlete of the Year earlier this year. The Union Catholic High School senior ran away with the win, receiving 31 votes more than Vashti Cunningham, who was her roommate at the Rio Olympics. Continue Reading →

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Former Dunellen Residents Run for Office

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Two former Dunellen residents are running for political office. Ed Albertson, now a resident of Heath, OH is running as the Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District seat. According to Albertson, he lived in Dunellen from “about 1980 until 1985.” He was elected to the Board of Education in 1984 and resigned 15 months into his three-year term when he moved to Whitehouse Station. He has fond recollection of one particular accomplishment. Continue Reading →

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Two Vying to Win Open BOE Position via Write-In Votes

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Two Dunellen residents are looking to become members of the Dunellen School District’s Board of Education. Voters can write in the names of either Douglas Meyer or Gerard Trotta for the one-year term position which does not have any candidates on the official ballot. Douglas Meyer
“My name is Douglas Meyer. I am asking voters to write in my name for the uncontested one-year seat for Dunellen BOE. I have lived in Dunellen 24 years. Continue Reading →

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Halloween Activities Happening in Dunellen

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There are several Halloween activities happening in Dunellen this weekend. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
CHILDREN
The Dunellen PBA #146 & Dunellen Fire Department’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat will be held Friday, October 28 at the Dunellen Fire House from 5-7pm. ADULTS
Avellino’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar will host its Halloween Party on Friday, October 28 starting at 7pm. The event features a costume contest and live music from members of the band Sloppy Joe. Those in costume are eligible for drink specials and giveaways. Continue Reading →

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Making a Difference | Editorial

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Today is National Make a Difference Day and reading about the service event made me think about Larry Anzovino and Tyler Katarsky, two Dunellen residents who recently passed away. The two were born over half a century apart and so you might think that they would have nothing in common but they did. They loved Dunellen and loved making the world a better place by volunteering. Volunteering is extremely fulfilling, especially if you are able to use your skills. But sometimes it’s not that easy to find a place that needs you. Continue Reading →

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots to be Processed at County Clerk’s Office

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The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:30am to 7pm on Tuesday, November 1 and from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, November 5 to process Vote-By-Mail applications and ballots. The Office is located on the 4th Floor of the Middlesex County Administration Building, 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick. Voters will be able to fill out applications for a Vote-By-Mail ballot and vote the ballot in the same visit. Voters who complete their ballots during these two days only can leave their completed ballots at the clerk’s office for delivery by staff to the Middlesex County Board of Elections. All other mail-in ballots must be received by the Middlesex County Board of Elections, 11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick by 8pm on November 8. Continue Reading →

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Dunellen Street Fair Cancelled

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dunellen street fair 2014 taken from top of fire truck ladder aerial

Dunellen Defender Fire Co., No. 1’s downtown street fair which was to be held on September 11 has been cancelled. Fire Chief Jonathan Scott promised,”It will return next year.” The fire department’s next fundraising event will be the Designer Hand Bag Bingo Party on November 5. The department held a similar event this past April. Continue Reading →

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Water mains being replaced in Dunellen

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New Jersey American Water has begun replacing water main pipes located on Dunellen’s northeast side. The project, which is costing over $1.16 million, will replace 4,340 feet of 4-inch and 6-inch cast iron mains installed in the 1940s with 8-inch ductile iron pipes. Roads affected are Jefferson Avenue (from North Avenue to First Street), and First and Second Streets (from Jefferson Avenue to Washington Avenue). Weather permitting, work should be finished by the end of September. Final paving will be completed this fall. Continue Reading →

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A message from the Dunellen Municipal Alliance

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After a 4 year hiatus, the Dunellen Municipal Alliance is back… The Dunellen Municipal Alliance is a community-based volunteer organization representing families, schools and businesses, along with faith-based and nonprofit organizations in Dunellen. Working together, Alliance members develop a strategic plan to decrease misuse and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, especially as they relate to our youth. The Alliance membership includes: Chairperson Diana Starace; Coordinator Terri Albertson; Council Members Ken Baudendistel and Kevin Bachorik; Borough Clerk William Robins; Dunellen Police Officer Jon DeAngelo; Dunellen High School Assistant Principal Cuyler Tobin; Student Assistance Counselor Lisa Leibowitz; Dunellen School staff members Jessica Puckett, Beth Willoughby, Lori McManus, Tammy DelRosario and Tim O’Sullivan; First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen Director of Worship & Music & Student Ministry Karl Geiger; and Dunellen Business Owner Peg Lockwood. Community members Peter Albertson and Tyler Baker round off the group. Continue Reading →

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Local Wendy’s NOT Affected by Credit Card Breach

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The patrons of more than 1,000 Wendy’s fast-food restaurants nationwide who used their credit or debit cards, may have been the victims of cyberattack. According to a press release on the corporate website, The Wendy’s Company believes the criminal cyberattacks resulted from service providers’ remote access credentials being compromised, allowing access – and the ability to deploy malware – to some franchisees’ point-of-sale systems.

“We are committed to protecting our customers and keeping them informed. We sincerely apologize to anyone who has been inconvenienced as a result of these highly sophisticated, criminal cyberattacks involving some Wendy’s restaurants,” said Todd Penegor, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have conducted a rigorous investigation to understand what has occurred and apply those learnings to further strengthen our data security measures.” Although 72 locations in NJ were affected, only two near Dunellen were possibly hacked: Edison (Parsonage Road) and Somerset (Easton Avenue). Continue Reading →

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