CRANFORD, NJ — Fire Chief Dan Czeh has announced that Lt. Mark Bagniewski has successfully completed the National Fire Academy’s Managing Officer Program. The Managing Officer Program’s goals are to promote and enhance the professional growth of fire service leadership while preparing future leaders through a combination of education and networking. Participants in this program […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The day may have been gloomy, but people were all smiles during the annual Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour in late September. Twenty-six restaurants offered a variety of pumpkin spice flavored treats and visitors also enjoyed discounts and promotions at downtown retailers. The Maniac Pumpkin Carvers were hard at work, creating incredible […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Sometimes when going up against a tougher opponent, this time an arch rival, you have to put it out of your mind that another 40 points is going to be automatic. Summit High School found that out right away against Cranford High School when its first attempt at scoring sailed wide left. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invited seniors, aged 60 and older, and their caregivers to visit their local ASK – Aging Services Kiosk – in September. These services provided an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who could offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Crane-Phillips House Museum reopened for the season with a Fall Festival, hosted by the Cranford Historical Society, on Sunday, Sept. 22, with tours and an outside festival. There were vendors, crafters, food, music and children’s activities, including face painting, games and crafts. Games included a pumpkin toss and horseshoes. Barbara Klaus, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Fall is an active season for the township of Cranford Shade Tree Commission as it prepares for new tree plantings across the township. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Cranford Deputy Mayor Terrence Curran, liaison to the STC, and STC Superintendent Erik Hastrup gathered with members of the Cranford High School Class of 1972 […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools has announced that the district was able to secure lower rates for bonds than previously projected, meaning that residents will pay less taxes for the projects approved by the community last January in the bond referendum. In January, voters approved the Cranford Public Schools bond referendum to complete facility […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The township has thanked the Cranford Boy Scouts and Department of Public Works crews for restoring the 9/11 Memorial at Crane’s Park. Since the memorial was erected in 2003, each year, township employees work together to beautify the 9/11 Memorial in advance of the annual memorial service. This year, the park received […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Barking, playing and swimming! It was truly a pool party for pooches. The annual Pooch Plunge on Saturday, Sept. 14, brought out 150 dogs to participate, frolicking in the water before the Centennial Pool officially closed for the season. The Cranford Community Connection recently teamed up with the Cranford Recreation and Parks […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Theater Project and the Cranford Library will launch the autumn 2024 New Play Readings series on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., at Cranford Community Center’s 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. “It’s like watching a rehearsal,” says Theater Project artistic director Mark Spina. “Actors are on their […]