Cranford Radio

A cellphone tower and a half-acre increase to Nomahegan Park headline this week's news. More on those stories, as well as an interesting weekend forecast and some holiday events, in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Two stories about 750 Walnut Avenue are in the news this week. We also take a look at what's happening around town the weekend before Thanksgiving and what kind of weather to look forward to.

The township and the board of education have reached an agreement on payments for the Birchwood Avenue development and Downtown Cranford wins statewide accolades for the second year in a row. More details on those stories and a look at weekend events and the weather you'll have to enjoy them, in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

There are some things you can count on every year around Christmas time; eggnog, the tree at Rockefeller Center and the story of George Bailey, Mr. Potter and and their unique Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls, New York. That story will be performed this December by the Cranford Dramatic Club . Cranford Radio spoke with three of the stars of It's A Wonderful Life , Ben Bouffard (George Bailey),...

Election results and a return of a direct ride to New York City top this week's Cranford Radio headlines. Get more on those stories, along with a rundown of what's happening this Veterans Day weekend, in this week's edition.

In November 1926 Cranford's brand new Branford Theatre opened with the movie, Padlocked . In November 2019, the newly renovated Cranford Theater reopened with films such as Joker, Last Christmas and The Addams Family . On Thursday night a ribbon-cutting took place. Cranford Radio spoke with Jesse Sadegh, the owner of the movie house.

After a two month closure a familiar Cranford landmark is reopening and Cranford has plans for grants from Union County. More on those stories, along with a look at CHS sports, weekend events and the weekend weather, in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Who is Cranford up against as it looks to be named the top downtown in the state? The candidates for the township committee had an opportunity to address voters in a candidates' forum. More on those stories in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. We'll also give you a preview of what's happening this weekend with CHS sports, the weekend weather and what's going on around...

A welcome return and a word of caution make news this week in Cranford. More on those stories along with a preview of an event-filled weekend, a look at Cougar sports and the weekend weather in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. Get a full rundown of weekend events and more in the weekly email Cranford Radio Update. Just send a note to bernie@cranfordradio.com to be added to the distributi...

Childhood cancers take both a financial and emotional toll on families. Two Cranford families in the midst of such a battle are getting some help from PROM-ise To Our Community . It's a grassroots effort that's raising funds via a party October 26. Cranford Radio spoke with Lauren LaTorre and Randy Geis to learn more.

A bit of nostalgia and hope for a two-peat lead this week's news.  It's a weekend filled with events and sports and the weather is looking good for the three- day holiday.

A presentation on a proposed cell tower on the campus of Union County College has been postponed and a different kind of health and wellness event will take place in town on Saturday. More on those stories, along with a look at what's coming up this weekend, in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Looks like a reprieve for the Cranford Theater and a popular downtown restaurant is reopening. More on those stories, along with Cougar sports, the weekend weather and events in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Season 101 kicks off at the Cranford Dramatic Club on Friday, September 27 with a 1980s musical that looks at the Cold War through the perspective of a chess match. Cranford Radio spoke with Edgar Hidalgo, the director; Jack Bender, the musical director, and Jenna Ravenda, who plays Florence Vassy, to learn more about the production.

Infrastructure is in the news this week, both on a grand scale and a more modest one. Artists will be out in force around the downtown area this week and the weather should cooperate. Get more details in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

What would happen if one or both rail tunnels connecting New Jersey to Penn Station in New York were to close? The Regional Plan Association has examined that potential nightmare situation and made a presentation Monday evening. Hear more in this report from Cranford Radio.

The Township Committee takes action on 750 Walnut Avenue and the owner of the Cranford Theater property talks about the future of the movie house. More on those stories, along with the usual rundown of Cranford events, CHS sports and the weekend weather in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Cranford's newest business, a QuickChek convenience store and gas station, is set to open Tuesday, September 10 at 5 am. A ribbon-cutting took place Monday afternoon with a number of QuickChek and town officials in attendance, including Mayor Patrick Giblin, Senator Tom Kean Jr. and Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz. QuickChek president and CEO Dean Durling was on hand and he spoke with Cranford Radi...

One business closes and another opens. The students are back and sports action returns to Cranford High. More on those stories along with the three-day forecast and weekend events in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

No, Cranford has not changed its name to Paterson and there's a new principal coming to Livingston Avenue School. Find out more on these stories and hear how the Labor Day weekend forecast is shaping up.

A public meeting to consider a contentious proposal for a cell tower on the campus of Union County College has been postponed and Cranford cops got a dunking for a worthy cause. A taste of fall is in the air for this weekend's weather and it should make Sunday's downtown street fair very comfortable. More on these stories in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

A Cranford fire engine has been dedicated in memory of a former call member and three retail establishments have been approved for the new development at the corner of Chestnut Street and Walnut Avenue.  Those stories, along with the weekend weather and upcoming events, in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Cranford High School has improved its ranking in the newest survey of schools around the state and Downtown Cranford's logo may have a new look. More on those stories along with the weekend weather and events for the coming week in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. 

While much of the election attention is focused on the race for the White House in 2020, there's also an important non-partisan choice coming up this November on the local ballot. Six candidates have announced their plans to run for the three open seats on the Cranford Board of Education. Another deer hunt is planned in Union County parks, including two in Cranford, but dates are still to be...

The principal of Livingston Avenue School is moving to Hillside Avenue School and some drivers find out why it's not a good idea to drive into a water-covered roadway.  The weekend will be warm, but not nearly as hot as last weekend and Cranford kids have some fun activities to look forward to during the upcoming week.