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Diocese of Metuchen to launch refugee resettlement program

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen announced on January 6 that it will establish a local Catholic refugee resettlement program, through a partnership with the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ (USCCB) Office of Migration and Refugee Services. Local churches in the diocese include St. John the Evangelist Church in Dunellen, as well as Our Lady of Fatima Church in Piscataway and Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church in Middlesex. Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski has appointed diocesan Chancellor Lori Albanese to oversee the newly launched refugee resettlement program, which will be run by a coalition of parishes. “The Catholic Church is the largest resettlement organization in the U.S. and our diocese is pleased to be part of a sanctioned program geared to bolster our nation’s ongoing effort of caring for and welcoming refugees in need of assistance,” said Bishop Bootkoski. Continue Reading →

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Dunellen Police Report | December 2015

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On 12/31/15 @ 5:19pm – A Piscataway resident was arrested and charged with contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for expired registration and the driver was found to have a suspended license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was brought to headquarters where he was processed and later posted bail. On 12/31/15 @ 2:21am – A Piscataway resident was arrested and charged with DWI, refusing to submit breath samples, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and obstruction following a motor vehicle stop on Madison Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for swerving into the opposite lane of travel on Bound Brook Road. Continue Reading →

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Roxy & Duke’s to Host Christmas Dinner for Local Needy

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Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse will be hosting Christmas dinner on December 25 from 4pm-8pm. The meal is free to those who have no other place to go or are financially challenged. The roadhouse has previously held free holiday dinners for local families on an invitation-only basis but this year, owners Jim Parks and Noreen Dunn decided to open its doors to all in need. “We have no idea what to expect,” Parks said. He admitted not knowing the expected attendance was “a bit nerve racking” but that the Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse staff are looking forward to the good company. Continue Reading →

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Lt. Smith graduates from FBI National Academy Program

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Lt. Daniel Smith of the Dunellen Police Department was one of 230 law enforcement officers who graduated on December 11th, 2015 from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. The free federal program offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. “I learned about the program from retired Lieutenant Frank Bottiglieri and Chief Matthew Geist of Middlesex Borough Police Department. Continue Reading →

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Perfect Gifts for Everyone on Your List

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Still looking to finish your holiday shopping? Here are some gift ideas from HarvestFest vendors. For the sports lover, a football-themed head pillow to take on long trips, a logo cutting board… Or martial arts lessons. For the one who loves fashion, how about a new purse or necklace? Continue Reading →

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Dunellen Library Collecting Cards for Little Girl

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The Dunellen Public Library will be holding a holiday card decorating event on Thursday, December 17 at 3:30pm. The completed cards will be sent to Sa’Phyre Terry, an eight year-old New York resident who survived a 2013 house fire. The deliberately-set fire killed her father and three of her siblings. She suffered burns on 75 percent of her body, causing her to lose her left foot and right hand. Terry had seen a tree-shaped Christmas card holder her aunt and legal guardian Liz Terry-Dolder had purchased and was hoping to fill it. Continue Reading →

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2016 Recycling Pickup Schedule

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In 2016, Dunellen residents will continue to expect recycling pickups every other Wednesday, but there will be no printed schedule sent to households. As of March 30, 2015, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority has transitioned to single-stream recycling collection. Now all curbside recyclable items, such as bottles, cans, paper and small flat cardboard can be mixed together in a single recycling container as they are kept separate from trash. Residents can go to the MCIA website for more info (http://www.mciauth.com/) or see the listing below. CURBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
January 13, 27
February 10, 24
March 9, 23
April 6, 20
May 4, 18
June 1, 15, 29
July 13, 27
August 10, 24
September 7, 21
October 5, 19
November 2, 16, 30
December 14, 28

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Recycling for the Holidays

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The Middlesex County Improvement Authority’s Recycling Division has issued an advisory regarding recycling holiday items.

“While our recycling brochures are very detailed, we can’t cover everything,” said MCIA Recycling Manager Ed Windas. “There are specialty items that are synonymous with this time of year, and we want residents to know how to properly dispose of them.”

Products like greeting cards, envelopes and gift wrap are generally classified under mixed paper, with one major caveat, Windas said. “We do not want nor can we take foil wrapping paper,” he said. Even though most ornaments are primarily manufactured using glass or plastics, the Division also cautions residents against heaping these embellishments in with the recyclables. “Those are also on the not-wanted list,” Windas said. Continue Reading →

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