Dunellen

Board of Ed to hold Reorganization Meeting Tuesday

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Dunellen High School

The Dunellen Board of Education will hold its re-organization meeting on January 6, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the Dunellen High School Library, 411 First Street, Dunellen. Among the items to be discussed are annual professional services contracts, textbook approval, and the approval for bank account maintenance. The complete agenda can be found at http://www.dunellenschools.org/dps/Board%20of%20Education/Meeting%20Agendas/January%206%2C%202015.pdf

The following dates are designated as the regular meeting dates of the Dunellen Board of Education. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held at Dunellen High School unless otherwise noted… January 20
February 10, 24
March 10, 31 (Budget Hearing)
April 21
May 5 (7:00 pm Executive Session: personnel matters until approximately 8:00 pm), 19
June 9
September 8, 22
October 6, 20
November 3, 17
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Dunellen

Recycling Schedule Announced for 2015

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According to a press release posted on the Middlesex County Improvement Agency (MCIA) website, there is one big change with its recycling program. Although Dunellen residents will continue to expect recycling pickups every other Wednesday, there will be no printed schedule sent to households in 2015. In the press release, Ed Windas, MCIA division recycling manager cites the reason. “It really does fly in the face of our mission here. On one hand, we’re looking to reduce the public’s carbon footprint; and on the other, we’re contributing to the problem. Continue Reading →

News

Dunellen Destroyers to play in state championships

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Tomorrow, the Dunellen Destroyers will go against the Shabazz Bulldogs in the North 2 Group 1 football final. The game will take place at 1 p.m. at Kean University’s Kean Alumni Stadium. Admission is $5.50 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. Free parking is available at the stadium. Fans planning to take advantage of another transportation option, NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line, should purchase train tickets in advance of the 10:30am or 11:35am departures, as there are only two ticket machines available. Continue Reading →

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Election 2014

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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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Events

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 →

Events

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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Events

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 →

Events

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 →