Borough of Dunellen and NJ TRANSIT Highlight Progress on Dunellen Train Station Modernization Project
The Borough of Dunellen and NJ TRANSIT are pleased to announce continuing progress in the ongoing effort to advance the Dunellen Train Station Modernization Project, which aims to turn the Dunellen Train Station into a modern, fully accessible transportation hub for commuters throughout the region.
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Borough of Dunellen Announces Monmouth Museum Satellite Location and Actors Studio of New Jersey Residency Through NJEDA A.R.T. Grants
The Borough of Dunellen is excited to announce the establishment of a Monmouth Museum satellite location in Dunellen and an Actors Studio of New Jersey residency at the Dunellen Theatre, made possible through a combined $882,896.88 awarded under Phase II of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Program. These initiatives will strengthen the Borough’s downtown while expanding access to the arts.
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Dunellen Unveils Community Mural, Bright Day, Every Day by Olga Tapia at Madison Avenue Underpass
On Saturday, June 21, the Borough of Dunellen proudly unveiled its new public art installation, Bright Day, Every Day by local artist Olga Tapia, at the Madison Avenue underpass, 14 Madison Avenue, Dunellen. The mural has transformed this highly traveled pedestrian route, used by students walking to and from school each day, into an inspiring and vibrant path showcasing our community's creativity.
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Dunellen Earns Prestigious Awards and Acknowledgements for Smart Growth, Downtown Excellence, and Innovation
The Borough of Dunellen has recently received a series of recognitions for its commitment to sustainable growth, community development, and infrastructure improvement. These awards reflect Dunellen’s commitment to fostering responsible, community-centered advancements while providing new opportunities for housing, diverse businesses, and public improvements that will benefit our Borough.
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Dunellen Borough Police Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service
The Dunellen Borough Police Department proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of dedicated service and commitment to the Dunellen community.
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Borough of Dunellen and Dunellen Fire Department to Celebrate Grand Reopening and Rededication of George W. Hodulik Firehouse on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM
The Borough of Dunellen and Dunellen Fire Department are excited to announce the grand reopening and rededication of the George W. Hodulik Firehouse on Saturday, December 7 at 12:00 PM, following a fire that broke out in October 2021 and shut down the facility for three years.
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The Borough of Dunellen to Host First-Ever Founders' Day, Celebrating the Birthday of Dunellen on October 27, 2024, at Washington Memorial Park
The Borough of Dunellen is excited to announce its first-ever Founders' Day event on Sunday, October 27, from 12:00-5:00 PM at Washington Memorial Park, located on N. Washington Avenue between First Street and Dunellen Avenue. The event will showcase the spirit of Dunellen with local vendors, a variety of activities, live performances from community artists, and more!
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Dunellen Borough Police Department Announces Promotions of New Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeants Following Approval at September 3 Council Meeting
The Borough of Dunellen and Dunellen Borough Police Department are excited to announce the promotions of Dunellen Police Officers Captain Christopher Beenders, Lieutenant John Doherty, Sergeant Jonathan DeAngelo, and Detective Sergeant Nicholas Goldman. These promotions were officially approved at the September 3 Council Meeting by Mayor Jason F. Cilento and the Dunellen Borough Council.
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Borough of Dunellen and Altice USA Reach Settlement to Provide Free 1G Broadband Services to the Dunellen Public Library Increasing Internet Speeds By Three Times
The Borough of Dunellen is excited to announce that the Dunellen Public Library has begun receiving free 1G internet services following the Stipulation of Settlement offered by Altice USA that was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on January 10, 2024.
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Dunellen Native Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Qualifies for USA Track and Field Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics; Breaks Women’s 400-meter Hurdles World Record for a 5th Time
On Sunday, June 30, Dunellen native Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone secured her spot on the USA Track and Field Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics and broke the women’s world record for the 400-meter hurdles race for a fifth time with a decisive victory at the US Olympic Trials finals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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Borough of Dunellen Passes Ordinance # 2024-20 Ratifying the Dunellen Downtown Management Organization (DDMO) at June 17, 2024 Council Meeting, Increasing Volunteer Opportunities and Expanding Economic Development Efforts
At the June 17, 2024, Dunellen Borough Council Meeting, Ordinance # 2024-20 was approved by Mayor Jason F. Cilento and Dunellen Borough Council following an initial reading at the June 3, 2024, Council Meeting, formally establishing the Dunellen Downtown Management Organization (DDMO) as an official, ratified organization, defining the goals and responsibilities of the organization and the method of appointment of members.
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Borough of Dunellen to Welcome Comcast as a Broadband Service Provider by 2026
Mayor Jason F. Cilento and the Borough of Dunellen are excited to announce that Comcast has been approved to become a broadband provider in Dunellen following the adoption of Ordinance 2024-03, at the April 1, 2024, Council Meeting and authorization from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. It is anticipated that Comcast will become available throughout the entire Borough of Dunellen by 2026.
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Borough of Dunellen Installs First Bandalong Bandit Litter Trap in the State of New Jersey Through Grant Funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as Part of Revolutionary Pilot Program
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Borough of Dunellen held an official ceremony to celebrate the installation of the Bandalong Bandit Litter Trap in the Green Brook at the end of Jefferson Avenue, Green Brook, NJ. The Bandit Trash Trap, which is the first of its kind in the State of New Jersey, catches any debris and waste that flows through that section of the brook, reducing pollution and increasing cleanup efforts.
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