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The sky was overcast and occasionally a light drizzle cut through the evening’s humidity. But that did not dampen the spirits of Dunellen High School’s graduating seniors and their families, friends, and community gathering in Washington Park this past Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The graduation ceremony was much like those that have occurred in the previous decade. But there was a special poignancy. Instead of 87 caps and gowns in the park, there were 88. Continue Reading →
Two Faber Elementary School teachers, Chris Roth and Janice Kipnis will be retiring this Thursday. Faber principal Gary Lubisco, Jr. stated “these teachers have dedicated their lives to the students in Dunellen. They will be missed by all. We wish them the best in their retirement.”
Roth was a part of the Dunellen school system for 36 years, teaching special education and helped numerous students succeed in school and in life. According to Dunellen alumnus Jimmy Doyle, “I was never officially assigned Mrs. Roth as my teacher but spent most of my 5th and 6th grade recess in her classroom. Continue Reading →
On 5/30/2018 at 9:59 pm – A Plainfield resident was arrested for contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on West Fourth Street. He was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Dunellen, brought to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing and later released after posting bail. On 5/27/2018 at 6:11 pm – A Piscataway resident was arrested for contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on North Washington Avenue. She was found to have a warrant for her arrest out of Westfield, brought to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing and released after posting bail. On 5/26/2018 at 6:00 pm – Police received a walk-in report of theft. Continue Reading →
Law enforcement officers from the Dunellen Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. A proclamation supporting the campaign was read at last night’s Dunellen Borough council meeting. Beginning May 21 and running through June 3, the annual”Click it or Ticket” national mobilization utilizes high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols,in combination with local and national publicity efforts, to reiterate the life-saving value of seat belts. “Using a seat belt is the simplest way for a driver and his or her passengers to protect themselves when traveling,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “In 2016, it is estimated that more than 14,500 lives were saved nationally by the proper use of seat belts.” Continue Reading →
On 4/28/2018 at 5:06 pm – A Scotch Plains resident was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia following investigation into an incident on 4/28/2018 at approximately 1:15 am. Surveillance footage captured the man burglarizing a motor vehicle almost immediately after release for a prior arrest (see item below). He was re-apprehended, brought to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing, and later remanded to the Middlesex County Jail. On 4/27/2018 at 11:58 pm – A Scotch Plains resident was arrested and charged with theft following investigation into an incident at a North Avenue business at approximately 9:15 pm. He was identified as the actor seen on surveillance footage and the stolen item was recovered. Continue Reading →
Shakespeake’s famous Scottish play will be performed in Dunellen for the next two weeks. Produced by ReThink Theatrical at the Arts Annex, this version of Macbeth weaves elements of professional modern dance and movement, alongside professional percussion, into the story. ReThink Theatrical’s Executive Director Stephanie Bond explains, “While Macbeth is a story about treachery and murder, it is not always made to be as creepy, unsettling, and emotionally vibrant as the story truly is. We have added different performing arts elements alongside fantastic acting to bring out the other-worldliness of the play’s witches, and Macbeth’s fate.” The organization which started in 2015 is focused on a mission to make theater accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Continue Reading →
Look out Asbury Park… you’re not the only musical town in Jersey! Two local musical acts will be dropping their new albums this Saturday, April 7 at Dunellen venues. 4towns, which plays regularly in the Central Jersey area will be celebrating the release of their debut album “eucatastrophe” at Maggie Murray’s Pub House. The original songs which share a hard rock/alternative with a 90s sound were recorded at Fairly Aggressive Maggot studios in Dunellen. Continue Reading →
On 3/31/2018 at 10:08 pm – Police responded to North Ave Ext for the report of criminal mischief. As a result of the investigation, a Dunellen resident was charged with criminal mischief and issued a court date. Another Dunellen resident was charged with hindering apprehension of another and issued a court date. On 3/31/2018 at 1:34 am – A Dunellen resident was arrested for contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. He was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Dunellen, brought to Dunellen Police Headquarters for processing and later released after receiving a new court date. Continue Reading →
The developers of the upcoming Art Color housing project have requested a last-minute change before breaking ground this Summer. That request… switching Columbia Park’s football field back to its original east to west orientation. According to Dunellen Recreation Commissioner Miles Alexander, the switch would allow some of the new residents to view the football games from their balconies. This amenity would allow premier pricing for the soon-to-be-available townhouses edging the park, potentially resulting in bidding wars and bringing up home values town-wide. Continue Reading →
Law enforcement officers from the Dunellen Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay.” enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1 and running through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving. Continue Reading →