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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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Dunellen Police Report | October 2016
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On 10/30/2016 at 10:01 pm – A Plainfield resident was arrested for contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. An investigation revealed that the man had a no-bail warrant out of Union County. He was transported to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing and later turned over to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. On 10/30/2016 at 2:40 am – A Bound Brook resident was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit breath samples, and contempt of court following a suspicious vehicle check. Patrol units found the man sleeping in a vehicle which was parked the wrong direction on North Avenue. 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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Middlesex County Offers Recycling Event For Old Televisions and Computers
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The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will provide a safe way to dispose of outdated electronics at a special one-day recycling event. This free event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturday, November 5 and will take place rain or shine. Accepted items for this recycling event are televisions of all sizes, computer monitors and desktop and laptop computers. Drop-off location is Papaianni Park (near the Edison Municipal Building), 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, 08817. Assistance will be available if you need help unloading your electronics. 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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Halloween Events at East Jersey Old Town
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The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage will be holding free Halloween-themed programs at East Jersey Old Town Village at 1050 River Road in Piscataway. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 can make two different Halloween-themed crafts on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 at 7pm. The first is a spooky and fun ghost foam door hanger. The second craft is a Halloween lantern window sign. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The vollage will aso be host to storytellers. Continue Reading →
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Dunellen Police Report | September 2016
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On 9/27/2016 at 9:46 am – A Piscataway resident was arrested for contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on Madison Avenue. An investigation revealed that he had a warrant for his arrest out of Springfield in the amount of $1,500. He arrested and transported to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing and was released after posting bail. On 9/25/2016 at 2:33 pm – A Piscataway resident was arrested and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana following a motor vehicle stop on West Fourth Street. He was arrested and transported to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing. Continue Reading →