By Peter Fiorilla on CRANFORD
Program will come with tuition fees, students chosen via lottery
CRANFORD, NJ — For the first time ever, the Cranford school district will be hosting full-day kindergarten classes during the 2016-17 school year, an upgrade which was made feasible by charging tuition fees of $660 a month. Around 40 Cranford children who registered by Tuesday, Jan. 26, are being selected through a lottery to participate […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will arrive Sunday, Feb. 7, to examine all aspects of the Cranford Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of this on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to […]
By editor on CRANFORD, IN THE TOWNS, UNION
CRANFORD — A weekend of celebrations began on Dec. 5 for Margaret Steiner, a fourteen year resident at Atria Senior Living in Cranford as this Harley Davidson motorcycle riding great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. Four generations of family gathered in the Atria’s Country Kitchen including her son Ralph, daughter Judy, their spouses, […]
By Peter Fiorilla on BERKELEY HEIGHTS, CLARK, COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, ELIZABETH, FANWOOD, GARWOOD, HILLSIDE, IN THE TOWNS, KENILWORTH, LINDEN, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW PROVIDENCE, PLAINFIELD, RAHWAY, ROSELLE, ROSELLE PARK, SCOTCH PLAINS, SPRINGFIELD, SUMMIT, UNION, WESTFIELD, WINFIELD
* – Indicates election winners All information according to the Union County clerk’s office BERKELEY HEIGHTS, VOTE FOR TWO Robert Cianciulli – 867 (27.51%) *Christine Reilly – 1,376 (43.65%) *Doug Reinstein – 899 (28.52%) Write-in – 54 (.18%) CLARK, VOTE FOR THREE *Scott Bohm – 991 (25.12%) *Robert Smorol, Jr. – 983 (24.92%) […]
By Peter Fiorilla on CRANFORD
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford residents trickled into the the docks behind the Cranford Canoe Club in small groups discussing race strategies and strapping on orange life vests. The murky waters of the Rahway River were still, but in just a few minutes, more than a dozen canoes would leave a trail of waves in their wake […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Police officers will once again represent the township’s police force on the upcoming Police Unity Tour bicycle ride to honor the sacrifices of police officers killed in the line of duty. Officers from around the United States will converge on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 12. […]
CRANFORD — The Cranford Historical Society will be hosting a “Lenape Crafts, Stories & Games” event on Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crane-Phillips House Museum. Stop by the Crane-Phillips House Museum to learn about Native American Traditions. Did you know that Native Americans taught us how to make maple syrup and maple candy? […]
CRANFORD — Cranford Chamber of Commerce has invited all business owners to an Open Forum on March 18 to learn about upcoming events hosted by the Chamber. The event will be held at the Cranford Community Center at 7 p.m. The Cranford Community Connection will also be present to speak about their activities and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. It […]
CRANFORD — The Cranford Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Networking Event on March 11 at Lidia’s Cuban Kitchen, 117 N. Union Ave., Cranford, at noon. The guest speaker will be Nancy Burke, the Marketing and Business Development Manager for the Industry-Business Institute at Union County College. Burke will update attendees on the programs available to businesses and their employees […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, ELIZABETH
CRANFORD – Barbara Gaba has been chosen by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Greater Elizabeth Area Section, to be a recipient of the Prestige Recognition Award, “NCNW Educational Excellence Award.” Gaba serves as the Provost of Union County College’s Elizabeth campus and is an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for the College. She is an […]