State grand jury declines to criminally charge Cranford officers in fatal shooting on Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge

TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Kevin Harlfinger, 40, of Perth Amboy, who was fatally shot on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge, during an encounter with members of the Cranford Police Department on Dec. 28, […]

Cranford appoints new police chief following retirement of Greco

Cranford appoints new police chief following retirement of Greco

CRANFORD, NJ — In a unanimous vote, the Cranford Township Committee appointed Capt. Matthew Nazzaro to lead the Cranford Police Department, following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco. Nazzaro will assume the office on Sunday, Dec. 1, and will work closely with Greco on the transition. Mayor Brian Andrews spoke about the Township Committee’s selection […]

UCNJ enrolls record number of new students

CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ announced it welcomed the largest number of new students this fall. In an environment of declining enrollment at colleges and universities across the country, the college has taken proactive measures to increase student access, provide critical support to help ensure success once students enroll, and […]

Cranford Knights donate $5,000 to the Folds of Honor organization

Cranford Knights donate $5,000 to the Folds of Honor organization

CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 20, the Cranford Knights of Columbus hosted its 21st annual Golf Outing, which was a tremendous success with 95 golfers attending at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. Each year, the council selects two worthy charities to assist with the outing proceeds and, this year, Folds of Honor, […]

Union County Clerk’s Office gives results of local elections

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]

Three will be the charm on Nov. 16 as a trio of plays is presented

CRANFORD, NJ — Theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see staged readings of three new plays and share their reactions with the playwrights during the third of The Theater Project’s “New Play Readings” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Cranford Community Center. Admission is free, with no registration required. “A reading […]

Woman’s Club is honored

Woman’s Club is honored

CRANFORD, NJ — Pictured, Mayor Brian Andrews and Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty stand with members of the Cranford Woman’s Club at the Township Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Andrews announces the proclamation honoring the Cranford’s Woman’s Club, founded in 1949, in celebration of its Golden Jubilee and the many outstanding contributions to Cranford. Photo […]

Cranford High Schools offers Career Pathways in engineering and biomedical careers

Cranford High Schools offers Career Pathways in engineering and biomedical careers

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School students are getting a head start in careers in engineering by learning to do things such as design and build bridges while other students interested in biomedical careers are witnessing surgeries and listening to presentations by medical experts. The 43 engineering students are part of the C.T.E. Engineering Academy […]

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