CRANFORD, NJ — Martha Rabello used to run her own bakery. Not anymore. The Cranford mother of two was trained as a pastry chef in Brooklyn and specialized in Brazilian-inspired cookies that pair well with coffee. She rented a commercial-grade kitchen, required by New Jersey state law, but the cost was so burdensome, she stopped, halting […]
UNION, NJ — The Union man who killed his girlfriend, cut up her body and disposed of most of it in five garbage bags near the Pulaski Skyway in Newark more than four years ago was sentenced to 70 years in prison Monday, Dec. 18. Matthew Ballister, 47, turned his back in protest on Superior Court […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford student Daniel Serna, 15, was recently recognized for working to alleviate the pressures of homelessness in Union County by Homefirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services Inc. Serna received the 2017 HomeFirst Hero Award from the homeless shelter and nonprofit organization at the organization’s Evening of Thanks dinner at the Shackamaxon Country Club […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A change in developer, a substantial reduction in size and a decade of litigation has resulted in the Cranford Township Committee unanimously approving a redevelopment plan for the Birchwood Avenue housing project at its Tuesday, Nov. 28 meeting. The 16-acre site will have three, four-story buildings comprised of 225 units, 34 of which […]
Audrey Templeton, varsity cheerleader “Audrey is a dedicated and passionate athlete. She was one of our fall cheerleading captains and was a strong leader, always helping break down techniques for the girls to improve their performance, as well as being there as a support system. Audrey always has a smile on her face and loves […]
David Bartley, varsity cross country “As only a sophomore, David Bartley was the team’s top finisher at the conference, county and sectional meets. He had a team and individual personal best times of 17:33 at Warinanco Park and 17:03 at Greystone Park. He was a dedicated worker and showed up at every summer practice. His […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Last year on the day after Thanksgiving, Amy Andre awoke with her family on brisk morning for a challenge. It wasn’t to battle the crowds in a Black Friday scramble, but rather to run around Ray White Track in Cranford to raise money for a community animal shelter. This year, she and her […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A water main break early in the morning of Sunday, Nov. 12, flooded the busy intersection of East North and Elizabeth avenues in Cranford, but the road was reopened to traffic in time for the Monday morning commute, according to police Chief Ryan Greco. Greco told LocalSource on Nov. 12 that crews worked […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Newly installed Cranford Police Chief Ryan Greco’s roots in Cranford extend not only to his pre-school years, but four generations before that. So being installed as the 11th police chief in the township’s history had more significance than a career promotion for him. “I am extremely humbled but excited about this new position,” […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Deputy Mayor Patrick Giblin pointed to Trenton when asked about the proposed “750 Walnut” project, but Republican Richard Buontempo simply decried the plan and declared “a vote for me, is a vote against” it at the League of Women Voters candidates forum at the Cranford Municipal Building on Thursday, Oct. 26. Democrats […]