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Last month, sixteen former Destroyers donned their football jerseys to compete in the NY Giants Snow Bowl, a flag football tournament held at MetLife Stadium. The tournament benefited the Special Olympics New Jersey. The idea to participate came from Chris Maynard who had seen a Facebook post regarding the event. “I thought it was a great cause and a great way to get the guys together.” The team was required to raise at least $2000 to participate. Continue Reading →
On Saturday, April 11, Dunellen’s youngest athletes, enrolled in the Dunellen Recreation Department’s T-Ball, Coach Pitch, and Softball programs, and the Dunellen Little League walked from Washington Park to McCoy Park in the annual Opening Day Parade. Acting Recreation Director Alex Miller, Dunellen Little League President Barbara McGuane, and Mayor Bob Seader addressed the players and their families at a brief ceremony at the end of the parade. April Perrine, who had starred in the Dunellen High School musical “Annie” sang the National Anthem and all of the season’s coaches and players were introduced. This season, only ten 11 and 12 year old children signed up for the Major League. Those players were incorporated into the Green Brook Little League teams. McGuane mentioned the Dunellen Little League is hoping to rebuild the program, keeping the Minor League age divisions active. Continue Reading →
On April 15, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will resume the use of chloramines (a mixture of chlorine and ammonia) to treat water at its Canal Road and Raritan Millstone Water Treatment Plants. Municipalities that receive service from these plants include Dunellen, Green Brook, Middlesex, Piscataway, and Plainfield. According to a NJAW spokesperson, chloramines have been used in the system for more than 25 years and are an effective method of water disinfection meeting all national and state drinking water standards. In mid-January, as part of its system maintenance program, NJAW temporarily changed its treatment process from chloramines to chlorine. The three-month changeover to chlorine allowed the company to perform maintenance on its chemical feed systems and remove any residual ammonia from the water distribution system. Continue Reading →
Starting next week, Rome Pizza will no longer be selling plain cheese pizza. Citing new food trends and lack of demand for simple ingredients, owner John Confalone said that he would now only be selling pizzas with at least two toppings. “Yes, we were named the best pizzeria in Central Jersey but no one wants to eat what their parents and grandparents grew up eating.” Confalone said.”More is more. People want to be overwhelmed by flavors.” Continue Reading →
Middlesex County Freeholders H. James Polos and Kenneth Armwood have announced that the County will offer volunteer firefighters and Emergency Management Services personnel a free tuition program through Middlesex County College. The Middlesex County Volunteer Tuition Waiver Program will be offered to one eligible volunteer firefighter and one eligible EMS volunteer from each municipality. To qualify, they must be identified and authorized by their individual organizations and must be active members in good standing. Participants may take up to 6 credits per semester at Middlesex County College – and a lifetime maximum of 24 credits. The program covers tuition only. Continue Reading →
Throughout the month of March, Middlesex County is showcasing how various cultures celebrate spring. The Folklife Program for New Jersey is partnering with the County to host the events at the historic Indian Queen Tavern at East Jersey Olde Towne Village in Johnson Park. “Spring Celebration: A Celtic Music Journey with Heather Mulvey” will be presented at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. A New Jersey native, Ms. Mulvey is an acoustic guitarist who shares her Irish heritage through song and story. Admission is free of charge. Continue Reading →
Dunellen High School senior Calvin Nemeckay will be starring in its spring musical Annie as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. But unlike most actors who play the smooth-pated character, Nemeckay will not be wearing a bald cap. Instead, he shaved his head to raise money for the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Nemeckay has already raised over 40% of his $1000 fundraising campaign goal. For more information regarding Calvin Nemeckay’s fundraising campaign: http://cinjfoundation.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=4717
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The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will be holding its next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Sunday, March 15, 2015. This event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Middlesex County College, Mill Road entrance, in Edison. Hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are potentially dangerous to children and animals, a potential cause of ground water and other environmental pollution, and a potential threat to garbage collection crews. Acceptable materials include but are not limited to: pesticides/herbicides, flammable liquids, solvents, pool chemicals, used motor oil, oil filters, paints, rechargeable and button cell batteries, anti-freeze, propane tanks, fluorescent light bulbs, including compact fluorescent bulbs (no broken bulbs) and asbestos. Residents wishing to bring asbestos must pre-register by calling the Division. Continue Reading →
Middlesex County 4-H Junior Council will host “Breakfast with the Bunnies” on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Parents and children (ages 2-8) are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet the “4-H Bunnies,” go on an egg hunt and participate in fun children’s activities. This event is scheduled to take place at the 4-H Youth Center, located at 645 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.There are two sessions for breakfast and activities: 9 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tickets are required. Admission is $8 for ages 4 and up, $6 for ages 3 and under. Both prices include breakfast, egg hunt, photos taken with the bunnies, petting zoo, face painting and more. Continue Reading →
Dunellen High School received the 1st Team Safe Sports School award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). According to NATA’s website, the award was created to “recognize secondary schools around the country that provide safe environments for student athletes, the initiative reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention and treatment.” The application for a Safe Sports School award outlines the specific actions that will lead an athletics program to the highest safety standards for its players. A school may earn a 1st or 2nd Team award; 1st is awarded to schools that act on all of the recommended and required elements. 2nd Team is granted to schools that have completed only required elements. Continue Reading →