CRANFORD, NJ — During her mayoral remarks at the Cranford Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty introduced the “Slow Down in Our Town: Anti-Speeding and Safe Streets Campaign” and showcased the accompanying lawn signs. “We’re serious about speeding and making our streets safer for everyone — pedestrians of all ages, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Union County College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a massive renovation of the Roy W. Smith Theater on the Cranford campus. The college’s president, Margaret M. McMenamin, welcomed guests and noted how transformative this improved and modernized space will be for students. Present for […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford resident Giovanni D’Onza recently competed for prize money on ABC’s “Wheel of Fortune,” and his family and friends were able to see him in action. An athletic trainer and newlywed, D’Onza cheers for the Mets and Rangers, has run two New York City marathons and volunteers for the Catholic Worker in […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Girl Scouts of Cranford Service Unit 48 has announced that 24 of its members recently earned the Silver Award, which is the highest honor a Cadette Girl Scout can receive. To achieve the honor, Cadettes identify an issue they care about, research it and take action. Cadettes, who are in sixth, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Formal action was taken on the 750 Walnut Avenue Redevelopment Plan at a special workshop on Monday, Aug. 23, which residents attended. Cranford Mayor Kathleen Prunty said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss one particular element of the redevelopment plan, the height of buildings, as the township wanted to cap […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Six Girl Scouts of Cranford have been honored with the Distinguished Girl Scout Service Award for their dedication to the organization. The 2021 Distinguished Girl Scout Service Award recipients are Rachael Durant, Lasairfhiona “Fiona” Iosso, Julia Love, Genevieve Marchesi, Erin Miklencic and Amanda Newport. Each received a $300 scholarship from Girl Scouts […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Union County Economic Development Corp, a private, nonprofit statewide economic development corporation, has announced it has completed the first session of its Virtual Incubator Program. The program, developed in collaboration with UCEDC’s Diversity Advisory Committee, provides the opportunity for selected businesses with ownership from underserved populations to receive mentorship, training and funds […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County College Foundation raised more than $50,000 at its sixth annual Close the Gap reception on Wednesday, July 14. Taking place in a virtual environment this year due to the ongoing pandemic, this event is a strategic initiative to increase graduation rates among black students. This year, the foundation honored […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Kathleen Prunty has gotten a lot of heat for her decision to close Eastman Street to create a pedestrian mall. First, the New Jersey Department of Transportation sent a letter dated May 18 in which it did not authorize the full closure of Eastman Street. A second letter, dated June 29 […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty is under fire for her recent decision to close Eastman Street to create a pedestrian mall, despite the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s first letter denying permission to close it, which was dated Tuesday, May 18. NJDOT did not authorize the full closure of Eastman Street, but Prunty […]