CRANFORD, NJ — The Project Graduation Food Truck Music Festival was held Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nomahegan Park. There were 20 food trucks, 12 crafters, face painters, exercise demonstrations, kids’ games and local bands. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsored the fundraiser for Project Graduation, along with PSE&G, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 6, residents of Cranford met at the Cranford Community Center to discuss pedestrian safety. A presentation was given by Anthony Durante, a member of the town’s Board of Downtown Management, after he took town officials on a walk downtown to experience it from a new perspective. The officials took turns […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Downtown Cranford is decorated for Halloween with scarecrows donated by local businesses, organizations, schools and residents. This is the ninth year that the event is taking place and attracting pedestrians to the downtown area to stroll the streets and admire the creativity that went into each individual scarecrow. “There are over 90 creations […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The sixth annual Rubber Duck Race was held at Hanson Park on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. Each year, the event takes place to raise funds to restore Hanson Park. The Hanson Park Conservancy is a nonprofit group that supports efforts to maintain and upgrade the park. “Since the inception […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 6, residents of Cranford met at the Cranford Community Center to discuss pedestrian safety. A presentation was given by Anthony Durante, a member of the town’s Board of Downtown Management after he took town officials on a walk downtown to experience it from a new perspective. The officials took turns […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The work of local artists was displayed downtown on Friday, Sept. 16, for a photography and art walk. The event was organized by Downtown Cranford. Stephanie Lalor of Artist Framer, located on North Avenue, took the initiative to inform other store owners about the artwork and invited them to display some photos in […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 21, residents of Atria Cranford celebrated World Gratitude Day to show their appreciation to local police, fire and emergency squad members. They took a bus to each station to deliver bags of candy and personally thank them for all they do to help the community. In addition, they also donated […]
CRANFORD, NJ — There was a strong sense of community as families and friends gathered at Lincoln School on Thomas Street to support Centennial Village Group’s annual Music Fest. Children played on the swings, neighbors sat on their lawns and bicyclers rode by as people crowded to the school to hear the music play. A feeling […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Artria Cranford celebrated Patriot Day and held a tree planting ceremony to honor the police, fire and ambulance of Cranford on Friday, Sept. 9. The ceremony featured Linden’s ROTC color guard. Mary Fagan, of Clark, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Joyce Yencarelli, executive director of Atria, read the dedication of the multi-stem myrtle tree […]
CANFORD, NJ — The Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford is an active group that plans outdoor events, group fundraisers and community service opportunities. Members generally meet on Mondays, but for anyone whose schedule conflicts with this, there is no need to worry as there are several active garden clubs in Cranford. The Floraphile Garden Club […]