Politics

John Paul Osborn – Board of Education Candidate, November 2015

By: John Paul Osborn | October 25, 2015

“I’ve been a member of the Dunellen Board of Education for well over a decade and a borough resident since 1988. People who know me will generally know my position on issues that come before the Board. Hopefully, voters will cast ballots for the candidates who will best serve the interests of the taxpaying citizens of Dunellen, the Dunellen School District and the school age young people of the borough. I am extremely pleased that in addition to my extremely capable colleagues on the current Board, Jeff Portik and Dr. Ken Sanders, Faith Thompson and Doug Meyer have decided to run. It is a pleasure to know that there are people who care enough about our school system that they are willing to put in the many, many hours of volunteer time to serve on the Board and serve their community. Continue Reading →

William “Bo” Vastine – NJ General Assembly Candidate, November 2015

By: William “Bo” Vastine | October 25, 2015

“I have spent the summer out visiting with people in our community to learn more about their struggles, frustrations and priorities. What I have learned is disheartening, but not without hope. What many of you have told me is that our state, with its high taxes and lack of good paying jobs, is quickly becoming unaffordable for your family and neighbors. The result, unfortunately, is that New Jersey is the highest exodus state in our country. I do believe that we can fix these problems and make New Jersey an affordable place to live and raise a family again… but I need your help! Continue Reading →

Faith Thompson – Board of Education Candidate, November 2015

By: Faith Thompson | October 25, 2015

“Dear Dunellen residents:

My name is Faith Thompson and I am running for the Board of Education. I
have been a resident of Dunellen for 25 years. I am married to John
Hunnewell and we have two daughters, Abigail and Laurel. Abigail
graduated from DHS in 2014 and is a sophomore at the University of
Delaware. Laurel is currently an 8th grader at Lincoln Middle School. Continue Reading →

Elections on Nov. 3

By: Heidi Heleniak | October 25, 2015

On November 3, Dunellen residents head to the voting booth. Turnout is expected to be light since there are no offices above New Jersey General Assembly that are up for election. Assemblyman Gerald “Jerry” Green (D) who has represented the 22nd Legislative District since 1992 is running with the former mayor of Rahway James J. Kennedy (D). Kennedy is hoping to fill the chair that Linda Stender left open. Stender who had held the position since 2002 chose not to seek reelection after questions arose about her permanent residence status and involvement in her husband’s application for Habitat for Humanity assistance after Hurricane Sandy. Continue Reading →

Bonnie Watson Coleman to distribute tickets to Pope’s live broadcast

By: Staff Report | September 6, 2015

U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman is offering residents of Dunellen the chance to attend a live broadcast of Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress on September 24, 2015. This marks the first time the head of the Roman Catholic Church has done such an event. The tickets to the standing room only program on the West Lawn of the Capitol will be distributed through a lottery system. “This is a truly incredible moment in history, and an amazing opportunity to take part in it. I’m thrilled to be able to offer this chance to my constituents,” said Watson Coleman. Continue Reading →

Dunellen’s New U.S. Representative Sworn In

By: admin | January 8, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman sworn into Congress, holds ceremony for supporters
WASHINGTON — With an emphatic “so help me God,” longtime New Jersey legislator Bonnie Watson Coleman was sworn in — ceremonially, to start — as the new representative for the 12th District, becoming the first African-American woman to represent the state in Congress. Watson Coleman arrived at the James Madison Memorial Building at the Library of… (more…) Continue Reading →

Election 2014

By: admin | November 4, 2014

Check here for the results for the Senate and House races, as well as the two ballot questions. These results are preliminary as precincts report. The colors on the map indicate which party is leading by district: RED for Republicans and BLUE for Democrats. (* Indicates an incumbent.)
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