UNION COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced $161.25 million in fiscal year 2022 municipal aid grants, with 541 cities and towns across the state receiving funds to advance road, bridge, safety and quality-of-life improvements, according to an Oct. 26 press release. The competitive municipal aid […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that grants have been awarded to 20 municipalities for improvements to recreation resources for children, through the Kids Recreation Trust Fund. In addition, 19 municipalities were awarded matching grants for planting new trees through the Greening Union County program. Both grant programs are […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that 10 historic preservation projects in eight different municipalities will receive grant money in 2021 as part of the Preserve Union County program, administered by the Union County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. “Funding from Preserve Union County helps our […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Girl Scouts of Cranford Service Unit 48 honored four troops for earning the Bronze Award, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. The awards were earned while the troops were in fourth and fifth grade, but the recognition ceremony was delayed to accommodate COVID-19 safety protocols. “The Bronze Award […]
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 […]