Somerset County

Veterans Town Hall & Claims Clinic, Dec. 2

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bald eagle and flags

A Veterans Town Hall Meeting & Claims Clinic will be held on Wednesday, December 2, on the first floor of the Somerset County Human Services Building at 27 Warren Street, Somerville. The claims clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The town hall meeting, hosted by Michael Blazis, director of the Newark Regional Office, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The VA has invited Congressional stakeholders, veteran service organizations, non-governmental organizations and other community partners to attend. Veterans, their families and survivors, organizations and individuals who work with or on behalf of veterans, as well as the general public are invited to attend to share information, hear feedback and get answers to questions about VA benefits, including compensation, pension, insurance, loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and education-benefit programs.

Free parking is available on the third floor and above in the elevator-equipped parking deck next to the building; the entrance to the deck is off Veterans Memorial Drive. For more information, contact Jennifer Myers at 973-297-3384 or jennifer.myers6@va.gov

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Police

Dunellen Police Report | October 2015

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On 10/27/15 @ 6:00pm – A Plainfield resident was arrested and charged with contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for having a tail lights out. The driver had an active warrant out for her arrest. She was arrested, brought to headquarters to be processed and later posted bail. On 10/26/15 @ 10:50pm – Dunellen resident was arrested and charged with two counts of contempt of court. Continue Reading →

Dunellen

Halloween Parade – 2015

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The 66th Annual Halloween Parade was held on Sunday, October 25. After over six decades, there have been a few changes: the parade is no longer held on Halloween night, silver dollars aren’t given out to participants, and this year instead of walking past through the downtown, the parade had a new path. As Grand Marshall, Faber School’s new principal Gary Lubisco led the parade from Lincoln Avenue to Front Street to Washington Avenue to Dunellen Avenue. He was escorted by the Dunellen High School band, Mayor Bob Seader, members of the Dunellen Recreation Commission, and numerous costume contest entrants. Police, fire, and rescue squad vehicles flanked the ends of the parade, protecting participants. Continue Reading →

Politics

Candidates for Board of Education Elections

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Dunellen High School

There are three Board of Education terms ready to be filled this November 3. Three of the candidates are currently serving on the board. The two others have backgrounds in the education as well as have children in the Dunellen school district. Doug Meyer
John Paul Osborn
Jeffrey M. Portik
Kenneth Sanders
Faith Thompson
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Politics

Doug Meyer – Board of Education Candidate, November 2015

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Dunellen High School

“My name is Doug Meyer. I am running for the Dunellen Board of Education for one of the full 3 year terms. My wife Karen and I moved to Dunellen shortly after our first child was born. We have raised 4 children in Dunellen and watched them grow and learn in the Dunellen Public Schools, from Kindergarten right through DHS, where our youngest son is now a junior. I have spent more than 30 years teaching in public schools in 3 states, and in 4 counties in New Jersey. I have taught music at every grade level since 1983, and taught computers before that. Continue Reading →

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Jeffrey M. Portik – Board of Education Candidate, November 2015

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Dunellen High School

“A little bit about my background and history, I have been a resident of Dunellen for 45 years. I myself went through the Dunellen School system from the Whittier School, to Faber School, and then to Dunellen High School (’88). I participated in sports while in school which included football, basketball, and track. I also was a member of the marching band, the choir and was an active actor in many of the school musical productions. I had a great education and school experience and wish for all the students in the district to have the same. Continue Reading →

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John Paul Osborn – Board of Education Candidate, November 2015

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Dunellen High School

“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 →

Politics

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

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William “Bo” Vastine

“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 →

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Faith Thompson – Board of Education Candidate, November 2015

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Dunellen High School

“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 →